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Glenealy School is an ESF English-medium international primary school located at 7 Hornsey Road, Mid Levels, Hong Kong. As part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), the school benefits from ESF resources and opportunities across ESF schools. The school offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) within the International Baccalaureate framework. Outdoor learning is a feature with regular field trips, dedicated student gardening areas, and adventure camps that connect students with the local environment. The school runs an extensive extra-curricular programme with over 70 experiences each year, including performances and tournaments, and provides student leadership opportunities such as House Leaders and Student Ambassadors.
Glenealy School offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) within the International Baccalaureate framework to foster lifelong learning, critical thinking, and global citizenship. The PYP emphasises holistic development, with a student-centred learning environment that extends beyond the classroom. The curriculum integrates outdoor learning and real-world inquiry to connect students with their environment and community.
The school provides an extensive extra-curricular programme with over 70 experiences per year, spanning performances and tournaments. The Arts program covers visual and performing arts, including painting, sculpture, music, dance, and theatre. Outdoor Learning and adventure camps form a core part of experiences, and student leadership opportunities include House Leaders and Student Ambassadors. The EC program also includes sports teams and a wide range of other activities, totaling over 70 experiences.
ESF Glenealy School is a co-educational primary school in Mid-Levels on Hong Kong Island, serving Years 1–6 (ages 5–11). It delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) with specialist provision in areas such as Chinese (taught in Mandarin), music, PE, and a dedicated Sensory Room to support learning and wellbeing. The school runs 12 mixed-ability classes—two per year level—and offers a broad extra-curricular programme, including choirs, orchestra, an annual musical, and numerous sports with training and fixtures at venues such as the Ladies’ Recreation Club, Island School, and Happy Valley. Outdoor learning, trips, and camps are part of the experience, and student leadership is encouraged through House Leaders and Student Ambassadors. Daily life is supported by an ESF-wide safeguarding framework and a school bus service operated by Kwoon Chung (KCM). Instruction is in English.