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CIS (Committee on International Schooling) Accreditation: The school was re-accredited by CIS, which signifies that it meets international standards for a school offering an international education.
International Baccalaureate Organization (IB PYP) Authorisation: The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), which requires authorisation by the IB organisation to deliver this curriculum.
Part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF) network: Being a member of ESF ties the school into an established group of English-medium international schools in Hong Kong, offering systemic support and structures.
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.