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The school is located at 1111 Clear Water Bay Road, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong. The campus sits on a hillside in a green setting with views toward the South China Sea. It is about 15 minutes from the Tseung Kwan O and Sai Kung areas, and accessible by bus routes 103, 103M, 16, 91 or 91R; alight at the Hong Kong Adventist College bus stop.
HKAA is organised as three through-education levels: Primary (Grade 1–5), Middle School (Grade 6–8), and High School (Grade 9–12). The High School operates as a Griggs International Academy affiliate and offers an American-style diploma pathway.
Private, co-educational Seventh-day Adventist Christian school. Boarding is available for students in grades 7–12, with dormitories for boys and girls separated on site.
Core subjects are taught in English. There are specialized English classes for students who meet academic standards but need additional assistance with English proficiency, and Chinese is taught in Putonghua with local and international levels of speaking ability.
No formal country affiliation. HKAA follows the local Hong Kong curriculum standards, with an American high school diploma option available through the Griggs International Academy.
Seventh-day Adventist Christian school.
Publicly published daily start/end times are not listed on HKAA's public pages; the calendar shows the school operates on a weekday schedule with activities, but exact hours by level should be confirmed with admissions.
A school bus service is available with routes 103, 103M, 16, 91 and 91R. Students alight at the Hong Kong Adventist College bus stop on Clear Water Bay Road; services connect from areas such as Tseung Kwan O, Kowloon, and nearby districts.
Application Fees
- Application fee: HKD 1,500. The application fee is one-time, non-refundable, and non-transferable.
Tuition Fees (payment will be made monthly over 10 months)
- Grade 1 to Grade 6 (Primary): HKD 11,750 per month, totalling HKD 117,500 per school year.
- Grade 7 to Grade 12 (Secondary): HKD 13,900 per month, totalling HKD 139,000 per school year.
- Tuition is billed on a monthly schedule across 10 months. Subject to EDB approval.
Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
- Tuition is collected monthly for 10 months. Postdated cheques are not accepted.
- Once a student is accepted, an entrance/reservation payment is required to secure the place; fees paid to reserve a place are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- For boarding, the first month's dormitory fee is required as a reservation fee. Fees paid for dormitory reservation are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Boarding Fees (Dormitory fees paid monthly for 10 months)
- 5-day boarding: HKD 5,720 per month, totalling HKD 57,200 per school year.
- 7-day boarding: HKD 7,470 per month, totalling HKD 74,700 per school year.
- Dormitory fees include accommodation, laundry, and meals. The dormitory is managed by Hong Kong Adventist College.
Other Costs and Fees
- Additional costs that are not included in tuition or dormitory fees may include: extra-curricular activity fees, outdoor school activities, field trips, textbooks, Chromebook/tablet rental, uniforms, meals (where not covered by dormitory), and bus transport.
Refund Information
- Application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Fees paid to reserve a place (including the entrance fee and first month's dormitory reservation payment) are non-refundable and non-transferable. In general, fees already paid are not refundable or transferable.
Fee Payment Options
- Cheque: Crossed cheque payable to “Hong Kong Adventist Academy.” Please write the student's full name and class on the back of the cheque; postdated cheques are not accepted.
- Direct bank transfer: Hang Seng Bank (024); Account Name: Hong Kong Adventist Academy; Account Number: 204-305759-668. Please email a copy of the receipt with the student's full name and class to admissions@hkaa.edu.hk after payment.
- In person: Payments may be made in cash or cheque at the school Business/General Office during office hours.
- Online transfer for overseas payments: Flywire is used for international payments.
Hong Kong Adventist Academy (HKAA) is a Seventh-day Adventist private school located on the campus of Hong Kong Adventist College in Clear Water Bay, Sai Kung, Hong Kong. Founded in 2011, HKAA offers international education for grades 1–12, combining an American curriculum for the high school through Griggs International Academy with a local Hong Kong curriculum for lower grades. All core subjects are taught in English from Grade 1 onward, with Putonghua (Mandarin) and traditional Chinese writing taught as part of the language program. The campus sits on a hillside in a rural setting about 15 minutes from Tseung Kwan O and Sai Kung, and overlooks the South China Sea. The school provides a dormitory for students in Grades 7–12 (5- or 7-day boarding). For 2025–2026, tuition is HKD 117,500 per year for Grade 1–6 and HKD 139,000 per year for Grade 7–12, with additional mandatory costs such as bus, meals, books, and uniforms. HKAA's high school diploma options include the American Standard High School Diploma or the College Preparatory Diploma through Griggs International Academy. The school emphasizes outdoor education, STEM, and languages as core strengths and welcomes students from around the world. HKAA's student body includes learners from over 35 countries, and the staff reflects international backgrounds. The campus and programs also support a variety of spiritual and community activities consistent with its Adventist identity.
