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Languages taught include English and Chinese (Putonghua). English is the main language of instruction in most subjects; Chinese is taught in Putonghua as a separate language class. In Lower Elementary (Grade 1–5), English Language and Chinese Language (Putonghua) are core subjects, with two levels of Chinese speaking competency. In High School, Chinese language (Putonghua) is part of the diploma and a Chinese CFL program with EAL support for non-native English speakers.
English is the primary medium of instruction for most subjects. Chinese language classes are taught in Putonghua by trained Chinese educators, with local and international levels of speaking competency. Lower Elementary (Grade 1–5) uses English for most subjects, while Chinese is taught as a separate Putonghua class; entry into Grade 1 requires functional English proficiency. The High School follows an American curriculum and includes Chinese language (Putonghua) as part of the diploma, with language supports including English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) options for non-native speakers.
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.
