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Hong Kong Adventist Academy has the following accreditations: The Elementary school sections from Grade 1 to Grade 8 are accredited by the Education Bureau (EDB) of Hong Kong, indicating compliance with Hong Kong's local curriculum standards. The High School program (Grades 9–12) is organized in affiliation with Griggs International Academy (GIA). Griggs International Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities, and also accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools, and it is approved as a non-public school by the Maryland State Board of Education.
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.