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HKAA supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a holistic education framework that integrates mental, social, and spiritual development as core to student growth. The school emphasizes a healthy mind and body and aims for holistic health across academic, spiritual, and social dimensions. A dedicated High School Behavior Support Coordinator indicates a structured approach to social‑emotional support for secondary students. Chaplaincy‑led Sabbath activities and student clubs (e.g., Pathfinders) provide social connection and character development within a faith‑based community. Outdoor education and a diverse campus environment further support wellbeing and resilience, and diversity and inclusion are highlighted as part of HKAA's ethos.
The Admissions page notes that SEN-related reports may be required during admissions, implying some consideration of SEN needs in enrolment. The Middle and High School levels offer specialized English classes or labs for students who need additional English proficiency support, but HKAA does not publish a dedicated SEN department or a published list of supported SEN categories, and it does not describe itself as a specialist SEN institution. Public pages emphasize diversity and inclusion rather than a standalone SEN program. The school's approach appears to integrate SEN-related support within its general programs rather than through a separate specialist unit.
HKAA uses English as the language of instruction for core subjects, with Chinese taught in Putonghua. The Academic Levels page specifies specialized English classes for students who need extra English proficiency support in middle school, and specialized English labs in high school for additional help. There is no published, separate EAL department name; English language support appears to be integrated into standard programs rather than a standalone EAL service. English proficiency is considered within admissions as part of placement. Putonghua is taught as part of Chinese language instruction.
Mental wellbeing is foregrounded as part of HKAA's holistic health approach, with emphasis on mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. The school highlights a 'healthy mind' as part of its mission and emphasizes holistic health and outdoor education for overall well‑being. Social‑emotional development is described as part of the school's ethos and as an outcome of its inclusion framework. Chaplaincy and Sabbath activities provide pastoral and community support for students' wellbeing. The campus environment and nature play a role in fostering wellbeing and resilience.
Admission documents require a safeguarding record (G.2‑G.12), indicating that safeguarding information is collected as part of enrolment. Pastoral and chaplaincy activities constitute additional student support within HKAA's faith‑based community context. The sponsoring organization describes a holistic development framework that includes social‑emotional wellbeing, aligning with safeguarding aims. Public pages do not publish a detailed safeguarding policy, but the admissions requirement demonstrates a safeguarding process. HKAA is accredited by the Education Bureau in elementary levels and affiliated with Griggs International Academy for high school, which implies compliance with relevant regulatory standards.
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.
