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Island School

Hong Kong

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International Baccalaureate (IB) World School: Island School is authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) to deliver the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), and IB Career-related Programme (CP). This accreditation allows the school to offer recognised international qualifications accepted by universities worldwide.

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE): The school offers the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education. This ensures that students in Years 10–11 follow a globally recognised curriculum and examination system.

English Schools Foundation (ESF): Island School operates under the English Schools Foundation (ESF), which is regulated by the Hong Kong Education Bureau. ESF accreditation ensures compliance with Hong Kong education standards and governance policies.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$159,400 - 181,100
Ages 7 - 13 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational
Opened 1967
Bus Service Yes
Availability Are there places?
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Island School is an ESF secondary school (Years 7–13) located on Borrett Road in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong. Students follow the IB MYP in Years 7–9, progress to IGCSE/GCSE subjects in Years 10–11, and choose the IB Diploma or IB Career-related Programme in Years 12–13; language options at IGCSE include Chinese, Spanish, and Japanese. The campus includes a Performance Space with a 10-metre stage and seating for 300. Whole-school Quest Week takes learning beyond the classroom through local and overseas trips. Daily life runs on a clear timetable, with morning buses arriving by 8:15 and after-school buses departing at 15:40 (Mon–Thu) and 14:40 (Fri). English is the language of instruction. The school serves more than 1,200 students and offers structured Service Learning and student leadership opportunities.

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