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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.
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.