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Island School embeds social and emotional learning through its House system, where every student belongs to one of six Houses and is supported by a Tutor and a Head of House. These staff members follow students from Year 7 through Year 13, fostering consistent relationships and ongoing guidance. Heads of Year provide additional support for lower secondary students (Years 7–9). The school’s Personal and Social Education (PSE) curriculum also includes topics related to wellbeing, relationships, and decision-making. These structures ensure regular contact between staff and students to promote belonging and personal growth.
Island School publishes a Special Educational Needs Policy, outlining how support is provided for students requiring additional learning assistance. The school identifies needs through regular teacher monitoring and provides intervention and support within the mainstream classroom. SEN provision operates under the ESF framework and includes collaboration between classroom teachers, support staff, and the pastoral team. The school is not a specialist SEN institution, but it supports students with mild to moderate learning needs who can access the mainstream curriculum with adjustments.
Island School publishes a Language Policy and Language Pathways guide under its Policies and Publications section. However, the school does not publicly disclose detailed information on specific EAL support programmes or staffing.
The school supports mental well-being primarily through its Tutor system, counselling service, and Pastoral Care structure. Students have daily contact with their Tutor, who is the first point of contact for well-being issues. Counsellors are available on campus to provide additional support, and the school’s pastoral framework encourages open communication between students, staff, and families. These services are outlined under the “School Life” and “Pastoral Care” sections of the website.
Island School publishes its Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy under the Policies and Publications section. The policy outlines procedures for identifying, reporting, and managing concerns related to student welfare. Staff members receive guidance to ensure compliance with ESF’s child protection standards. Safeguarding is integrated into the wider pastoral system, ensuring that student wellbeing and safety are prioritised across all year levels.
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.
