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Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
ESF’s Jockey Club Sarah Roe School (JCSRS) in Homantin, Kowloon, serves students aged 5–19 in an English-medium setting dedicated to additional learning needs. The school delivers a bespoke, SEN-focused curriculum, with secondary students able to gain units through ASDAN and AQA accreditation. Therapy services—speech and language, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy—are integrated with teaching, supporting communication, independence, mobility, and sensory processing; facilities include a hydrotherapy pool. The timetable features structured learning blocks and regular assemblies, with an Enrichment programme offering rotating student clubs on alternate Fridays. Transport is supported by an ESF-managed school bus service with First-Aid-trained escorts. Campus information and comprehensive public transport guidance are provided on the school site. The Principal is Anna Smakowska. For fees, the school directs families to ESF’s central school fees page.
Jockey Club Sarah Roe School has 70 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
The school is situated in the Ho Man Tin area of Kowloon, a central and easily accessible district of Hong Kong. Families can reach the campus by several major bus routes along Argyle Street and Prince Edward Road, as well as nearby green minibuses. The location offers convenient links to neighbouring Kowloon districts and the wider city.
Stages
JCSRS serves children and young people aged 5 to 19 years, providing an all-through education from early primary through to post-16 programmes.
Type
This is a co-educational day school (no boarding offering is publicly indicated) that specialises in supporting students with additional learning needs.
Additional learning support
The school is designed specifically for students with special educational needs and additional learning requirements. It features rooms such as a hydrotherapy pool, soft-play and sensory integration areas, and provides therapy support (speech & language, occupational, physiotherapy) integrated into learning.
Country affiliation
JCSRS is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF) network in Hong Kong; it is locally governed under ESF in Hong Kong and is not directly affiliated with a foreign country’s curriculum system.
School day structure
The school day runs Monday to Friday; standard hours reported are from 8:45 am to 2:45 pm according to the official Hong Kong Education Bureau profile.
Bus service
Yes, the school does provide a bus service. According to the EDB profile, a school bus service is available.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Jockey Club Sarah Roe School ranges from HKD 139,000 to HKD 181,100 for 2026/27.
Application Fees A one-time application fee of HK$2,800 is required for all new applicants. Once a place is offered, families are billed an advance payment equal to one month’s tuition fee, credited toward the September bill. This acts as a non-refundable reservation fee for the next academic year.
There is no separate re-registration fee, as continuing enrolment is confirmed through the advance payment each year.
Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Curriculum Stream Years 1–6: HK$139,000 Years 7–10: HK$181,100 Year 11: HK$159,400 Years 12–13: HK$167,600
Fees are charged annually and are generally billed in 10 monthly instalments (September to June). The advance payment made in August covers September’s tuition.
Additional Fees A one-off Non-Refundable Capital Levy (NCL) is payable upon entry to the ESF system. The most recently published amount for new students joining ESF schools is HK$38,000 (subject to ESF policy updates).
Additional costs such as school uniform, stationery, off-site learning experiences, therapy services, and extracurricular activities are billed separately. Meals and insurance are not included in tuition fees.
Transportation Fees A school bus service is available for JCSRS students. Routes and charges depend on location and are coordinated directly through the school’s bus coordinator and the ESF transport provider. Fees are invoiced monthly, and all buses are accompanied by First Aid-trained escorts.
Learning Support Therapy support (speech and language, occupational, and physiotherapy) is included as part of the school’s integrated SEN provision. Where additional, individualised assistance is required, parents may fund one-to-one support externally.
Sibling Discount The ESF system offers a 10% discount on the non-refundable capital levy (NCL) for second and subsequent children enrolled in ESF schools. Tuition discounts are not publicly listed for JCSRS.
Refund Policy The advance payment is credited toward the first month’s tuition and is non-refundable if a student does not take up the offered place. Other refunds (for deposits or capital levies) are handled under ESF’s standard financial policy.
Payment Options Payments can be made via bank transfer, PPS (Payment by Phone Service), or direct debit through the ESF Billing Department. Families may contact for payment support.
Academics
Jockey Club Sarah Roe School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 5 to 19.
Curriculum
Jockey Club Sarah Roe School (JCSRS) offers a bespoke, SEN-focused curriculum tailored to meet the needs of students aged 5 to 19. Learning is organised through developmental pathways: Foundation and Builders, Integrated Life Skills and Independent Living & Learning, and Post-16. Each pathway supports communication, independence, and functional academic skills through personalised learning goals. Secondary students work towards accredited qualifications through the ASDAN and AQA Unit Award Scheme, recognising achievement in life skills and academic areas. Therapy services—including speech and language, occupational, and physiotherapy—are integrated throughout the curriculum to enhance access and participation. The programme also includes regular enrichment activities and community-based learning to build confidence and independence beyond the classroom.
1. Initial Enquiry and School Tour Families interested in applying first contact the JCSRS Admissions Office to request an appointment or arrange a tour. This initial visit allows parents to learn about the school’s specialist environment, therapy integration, and suitability for their child’s learning profile. During the tour, staff provide information about the school’s curriculum, therapy support, and the ESF admissions and review process.
2. Online Application Submission Applications are submitted through the ESF online admissions portal under the “Learning Support / JCSRS” section. Parents select JCSRS as their preferred school and pay a non-refundable application fee. Supporting documents, including recent educational assessments, Individual Education Plans (if available), and therapy or psychological reports, must be uploaded at this stage.
3. Admissions and Review Process (ARP) After submission, each applicant is assessed through the ESF Admissions and Review Process (ARP. This process determines whether a student’s needs align with the provision at JCSRS or one of ESF’s mainstream schools. The ARP panel—consisting of educational psychologists, therapists, and school leaders—reviews submitted reports and may invite the student for observation or assessment. Placement decisions are based on the ESF Levels of Adjustment Framework, which categorises learning support requirements from mild to complex.
4. Offer and Transition Planning Families whose child is offered a place receive a formal written offer from the ESF Centre. The school then develops a personalised transition plan in collaboration with parents, which may include phased classroom visits, orientation sessions, and meetings with the therapy and teaching teams. This ensures a smooth start and allows staff to understand the student’s individual learning style, communication preferences, and support needs.
5. Acceptance and Payment To confirm the place, parents complete acceptance documents and pay an advance payment equal to one month’s tuition fee, which is credited toward the first billing cycle. This advance payment secures the enrolment for the upcoming academic year. Once fees are processed through ESF’s Billing Department, the school finalises transport and orientation arrangements before the student’s start date.
Scholarships
JCSRS does not offer merit-based or academic scholarships. However, families enrolled in ESF schools may apply to the ESF Financial Assistance Scheme, which provides temporary tuition support for families facing unexpected financial hardship within the previous 12 months. Applications are assessed centrally by ESF Centre, and eligibility is determined based on household income and supporting documentation.
Waitlist
JCSRS operates a waiting list system rather than a pool. When places are full, applications remain active on the waiting list according to the date of submission and the child’s assessed level of adjustment. Priority may be given to siblings of current ESF students and residents within the catchment area. Waitlisted families are contacted if a suitable placement becomes available following ARP recommendations.
School Events
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FAQs
What type of school is Jockey Club Sarah Roe School?
JCSRS is a specialist SEN school within the ESF network, serving students aged 5-19 with a wide range of additional learning needs including cognitive, physical, sensory and communication difficulties.
What therapies are available at the school?
The school offers integrated speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and physiotherapy, delivered collaboratively alongside teachers and educational assistants. A hydrotherapy pool and sensory rooms support therapeutic programmes.
What qualifications can students achieve?
Secondary students can gain accredited qualifications through the ASDAN and AQA Unit Award Schemes, which focus on practical skills and vocational learning for independence.
What are the tuition fees?
Fees range from HKD 139,000 to HKD 181,100 per year depending on the programme. An application fee of HKD 2,800 is required plus an advance payment equal to one month's tuition.
What are the school hours?
The school day runs Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to 2:45 pm.
How many students attend the school?
JCSRS has approximately 70 students, allowing for highly personalised learning and close staff-to-student relationships.
What curriculum pathways are offered?
Learning is organised through developmental pathways: Foundation and Builders, Integrated Life Skills and Independent Living and Learning, and Post-16. Each supports communication, independence and functional academic skills.
How does the admissions process work?
Families first contact the Admissions Office to arrange a tour. The school assesses each child's needs to determine suitability. A waitlist operates when places are full, ordered by application date and assessed need.
What facilities does the school have?
The campus includes eight classrooms, a hydrotherapy pool, soft-play and sensory integration areas, plus specialist therapy rooms. The campus was developed with support from the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Is there financial assistance available?
JCSRS does not offer merit-based scholarships, but enrolled ESF families may apply to the ESF Financial Assistance Scheme for temporary tuition support based on demonstrated need.
What is the school's approach to wellbeing?
Wellbeing is central to the school's philosophy with neuro-affirming practices. The three guiding pillars are everyone learning, everyone happy, and everyone belonging. A School Nurse oversees medical and health support.
What safeguarding measures are in place?
JCSRS follows the ESF Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Two trained Child Protection Officers oversee safeguarding at the school.
