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Kennedy School

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$139,000
Ages 5 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 900
Type Co-educational
Opened 1961
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
English Schools Foundation
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Typical class size 30
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Elementary
Introduction

ESF Kennedy School is a primary school for children aged 5–11 in Pokfulam on Hong Kong Island. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) across Years 1–6. The language of instruction is English as part of the English Schools Foundation’s English-medium network. The school enrols around 900 students. Families can use a dedicated bus service operated by Kwoon Chung Motors, with routes across Hong Kong Island and West Kowloon. School hours run with gates open from 8:10 am and dismissal at 2:50 pm for bus users and 2:57 pm for others. The school’s activities programme features staff-run clubs, including sports, robotics, arts, and music, alongside ESF Explore classes and external providers, with offerings that vary each term. Student support includes an inclusion team, a multi-tiered system of support, and access to speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and social-emotional counselling on a user-pay basis.

kennedy.esf.edu.hk
This campus is part of English Schools Foundation

19號 Sha Wan Dr, Sandy Bay, Hong Kong.

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The Essentials

Kennedy School has 900 pupils, typical class sizes of 30, instruction in English.

Location
ESF Kennedy School is situated in Pokfulam on the southwest side of Hong Kong Island. The area overlooks the South China Sea and is well connected by public transport, including green minibuses serving Pokfulam and Central. Families who drive can find parking nearby at Cyberport. The school also provides its own bus service covering multiple districts across Hong Kong Island and West Kowloon.

Stages
Kennedy School caters to students aged 5–11 and offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for Years 1–6. It focuses on inquiry-based learning across the core primary subjects, forming part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF) network of IB World Schools in Hong Kong.

Type
Kennedy School is a day school for primary-aged children. It is co-educational, enrolling both boys and girls, and does not provide boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
The school offers structured learning support through an inclusion team that uses a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). This includes differentiated classroom instruction, targeted interventions, and access to speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and social-emotional counselling services on a user-pay basis.

Country affiliation
Kennedy School is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), a Hong Kong-based educational organisation. It does not have a formal affiliation with any other country.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation and operates as a secular institution.

School day structure
School gates open at 8:10 a.m., and classes begin shortly after. The school day ends at 2:50 p.m. for students taking the bus and 2:57 p.m. for others. A school nurse remains on site until 3:30 p.m., and the schedule includes time for lunch and breaks during the day.

Bus service
Kennedy School offers a comprehensive bus service operated by Kwoon Chung Motors. Routes cover a wide area, including Pokfulam, Kennedy Town, Mid-levels, Central, Island East, Aberdeen, and West Kowloon. Each bus has a designated supervisor to ensure student safety. Parents can arrange and manage routes directly through the provider’s online portal, with options for one-way or return trips.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Kennedy School ranges from HKD 139,000 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
A non-refundable application fee of HKD 2,800 is payable upon submission of the online application form for all ESF schools. This fee is required for each child applying and covers administrative processing. No additional registration or deposit fees are listed for Kennedy School specifically.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Years 1 – 6 (Primary): HKD 139,000 per year
Tuition is billed over 10 monthly instalments (September–June) at HKD 13,900 per month, payable by autopay.

Additional Fees
Families are automatically enrolled as members of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), with a compulsory annual PTA fee billed in Term 1. Additional costs may include uniforms, stationery, school trips, and optional extracurricular activities.

Transportation Fees
Kennedy School offers a bus service managed by Kwoon Chung Motors, with routes across Hong Kong Island and West Kowloon. Routes and pricing vary by distance and area, and parents arrange services directly through the provider’s online system.

Learning Support
Additional services such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and social-emotional counselling are available on a user-pay basis.

Refund Policy
Application fees are non-refundable. Refunds for tuition fees follow ESF policy, typically requiring one month’s written notice of withdrawal.

Payment Options
All tuition and related fees are paid via autopay or direct bank transfer. Credit card and cash payments are not accepted.
Academics

Kennedy School teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 5 to 11.

Curriculum
Kennedy School follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) for students in Years 1–6, covering ages 5 to 11. The curriculum integrates key subject areas, including language, mathematics, science, social studies, arts, and physical education, through an inquiry-based approach. Students explore six transdisciplinary themes designed to connect learning across disciplines and encourage critical thinking. Specialist teachers provide instruction in physical education, music, and Mandarin as part of the core programme. Assessment focuses on concept understanding, skills, and attitudes rather than examinations. The PYP framework provides a foundation for progression to the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) at ESF secondary schools.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Book a school visit or attend an information session.
Families can explore ESF schools online or arrange visits through the English Schools Foundation’s admissions office. Visiting helps parents understand the facilities, teaching approach, and learning environment at Kennedy School, which caters to primary-aged children.

2. Submit the application form and supporting documents.
Applications are submitted through the ESF online system during the central admissions period. Parents must upload supporting documents such as the child’s passport, Hong Kong visa (if applicable), birth certificate, and recent school reports. Each child can be listed for up to four ESF schools.

3. Schedule an interview and assessment.
Shortlisted applicants are invited for an interview or assessment to determine readiness for English-medium instruction and school placement. Assessments vary by age and year level, focusing on communication, social skills, and learning development.

4. Receive an offer and confirm enrolment.
Successful applicants receive a formal offer via email. Parents must accept the offer within the stated timeframe and complete all enrolment documents. Once confirmed, the school provides details about class placement and start dates.

5. Pay tuition fees and prepare for school start.
Families must set up the monthly tuition payment by autopay before the start of term. Orientation information, uniform requirements, and transport arrangements are shared before classes begin.

Scholarships
Kennedy School does not offer individual scholarships. However, families across the ESF network may apply for the ESF Financial Assistance Scheme, which provides partial or full tuition remission based on demonstrated financial need. Eligibility is determined by household income and supporting documentation. The scheme is available to current ESF students after their first year of enrolment.

Waitlist
Kennedy School operates under the ESF central admissions system, which includes a waitlist for each year group. Applicants not offered a place immediately are placed on the waitlist and may be contacted if a vacancy becomes available. Priority is given according to ESF admission categories, such as children of full-fee debenture holders or siblings of current students. Waitlisted families remain in consideration until the end of the academic year.
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