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Kowloon Junior 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 1950
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
English Schools Foundation
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages Mandarin
Typical class size 30
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Elementary
Introduction

Kowloon Junior School (KJS) is an ESF primary school in Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, serving approximately 900 students from Year 1 to Year 6. KJS delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), with English as the medium of instruction and a structured Chinese (Mandarin) programme that increases in frequency through the year groups, becoming daily from Years 3–6. Specialist provision includes Music (choir, orchestra and instrumental ensembles), Drama, and a broad Physical Education and sports offer that spans basketball, football, netball, athletics, cross-country, cricket and more. Student leadership is a distinctive feature: pupils in Years 4–6 take on roles that include opening assemblies, supporting wellbeing initiatives and facilitating student-led clubs. Families can access a published private school bus network serving many neighbourhoods across Hong Kong. School hours run from 8:30 to 14:45, Monday to Friday.

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

20 Perth St, Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong.

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The Essentials

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

Location
Kowloon Junior School (KJS) is situated in Ho Man Tin, a central neighbourhood in Kowloon. The area offers convenient transport links, including nearby MTR stations and bus routes. It is a mainly residential district with parks, community facilities, and other ESF schools within easy reach.

Stages
KJS provides education for primary-aged students from Year 1 to Year 6, generally aged 5 to 11. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) across all year levels, focusing on transdisciplinary learning through inquiry.

Type
KJS is a co-educational, day school. It does not offer boarding facilities. The school operates under the English Schools Foundation (ESF), which manages admissions, fees, and governance across its network of international schools in Hong Kong.

Additional learning support
The Individual Needs Department at KJS provides tailored support for students requiring extra assistance. Provision includes help for those with significant learning difficulties or disabilities, those needing additional English-language support, and students performing above expected levels. The department works with classroom teachers and parents to ensure every student can access the curriculum effectively.

Country affiliation
KJS is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), a Hong Kong-based organization. The school does not have an affiliation with any other country.

Religious affiliation
KJS has no religious affiliation and operates as a secular international school.

School day structure
The school day runs from 8:30 am to 2:45 pm, Monday to Friday. Students have scheduled morning and lunch breaks, with specialist sessions for Music, PE, and Chinese language included in the daily timetable.

Bus service
KJS provides a school-bus service managed by multiple approved providers, including Yang May Lee Travel Services Ltd., Sunning Bus Service Company, Kimmy Travel Co., Chit Luen Travel, and Yu Chui Yuk Co. Routes cover Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, and the New Territories. Families can select the most convenient route, with service details and provider contacts published annually on the school website.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

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

Application Fees
A non-refundable application fee of HKD 2,800 is required for each new student applying to Kowloon Junior School through the English Schools Foundation (ESF) online admissions system. Upon receiving an offer, families must pay a one-time capital levy of HKD 38,000 per student (waived if the family holds an ESF Nomination Right). This levy supports campus maintenance and development across all ESF schools.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Primary Years (Year 1 – Year 6): HKD 139,000
Tuition is billed over ten months, from September to June, at HKD 13,900 per month.
Payments are processed through ESF’s Direct Debit Autopay system, with invoices issued by the ESF Finance Office.

Additional Fees
Uniforms, co-curricular clubs, school trips, and private instrumental lessons are charged separately.
Lunch is available through the on-campus caterer and billed directly to parents.
Bus services are managed by independent transport providers approved by the school.

Refund Policy
Monthly tuition fees are non-refundable once paid. Families withdrawing a student must give one month’s written notice to avoid further charges. The application fee and capital levy are non-refundable.

Payment Options
Tuition payments are made via bank autopay (Direct Debit) only.
Additional fees, such as uniforms or after-school clubs, may be paid by bank transfer or credit card through the ESF online payment system.
Academics

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

Curriculum
Kowloon Junior School delivers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students in Years 1 to 6. The PYP framework promotes inquiry-based learning through six transdisciplinary themes, integrating subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, the Arts, and Personal, Social and Physical Education. Chinese (Mandarin) is taught through a multi-pathway model, with instruction increasing in frequency and complexity from Year 1 to Year 6. Specialist lessons include Music, Physical Education, and Visual Arts, each led by dedicated teachers. Digital literacy and the responsible use of technology are also incorporated throughout the curriculum. Assessment is ongoing and based on individual progress, culminating in a Year 6 Exhibition, where students design and present a personal inquiry project to demonstrate their learning.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Online Application
All applications are made through the English Schools Foundation (ESF) online admissions portal. Families must submit a completed application form and pay a non-refundable fee. Supporting documents such as the child’s birth certificate, passport, and proof of residence in Hong Kong are required.

2. Assessment and Interview
Applicants are invited for an age-appropriate assessment to evaluate English language proficiency and school readiness. Assessments for Year 1 entry are typically conducted during the year before admission. The school communicates results directly to parents via email.

3. Offer of Placement
Successful applicants receive a conditional offer from ESF. Families must confirm acceptance within the specified period by submitting the one-time Capital Levy (unless exempt through a Nomination Right) and completing enrolment documentation.

4. Enrolment Confirmation
Once payment and documentation are processed, the student’s place is confirmed. Parents receive orientation details and class placement information from the school before the start of the academic year.

Scholarships
Kowloon Junior School and the wider ESF network do not offer scholarships or bursaries for primary-level students. All tuition fees and levies apply equally to all families. Financial aid programmes are not listed on the KJS or ESF websites for primary education.

Waitlist
KJS does not operate an internal pool system. Admissions are managed centrally by the ESF Admissions Office, which maintains waitlists for each year level based on application dates and priority criteria. Priority is given to children of full-time ESF staff, siblings of current students, and holders of Nomination Rights. When spaces become available, ESF contacts families directly according to the order on the central waitlist.
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