Malvern College Hong Kong

Malvern College Hong Kong is located in Pak Shek Kok, New Territories. The campus sits on a greenfield site adjacent to the Hong Kong Science Park. The school site address is 3 Fo Chun Road, Pak Shek Kok, Hong Kong. The campus opened in August 2018 to provide primary and secondary facilities.

Malvern College Hong Kong offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). It serves pupils from Prep 1–6 in the primary section, then Secondary Years 7–11 (Foundation Years 1–3 correspond to Years 7–9), with Remove (Year 10), Hundred (Year 11) and Sixth Form (Year 12–13).

Malvern College Hong Kong is a co-educational international day school. It embeds the ethos of a boarding school within a day-school setting, and serves both boys and girls.

The admissions policy emphasises a diverse, multi-cultural pupil population; however, public data on the exact number of nationalities represented or the local-to-international ratio is not disclosed. The school highlights its aim for diversity in nationality, ethnicity, religion, age and gender.

Malvern College Hong Kong provides Gifted and Special Educational Needs (SEN) support through a Learning Enhancement department. The Learning Enhancement Team covers SEN, English as an Additional Language (EAL) and gifted education, with enrichment and personalised pacing as appropriate.

United Kingdom. Malvern College Hong Kong operates in partnership with Malvern College UK, the UK-based parent school.

No religious affiliation.

The school day runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, with co-curricular activities running from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Malvern College Hong Kong offers a school bus service with multiple routes serving areas across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and Discovery Bay. Route information is published and detailed route maps/times are available; morning pick-ups typically occur around 6:40–7:30 am and afternoon drop-offs around 3:40–4:40 pm depending on the route.

Malvern College Hong Kong delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum across the full IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Years 1–6, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Years 7–11, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Years 12–13. The Primary Years Programme emphasizes a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach with core subjects such as Mathematics, Arts, Science, and Physical Health and Social Education, and includes a collaborative project in Prep Year 6; assessment uses formative and summative methods with self- and peer-assessment. English is the language of instruction, and daily Mandarin/Simplified Chinese language study is mandatory to support Chinese language and culture. The school emphasizes personalized academic enrichment within a low teacher-pupil ratio of around 1:10, with a house tutor for secondary students and a transdisciplinary curriculum. In the Diploma Programme, students undertake a two-year course (Years 12–13) and complete six subjects from the IB groups, plus the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS.

1:10 (approximate)

The Pastoral Care and Wellbeing pages show that Malvern College Hong Kong places wellbeing at the heart of its approach, with small class sizes, dedicated tutor time, and a boarding-school ethos adapted for a day-school setting. The aim is to develop pupils' physical, social and emotional development alongside academics, with character education and strong personal relationships emphasized within the school community. The school provides counselling as well as career and university guidance for senior year groups. Wellbeing is monitored through regular wellbeing audits, including anonymous surveys for secondary pupils and emotion-based activities for younger pupils to help staff gauge mood. The house system and daily house dining are used to foster social belonging and school community.

Gifted and Special Needs Education is provided with programmes and personnel to support both gifted and SEN learners, including enrichment in Mathematics, Languages, Science, and the Arts, with personalised pacing and acceleration. A Learning Enhancement department supports pupils with SEN, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and gifted and talented pupils, via the Learning Enhancement Team (LET). The LET collaborates with class and subject teachers to meet individual needs and includes expertise in SEN, EAL and gifted pupils. A Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator leads identification and enrichment opportunities for capable pupils. SEN support is available on a case-by-case basis and subject to individual needs assessment. A third language programme (such as French, Spanish or Japanese) is planned in addition to compulsory English and Chinese to broaden provision for diverse learners.

Tailored language support and induction programmes are provided according to pupils' needs for non-native English speakers. Additional language support is provided as needed, including onboarding and summer remedial classes prior to the start of the school year. The Learning Enhancement Team (LET) includes expertise in English as an Additional Language and works with class and subject teachers to meet individual language needs. All classes are taught in English, with language classes other than English taught separately. Spanish ab initio is available in the Sixth Form, and French, Spanish and Japanese are offered for beginners in co-curricular activities. Applicants can join if they can follow an English-medium curriculum, with language learning support available as needed.

Wellbeing is embedded in the curriculum and tutor time, with a focus on developing pupils' physical, social and emotional wellbeing. The entire academic team is trained to assess and monitor pupils' wellbeing, identify problems early, and provide appropriate support. Wellbeing audits are conducted regularly, with secondary pupils completing anonymous surveys and younger pupils using emotion-expression activities to communicate feelings. Counselling is available, and senior pupils have access to career and university guidance. The house system, including daily house dining, supports a sense of community and social belonging.

Malvern College Hong Kong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; staff must undergo child protection screening as part of the pre-employment procedure. The safeguarding commitment is reflected in recruitment practices and staff responsibilities. Governance and external oversight by Malvern College UK ensure safeguarding standards are maintained, with regular quality assurance inspections. Quality assurance notes ongoing alignment with the latest educational practices and high teaching standards, which supports safeguarding and pupil welfare. The school publicly states its safeguarding commitments across its information pages and staff policies.

The school accepts rolling applications throughout the school year and up to two years before the intended Year 1 entry. All applicants are invited to an assessment and/or observation session. The language of instruction is English, and applicants must demonstrate the ability to follow an English-medium curriculum; limited English may be acceptable when supported by strong school reports and home language development. Admissions priority is given to groups including Corporate Nomination Right (CNR) nominees, Individual Nomination Right (INR) nominees, siblings of current pupils, children of Old Malvernians, pupils transferring within the Malvern College family, and candidates who contribute to diversity in nationality, ethnicity, religion, age and gender. A meeting with both parents and the child is a mandatory part of the process, and all applicants must meet the school's entrance requirements. The online application is completed per applicant in English with proper capitalization; names must match HKID or passport. After submission, an auto-generated acknowledgment is issued. The application fee must be paid by mail or courier within seven days of online submission; printed copies are not required. For questions, contact the admissions office. The school is an IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).

Scholarships are available for the academic year 2026-27 in multiple areas: Academic, Diversity, Drama, Leadership, Music, Sports, and Visual Arts/Design. Scholarships are open to both internal and external candidates; external candidates must meet the general admissions criteria and pass the online assessment and attend an admissions interview. Existing Malvern pupils may apply and may hold up to two scholarships at the same time; if a second scholarship is awarded, it is considered honorary and does not provide additional monetary benefits beyond curricular access. To apply, complete the Application Form for MCHK Scholarship 2026-27 and submit the required supporting documents. Scholarship decisions consider overall quality of the candidate's application, including personal, academic and co-curricular profile, interview performance, evidence of talent and potential contribution to school life, and are made at the discretion of the school's scholarship panel. Bursaries are available for families in need, including non-local families not in receipt of an educational allowance from their employer; applications are open for pupils across all year groups starting from Prep 1 (Year 1) onwards, and families receiving support are expected to uphold the ethos of a Malvern education.