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Peak School is situated on The Peak on Hong Kong Island. The area is easily accessible from Central via public transport, including minibus 1 and Citybus 15. The school notes that there is no on-site parking for private cars.
The school serves primary school students (Years 1–6, roughly ages 5–11) under an English-medium international curriculum.
Peak School is a co-educational day school; there is no boarding facility mentioned on its website. Bus transport is provided for daily commuting.
Support for additional learning needs includes a Learning Diversity Team comprising two full-time Learning Diversity Teachers and educational assistants, in-class and small-group programmes, as well as access to speech & language therapy, occupational therapy, and animal-assisted therapy. The school is not a specialist SEN institution.
The school is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), a Hong Kong-based organisation; it does not claim affiliation to another country’s national system.
No religious affiliation is stated on the school website.
The typical school day begins at 08:30 and ends at 15:00.
Yes, the school offers a bus service through Kwoon Chung Motors (KCM). Services include online application each academic year, NFC smart cards, boarding tracking, and SMS alerts for late arrivals or emergencies. Parents must apply each year; seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Application Fees
A non-refundable application fee of HK$2,000 is required upon submission of an online application through the English Schools Foundation (ESF). Once a place is offered, a non-refundable enrolment deposit of HK$10,000 is payable and will be credited against the first term’s tuition fees.
Tuition Fees (Per Year)
For the 2025–26 academic year, primary school fees (Years 1–6) are HK $139,000 per student, billed in 10 equal monthly instalments of HK $13,900.
Fees are reviewed annually by the ESF Board and approved by the Hong Kong Education Bureau.
Additional Fees
Optional extracurricular activities, school trips, and camps may incur additional charges. Uniforms, stationery, and lunch costs are paid separately.
Transportation Fees
School bus services are operated by Kwoon Chung Motors Company Limited (KCM). Routes cover major Hong Kong Island districts, with seat allocation on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment is made directly to KCM through their online portal each term.
Refund Policy
The enrolment deposit of HK$10,000 is credited toward the first month’s tuition and is non-refundable if a student does not take up the offered place. Refunds for tuition or other charges are not specified publicly.
Payment Options
Fees are payable monthly via autopay or bank transfer. ESF schools do not accept cash or cheque payments.
Peak School is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 5–11, with a two-form entry and around 360 students. Located on The Peak, the campus is reachable from Central via minibus 1 and Citybus 15; the school notes that there is no on-site parking. Learning follows an inquiry-based PYP approach, with “specialist subjects” enriching classroom learning and a strong programme of sports, expressive arts, and cultural activities at lunch and after school. Outdoor learning includes a staged camp and trip programme beginning in Year 3. Student support is detailed, with a School Counselor, Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA), and a Learning Diversity Team of specialist teachers and educational assistants; outside providers offer speech and language and occupational therapy, and the school runs animal-assisted therapy on site. Daily transport is provided by Kwoon Chung Motors (KCM) under a dedicated bus service for families.