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Sha Tin College was founded in 1982 as an ESF secondary school and initially operated as the “Shatin Annexe” before relocating to its current Fo Tan campus in 1985. It is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), which manages a network of English-medium international schools in Hong Kong. The school has grown over time, developing its house system and enhancing its campus and programmes to support a broad co-curricular life.
The school community is structured around a house system (Dragon, Griffin, Pegasus, Phoenix), which fosters competition, collaboration, and student leadership across events and inter-house challenges. During Explorer Week, regular classes pause so students engage in experiential, cultural, service, and learning activities across Hong Kong or abroad. The Activities Programme offers a wide range of clubs, trips, and events each term, enhancing engagement beyond academics.
Sha Tin College’s parent-teacher group is called the Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA). The PTSA provides a forum for parents to raise issues, meet with school leadership, and contribute ideas; meetings allow parents/guardians to express concerns and engage in school planning. The PTSA also runs events to foster connection between families and the school. Additionally, the school’s Parent Engagement programme organizes Support Group sessions (in English and Chinese) to address wellbeing issues for students and families.
Sha Tin College (STC), established in 1982, is an ESF secondary school in the New Territories serving students aged 11–18. The college offers a broad international curriculum: Years 7–9 follow the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), Years 10–11 prepare for IGCSE qualifications, and Years 12–13 choose between the IB Diploma Programme (DP) or the IB Career-related Programme (CP). English is the main language of instruction, with Chinese, French, and Spanish offered as additional languages. The campus in Fo Tan is easily accessible via Fo Tan MTR Station, and a school bus service covers residential areas across Hong Kong. Sha Tin College places emphasis on experiential learning, including its distinctive Explorer Week where students engage in service and cultural activities beyond the classroom. The school community also supports a wide range of co-curricular opportunities in music, drama, and leadership.
