Hong Kong
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Uniform is required and purchased separately; it is not included in tuition.
The campus Dining Hall serves hot, freshly cooked meals at lunchtime.
The school runs a six-House system. Pupils are assigned to one of six Houses on entry to Year 1. House Points are awarded for good learning behaviour, consideration of others, and enthusiastic engagement across the full range of opportunities.
The school is governed by a School Sponsoring Body (SSB) that appoints the School Management Committee (SMC). The SMC oversees the appointment and leadership of the Principal and supervises the school's strategic direction in compliance with the Education Ordinance. The school is incorporated as a not-for-profit organisation under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance. An international Board of Governors provides advisory input, including representatives from Shrewsbury School in the UK.
Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong, established in 2018, offers a British curriculum for children aged 3 to 11. The Early Years Foundation Stage leads into a structured Primary program, with English as the language of instruction and Mandarin taught as a subject. Families benefit from a dedicated school bus service connecting different parts of Hong Kong. The school is particularly known for its strong focus on performing arts: specialist facilities include a fully equipped theatre and music suites that support concerts, drama productions, and creative expression from an early age. Shrewsbury also places emphasis on STEM, supported by science and technology resources that enrich classroom learning. Together, these features make the school a distinctive choice for families seeking primary education rooted in British traditions.