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Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong offers education for children aged 3 to 13 and operates two distinct educational options: the British International Pathway (BIP) and the Hanqing Bilingual Pathway (HQP). The language of instruction is 85% English (British) and 15% Chinese (Mandarin) in BIP, and 50% Chinese (Mandarin) and 50% English in HQP. Years 7 and 8 begin in 2026, subject to EDB approval. The programme is closely aligned with the English National Curriculum and uses thematically arranged learning across subject areas.
The school offers specialist subjects: Chinese Language & Culture, Music & Performing Arts, and Physical Education & Aquatics. A broad range of extracurricular activities supports learning, including athletics, the arts, STEAM and student-led clubs.
The school hosts students from over 30 nationalities, fostering global citizenship. It features international exchange programmes and cultural celebrations as part of its intercultural learning framework.
Educational Visits extend learning with a full programme that includes residential trips in Key Stage 2 and regular workshops from visiting experts. Co-curricular activities cover sports, the arts, and STEM opportunities, including student-led clubs. The House System and Student Leadership initiatives provide formal channels for student involvement.
Communities Service supports global citizenship and intercultural learning with a five-phase engagement model: The Challenge, Our Partner, First Action, Reflection, and Student-Led Action. Partnerships include Box of Hope, HandsOn Hong Kong, ImpactHK, and Plastic Free Seas, with funds raised distributed evenly among these charities. The programme connects classroom learning to purposeful action through collaboration with partner charities.
Student Leadership is embedded through formal bodies: Student Council, Global Goal Ambassadors and House Captains, all operating with defined terms of reference to guide school improvement and events. These groups provide opportunities for student voice, leadership, and service within the school community.
Well-being is prioritised across the school, with safeguarding aligned to international best practices and Hong Kong Education Bureau regulations. A specialist Well-being Team offers individualized support, and the Listening Team and Learning Mentors provide additional guidance as needed. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support exists to help students access the English-medium curriculum, including an English Plus program and targeted language instruction.
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.
