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Spanish School of Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Spanish, Mandarin
Fees HK$115,000 - 145,000
Ages 6 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2017
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge International AS Levels
Taught languages English, Spanish, Mandarin, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, STEM, Sport
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Spanish School of Hong Kong (SSHK) is a private, non-profit international school in the Tai Po area of Hong Kong, opened in 2017. SSHK operates across two campuses (Tai Po Market Campus and Shuen Wan Campus) and has relocated its main campus to Tai Po Market in 2024 while remaining adjacent to the Hong Kong Railway Museum. The school offers a trilingual English–Spanish–Mandarin programme within a Cambridge International Curriculum framework, with Madrid National Curriculum for Spanish language and a local Chinese language curriculum taught in Putonghua. SSHK provides extensive indoor facilities, including a main Hall, multisport arena, science laboratories, music and practice rooms, a library, and ICT spaces, designed to support active, outdoor-friendly learning. Students study core subjects (English, Maths, Science, Spanish, Chinese) plus non-core subjects (Physical Education, Music, Art and Design, Computing, Global Perspective, Leadership) and participate in weekly ECAs. The school teaches Spanish and Chinese as languages, and offers English-medium instruction with trilingual language exposure for students. SSHK emphasises leadership, creativity, community spirit and cross-cultural understanding within a bilingual/multilingual learning environment.

9-11 Shung Tak St, Tai Po, Hong Kong

The Essentials

Spanish School of Hong Kong has instruction in English, Spanish, Mandarin.

Location
SSH K operates on two campuses in Tai Po, New Territories: the Tai Po Market Campus at 9-11 Shung Tak Street and the Shuen Wan Campus at 130 Shuen Wan Chan Uk. The Shuen Wan site sits beside Pat Sin Leng Country Park, and in 2024 the main campus was temporarily relocated to Tai Po Market, adjacent to the Hong Kong Railway Museum, to expand indoor facilities. The Tai Po Market Campus is the current main site, with the Shuen Wan Campus remaining in Tai Po.

Stages
SSHK has two levels: Primary Programme (Reception through Year 6) and Secondary Programme (Year 7 through Year 13). The curriculum follows the Cambridge International Curriculum with Madrid national curriculum for Spanish and the local curriculum for Chinese. Assessments align with Cambridge milestones, including Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, Cambridge MidYIS, Cambridge Secondary Checkpoint, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge AS/A Level.

Type
SSHK is a private, co-educational day school. It operates as a non-profit school sponsored to serve local and international communities. Boarding facilities are not listed as part of SSHK's offerings.

Additional learning support
Public information does not list formal Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions for SSHK. The Mission Statement emphasizes well-being and holistic development, alongside a strong focus on trilingual education, but no explicit SEN program is described in the materials available.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation listed for SSHK; the school identifies itself as serving local and international communities.

Religious affiliation
SSH K does not list a religious affiliation; materials describe a secular, community-oriented international school.

School day structure
SSH K operates on a full-day schedule. Specific daily start and end times are not published publicly; families may contact the school for exact timings.

Bus service
There is no published information about a dedicated SSHK school bus service; families typically arrange transport or use public/private options. For transport arrangements, you can contact admissions.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The campus has a cafeteria.

House System
The school has a house system; students may take on house captain roles.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a non-profit organization sponsored by the MASS Education Foundation. The Founder, Head of School is Ms Adriana Chan; an Honorary Supervisor is The Late Professor David C.L. LIU; Academic Advisors Dr Lixun Wang; School Managers Mr Cheung Yip Man, Mr Gary Choy Sueung Ki, Mr Simon Ma, Mr Thomas Tso Man Tai, Dr Wang Lixun, and Mr Boris Wong.
Fees

Annual tuition at Spanish School of Hong Kong ranges from HKD 115,000 to HKD 145,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- Application fee: Not listed as a fixed amount in the school's published admissions or fee materials.

Tuition fees (by year group)
- Year 1 to Year 4: HKD 115,000 per year. When paid in instalments: HKD 11,500 per instalment (10 instalments in total).
- Year 5 and Year 6: HKD 125,000 per year. When paid in instalments: HKD 12,500 per instalment (10 instalments in total).
- Year 7 to Year 9: HKD 145,000 per year. When paid in instalments: HKD 14,500 per instalment (10 instalments in total).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition fees are due on the first day of each month. Monthly statements are issued as reminders; payment receipts are issued on request.
- Instalment schedule: the published instalment amounts are based on 10 instalments in total for the academic year.
- Payment method: it is mandatory for all students to settle tuition fees by Direct Debit. A Direct Debit Authorisation Form is provided at registration (or sent by email).
- Overdue payments: overdue fees can lead to student exclusion; re-enrolment after exclusion is only permitted once all outstanding fees are fully repaid. All fees, levies, deposits and charges related to admission apply to students re-applying or returning after exclusion.
- Absence/leave and mid-term admissions or withdrawals: fees remain payable if a student is on leave during term time. Attendance on any day in a month renders the tuition fee payable for the entire month.

Capital levy (additional mandatory charge)
- Capital levy is mandatory for all students. Parents enrolling a student are required to pay the capital levy alongside the admission deposit when they accept a school place; recurrent capital levy is charged together with the first tuition instalment.
- Published capital levy options (amounts):
- Annual capital levy: HKD 15,000.
- One-off capital levy (single payment): HKD 80,000.
- Capital levy rules: the annual capital levy is non-transferable and non-refundable; the one-off capital levy is non-refundable but transferable. Sibling discount: the capital levy is charged in full for the first two children; for the third and subsequent children parents are required to pay 50% of the capital levy provided the first two children have already paid full capital levy and are still studying at the school.

Boarding fees
- Boarding: Not applicable. The school's public materials do not list boarding provision or boarding fees.

Other costs and fees
- Admission deposit: the school references an admission deposit as part of accepting an offer, but no fixed admission deposit amount is published in the school's publicly available admissions and fee pages.
- Other potential costs: there are no fixed public fee amounts published for uniform, textbooks, learning materials, school bus/transport, extracurricular activities, or insurance in the school's public fee summary. Parents should expect that additional charges may apply for items and services not covered by tuition and capital levy.

Refund information
- Capital levy refunds: the annual capital levy is non-refundable and non-transferable; the one-off capital levy is non-refundable but may be transferable under the school's stated terms.
- Tuition refunds and leave: tuition remains payable during term-time leave; attendance for any day in a month renders that month's tuition payable. Specific refundable deposits or refund mechanics for admission deposits (if charged) are not published in the school's public fee summary.
- Withdrawal notice and consequences: a written withdrawal must be sent at least three calendar months before the student's last attendance date. If withdrawing a child at the end of the academic year a withdrawal letter must be received on or before 1 April; otherwise the school will assume the student is returning after the summer holiday and parents will be liable for the tuition fees for September even if the student does not return.

Fee payment options and administration
- Mandatory Direct Debit is the stated payment method for tuition fees; the Direct Debit Authorisation Form is issued at registration or sent by email. Monthly statements are provided; receipts are issued on request.
Academics

Spanish School of Hong Kong teaches Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge International AS Levels for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
SSHK follows the Cambridge International Curriculum with modifications to cater to the needs of our students and society, and combines this with the Madrid National Curriculum for Spanish language and the local Chinese (Putonghua) curriculum. The programme is structured into Core Subjects (English, Maths, Science, Spanish, Chinese) and Foundation Subjects (Physical Education, Music, Art & Design, Computing, Global Perspectives, Leadership). SSHK operates a trilingual program with English as the main medium of instruction and substantial input in Spanish and Mandarin through an immersive approach. Assessments follow Cambridge milestones, including Baseline and Primary Checkpoint in primary, MidYIS and Secondary Checkpoint in early secondary, Cambridge IGCSE in Year 11, and Cambridge International AS and A Levels in Years 12–13. In primary, Cambridge Primary is used alongside Madrid and local language strands, while the secondary pathway leads to IGCSE and AS/A Levels, with external assessments for certain year groups.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SSHK supports social and emotional learning through a child-centred approach and social pedagogy, using group work and cooperative learning, and it promotes leadership roles such as mentoring, house captain, and prefect to build self-confidence and resilience.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school describes an inclusive approach and recognises the individuality of all learners, but it does not publicly disclose dedicated SEN staff, specific SEN provisions, or whether it is a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
EAL support is integrated within a tri-lingual programme (English, Spanish, Mandarin) with English as the main medium of instruction and immersive use across subject classes.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is a priority in SSHK's overall focus on well-being and holistic development, with a social-pedagogy approach that promotes student leadership and peer support to foster resilience.

Safeguarding
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding and child-protection policies.
Parent Experience

History
Spanish School of Hong Kong (SSHK) opened in 2017 and was initially located in Shuen Wan, in the heart of the Tai Po community. The campus spans about 130,000 square feet, with approximately 8,000 square feet allocated to the existing building area. SSHK is situated near the Pat Sin Leng Country Park, overlooking the South China Sea, providing a tranquil setting away from the bustle of Hong Kong. In 2024, the main campus was temporarily relocated to Tai Po Market to accommodate expanded indoor facilities, with the new site adjacent to the Hong Kong Railway Museum. The school follows a Cambridge International Curriculum with the Madrid National Curriculum for Spanish and a local Chinese language program, reflecting its multilingual and international approach.

Community
SSHK emphasizes a plural, global, and interactive school community, united by five core values. The five petals represent Kindness, Honesty, Humility, Respect, and Commitment, which unite SSHK as one big family. SSHK operates as a complete trilingual institution, offering programs in English, Spanish, and Chinese (Mandarin), to foster cross-cultural understanding and language proficiency.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Public information about SSHK's Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is not published on the SSHK site, and there is no publicly accessible PTA page listing leadership, committees, or events. SSHK's guiding framework rests on five values—Kindness, Honesty, Humility, Respect, and Commitment—which inform parent involvement and the broader school community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
SSHK's current campus is located at 9-11 Shung Tak Street, Tai Po, New Territories. The campus offers an integrated indoor and outdoor learning environment designed to support a multilingual curriculum. It features a main hall and a multi-purpose hall for assemblies and events, a dedicated sports hall, and an indoor sports area. Academic facilities include science laboratories, a library, and ICT and art facilities to support inquiry-based learning. A music and practice room, recreation rooms, common rooms, and a cafeteria provide spaces for creativity, collaboration, and social life. The campus also includes a stage area and a school hall for performances and presentations.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a dedicated sports hall and an indoor sports area to support physical education and team activities.

Academic Facilities
Science laboratories are on site to support practical experiments. The library provides study and research resources, and ICT and Art facilities support digital and creative learning, complemented by a Music and Practice Room.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Common rooms and recreation rooms provide spaces for informal student interaction outside class. A stage area and the school hall support assemblies and performances, and the cafeteria offers meals and breaks.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
SSHK follows the Cambridge International Curriculum, complemented by the Madrid National Curriculum for Spanish and a local Chinese language program. The study plan provides a broad, balanced education across core and foundation subjects with multilingual instruction. To support well-rounded development, students participate in one extra-curricular activity per week; the ECA classes are sport- and science-based. This structure encourages practical inquiry and cross-disciplinary thinking beyond the classroom.

Arts & Creative
SSHK provides dedicated arts facilities on campus, including a Music and Practice Room and Art facilities as part of its indoor campus features. The Scholarship Scheme recognizes achievement in Sports, Music, and Art, highlighting the school's commitment to arts as part of student development. While specific arts clubs aren't listed on the site, these facilities and the scholarship emphasis indicate opportunities for arts participation beyond class time.

Cultural & Language
SSHK operates a trilingual program with English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese. The language policy supports immersive use of all three languages across classrooms and school life. Morning assemblies, school events, and meetings employ the three languages to promote full immersion. The school's framework emphasizes cultural awareness and multilingual competence as part of its global approach.

Social & Hobbies
SSHK runs one extra-curricular activity per week; ECAs focus on sport- and science-based activities. The campus includes a Sports Hall and other recreation spaces that support after-school clubs and informal student gatherings. These offerings support social development and give students opportunities to explore interests outside academics.

Community & Service
The Scholarship Scheme emphasizes well-rounded development, community spirit, and leadership potentials. It includes criteria related to community service, with a typical expectation of around 100 hours of voluntary service for recognition. Participation in community service is encouraged as part of the school's social responsibility framework.

Leadership & Professional
SSHK focuses on leadership development as a core objective, enabling students to develop leadership, communication skills, independent thinking, creativity, and teamwork. The school emphasizes leadership potentials as part of its Scholarship Scheme and overall culture. This focus supports students in taking on leadership roles within school life and in their future professional settings.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
SSHK provides sports facilities, including a Sports Hall, to support physical activity as part of daily school life. Recreation spaces and music and arts facilities support wellbeing, physical health, and creative expression outside class time. The campus location near Pat Sin Leng Country Park offers opportunities for outdoor activities and a tranquil learning environment.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. Spanish is taught as a first language and is also offered as a foreign language for learners without prior knowledge. Chinese (Mandarin) is taught as a first language and is also offered as a foreign language for learners without prior knowledge. The site notes these offerings but does not specify formal levels or explicit language-support programs for non-native speakers.

Bilingual Teaching
SSH K offers a trilingual education in English, Spanish, and Mandarin. The school uses an immersive method where these languages are employed across subject classes, not just in language lessons. English is the main medium of instruction (about 40%), with Spanish and Mandarin each around 30%. Morning assemblies and school events use all three languages to reinforce immersion. Age levels are not specified.

Immersion Programs
SSH K follows an immersive teaching method across the curriculum, using English, Spanish, and Mandarin in both language and non-language classes. The three languages are used interchangeably in morning assemblies, school events, and meetings to create a multilingual campus environment. This approach aims to deepen language proficiency and cultural awareness across the student body.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge International Curriculum — SSHK is a registered Cambridge School and follows the Cambridge International Curriculum, aligning with Cambridge standards and using Cambridge assessments to monitor progress (e.g., Cambridge Baseline, Cambridge Well-Being, Cambridge Primary Checkpoint, Cambridge MidYIS, Cambridge Secondary Checkpoint, Cambridge IGCSE Examinations, and Cambridge International AS/A Level).
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1 — Prepare and submit required documents: Submit official transcripts or report cards for the two latest academic years (including the current year), a questionnaire completed by your child's current class teacher, an English proficiency test result, and a Math baseline assessment. These items are mandatory for the admission review. This initial collection sets the baseline for the review.

2. Step 2 — Entry assessment: SSHK conducts an interview and a performance assessment as part of the admission process. The interview and assessment are designed to gauge suitability for the program and the child's readiness for the school's curriculum. Compulsory elements include the documents listed in Step 1 plus the two assessments.

Step 3 — Admissions decision: After the assessment, the school reviews the candidate's materials and assessment results and notifies families regarding admission decisions. If additional information is required, families should supply it promptly to avoid delays.

Step 4 — Offer, acceptance, and initial financial commitments: If an offer is made, families accept the place and complete enrollment steps. At this point, the Capital Levy and an admission deposit are required as part of the enrollment process, and the first tuition installment and related fees will apply. The Capital Levy details (annual HK$15,000 or one-off HK$80,000) and the deposit requirement are defined for the 2025-2026 year.

Step 5 — Enrolment and ongoing payments: Tuition is payable on the first day of each month via Direct Debit, with monthly statements issued for reference. Fees may be payable even if the student is on leave, and overdue payments can lead to exclusion. Information about bank details and changes should be updated promptly.

Scholarships
Tuition Grant Scheme for Spanish Nationals: SSHK offers a Tuition Grant Scheme for native Spanish speakers from Spain or Hispanic countries. The grant subsidizes the annual tuition fee for the Primary Programme and has specific eligibility and application requirements. Applicants must complete the Tuition Grant Scheme Application form, be native Spanish speakers (from the listed eligible countries), and understand that recipients will not receive the sibling discount. The grant covers only the monthly tuition fee portion. To apply or ask questions, contact admissions@sshk.edu.hk.

Waitlist
SSHK does not publish a formal waitlist or pool policy on its admissions pages. Availability of places is managed through direct inquiry with admissions; families are encouraged to check current openings by contacting admissions@sshk.edu.hk.
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