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The Garden Campus of The Harbour School is situated on the southern side of Hong Kong Island in the Ap Lei Chau area. It is connected to Central and other districts by the Aberdeen Tunnel and is well-served by public transport options, including MTR and buses. The campus is positioned close to the harbourfront, in a mixed residential and commercial neighbourhood.
THS offers education from Junior Grade 1 through Grade 12, split between two campuses: The Grove (Primary & Middle School) and The Garden (High School). The Garden Campus serves Grades 9 to 12, focusing on upper secondary education and pre-university preparation.
The Harbour School is a co-educational international day school. It does not offer boarding. Classes are mixed-gender, and the school serves local and expatriate families.
THS provides Learning Support and Learning Extension programs for students requiring extra help or enrichment. High School students have access to a full-time social-emotional counsellor, and those with additional needs may receive one-to-one assistance through partner organization The Children’s Institute of Hong Kong.
The Harbour School follows a curriculum influenced by the American educational framework, referencing Common Core, NGSS, and NCSS standards. It does not operate under any specific national government system.
The school is non-religious and does not have any stated religious affiliation.
The school does not publicly disclose daily start and end times on its website.
THS operates a school bus service managed by the Jolly Bus Company, which also partners with the school’s sustainability initiative to use biodiesel. The fees policy notes that students must commute via the school bus or public transport rather than private cars.
Application Fees
A non-refundable application fee of HKD 2,500 is required for all new applicants. Upon acceptance, families must pay a one-time Entry Fee of HKD 16,000 for the first child, and HKD 6,000 for each additional child. These fees are due within seven days of receiving an offer.
Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Junior Grade 1: HKD 194,800
Grades 1 – 6: HKD 232,800
Grades 7 – 8: HKD 241,200
Grades 9 – 12 (Garden Campus): HKD 249,500
Tuition is billed annually and payable before the start of each academic year, typically by 1 July. Late payments incur a HKD 500 fee per month after 30 days.
Capital and Admissions Rights
Families must purchase one of the following to secure placement:
Family Admissions Right: HKD 450,000 (depreciating value)
Corporate Admissions Right: HKD 8,000,000
Green Admissions Right: HKD 2,800,000
Alternatively, families may pay a non-refundable Annual Capital Levy of HKD 33,000 per student.
Additional Fees
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Fee: HKD 500 per year
Yearbook (optional): HKD 500 per year
Uniforms: Purchased from the school’s designated supplier
Technology: Apple laptop required from Grade 3 upwards
Trips and Camps: Approximately HKD 3,000–22,000 depending on grade level
Late Payment: HKD 500 per month after 30 days
Refund Policy
Application and entry fees are non-refundable. Admissions rights (debentures) depreciate annually and may be redeemed according to the school’s published schedule, subject to fund availability.
Payment Options
Tuition and associated fees can be paid via bank transfer or approved financial portal (Zoho Books). Payments must be completed prior to the school year to maintain enrollment.
The Harbour School’s Garden Campus in Ap Lei Chau houses THS’s High School (Grades 9–12) in a modern space designed for independent, interdisciplinary learning. Programs are influenced by American curricula, with Primary referencing Common Core and NGSS; high-school students choose from pathways and experiences, including internships and the Global Classrooms program. Facilities and signature initiatives include the Marine Science Center—the first of its kind in a Hong Kong school—the Foundry makerspace, Black Box Theatre, and the Black Dolphin sailing classroom used across subjects. Student life extends into S.E.A. after-school courses and Black Dolphin Sports, with teams competing in leagues such as ISSFHK. The school runs a bus service (in partnership with Jolly Bus Company) and lists transparent tuition and capital charges on its website for 2025–26. High School leadership is provided by Co-Principals Kyle King and Alison Kutlaca.
