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The Grove Campus is situated on the south side of Hong Kong Island in the Ap Lei Chau neighbourhood. It lies within a primarily residential area that offers convenient access to public buses and the South Island Line (MTR). The campus is easily reachable from central parts of the city while maintaining a quieter local setting.
The school serves Primary (Junior Grade 1 through Grade 6) at the Grove Campus, with the overall school offering Primary through Secondary (up to Grade 12).
It is a co-educational day school; no boarding provision is publicly listed for the Grove Campus.
The school offers a Learning Support programme for students with additional academic needs, including accommodation plans and specialist staff working alongside classroom teachers.
The school is an international independent school in Hong Kong and does not have an affiliation with a specific national government.
No religious affiliation is stated on the school’s website.
According to the Education Bureau listing, the school hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, with a half-day on Wednesdays ending at 1:00 pm.
Yes, the school offers a school bus service. According to official data, the school bus service is available for students to travel to campus.
Application Fees
A one-time application fee of HKD 2,500 is required for all new applicants. Upon acceptance, families must pay an Entry Fee of HKD 16,000 for the first child (and HKD 6,000 for each additional child). These fees are non-refundable and confirm a student’s placement.
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: HKD 249,500
All tuition fees are subject to annual approval by the Hong Kong Education Bureau.
Fees are billed annually, with payment required before the start of each academic year. Installment or pro-rated payments are not specified.
Capital Charges
Families must either purchase an Admissions Right or pay an Annual Capital Levy:
Annual Capital Levy: HKD 33,000 (non-refundable and non-transferable)
Family Admissions Right: HKD 450,000 (depreciating, with potential redemption subject to fund availability)
Corporate Admissions Right: HKD 8,000,000 (held in perpetuity)
Green Admissions Right: HKD 2,800,000
Additional Fees
Additional costs include uniforms, technology (students in Grade 3 and above must provide an Apple laptop), school bus, curricular trips, and after-school activities. A Parent Teacher Association (PTA) fee of HKD 500 and an optional Yearbook fee of HKD 500 are charged annually.
Transportation Fees
A school bus service is available for students. Routes and costs vary by location and are arranged through the school’s approved transport provider.
Refund Policy
The Annual Capital Levy and application/entry fees are non-refundable. Admissions Rights may be redeemed at depreciated value, subject to the school’s conditions and fund availability.
Payment Options
Payments are accepted via bank transfer to the school’s designated account. Details and due dates are provided on the official invoice. Late payments incur a HKD 500 per month surcharge after 30 days.
The Harbour School’s Grove Campus in Ap Lei Chau is THS’s primary hub, serving Junior Grade 1 through Grade 6. The school follows an adapted American curriculum, referencing Common Core for literacy and math, Next Generation Science Standards, and U.S. social studies frameworks. Students learn in English, with French, Mandarin, and EAL offered as part of the language program. Facilities highlighted across THS include a makerspace (the Foundry), a Black Box Theatre, and access to the “Black Dolphin,” a 50-foot ketch used as an outdoor classroom for marine science. After-school S.E.A. courses add options in sports, photography, and art, while the Black Dolphin Sports program fields teams in multiple disciplines. Families can review transparent tuition (with Admissions Rights or annual levy options) and note that primary applicants may be invited for trial days and MAP screening in certain grades.
