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Victoria Shanghai Academy

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$181,200 - 255,600
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2004
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 21
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Victoria Shanghai Academy in Hong Kong is a bilingual, independent day school located in Shum Wan, Aberdeen. The school delivers the full International Baccalaureate curriculum, beginning with the Primary Years Programme, continuing through the Middle Years Programme, and culminating in the Diploma Programme. Primary classes are taught bilingually in English and Putonghua, while secondary instruction is mainly in English with a strong Chinese component. The campus includes specialist facilities such as science laboratories, libraries, a performing arts center, sports halls, outdoor playing fields, and dedicated spaces for design, robotics, and other STEAM activities, providing students with resources that support both academic and extracurricular learning.

www.vsa.edu.hk

19 Shum Wan Rd, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

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The Essentials

Victoria Shanghai Academy has 2,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 21, instruction in English.

Location
Victoria Shanghai Academy (VSA) is located at 19 Shum Wan Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong, adjacent to Aberdeen Harbour. The campus lies in the southern part of Hong Kong Island, roughly a 15‑minute walk from MTR Wong Chuk Hang Station (Exit B). Buses and minibuses stop nearby at a public transport terminus about five minutes’ walk from the school.

Stages
The school offers curriculum from Primary (PYP) through Middle Years (MYP) to Diploma Programme (DP).

Type
VSA is a day school with no boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
VSA states that it is “sensitive to students’ individual needs” and provides support for those with language or learning needs, physical or medical conditions, or social, emotional, and behavioural issues.

Country affiliation
The school does not have any country affiliation.

Religious affiliation
The school does not have any religious affiliation.

School day structure
School hours are Monday to Friday, 8:25 am to 3:40 pm.

Bus service
VSA provides a school bus service.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Victoria Shanghai Academy ranges from HKD 181,200 to HKD 255,600 for 2026/27.

Primary Years Programme (Years 1–5)
The annual tuition fee for Year 1 is HK$181,200, payable in 10 installments.

Middle Years Programme (Years 6–10)
Year 6 tuition fee is HK$200,700, payable in 10 installments.
Year 7 tuition fee is HK$203,700, payable in 10 installments.
Year 8 tuition fee is HK$203,700, payable in 10 installments.
Year 9 tuition fee is HK$205,400, payable in 10 installments.
Year 10 tuition fee is HK$205,400, payable in 10 installments.

Diploma Programme (Years 11–12)
Year 11 tuition fee is HK$255,600, payable in 10 installments.
Year 12 tuition fee is HK$255,600, payable in 9 installments.

Other Fees
Refundable Capital Levy: A one-off payment required from all parents of newly admitted students (Years 1–11), unless holding a debenture.

Miscellaneous Fees: May include costs for field trips, online learning licenses, and learning materials.

CAS Trips: Fees apply for compulsory local or overseas Creativity, Activity, Service trips.

Technology Requirement: Students from Years 7 to 12 must purchase their own Apple MacBook through an authorised reseller or the school’s partnered vendor.

Refund Policy
For the Capital Levy (the one-off payment by non-debenture holders), the Capital Levy Agreement states that if a parent withdraws the student before school starts or the student does not attend, no refund of the Capital Levy will be made.

Partial refunds are possible under certain conditions: after the student completes the first term, HK$30,000 of the Capital Levy is refunded; the remaining HK$30,000 is refunded either at graduation from secondary school or upon early withdrawal with at least 45 school days’ notice.

Payment Method
The school does not have their payment method publicly available.
Academics

Victoria Shanghai Academy teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
Victoria Shanghai Academy delivers a through‑train IB curriculum offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

In primary years (Years 1–5), the curriculum is inquiry‑based around six transdisciplinary themes (e.g. Who We Are, How the World Works, etc.). Teachers design units of inquiry that cross subject boundaries, integrating literacy, mathematics, science, social studies and expressive arts.

In secondary school, the MYP is organised around global contexts and concept‑based learning, with eight subject groups and “Approaches to Learning” that develop skills across disciplines. Students engage in inquiry, reflection, and connection of traditional subjects to real‑world contexts.

For IB Diploma (Years 11–12), VSA students take the full IB programme recognised by universities globally. The school also emphasises bilingualism: primary is bilingual in English and Putonghua; secondary instruction is primarily English complemented by a strong Chinese programme.
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Online Application Submission
Parents can apply through the VSA online application portal, uploading photo ID, birth certificate or passport, and previous two years’ academic reports of their children.

2. Payment of Application Fee
A non‑refundable and non‑transferable application fee of HKD 2,000 is required upon submission to initiate the review process.

3. Document Verification and Review
Applications with missing documents will be held pending complete submission. If documents are not submitted within one month, the application is considered withdrawn.

4. Assessment / Interview
Candidates undergo assessments (e.g. for English, mathematics) and possibly interviews depending on the grade level applied for.

5. Admission Results Notification
The school shares results within about one month after the assessment, or after interview. Accepted, waitlist, or declining outcomes are communicated.

6. Enrollment Procedures
Once accepted, families complete enrollment formalities (sign contracts, pay fees) within the deadlines specified in the offer letter.

Scholarships
VSA has a scholarship programme for both internal and external students. These scholarships cover categories including academic excellence, leadership, performance, and improvement.

Waitlist
The school does not have a waitlist.
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