Hong Kong
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The Prep School at Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong (Years 1–8) follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales, adapted to the local context and aligned with British Common Entrance standards. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, and the Creative and Performing Arts, with Mandarin taught alongside English as a core language. The curriculum integrates a mandatory iSTEAM programme (Innovation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) for all pupils to build problem-solving and design-thinking skills. From Year 6, pupils also take part in an Entrepreneurship programme designed to foster initiative and collaboration. An Intensive English Programme is offered for students in Years 3–8 who require additional language support before joining mainstream classes. The overall approach aims to provide a broad and balanced education that prepares students for senior school pathways within the British system.
Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong’s Prep School (Years 1–8) delivers the National Curriculum for England and Wales, aligned with British Common Entrance standards. Learning is English-medium with equal weekly instructional time for Mandarin, and every class is supported by a dedicated teaching assistant. The campus in Tin Wan, Aberdeen features iSTEAM labs, science labs, a dedicated music suite, drama and performance studio, a bilingual library, football pitch, rooftop field, and the highest school climbing wall in Hong Kong. Distinctive programmes include mandatory iSTEAM, Entrepreneurship from Year 6, and an Intensive English Programme (Years 3–8). Students choose from 60+ ECAs spanning arts, robotics, debate, sport and more. The school runs a bus service across Hong Kong Island and Kowloon and is approximately 10–20 minutes’ drive from major hubs such as Repulse Bay and Central.