Australian International School Hong Kong

Since 2022, Mina Dunstan, previously a well-regarded and valued member of the ESF (English Schools Foundation) system in Hong Kong, where she dedicated 15 years to Sha Tin Junior School, Quarry Bay School and more recently Kennedy School. With

Non-selective. No assessments required (unless English needs to be determined). Just the provision of past school reports and NAPLAN scores, where applicable. Priority is given to siblings of current pupils, as well as Australian and New Zealand

Parents rarely look back once their child is enrolled so exit is largely due to families heading home to Australia or New Zealand (some opt for boarding). For those graduating, the vast majority attend university in Australia including University of

HSC 2021 results placed the school 133rd in the NSW state (out of 811 schools). The IBDP results were similarly strong in 2021, with two students scoring a full 45 points and a cohort average of 37 points.

The only international school in Hong Kong which provides an Australian curriculum, and one of just a handful of schools globally to offer both the New South Wales High School Certificate (NSW HSC) and the IB Diploma. It is important to note that the

There is no SEN department or programme, but parents say 'learning enrichment' provision is improving. Some years back, they told us, the school was not sufficiently ‘on it’, but parents were vocal and the school listened. Students with dyslexia are

There is no EAL provision as this is a school for fluent English speakers, meaning students are more likely from international families than those from Hong Kong.

The music rooms are the first thing you see upon entering the school and the sound of music floating along the corridors is a nice welcome indeed. We liked the individual music tuition programme that allows you to try before you buy, and offers a

Integral to the Australian way of life, sport pumps through this school’s veins. The magnificent all-weather 25m swimming pool and training pool (located on the 9th floor of the main school building) is, without doubt, the best aquatic centre we have

Positive wellbeing is, according to parents, very much alive and kicking. School is quick to deal with tricky situations and teachers go above and beyond, emailing parents and offering follow-up calls when needed.

In primary years, parents

Australian and New Zealand passport holders make up 80 per cent of the student community. New children are welcomed in and settle easily – though may well pick up an Australian twang just as quickly. In primary, a buddy system sees younger children

In the mid-tier for HK schools, though parents often compare fees with private schools in Australia and feel AISHK’s are expensive for the offering. Interesting to note that HSC diploma fees are less expensive than the IB Diploma.

There is a

A school which ticks many family boxes (especially for those seeking an Australian feel) - solid academics, a sporty approach and, most of all, happy, thoughtful children whose friendships last a lifetime.