Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong

Since April 2024, Robert Fox BSc PGCSE. Over twenty-five years of prep school and headship experience including head of boarding at Repton Prep UK, assistant head (pastoral) at Harrow International School Hong Kong and more recently headmaster of

Classed as a private rather than international school, it is not bound by nationality quotas, removing the competitive and often stressful entrance process for the many local families vying for spots (as seen at other international

Prepares pupils for entry into secondary school at the end of year 8. More than half (majority girls) move off to boarding schools in the UK. Girls typically to Badminton, Benenden, Roedean, Woldingham and Rugby; boys to Clifton College, Rugby,

UK curriculum a draw for many parents, particularly for local families looking beyond to British secondary schools. Most teachers drawn from the UK, Chinese teachers recruited from Hong Kong or China. Occupying a niche market as one of only two prep

No great capacity but can provide strategies to children to help them cope. The learning co-ordinator gives support one on one or in small group work in class. A talented and gifted programme runs alongside.

The school openly provides English support, with an intensive option in years 3 to 8 running across two terms. Content subjects drop away until English is mastered, an attractive option for those who arrive with very little English.

Corridors full of student artwork; school's UK and Chinese heritage similarly played upon - think pictures of the Queen juxtaposing Chinese cartoon dragon sculptures. Ditto the library, Chinese and English books side by side. It all seems very

Space is limited, there are no large spaces for gyms, swimming pools and running tracks, rather tentacles reach out into community areas for outdoor spaces. The school pitch on the roof of an adjacent multistorey car park is accessed via a link

Manners and discipline are important here; on our visit students were polite and respectful. Parents tell us that teachers help build confidence and are ‘on it’. Good communication from teachers (same day) means parents feel informed and incidents

Predominantly affluent and well-educated Hong Kong families with one or both parents educated abroad; loyal, appreciative, and effusive. Parents happy to access excellent primary education, steeped in UK history, without the waiting lists and

Optional nomination rights (debentures) - corporate or individual – are available giving suitable precedence to those that can afford this, sibling priority too. A mandatory annual capital levy is in place, those under nomination rights exempt from

A small British private school with a decidedly distinct local flavour and big heart which is looking to take the prep school experience to the next level. Individual guidance and genuine care from the head for all year 8 leavers creates a wow factor