Individual School Profile
SCHOOL NAME：THE SOUTH ISLAND SCHOOL
https://www.sis.edu.hk/
About ESF
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student through a personalised approach to learning and by inspiring curious minds.
There are over 18,000 students from 75 different nationalities in ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools.
South Island School
ESF South Island School is a dynamic and innovative school, located in a green setting on the south side of Hong Kong Island. It caters for 1,430 students from a diversity of backgrounds and nationalities.
The school prides itself on its focus on student well-being, its personalised curriculum and its very high academic standards, developing students as global citizens and leaders of a sustainable future. South Island School fosters a student skill set which is creative and contemporary, and develops community responsibility under the banner ‘Making a Difference’.
The school makes excellent provision for children with moderate learning difficulties through a Learning Support Centre with 24 places. The school is authorised to offer International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and IB Career-related Programme (IBCP).
Level |
Age of students |
Primary medium of instruction |
Places |
Year of establishment |
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ESF Secondary |
11-18 |
English |
1,530 |
1977 |
School fees (HKD) 2023/24 school year |
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145,400-167,100
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Accreditation (Year of last review) |
District |
Status |
Curriculum |
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Southern District |
Non-profit making |
Y7-11 covers a broad range of subjects, MYP (Years 7 - 9) and GCSE/IGCSE. Post 16, IB Diploma (IBDP), IB Careers Related Programme (IBCP). Life Skills Pathway for students with special learning needs. Chinese options: first, second and foreign language. |
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Special arrangement for incoming families |
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It is possible for online applications to be submitted for admissions to ESF while families are overseas and before relocation to Hong Kong. The ESF introduced the Nomination Rights scheme in November 2012 to facilitate any family wishing to ‘fast track’ on a school’s wait list. Corporate Nominees gain first priority for admissions. Individual Nomination Rights Nominees will gain a priority behind siblings. All applicants are required to satisfy our entry requirements for admissions. Please refer to the ESF website for details: http://www.esf.edu.hk/esf-nomination-rights |
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| Support for students with special education needs | Financial assistance / scholarship | Facilities for hire |
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Learning Support Centre for students with moderate learning difficulties |
ESF’s Financial Assistance Scheme is available for families who have encountered “sudden and unexpected” change of circumstances during the period of 12 months immediately prior to date of application. |
Please contact the school for further details. |
