International College Hong Kong Hong Lok Yuen (Primary Section)

IB Primary Years Programme

Limited places available for students in integrated classes. Priority is given to siblings of current students. Speech & Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy available which parents pay for directly to therapists.

Families with financial difficulty in payment of fees should contact the Head of School to request financial support.

Priority is given to students of families coming directly from overseas.

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Particular consideration for placements are given to:
1 Siblings of children already attending at the school
2 Applicants who hold a passport other than a HKSAR passport
3 Families coming directly from overseas
4 First Language English speakers
5 Residents of Hong Lok Yuen

Founded in 1983 ICHK HLY is more than just another international school – it is a community of learners. With just under 400 students it’s small enough that everyone knows each other by name yet big enough to offer incredible opportunities for children to flourish throughout their learning journey.

Located in the leafy village of Hong Lok Yuen, ICHK HLY is well-connected to the city and the Shenzhen border (the closest MTR station is Tai Wo).

ICHK HLY is a world-leading site for Forest School education. There is abundant space and fresh air for children to thrive. The giant natural playing field offers Primary students unrivalled opportunities for active play and sports. There’s also an allotment where children grow their own herbs, vegetables and flowers, a mini forest, a school playground, an outdoor forest classroom and a nature area called “The Woods”. The Kindergarten benefits from spacious gardens at the front and back and outdoor play apparatus.

Students can join the Kindergarten programme from 2 years 8 months old and most children continue through their Primary years. ICHK HLY students get priority places at their partner school International College Hong Kong Secondary located in Sha Tau Kok (New Territories). An accredited IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) school since 2010, ICHK HLY follows the PYP framework. Lessons are conducted in English, alongside a strong Chinese programme. All students have daily Mandarin Lessons using traditional characters.

ICHK HLY is the only Bilingual and Multilingual Learners (BML) Smart School in Hong Kong. This recognition means that the school is committed to better understanding and supporting bilingual and multilingual learners as all teaching staff are trained in best practices and approaches for bilingual and multilingual students.