American School Hong Kong

American School Hong Kong (ASHK)[1] is a co-educational American international school located at 6 Ma Chung Road, in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. It is owned and operated by Esol Education and enrolled its first students in August 2016. It offers classes in elementary, middle school and high school, through to Grade 12. Its Grade 9 class opens in August 2019.[2]

American School Hong Kong (ASHK)
Address
6 Ma Chung Road, Tai Po, New Territories,

Hong Kong
Coordinates22°26′33″N 114°09′53″E
Information
School typePrivate School
Established2016
FounderEsol Education
Sister schoolAmerican International School in Abu Dhabi
Dunecrest American School, Dubai
Fairgreen International School, Dubai
American International School in Egypt - Main Campus
American International School in Egypt - West Campus
Cairo English School
American International School in Cyprus
Universal College - Aley
DirectorJohn Jalsevac
School PrincipalJoanne Mallary
GradesKindergarten - Grade 1o
GenderCo-educational
Student to teacher ratio1:5
LanguageEnglish
Hours in school day7 hours
School feesHK$146,000 to HK$198,500
Websiteashk.edu.hk

ASHK delivers an American education program, adapted for the local and international student body in Hong Kong.

Background

In a 2014 school allocation exercise organized by the Hong Kong Government, Esol Education was one of five successful groups amongst 46 who submitted bids for new international school site licenses.[3] Esol was assigned the former Buddhist Hui Yuan College in Tai Po.

The seven story, 12,000 sqm facility was built in 1992. In 2004, a new wing was added. In 2012, Buddhist Hui Yuan College was closed due to declining enrollment. Esol Education retrofitted the entire exterior and interior of the building. In addition to providing all new floors, ceilings, walls, plumbing, electrical, millwork, etc., Esol also refitted the premises to increase multi-purpose space, added learning technology capabilities, and altered the Science and specialty areas to bring them in line with curriculum plans and the current pedagogical approach to teaching and learning.

Accreditations

ASHK is fully accredited for grades KG-9 by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It is currently completing the accreditation to offer the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Grades 11 and 12.

Extracurricular activities

Activities for students include sports, arts, service learning, clubs and leadership. ASHK students can participate in various field trips around Hong Kong as well as abroad for middle school students, and overnight camp for Grade 4 and 5 students.

ASHK is a member of the International Schools Sports Federation Hong Kong (ISSFHK)[4]

Scholarship Program

The school's scholarship program allows students an equal opportunity to enjoy an educational experience with financial assistance.

References
  1. "Hong Kong to get another American school this year, in Tai Po district". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  2. Home page. American School Hong Kong. Retrieved on 12 May 2016. "6 Ma Chung Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong "
  3. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1462073/bids-invited-operate-schools-five-sites
  4. "Member Schools". ISSFHK. Retrieved 7 May 2020.


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