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All ESF schools are characterised by dedicated staff and a commitment to providing an excellent education through the medium of English. We believe in educating the whole child to achieve his or her maximum potential, both academically and in cultural and sporting activities. ESF shapes the IB programme to provide e very child with a personalised educational experience.
At Years 10 to 11, students follow a curriculum designed by the school, that leads to IGCSE and GCSE qualifications, with the exception of Discovery College and Renaissance college which follow the MYP. ESF is the largest provider of English-medium international education in Hong Kong, encompassing 22 schools and enriching the lives of o ver 18,500 students e very school da y. Its 2,500 teachers are recruited from around the world for their skills, qualifications phonics and international outlook.
ESF currently operates five secondary schools, nine primary schools and a school for students with special educational needs across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. Two "all-through" Private Independent Schools (PIS) and five kindergartens are operated by ESF's affiliated company, ESF Educational Services Ltd. (), which also offers English language classes and sports activities. The curriculum, leading to the International Baccalaureate (IB), is adapted to Hong Kong and the Asia Pacific region. ESF's teachers are highly qualified, with experience of the UK, Australian and other international school systems. All schools offer a broad range of out-of-school activities in Hong Kong and overseas.
- Students often receive fast-track acceptance to specific universities or courses because of their participation in the IBCP.
- The English Schools Foundation was established by the Hong Kong Government in 1967.
- The subvention was cut for several years in line with a general reduction in government expenditure and then frozen.
- Students from Island School , King George V and South Island School have all sent students to Tasikoki.
ESF schools are strongly supported by thriving and dynamic parent-teacher associations. The English Schools Foundation was established by the Hong Kong Government in 1967. Two “all through” Private Independent Schools and four kindergartens are operated by ESF’s affiliated company. The curriculum of ESF secondary schools is based on the IB Middle Years Programme between Year 7 to 9.
In 1982, Sha Tin College, with about 50 students and six teaching staff, opened on the premises of KGV School, where it was known as Sha Tin Annexe. The school was renamed Sha Tin College in 1983, and moved to its current location in 1985. In addition to tuition fees, the foundation receives an ongoing subsidy from the Hong Kong Government, which is being phased out. Supported by a Board of Governors, Belinda Greer has the overall responsibility for ESF’s 22 schools and its thousands of students.
Whether a student just wants to learn a sport to have fun and stay healthy or to compete, the specialist coaches know how to support them to achieve their personal best. Teachers and therapists at Jockey Club Sarah Roe School (JCSRS) provide a highly individualised curriculum for students with complex needs. As well as this E.S.F. students have also been involved in fund raising and educational exchanges, for example for the raising money for the turtle hatchery. There has been controversy regarding subsidies to the foundation.[26] The fiscal deficit suffered by the Hong Kong Government following the Asian Financial Crisis forced the government to cut costs. There were also allegations that the foundation has misused funds on entertainment and over-extravagant recruitment procedures.[by whom? ] A report criticising the ESF's use of funds was published by the Hong Kong Government in November 2002, resulting in a continuing debate about whether the subsidy should be cut or even suspended.
Government subsidy debate
We work in partnership with our parents to ensure the very best educational experience for their children”. We continuously ask what we can do to enhance their learning experiences and to meet their needs,” said Belinda Greer, CEO of ESF. This personalised learning pathway embraces the interests and passions of the students and guides them to get the very best experience and outcome from their education.
ESF also offers the IB Career-Related Programme (IBCP), which provides accelerated pathways to students with specific talents and interests. These mega-structures are the glory of Hong Kong, but they are not the only source of this beautiful city’s eminence and why it attracts a high calibre of human capital. Located around this bustling city is one of the biggest premier international school organisations in all of Asia – The English Schools Foundation or ESF. The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest international school organization in Hong Kong. For over 50 years, we have been nurturing talent and preparing young men and women to be the global leaders of tomorrow.
A champion of a lady not only within the school environment but the wider HK community! Some of these are in response to the shortcomings identified by the Public Accounts Committee. The most substantial changes were to the structure and composition of ESF's governing body and committees, including the creation of a new Board of Governors to replace the Foundation.
Secondary schools
The subvention was cut for several years in line with a general reduction in government expenditure and then frozen. For Discovery College and Renaissance College which take the IB Middle Years programme, in 2020, the mean grade per subject was 5.7 points, higher than the worldwide average of 4.6 points. The mean number of total points per student was 52.2 points out of a maximum possible score of 63 points. ESF was founded in 1967, when Beacon Hill School and Island School started accepting students. In 1977, South Island School started as a nucleus of additional classes to Island School.
Students from Island School , King George V and South Island School have all sent students to Tasikoki. Amid the scandal in September 2015, ESF tested the water in its schools, collecting over 300 samples. Four of the ESF schools were found to have a high amount of lead in their water supplies.[28] The news was announced through the ESF newsletter. Following extensive government review, it was determined that English-language grant-aided schools were no longer viable. Glenealy School, Kennedy School, Kowloon Junior School, Peak School and Quarry Bay School became ESF schools in 1979, followed by King George V School in 1981.
Our outstanding results are a testament to our exceptional teaching staff, who care for every single student and work with them to unlock their potential. At the heart of our success is our approach to education – ensuring that every student is an active participant in their own learning. The 13,000 students in ESF schools and the 4,000 in the PIS and the kindergartens include over 50 different nationalities. Although all of the ESF schools are comprehensive and non-selective, students in the foundation have generally done well academically, with 90% of their graduates going to different universities around the world.
At the same time, our schools have developed their own traditions and characteristics. Our motive behind developing The Knowledge Review is to provide data relevant to every individual connected to education, i.e., Student, Parents, Professors, and Institute Management. ESF works in partnership with a range of external organisations, which include the Savannah College of Art Design, the HK Academy of Performing Arts, the International Culinary Institute and the Federation University, World Academy of Sport.
At ESF we make sure our students enjoy learning – and get ready to take the lead in whatever field they choose to enter. Our proud history means that our alumni have been shaping the world in which we live for decades. Beginning in 2011 the E.S..F have been sending students to Tasikoki as part of the Community , Action and Service projects. Students involved in these project have taking part in volunteer activities as well as work on specific project to support the work of Tasikoki and the Masarang Foundation.
ESF offers continuity of learning from the earliest years of kindergarten through to university entrance. Their mission is to inspire creativity and nurture global citizens and the leaders of the future. ESF believes that this is achieved by recruiting the best teachers – and giving them the freedom to create learning experiences, which enable every single student to be a confident and successful learner. To enrich learning beyond the classroom, ESF Sports and Language offer a range of extra-curricular activities and camps. ESF Sports provides world-class coaching to students of all ages and abilities in football, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, basketball, fencing, sailing and more. Class teachers work in collaboration with specialist teachers and educational assistants to provide individual and small group support to students with additional needs.
ESF Language and Learning provides a range of fun and interactive English, Spanish and French classes, and playgroups for its youngest learners. Students often receive fast-track acceptance to specific universities or courses because of their participation in the IBCP. An ESF education is an education worth having, focused on academic excellence and encompassing real-life skills, such as critical thinking and problem-solving.