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The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest provider of English-medium international education 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.
2017 marks 50 years of ESF’s service to Hong Kong. A series of events are organised to celebrate our world-class education, highlighting the achievements of our students, staff and alumni in education, sports, innovation and creativity.
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The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest provider of English-medium international education 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.
2017 marks 50 years of ESF’s service to Hong Kong. A series of events are organised to celebrate our world-class education, highlighting the achievements of our students, staff and alumni in education, sports, innovation and creativity.
[First published on 9 May, 2017] A new International Baccalaureate (IB) programme specialising in performing arts has been launched in Hong Kong to cater for students who want to study the subject at university or build a career in this field.
[First published on 9 May, 2017] A new International Baccalaureate (IB) programme specialising in performing arts has been launched in Hong Kong to cater for students who want to study the subject at university or build a career in this field.
[First published on 3 January, 2017] Marin Minamiya, 20, is about to become the youngest person to conquer the tallest summits on all seven continents, as well as journey to opposite ends of the globe – but she will never forget her first hike in Hong Kong.
[First published on 3 January, 2017] Marin Minamiya, 20, is about to become the youngest person to conquer the tallest summits on all seven continents, as well as journey to opposite ends of the globe – but she will never forget her first hike in Hong Kong.
[First published on 4 September, 2016] Every year, the ESF Chairman’s Awards celebrate the best and the brightest of the graduating classes of the ESF secondary schools.
[First published on 4 September, 2016] Every year, the ESF Chairman’s Awards celebrate the best and the brightest of the graduating classes of the ESF secondary schools.
[First published on 9 October, 2015] Susan Park is an artist with a unique talent. She can predict the future. The 16-year-old Discovery College student put her talent of foresight to use when she was asked to visualise what classrooms would look like in the year 2030 for a competition for IB World magazine.
[First published on 9 October, 2015] Susan Park is an artist with a unique talent. She can predict the future. The 16-year-old Discovery College student put her talent of foresight to use when she was asked to visualise what classrooms would look like in the year 2030 for a competition for IB World magazine.
[First published on 4 June, 2015] It has been a month since the devastating earthquake in Nepal which claimed thousands of lives and left many more homeless. Since then, many schools in Hong Kong have made efforts to help rebuild their community. Here is a taste of what students have done to help Nepal recover from this disaster.
[First published on 4 June, 2015] It has been a month since the devastating earthquake in Nepal which claimed thousands of lives and left many more homeless. Since then, many schools in Hong Kong have made efforts to help rebuild their community. Here is a taste of what students have done to help Nepal recover from this disaster.
[First published on 26 February, 2015] The lights dim, until just a spotlight shines on stage. The singer takes the microphone in hand as the band behind her begins to play. As they finish, the audience erupts.
[First published on 26 February, 2015] The lights dim, until just a spotlight shines on stage. The singer takes the microphone in hand as the band behind her begins to play. As they finish, the audience erupts.
[First published on 15 September, 2016] The new English Schools Foundation kindergarten at Tung Chung has yet to reach fully capacity despite such places normally being snapped up.
[First published on 15 September, 2016] The new English Schools Foundation kindergarten at Tung Chung has yet to reach fully capacity despite such places normally being snapped up.
[First published on 26 August, 2013] Three more Hong Kong students have been added to the ranks of those who achieved perfect scores in their International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma examinations.
[First published on 26 August, 2013] Three more Hong Kong students have been added to the ranks of those who achieved perfect scores in their International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma examinations.
Hong Kong students dominated the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma results this year, with 27 students from across the city achieving a perfect 45 points.
Hong Kong students dominated the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma results this year, with 27 students from across the city achieving a perfect 45 points.
Team projects can be tough, even if your teammates are your friends. Imagine how much more difficult such assignments would be if your teammates didn’t even go to the same school.
Team projects can be tough, even if your teammates are your friends. Imagine how much more difficult such assignments would be if your teammates didn’t even go to the same school.
Hong Kong’s English Schools Foundation (ESF) has shown an enthusiastic commitment to the IB programmes.
Hong Kong’s English Schools Foundation (ESF) has shown an enthusiastic commitment to the IB programmes.
It is not every student’s dream to pursue academic subjects or get straight As in them. To some, picking up practical skills in fashion design, hotel management, music or information technology is far more appealing.
It is not every student’s dream to pursue academic subjects or get straight As in them. To some, picking up practical skills in fashion design, hotel management, music or information technology is far more appealing.
A new IB programme focusing on the arts will let students further explore a career in the creative industries.
A new IB programme focusing on the arts will let students further explore a career in the creative industries.
A group of secondary pupils has convinced 16 principals from the English Schools Foundation to switch to recycled printing paper, despite the fact that the move will cost the schools an additional HK$200,000 a year in total.
A group of secondary pupils has convinced 16 principals from the English Schools Foundation to switch to recycled printing paper, despite the fact that the move will cost the schools an additional HK$200,000 a year in total.
A top student has turned down law school to pursue music. It’s a gamble but educators find choices based on talent and passion usually pay off.
A top student has turned down law school to pursue music. It’s a gamble but educators find choices based on talent and passion usually pay off.
Entry into local universities is tougher than ever as more international school students discover the benefits of Hong Kong.
Entry into local universities is tougher than ever as more international school students discover the benefits of Hong Kong.
Schools and universities in Hong Kong have been busy teaching students the importance of energy conservation to mark Saturday’s Earth Hour at 8.30pm.
Schools and universities in Hong Kong have been busy teaching students the importance of energy conservation to mark Saturday’s Earth Hour at 8.30pm.
Read outside the syllabus is the advice of one of 17 Hong Kong pupils with top IGCSE scores.
Read outside the syllabus is the advice of one of 17 Hong Kong pupils with top IGCSE scores.
School uses 1,500 old chairs to stage what it hopes is the world’s biggest simultaneous planking event.
School uses 1,500 old chairs to stage what it hopes is the world’s biggest simultaneous planking event.
Teachers and students of ESF Kowloon Junior School say goodbye their home of 60 years at Perth Street, Ho Man Tin, after the Easter holidays.
Teachers and students of ESF Kowloon Junior School say goodbye their home of 60 years at Perth Street, Ho Man Tin, after the Easter holidays.
Seven pupils from English Schools Foundation schools managed to get the top mark of 45.
Seven pupils from English Schools Foundation schools managed to get the top mark of 45.
Hong Kong is the global leader in the 2015 International Baccalaureate, with almost a fifth of all perfect scores worldwide achieved by students from local schools.
Hong Kong is the global leader in the 2015 International Baccalaureate, with almost a fifth of all perfect scores worldwide achieved by students from local schools.
The English Schools Foundation has recorded eight top scorers in the International Baccalaureate Diploma – its second-best tally of high-fliers in the Genevabased exams.
The English Schools Foundation has recorded eight top scorers in the International Baccalaureate Diploma – its second-best tally of high-fliers in the Genevabased exams.
Six pupils get full marks for IB programme and others score much higher than world average.
Six pupils get full marks for IB programme and others score much higher than world average.
Of the few pupils who achieved perfect scores for the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams this year, one in 10 came from Hong Kong.
Of the few pupils who achieved perfect scores for the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams this year, one in 10 came from Hong Kong.
At just 16 years old, Anthony Leung Chi-hin has been named as the best in the world at something many of us struggle with: mathematics.
At just 16 years old, Anthony Leung Chi-hin has been named as the best in the world at something many of us struggle with: mathematics.
A scientist from Hong Kong has revealed how he literally stumbled over a new species of carnivorous dinosaur during an expedition on the mainland.
A scientist from Hong Kong has revealed how he literally stumbled over a new species of carnivorous dinosaur during an expedition on the mainland.
Island School powers ahead of the rest with its pioneering Solar Panel and Wind Turbine Project.
Island School powers ahead of the rest with its pioneering Solar Panel and Wind Turbine Project.