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Han Academy Hong Kong

Han Academy Hong Kong is a bilingual international school offering IB and British curriculum pathways with a focus on developing strong bilingual skills and cultural identity. Limited public information is available about this institution, requiring families to contact the school…


Curriculum
IB, British
Fees, annual
HKD 198–218k
Ages
5 to 18
Pupils
Est. 70
Founded
2017

Located in Wong Chuk Hang, Han Academy operates as a bilingual institution emphasizing three core keystones: strong bilingual skills and cultural identity, solid foundations in mathematics, science, and critical thinking, and outstanding leadership and community service awareness. The school serves families seeking bilingual education that bridges Eastern and Western educational approaches within Hong Kong's competitive international school market.

Recent student activities indicate active engagement in both academic and extracurricular pursuits, including competitive fencing achievements and cultural visits to institutions like Tai Kwun and the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence. The campus reportedly has a modern, colorful environment where students appear engaged in their learning, though specific details about facilities, student demographics, and academic performance data remain limited in available public sources.

Strengths

  • Bilingual education approach combining Eastern and Western perspectives
  • Modern, engaging campus environment
  • Active student participation in cultural and sporting activities
  • Focus on developing critical thinking alongside academic foundations
  • Emphasis on leadership and community service development

Considerations

  • Very limited public information available about academic outcomes
  • School leadership and staff details not readily accessible
  • Fee structure and admission requirements unclear
  • Limited data on university placement or standardized test results
  • Would benefit from direct school contact for detailed evaluation

Fee Age Type Amount
Year 1 – Year 6 (Primary) 5 Annual HK$198,000
Year 7 – Year 11 (Secondary) 11 Annual HK$208,000
Year 12 – Year 13 (A-Level/IBDP) 16 Annual HK$218,000
Individual Debenture One-time HK$2,100,000
Corporate Debenture One-time HK$3,000,000

  • Public discussion of Han Academy from 2024 onwards is dominated by a parent-bond dispute, not by curriculum or pastoral care.
  • Hong Kong police have been examining complaints from parents who paid bonds at enrolment and say they have not received refunds after their children left. Press coverage references claims of around HK$5.8 million across initial complaints, against total school debt reported at around HK$100 million.
  • The Education Bureau intervened in 2024 to stop the school issuing the capital levy at HK$600,000 per pupil. The founder has said publicly the school will continue operating and is working with a financial backer on instalment repayments.
  • Teacher posts say salaries have at times been delayed and that Han Academy "seem to have an issue with paying teachers."
  • On the academic side, parent reviews on directory sites are split. Some praise small classes, the bilingual Chinese and English programme and individual teachers. Others write that the fees are not matched by teaching quality and that management is the central issue.
  • The financial picture is the load-bearing fact. Families considering the school should treat current bond and debt status as a primary diligence item.

Head of school

Anita Simpson

Anita Simpson serves as Head of School at the American International School of Hong Kong, focusing on maintaining the school's vision and fostering a culture of learning and innovation from Early Childhood to Grade 12.

Accreditations

  • HK_EDB 01

  • IB Diploma 2024 average 38 points
  • A* / A at A Level 2024 52%

G/F - 2/F, 33-35 Wong Chuk Hang Road,, Aberdeen, Hong Kong

School website