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Sear Rogers International School Hong Kong
A very small private British-curriculum school in Tsuen Wan, founded in 1982, taking around 100 pupils from ages 5 to 18 through Cambridge IGCSE and A Level.
In brief
Located in Tsuen Wan at Riviera Gardens, SRIS follows the British curriculum through Cambridge International programs covering UK Key Stages 1-4 for Years 7-13. The school emphasizes STEAM education and positions itself as a multicultural institution guided by the UK government's 'Every Child Matters' framework, focusing on student achievement, safety, and wellbeing across all aspects of development.
Despite claiming over 50 years of educational heritage, SRIS maintains minimal presence in parent forum discussions and teacher recruitment conversations that typically surround Hong Kong's international education market. Unlike tier-one institutions such as HKIS, CDNIS, or ESF schools that generate extensive online discussion, SRIS appears to serve a specialized demographic without the broad recognition or detailed public information available for Hong Kong's most discussed international schools.
Strengths
- Over 50 years of educational experience in Hong Kong
- Cambridge International curriculum with UK Key Stages alignment
- STEAM education emphasis promoting critical thinking and problem-solving
- Multicultural environment welcoming diverse student backgrounds
- Located in Tsuen Wan with established campus facilities
Considerations
- Extremely limited online presence and parent community discussions
- No available information about fees, university placements, or academic outcomes
- Minimal visibility compared to Hong Kong's established international schools
- Limited public information about facilities, student numbers, or leadership
- Operates well below the recognition level of tier-one Hong Kong institutions
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Primary 1 to Primary 6 | 6 | HK$102,300 |
| Year 7 to Year 9 | 11 | HK$120,505 |
| Year 10 to Year 11 | 14 | HK$112,800 |
| Year 12 | 16 | HK$128,100 |
| Year 13 | 17 | HK$115,290 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | HK$600 |
Reviews
- A small school with a long history; aggregator reviews and forum threads point to a shrinking roll, weak facilities and high turnover among teachers and leaders.
- Parents who post note specific gaps: no gymnasium, only a small basketball court, science labs short on equipment for IGCSE and A-level work, and no canteen.
- Some parents praise individual teachers, particularly in music, and say staff stayed engaged through pandemic teaching, but the most common comparison is unfavourable, with parents pointing to Kellett or Island School as offering more for similar fees.
- Hong Kong forums and aggregator pages do not place it in the top tier of Hong Kong international schools.
Positives
- Some teachers praised individually. Music in particular is singled out, and individual teachers are described as engaged, including through the pandemic.
Considerations
- Facilities below peer schools. Repeated parent reports of no gymnasium, no canteen and a science lab short on materials for IGCSE and A-level practical work.
- Staff and leadership turnover. High teacher and leadership turnover named in multiple aggregator reviews; parents cite teachers staying only one to two years.
- Better-value alternatives named. Parents on parent trackers suggest Kellett School or Island School as offering more for similar fees.
- Not seen as top tier in Hong Kong. Hong Kong community discussions place Sear Rogers outside the top tier of the city's international schools.
Leadership
Dr. Lady Delia Pei
Dr. Lady Delia Pei (KMFAP BBS JP) is the founder and supervisor of the Funful Group of Schools, including Sear Rogers International School. With over 50 years of experience in the education field, she is a prominent educator in Hong Kong, awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) and serving as a Justice of the Peace (JP). Her educational philosophy is centered on the belief that "Every Child Matters," focusing on nurturing each student's potential in a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment. She emphasizes the importance of guidance, patience, and care in cultivating knowledgeable individuals with integrity. Under her leadership, the school provides a British-style curriculum designed to prepare students for global challenges.
Accreditations
- HK_EDB 01
Academic results
- Result IGCSE 100% pass rate 2019
- Result 55% A*-A 2019