ESF Renaissance College is an all through school in Ma On Shan, run by the English Schools Foundation as one of its private independent schools in Hong Kong. Opened in 2006, it teaches the full IB continuum from Year 1 to Year 13 on a single campus, so a child can move from the early years to the end of secondary without changing school. Because it is a fixture among the city's IB World Schools it appears on our IB schools in Hong Kong hub.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Full IB continuum: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, then the IB Diploma and Career-related Programme |
| Stage range | All through, Years 1 to 13 (ages roughly 5 to 18) |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Accreditation | Authorised IB World School across the continuum; a private independent school within the English Schools Foundation |
| Fee band | Private independent ESF school, a little above the subvented ESF schools |
| Campus area | Ma On Shan, eastern New Territories |
Curriculum and academics
Renaissance College runs the full IB continuum, which is the most demanding authorisation level the International Baccalaureate awards. Children begin with the Primary Years Programme in the early and primary years, move into the Middle Years Programme through the middle school, and finish with a choice of the IB Diploma or the Career-related Programme in Years 12 and 13. Running all four programmes on one campus gives an unusually coherent journey, with a consistent inquiry led philosophy from the first year to the last.
Because the whole school is built around the IB rather than bolting the Diploma onto another system, the continuity is a defining feature for families who want a single qualification pathway. For how the Diploma and the Career-related Programme compare with British A Levels and the American system, see our IB curriculum guide.
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ESF Renaissance College fees
Renaissance College is one of ESF's private independent schools, which means it receives no recurrent government grant. As a result its fees sit a little above the foundation's subvented schools and are set per year group, rising from the primary years up to the senior school. Treat any single figure as indicative and confirm the current schedule, the building levy and any nomination or debenture options directly with the college, since the structure differs from the grant aided ESF schools.
For the wider Hong Kong picture, including how the private independent ESF schools compare with the subvented ones and with the city's most premium internationals, see our Hong Kong international school fees guide. Because the college is an all through school, it is worth understanding how fees step up at each stage so the longer term budget is clear from the start.
Admissions
As a private independent school, Renaissance College manages its own admissions rather than using the catchment zones that govern the subvented ESF primaries, with priority arrangements for certain applicants and for nomination right and debenture holders. The most natural intake points are the start of primary, the move into the middle school and the entry to the senior years, though places can open across year groups as families relocate.
The academic year begins in August. Because the college is popular and an all through place is valued for its continuity, applying early matters. Register interest, confirm the current criteria and intake points and arrange a visit as your first steps.
Location and who goes there
The college occupies a purpose built campus in Ma On Shan in the eastern New Territories, serving families across Ma On Shan, Sha Tin and the surrounding districts. Its location makes it a natural choice for households who live in the New Territories and want an all through IB education without commuting to Hong Kong Island, and the all through model appeals to families who value staying with one school for the long run.
The community is genuinely international, mixing expatriate families based in the New Territories with returning Hong Kong households who want a full IB pathway. To weigh Renaissance College against the other IB options across the city, including fees and where families live, start with the Hong Kong city hub and our roundup of the best IB schools in Hong Kong.
ESF Renaissance College reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are ESF Renaissance College fees?
Renaissance College is a private independent school within ESF and receives no recurrent government grant, so its fees sit a little above the subvented ESF schools and are set per year group, rising from primary to the senior years. Confirm the current schedule and the building levy directly with the college.
What curriculum does ESF Renaissance College follow?
Renaissance College runs the full IB continuum, the Primary Years Programme in the early and primary years, the Middle Years Programme in the middle school, and the IB Diploma and Career-related Programme in the senior years.
Is ESF Renaissance College a through school?
Yes. Renaissance College is an all through school for Years 1 to 13 on a single campus, so a child can stay from primary through to the end of secondary without changing school.
How do admissions work at ESF Renaissance College?
As a private independent school, Renaissance College manages its own admissions rather than using catchment zones, with priority arrangements for certain applicants and nomination or debenture holders. Confirm the current criteria and intake points with the college.
Where is ESF Renaissance College located?
The college is in Ma On Shan in the New Territories, on a purpose built campus serving families across the eastern New Territories and Sha Tin area.
