Hong Kong Adventist Academy is a small Seventh day Adventist Christian school in Hong Kong, on a green campus on Clear Water Bay Road in Sai Kung. It teaches Grades 1 to 12, with a high school built on an American curriculum and a US high school diploma, and is one of the more affordable English medium schools in a famously expensive city. The school took its current name in 2011, building on an Adventist education presence in Hong Kong that goes back decades.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | American curriculum in the high school through Griggs International Academy, with SAT, a grade point average and a US high school diploma; American and local elements in the lower grades |
| Stage range | Grades 1 to 12; boarding from Grade 7 |
| Founded | Renamed Hong Kong Adventist Academy in 2011 |
| Accreditation | US high school diploma issued through Griggs International Academy; Seventh day Adventist Christian school |
| Fee band | Value for Hong Kong, among the more affordable English medium schools |
| Campus area | Clear Water Bay Road, Sai Kung, New Territories |
Curriculum and academics
Hong Kong Adventist Academy delivers an American curriculum in the high school through Griggs International Academy, the long established Adventist distance and partner programme based in the United States. Senior students work towards a US high school diploma, sit the SAT and build a grade point average, which gives a recognisable route to universities in the United States and elsewhere. In the lower grades the school blends American and local Hong Kong content within a Christian framework.
Because the school is small, classes are intimate and the faith based ethos runs through daily life, which appeals to families who specifically want a Christian education. For how the American high school pathway, with its diploma, SAT and grade point average, compares with the IB Diploma and British A Levels, see our American curriculum guide.
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Hong Kong Adventist Academy fees
Hong Kong Adventist Academy sits towards the value end of the Hong Kong market. Where the city's premium international schools run well into six figures a year and layer on large debentures, this school is among the more affordable English medium options, which is why it appears in our roundup of the cheapest international schools in Hong Kong. We do not list a precise published figure here because tuition and boarding rates change, so confirm the current schedule directly with the school.
Boarding in the senior years, on either a five day or seven day basis, adds to the cost and should be budgeted separately, along with the usual extras of uniform, meals and trips. To see where this school sits against the rest of the city, and how the premium schools compare on debentures and total cost, read our Hong Kong international school fees guide.
Admissions
Hong Kong Adventist Academy admits for an August start through its own application process, with age appropriate assessment and a conversation about fit with the school's Christian ethos. Because the school is small and also runs boarding, families considering the senior years or a place in the dormitory should make contact early to discuss availability and pastoral arrangements.
The community spans more than 20 nationalities, so the school is used to welcoming children mid relocation and from a range of educational backgrounds. Register interest, confirm the current criteria and arrange a visit, particularly if boarding is part of your plan.
Location and who goes there
The school sits on Clear Water Bay Road in Sai Kung, on a green campus of around 40,000 square metres with views over Clear Water Bay. That setting in the eastern New Territories suits families living in Sai Kung, Clear Water Bay and the surrounding area, and the boarding option widens the catchment to families based elsewhere in Hong Kong or further afield who want an Adventist education for their children.
The student body is genuinely international, drawn from more than 20 countries, with a shared interest in faith based schooling rather than a single national community. To weigh this school against the other options across the territory, including the more affordable choices, start with the Hong Kong city hub.
Hong Kong Adventist Academy reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Hong Kong Adventist Academy fees?
Hong Kong Adventist Academy sits towards the value end of the Hong Kong market, well below the premium international schools, and is one of the more affordable English medium options in the city. Boarding adds to the cost in the senior years. Confirm the current tuition and boarding rates with the school.
What curriculum does Hong Kong Adventist Academy follow?
The high school follows an American curriculum delivered through Griggs International Academy, with SAT preparation, a grade point average and a US high school diploma. Lower grades combine American and local Hong Kong elements within a Christian framework.
Is Hong Kong Adventist Academy a good school?
Hong Kong Adventist Academy is a small, faith based school with an international community drawn from over 20 countries and a clear American high school pathway. We do not publish a rating until we can verify reviews from real families, so we describe its programme rather than score it.
Does Hong Kong Adventist Academy offer boarding?
Yes. The school provides boarding for students in Grades 7 to 12 on either a five day or seven day basis, on its campus overlooking Clear Water Bay.
Where is Hong Kong Adventist Academy located?
The school is on Clear Water Bay Road in Sai Kung, in the New Territories, on a green campus of around 40,000 square metres overlooking Clear Water Bay.
