Stamford American School Hong Kong is an American through school in Ho Man Tin, in Hong Kong. It opened in 2017 and teaches a standards based American curriculum from the early years to high school, with the IB Diploma offered as a senior pathway. Children can stay on one campus from their first classroom through to graduation.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Standards based American curriculum from early years to high school, with the IB Diploma as a senior pathway and a bilingual English and Mandarin emphasis in the younger years |
| Stage range | Through school, early years to high school. Confirm the exact age range with the school |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Accreditation | American framework with the IB Diploma. Confirm current accreditation bodies with the school |
| Fee band | Premium band for Hong Kong |
| Campus area | Ho Man Tin, Kowloon |
Curriculum and academics
Stamford follows an American curriculum built on United States standards, with continuous progression from the early years through elementary, middle and high school. The younger years carry a bilingual English and Mandarin emphasis, which appeals to families who want their children to leave school genuinely able to use both languages.
In high school the school offers the IB Diploma as a senior route alongside the American programme, giving students a qualification recognised by universities worldwide. The school publishes its results and university destinations, so ask the admissions office for the latest figures rather than relying on older third party numbers. For how the American route and the Diploma differ, see our American curriculum guide and our IB curriculum guide.
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Stamford American School Hong Kong fees
Stamford American School Hong Kong sits in the premium band for the city. Tuition is reviewed each year and any rise is subject to approval, so confirm the current schedule before you budget. We do not publish a precise figure here unless the school does, to keep this page accurate.
Plan for more than tuition. Families usually meet a one off registration or application charge, a refundable deposit, and a school bus fee where it is used, and some premium schools operate a capital or nomination scheme that brings admissions priority at a separate cost. Our Hong Kong international school fees guide shows how premium tuition and these levies compare across the city.
Admissions
The American school year starts in August. Entry is broadly rolling across the grades where space allows, which suits families relocating mid year, a common pattern for an American style school. Applications are made to the school, and assessment looks at prior schooling and, in the younger years, readiness for a bilingual classroom.
Because demand for premium Kowloon places is strong, registering interest early helps. Confirm the current application window, the documents required and any assessment with the admissions office, and arrange a visit so your child can see the campus.
Location and who goes there
The campus is in Ho Man Tin, a central residential district of Kowloon that is well connected by the MTR and popular with families for its mix of housing and green space. The location suits parents working in Kowloon and across the harbour on Hong Kong Island. To explore the wider market and other districts, start with the Hong Kong city hub.
The community reflects the American, other Western and regional families who want a United States style education in Kowloon, along with local families drawn to the bilingual emphasis. For many of them an American through school close to home is the main reason they settle in this part of the city.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Stamford American School Hong Kong fees?
The school sits in the premium band for Hong Kong. Budget for tuition plus a registration charge, a refundable deposit and bus where used. Confirm current rates with the school.
What curriculum does Stamford American School Hong Kong follow?
A standards based American curriculum from the early years to high school, with the IB Diploma offered as a senior pathway and a bilingual English and Mandarin emphasis in the younger years.
Does Stamford American School Hong Kong offer the IB?
Yes. The school offers the IB Diploma in high school alongside its American curriculum, giving senior students a recognised route to universities worldwide. Confirm the current authorisation with the school.
When do Stamford American School Hong Kong applications open?
The American school year starts in August, with rolling entry across the grades where space allows. Register interest early and confirm the current window with the school.
Where is Stamford American School Hong Kong located?
The campus is in Ho Man Tin, a central residential district of Kowloon.
