American School Hong Kong


American School Hong Kong is a co-educational American international school located at , in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. It is owned and operated by Esol Education and enrolled its first students in August 2016. It offers classes in elementary, middle school and high school, through to Grade 12. Its Grade 9 class opens in August 2019.
ASHK delivers an American education program, adapted for the local and international student body in Hong Kong.

Background

In a 2014 school allocation exercise organized by the Hong Kong Government, Esol Education was one of five successful groups amongst 46 who submitted bids for new international school site licenses. Esol was assigned the former Buddhist Hui Yuan College in Tai Po.
The seven story, 12,000 sqm facility was built in 1992. In 2004, a new wing was added. In 2012, Buddhist Hui Yuan College was closed due to declining enrollment. Esol Education retrofitted the entire exterior and interior of the building. In addition to providing all new floors, ceilings, walls, plumbing, electrical, millwork, etc., Esol also refitted the premises to increase multi-purpose space, added learning technology capabilities, and altered the Science and specialty areas to bring them in line with curriculum plans and the current pedagogical approach to teaching and learning.

Accreditations

ASHK is fully accredited for grades KG-9 by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It is currently completing the accreditation to offer the IB Diploma Programme in Grades 11 and 12.

Extracurricular activities

Activities for students include sports, arts, service learning, clubs and leadership. ASHK students can participate in various field trips around Hong Kong as well as abroad for middle school students, and overnight camp for Grade 4 and 5 students.
ASHK is a member of the International Schools Sports Federation Hong Kong

Scholarship Program

The school’s scholarship program allows students an equal opportunity to enjoy an educational experience with financial assistance.