There’s always plenty to look forward to on the educational journey. From new international schools in Hong Kong to facilities, curriculums, open house events and other updates, here are just a few of the latest developments in schools in HK and abroad, for the 2026/27 school year and beyond!
# Hong Kong School News – Open House Events
Malvern College Hong Kong (MCHK) & Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong (MCPS) Open Day
MCHK’s Open Day on 3 October lets guests tour the state-of-the-art facilities, observe sport, music, art, leadership and science in action, and gain insights into the school’s pastoral care and IB journey. Meanwhile, MCPS’s Open Days on 19 September (Island West campus) and 10 October (Coronation Circle) welcome families to watch their children (six months to five years) become inventors, engineers and storytellers, all through the power of play.
malverncollege.org.hk/open-day | malvernpreschool.hk/open-day
Hong Kong Academy (HKA) Exploration Day
Exploration Day on 24 October (9am–2pm) will provide families with first-hand insight into HKA’s teaching, programmes and facilities. There will be specialist activities and faculty-led workshops, admissions tips and advice, and a chance to meet faculty, students and current parents to discover what it feels like to be part of the HKA community.
Stamford American International School Open Day
Stamford is marking its 10th anniversary with an Open Day on 10 October, giving families the chance to learn about the school’s K–12 curriculum, American academic standards and IB Diploma Programme pathway. Explore the school’s inquirybased learning, STEMinn programme, and bilingual and daily language programmes, and meet school leaders, the admissions team and members of the Stamford community.
Kellett School Open Day
Kellett School’s Open Evening takes place on 24 September at its Kowloon Bay Campus. You can hear from the Principal and Heads of School, meet teachers and students, tour the new state-of-theart, university-style Sixth Form Centre, and learn how Kellett has strived to instil a love of learning and confidence for life in students for over 50 years.
International Montessori School (IMS) Open Day
Families are invited to IMS’s 25th Anniversary Flagship Open Day at the Stanley Campus on 10 October. The event celebrates 25 years of bilingual Montessori education and lets visitors see learning in action from early childhood through adolescence. Explore classrooms, observe engaging hands-on activities, and meet parents, students and alumni to discover the Montessori approach.
ICHK Hong Lok Yuen (Kindergarten & Primary) Open Day
Parents with children born between 2020 and 2024 are invited to join the ICHK HLY Open Day on 19 September and experience the inspiring learning environment. They’ll be able to visit the Kindergarten, outdoor learning spaces, Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms and the School Library.
Guidepost Open House
On 5 September, families can explore two Montessori school experiences in Hong Kong. The Academy of Innovation Primary School (AIP) Open House, from 10am to 11.15am, includes a campus tour, student projects and a Cosmic Workshop for children aged three to 10. Guidepost Montessori’s Open House, across its Hong Kong campuses, offers two sessions, from 9am to 10.15am, and 10.45am to noon. Families can meet educators, explore classrooms and join hands-on activities while learning how Montessori education encourages independence, confidence and practical skills.
bit.ly/AIPOpenHouse | bit.ly/GuidepostMontessoriOpenHouse
# Other Hong Kong School News
Stephen Curry Meets Hong Kong Students
NBA star Stephen Curry visited Hong Kong in September, including a stop at a school, the Shun Tak Fraternal Association Leung Kau Kui College (LKKC) in Tuen Mun, where he engaged with local student athletes. This was in conjunction with the launch of the “Curry Cup” Hong Kong Schools Basketball Challenge, which aims to create a platform for young local players to pursue their dreams and showcase their talents. Curry’s first visit to HK comes on the back of an announcement in June of a 10-year global collaboration with Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning.
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YCA Admissions
Applications for the 2027/28 school year at YMCA Christian Academy (YCA) are open from 1 September to 31 October. The school is a community-focused primary school providing a welcoming environment for expat families. It combines the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with the UK National Curriculum, balancing holistic education with strong Christian values and daily Chinese for students from over 20 nations.
Pathway to Possibilities
ESF provides education through 24 international schools across Hong Kong, offering a through-train learning pathway from K1 to Year 13. For the 2027/28 academic year, applications for K1 (born 2024), Year 1 (born 2022), and Year 7 (born 2016) are open from 1 to 30 September 2026. ESF also offers Kindergarten Debentures and Nomination Rights Schemes for parents seeking interview priority.
Congrats!
NAIS Hong Kong has celebrated some great IBDP results, with one student scoring a perfect 45 points, while three scored 44 and another scored 43 in the May 2026 exams. The average score of 35.4 points and a 100 percent pass rate significantly surpassed the global average. NAIS HK is also excited about its brand-new Sixth Form Centre, which opened for the 2026/27 school year in Hung Hom.
Growing Confident Minds
Admissions are currently open for families interested in joining the Norwegian International School (NIS) community. The Christian, values-led international school in Tai Po combines inquiry-based learning, Mandarin lessons, Forest Play, one of HK’s largest outdoor early-years spaces, and a closeknit community that feels like family – a distinctive balance of academics, character and wellbeing.
Celebrating 50 Years
Founded in 1976, Esol Education operates 10 highquality international schools across the Middle East, East Asia and the Mediterranean. Every Esol school, including American School Hong Kong, benefits from the group’s experienced leadership and dedicated teachers, and Esol students have gone on to attend universities such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Oxford and UCL.
Better Buses
Canadian International School of Hong Kong has introduced two fully electric, zero-emission school buses to provide a quieter, cleaner shuttle service between the CDNIS campus and the Wong Chuk Hang and Ocean Park MTR stations. The buses will help reduce emissions while serving the school’s community of more than 2,000 students and staff.
A Roaring First Year
Harrow Little Lions Kindergarten has celebrated its first anniversary after completing a successful inaugural school year in Hong Kong. Building on this achievement, the school has officially opened applications for the 2027/28 academic year. The founding cohort recorded a high percentage of students receiving priority Year 1 places at Harrow International School Hong Kong, reflecting the strength of its early years programme. Based on the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the curriculum combines English immersion, Mandarin learning, inquiry-led activities, and play-based education to support children’s academic, social and emotional development.
[email protected] | harrowhongkong.hk/hll
North London Collegiate School Hong Kong
Opening soon in partnership with the HOEH Group is NLCS Hong Kong, which will add to the global family of NLCS schools that includes campuses in the UK, Dubai, Jeju, Singapore and Kobe. The curriculum will be shaped by the long-established NLCS approach, blending academic challenge with thoughtful guidance for students aiming for universities worldwide. Teachers will be appointed from different countries and trained at the founding NLCS campus in the UK so they fully understand the school’s ethos. Watch this space for updates!
YK Pao School Hong Kong
The YK Pao Education Foundation is opening a new bilingual school in September, extending its longstanding educational work from Shanghai. The not-for-profit school will begin at the Kowloon East campus and later move into a rebuilt site on Rose Street, with modern facilities and green areas. Designed for ages six to 15, the school aims to foster confident bicultural thinkers through an immersive Putonghua-English environment and a curriculum encouraging curiosity, communication and balanced personal growth. Students can continue their senior years in Shanghai’s boarding programme or pursue other pathways in HK and overseas.
Learn, Lead, Thrive
For Hong Kong-based families considering overseas education, Havergal College is an all-girls day and boarding school situated on a 22 acre campus in Toronto, Canada. The Grade 9 to 12 Boarding Program supports the social, emotional and academic needs of students, offering extensive co-curricular, athletic, performing arts and leadership opportunities. The school’s enriched curriculum aims to spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of learning; many Havergal graduates go on to attend top Ivy League and global universities.
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