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Anchors Academy

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees HK$107,000 - 154,000
Ages 2 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2023
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, Cantonese, French
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Anchors Academy in Yuen Long offers an internationalised education from age 2 to 18, with EYFS and the British Curriculum alongside Hong Kong requirements. English is the primary language of instruction across subjects, with Chinese taught in Putonghua and a fully immersive bilingual kindergarten program in English and Mandarin, plus a weekly French session. The Junior Secondary program blends UK Key Stage 3 with HK requirements, while the Senior Secondary path is supported by a partnership with St Bees School UK to form St Bees (Anchors) Sixth Form College Hong Kong. The campus features a VR/AR Innovation Lab, a Natatorium, an Auditorium, and sports facilities including a basketball court, soccer pitch, running track, and badminton court, supporting hands-on STEAM learning and technology-rich teaching. Extracurricular activities include STEAM adventures, arts and crafts, and language learning; leadership and student voice programs; and cultural and language clubs that foster global citizenship for all.

1 Ko Po Path, Kam Tin North, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong

The Essentials

Anchors Academy has typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
Anchors Academy is located at 1 Ko Po Path North, Kam Tin North, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong. It sits in the Kam Tin North area of the New Territories.

Stages
Kindergarten (PN–K3), Primary School (Y1–Y6), and Junior Secondary (Y7–Y9); the school will become a full K-12 through-train institution with a partnership with St Bees School UK.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom (partnership with St Bees School UK)

School day structure
Kindergarten offers Half Day and Full Day sessions.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are included among miscellaneous expenses. The admissions material notes that books and uniforms are among miscellaneous costs.

Food Options
Lunch can be ordered through the school's catering supplier; parents can also bring lunch. Lunch and the school bus are optional services.

Governance and Ownership
Anchors Academy is a private school that does not receive capital grants or government funding. Governance is led by a School Supervisor and a School Manager, and the School Management Committee oversees the school.
Fees

Annual tuition at Anchors Academy ranges from HKD 107,000 to HKD 154,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- Kindergarten (Pre‑Nursery to K3): non‑refundable application fee — Half‑day HK$800; Full‑day HK$1,000. Payment by crossed cheque on the day of the “Get to know you” session is required.
- Primary (Year 1–Year 6 admissions): non‑refundable application fee — HK$1,000; payment by crossed cheque at the interview is required.

Registration fee (accepting an offered place)
- Kindergarten: non‑refundable, non‑transferable Registration Fee — Half‑day HK$970; Full‑day HK$1,570. This amount is deducted from the first month's school fee.
- Primary: registration deposit is collected as one month's school fee (non‑refundable / non‑transferable) and is used to offset the September tuition; amount equals one instalment of that year's tuition.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per instalment)
- Kindergarten — Half‑day session (Pre‑Nursery PN, Nursery K1, Lower K2, Upper K3): Annual tuition HK$107,000; paid in 10 instalments = HK$10,700 per instalment.
- Kindergarten — Full‑day session (Lower K2, Upper K3): Annual tuition HK$154,000; paid in 10 instalments = HK$15,400 per instalment.
- Primary School (Years 1–5 listed for 2026–2027): Annual tuition HK$154,000 for each year group shown (Years 1–5); paid in 10 instalments = HK$15,400 per instalment. (Year structure may extend to Year 6 as the school expands.)

Capital levy / campus development fee
- Kindergarten half‑day K1–K3: annual Capital Levy HK$16,000; paid in 10 instalments = HK$1,600 per instalment.
- Kindergarten full‑day K2–K3 and Primary (as stated): annual Capital Levy HK$24,000; paid in 10 instalments = HK$2,400 per instalment. The capital levy is non‑refundable and non‑transferable.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Tuition and capital levy are billed in 10 instalments across the school year (September through June). Each instalment equals one‑tenth of the annual amount.
- Ongoing school fees are collected by direct debit from a family's designated local bank account.
- Registration fee is payable within two weeks of an offer to accept a place and is deducted from the first month's tuition as described above.
- Application fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable and are payable at the application/interview session (crossed cheque instructions apply for paper applications).
- Withdrawal: at least one full calendar month's written notice (on or before the first day of the month) is required when withdrawing during a school term. If insufficient notice is given, one month's fees (equivalent to one instalment) will be charged in lieu of notice.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed for Anchors Academy.

Other costs and common additional charges
- Capital Levy (see above) is charged annually and paid in the same 10‑instalment schedule; it is explicitly non‑refundable and non‑transferable.
- Application and registration fees (details above) are one‑time charges associated with application and acceptance.
- No separate uniform fee, book fee, or standard materials fee is stated in the published application notes and fee documents for the 2026/27 admissions materials; specific program‑level charges (for example for optional activities) are not listed in the general fee schedules.

Refund information and non‑refundables
- Application fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Registration fees are non‑refundable and non‑transferable (and are applied against the first month's tuition). The Capital Levy is non‑refundable and non‑transferable. One month's tuition will be charged when withdrawal notice is insufficient.

Fee payment options and instructions
- Recurring tuition and capital levy payments: collected by Direct Debit from the family's designated local bank account (monthly instalments September–June).
- Application fee (paper or interview‑day): payment by crossed cheque is required for the application/interview session; the correct payee name is specified on the application form (e.g., “Anchors Academy Limited” or “Anchors Academy Affiliated International Kindergarten” as stated on the KG/PS application forms).
- Registration fee / deposit: paid as instructed after offer acceptance and offset against the first month's tuition (primary registration deposit collected as one month's fee; KG registration fees are fixed amounts and deducted from first month).

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Academics

Anchors Academy teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Anchors Academy uses an internationalized curriculum blending the UK National Curriculum for English and core subjects with the Hong Kong Curriculum for Mathematics and Chinese. All subjects are taught in English, except Chinese where Putonghua is the medium of instruction. The school-based STEAM, ICT, PSHE, PE, Music, and Art curricula reference the UK National Curriculum and are delivered through a project-based approach. The language environment supports multilingual development with full immersion in English and Putonghua, and traditional Chinese characters; Cantonese and Putonghua are prevalent in daily life. The Junior Secondary program continues a blend of internationalised curriculum (UK National Curriculum, Key Stage 3) with Hong Kong requirements, and the Senior Secondary pathway is supported by a strategic partnership with St Bees School UK to form St Bees (Anchors) Sixth Form College Hong Kong.

Gifted and Talented
Gifted education is mentioned as part of curriculum development and learning strategies.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school focuses on student well-being and places the interests of the student at the centre of everything it does. It provides a safe and secure environment for all students, with a caring and harmonious ethos. Pastoral care and guidance are provided by fully qualified, experienced teachers based on core values.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the medium of instruction and the language of inclusion for EMI subjects, with the aim that Primary students are bilingual in English and Chinese from an early age. The medium of instruction is delivered through Native English Teachers, enabling full immersion in English while Putonghua is taught daily by specialist Chinese teachers. Being fully immersed in English, Putonghua and traditional Chinese characters in Chinese lessons, Cantonese and Putonghua are used in daily life to provide a multilingual environment for students to excel in Hong Kong and internationally.

Mental Wellbeing
Staff training includes First Aid and Mental Health Aid to provide holistic care for students' personal, social, emotional and health development.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe and secure environment and a caring, harmonious ethos. Pastoral care and guidance are provided by fully qualified, experienced teachers. Staff training includes First Aid and Mental Health Aid to safeguard students' welfare.
Parent Experience

History
Anchors Academy began at the Taipo Campus and expanded to Constellation Cove, Fanling, and a campus in Yuen Long. Anchors International Education Group has delivered Hong Kong and international education for over two decades. In 2025, Anchors Academy celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Community
Anchors Academy has a student-centred community and promotes a strong partnership between parents and the school to support student development. It hosts regular parent seminars and workshops, organises coffee mornings for parents to connect with each other and the school, and holds parent-teacher conferences to discuss progress. Parent volunteering opportunities are available, and joint-parent school activities are planned to foster a sense of community. These practices aim to support students in their learning and development.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a parent–teacher partnership program. It hosts regular parent seminars and workshops. It organises coffee mornings for parents to connect with each other and the school. It holds parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress. It offers parent volunteering opportunities. It plans joint-parent school activities to foster a sense of community.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Anchors Academy has a state-of-the-art campus. It features an Auditorium, a Natatorium (indoor swimming pool), and a VR/AR Innovation Lab. Outdoor spaces include a basketball court, a soccer pitch, a running track, and a badminton court. The facilities support hands-on STEAM learning and technology-rich teaching across the campus.

Sports Facilities
Natatorium (indoor swimming pool); outdoor basketball court; soccer pitch; running track; badminton court.

Academic Facilities
Junior Secondary (Years 7–9) is housed on the Yuen Long campus with a re-fitted science lab and ICT facilities. The campus includes a VR/AR STEAM Innovation Lab to support learning in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Hands-on STEAM adventures, mini-sports, and arts and crafts workshops are part of the extra-curricular program. There are interactive activities for Pre-School children, including themed experiences such as 'Around the World'.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides a complete K-12 education pathway from Kindergarten through Secondary. The Junior Secondary curriculum blends the UK National Curriculum (Key Stage 3) with the Hong Kong curriculum and includes STEAM and future-ready skills. The Senior Secondary pathway builds on this foundation with the UK curriculum leading to IGCSE and GCE A-level/IAL qualifications via St Bees (Anchors) Sixth Form College Hong Kong. Students progress from Primary to Secondary within a single educational ecosystem.

Arts & Creative
The Extracurricular Activities include cooking, sports, STEAM, dance, science, kids' yoga, art and crafts, and more. Language learning and swimming are also part of ECAs. The program broadens horizons by allowing students to explore different areas of interest beyond the core curriculum.

Cultural & Language
The kindergarten offers a fully immersive bilingual programme of English and Mandarin. All classes include a weekly session of a third language—French. The curriculum emphasises STEAM and Innovation and aims to foster global citizenship through multilingual learning. The language offerings reflect English, Mandarin, and French components.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular Activities include cooking, sports, STEAM, dance, science, and art and crafts, among other options. ECAs include language learning and swimming, plus activities like kids' yoga. These activities provide opportunities for students to pursue hobbies and interests beyond academics.

Leadership & Professional
Student Voice and Leadership develops student leadership potential through programs that enable students to support fellow students, build a strong school community, and contribute to wider society. Leadership groups include Prefects, Ambassadors, Library Prefects, Playtime Leaders, and House Captains. Head Boy and Head Girl are senior prefects selected by the Principal to represent the student body at events. Programs emphasize public speaking, manners and demeanor, collaboration, integrity, and service.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and outdoor activities are part of the extracurricular offerings. Kids' yoga is included in ECAs. Experiential Outdoor Learning is embedded in the curriculum. Activities broaden horizons and allow students to pursue interests beyond academics.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the MOI for EMI subjects, with Putonghua taught daily in Chinese lessons and Cantonese widely used in daily life. The Kindergarten offers a full immersive English–Mandarin bilingual programme, with a weekly French session as a third language. The school fosters a multilingual environment across its early years, including English, Mandarin, Cantonese and other foreign languages.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses English as the medium of instruction and the language of inclusion for all EMI subjects, with Primary students aimed to be bilingual in Chinese and English from an early age. Chinese lessons use Putonghua daily taught by specialist Chinese teachers, and Cantonese is widely used in daily life across the school.

Immersion Programs
The Kindergarten offers a full immersive bilingual programme of English and Mandarin. All classes include a weekly session of French as a third language.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit application package. Prepare copies of the child's birth certificate, immunization card (including cover page and records showing the child's name), passport copy (including pages with a valid entry permit if there is no HK birth certificate), and reports from the current and previous schools. Non‑Hong Kong citizens must have approval from the Hong Kong Immigration Department to enter, remain and study in Hong Kong. An acknowledgement email is sent after the completed application package is received. The school provides an online admission form as an alternative to the paper submission.
2. Get to know you session. All applicants and parents are invited to a ‘Get to know you' session where age‑appropriate activities are designed to help both sides understand fit and expectations. The session is conducted in English, with Mandarin or Cantonese assistance available if needed. Details of the session are communicated within approximately two weeks of application.
3. Admission decision and offer. Following a successful ‘Get to know you' session, a place will be offered subject to availability. The offer is contingent on meeting the school's entry criteria and the ability to seat the student.
4. Accept offer and registration. To confirm acceptance, pay a non‑refundable and non‑transferable Registration Fee of HK$970 for half‑day or HK$1,570 for full‑day within two weeks of the acceptance letter; the registration fee is deducted from the first month's school fee. For KG applicants, bring a non‑refundable application fee of HK$800 (half‑day) or HK$1,000 (full‑day) to the ‘Get to know you' session. KG applicants should also note that the first‑year tuition remission is 50% and may be extended annually up to Year 6 based on overall performance; the recipient must reapply each year and undergo an assessment.
5. If no place is available. If a child meets the requirements but there are no places available, the student will be placed on the waiting list. Parents will be notified if a place becomes available.
6. Non‑online applications. For non‑online applications, please send the application form and all related documents in person or by post to the Admissions Office; indicate “Application for Admission” and the year of application on the envelope (e.g., “2026/27”).
7. Withdrawal. If withdrawal is desired during the term, at least one full calendar month's advance written notice must be submitted; insufficient notice may incur one month's fees.
8. Personal data. All personal information provided is used for admission purposes only and kept confidential; submitted documents are not returned; the personal data of unsuccessful applicants is destroyed after one year.

Scholarships
The Scholarship Programme offers 50% tuition fee remission for the first year at Anchors Academy, with the possibility of extension annually up to Year 6 based on overall performance. The recipient must reapply each year, and an assessment will be conducted to select new recipients for the following school year to ensure a fair process. Eligibility includes having been offered a place, demonstrating academic excellence, exemplary behaviour, and gifting or talent in language, mathematics, music, sports, or leadership. The Scholarship will be open for application in May each year; shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an assessment and interview with their parents; results are announced to all shortlisted applicants who attended the interview in June.

Waitlist
If a child meets the requirements and there are no places available, the student will be placed on the waiting list. Parents will be notified if a place becomes available.
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