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Bradbury School

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$139,000
Ages 4 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 720
Type Co-educational
Opened 1975
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Part of
English Schools Foundation
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages Mandarin
Typical class size 25
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Elementary
Introduction

ESF Bradbury School is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme for Years 1–6. The curriculum framework and the school’s latest IB evaluation are published on the site. Students learn in English, with Chinese taught through the school’s Chinese learning resources and workshops. Distinctive programmes include “The Shed,” a maker space supporting coding, design, and engineering across the curriculum, and “Jungle School,” which takes learning outdoors through structured activities in nature. Co-curricular options for Years 3–6 range from robotics and game design to choir, sewing, and multiple sports. Daily transport is available via the Kowloon-Canton Railway. The campus is located at 43 Stubbs Road, Hong Kong Island, with directions provided on the school's website.

bradbury.esf.edu.hk
This campus is part of English Schools Foundation

43C Stubbs Rd, Hong Kong.

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Bradbury School has 720 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in English.

Location
Bradbury School is situated on Hong Kong Island, within a peaceful residential area surrounded by green spaces and well-connected by public transport. The campus is a short drive from the city’s main districts, providing easy access for families commuting from different parts of Hong Kong. The neighbourhood offers a calm environment close to urban conveniences.

Stages
The school provides education for Years 1–6, following the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). It caters to children aged approximately 5 to 11 years old, preparing them for transition to ESF secondary schools offering the IB Middle Years Programme.

Type
Bradbury is a co-educational, non-boarding day school. It forms part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF) network, Hong Kong’s largest provider of international education. There are no boarding facilities; students attend daily from home.

Additional learning support
The school’s Learning Diversity Team provides tailored assistance for students with additional needs, including dyslexia, autism spectrum conditions, dyspraxia, and global developmental delay. Support includes classroom adjustments, targeted interventions, and individualised plans managed in collaboration with teachers and families.

Country affiliation
Bradbury School is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), a Hong Kong-based organisation. It does not have a formal affiliation with any specific foreign country.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation and operates as a secular institution within the ESF network.

School day structure
The daily timetable details are not publicly listed.

Bus service
Bradbury offers a comprehensive bus service operated by Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited. Multiple routes cover key areas of Hong Kong Island. Parents can register for service directly through the bus company’s online system, and customer support is available for route or payment inquiries.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Bradbury School ranges from HKD 139,000 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
A non-refundable HK$ 2,800 application fee is required for each new applicant.

Enrollment Deposit
When accepting a school place at an ESF primary or secondary school, a two-month deposit (based on the grade’s tuition) must be paid. One half of this deposit offsets the first month’s tuition; the other half is applied to the final month’s tuition if at least two calendar months’ written withdrawal notice is given and no outstanding balance exists.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)
For Years 1–6 (Primary / PYP) in 2025/26, the annual tuition is HK$ 139,000.
School fees are billed in 10 monthly instalments of HK$ 13,900 via autopay (direct debit).

Additional Fees
A one-time Non-Refundable Capital Levy (NCL) is charged when a student first enters ESF. For Year 1, this is HK$ 38,000, and it reduces on a sliding scale for entry in later years (e.g. Year 2: HK$36,000; Year 6: HK$28,000).
Extra costs for uniforms, meals, textbooks, co-curricular activities, trips, and transport are not included in tuition and are billed separately.

Transportation Fees
The daily school bus service is provided by an external bus company; route-based fees apply and are invoiced directly. The amount depends on the route and distance.

Refund Policy
The application fee is non-refundable.
The deposit’s first half is used toward first-month tuition; the second half is refunded or offsetting the last month, provided two months’ notice is given and there are no outstanding balances.
The Non-Refundable Capital Levy (NCL) is not refundable or transferable under any circumstances.

Payment Options
Tuition and deposit payments are made via mandated direct debit (autopay / bank transfer); other payment methods (e.g. credit card, cheque) are not generally accepted for school fees.
Academics

Bradbury School teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 4 to 11.

Curriculum
Bradbury School implements the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) as its core curriculum framework. It organizes learning around six transdisciplinary themes through inquiry-based, concept-driven units of inquiry, integrating subject areas like language, mathematics, science, social studies, arts, and personal, social & physical education. Students engage in formative and summative assessments, using criterion-referenced assessments rather than norm-based grading. For higher grades (Years 4–6), Bradbury also participates in the International Schools’ Assessment (ISA) testing in reading, writing, and mathematical literacy. Over time, students are prepared for a seamless transition into ESF secondary schools, where they move into the IB Middle Years Programme or other ESF secondary curricula.

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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. School Choice & Eligibility
Families first select ESF schools (including Bradbury) via the ESF Primary & Secondary Online Application portal, specifying preferences in order. Entry is open to students of appropriate age for the year group applying.

2. Submit Application & Fee
Submit the online application form and pay the non-refundable application fee. All required supporting documents (e.g., prior school reports, identification, visa status) must be submitted according to ESF’s guidelines.

3. Assessment / Interview (if required)
If there is competition for places, the applicant may undergo an interview and/or assessment in English, literacy, or mathematics to ensure they can access the English-medium curriculum. ESF’s admissions pages note that interviews and assessments are part of the process when demand is higher than space available.

4. Offer & Acceptance
If a place is offered, the family must accept the place and pay the required deposit and non-refundable capital levy (if applicable) to confirm enrollment. Once accepted, further terms and billing schedules are communicated to the family.

5. Placement & Waiting List
If the preferred school or year group is full, the applicant may be placed on a waiting list or pool until a space becomes available. ESF publishes a “Waiting List / Pool” stage in its Primary & Secondary admissions flow.

6. Reapplication / Transfer
Applicants who did not receive a place, or those on a waitlist, may reapply in the next admissions cycle. Current ESF students seeking internal transfer from one ESF school to another follow ESF’s transfer policies.

Scholarships
There is no mention of any scholarships or bursaries for Bradbury School on its official website or ESF admissions pages.

Waitlist
ESF operates a waitlist/pool stage in its admissions process. If a school or year group is filled, eligible applicants are placed on a waiting list. As places become available (e.g., through declined offers, withdrawal, or student movement), the admissions team considers waitlisted applicants in rank order. The ESF Admissions FAQ notes that applicants on a current waitlist are invited to reapply in February/March for the next year if still interested, with no reapplication fee required.
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