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Bradbury School

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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
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.

This campus is part of English Schools Foundation

43C Stubbs Rd, Hong Kong.

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

Boarding Arrangements
Day school (no boarding)

Governance and Ownership
Bradbury School is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF).
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.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Bradbury uses the ESF Levels of Adjustment (LOA) framework (levels 1–6) to identify and track the adjustments or supports a student may need to engage successfully in learning and social environments. They refer to a “BRAD” pastoral support model, in which teachers and learning diversity staff apply a variety of strategies to support students socially, emotionally, and academically. The school emphasises working closely with families so that emotional growth, resilience, and life skills are nurtured in addition to academic learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Bradbury states that it offers specialised support for students with special educational needs, using the LOA framework to provide appropriate accommodations and scaffolding for those students. They list examples of supported areas, including reading, writing, mathematics, social-emotional learning, and developmental delays (e.g,. dyslexia, autism, dyspraxia).

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Bradbury states that it offers specialised support for students with special educational needs, using the LOA framework to provide appropriate accommodations and scaffolding for those students. They list examples of supported areas, including reading, writing, mathematics, social-emotional learning, and developmental delays (e.g., dyslexia, autism, dyspraxia). The school is not described as a specialist SEN institution; rather, it integrates support within its general structures and works in collaboration with teachers, learning diversity staff, and families.

Mental Wellbeing
The school website does not publicly disclose a dedicated EAL policy or programme.

Safeguarding
Bradbury’s “Student Support & Wellbeing” page notes that the school “puts the health, happiness and well-being” of students at its centre. They use the LOA (Levels of Adjustment) to support not only academics but also students’ emotional and social needs, indicating a system of layered support. The school also embeds well-being as part of its BRAD model, which suggests an integrated approach where all teachers and staff are aware of and contribute to student well-being.

Safeguarding Policy
Parent Experience

History
Bradbury School was founded in 1975, originally operating as Causeway Bay School on Eastern Hospital Road. In 1980, the school relocated to its current site on Stubbs Road and was renamed Bradbury Junior School after the Bradbury Charitable Trust, which supported its development. It became part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF) network, continuing to serve Hong Kong’s international community. Over time, the school evolved into an IB World School, maintaining its focus on primary education for expatriate and local families.

Community
The Bradbury community comprises students, staff, and families who participate in a variety of cultural, social, and environmental events throughout the year. Regular celebrations include international days, student exhibitions, and performances that reflect the diverse backgrounds of the school population. Families are actively involved in workshops, assemblies, and fundraising events that support learning and wellbeing initiatives.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Bradbury PTA collaborates closely with school leadership and staff to foster a strong partnership between home and school. The PTA holds monthly meetings to plan and review community activities and fundraising initiatives. Funds raised are used to enhance learning environments, such as playground upgrades or classroom resources. Annual PTA-led events include school fairs, community barbecues, and social gatherings that bring families together. The committee is made up of parents, teachers, and the Principal, ensuring balanced representation and open communication. The PTA also manages small grants to support student-led projects and community partnerships.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Bradbury School has world-class facilities supporting a diverse learning experience. The facilities include gymnasiums and performing arts spaces that support physical education and the arts. There are six outdoor playgrounds on campus for break times and active learning. The Shed, a maker space, provides space for coding, design and engineering across the curriculum. The school also maintains a library with print, audio and electronic resources to support inquiry-based learning.

Sports Facilities
Bradbury School has gymnasiums as part of its facilities. Outdoor spaces include six playgrounds on campus. A wide range of sports is offered through extracurricular activities, including dodgeball, basketball, football, running, hockey, cricket, tag rugby and table tennis. The Jungle School and Dragon & Lion Dance Team provide additional physical activity options.

Academic Facilities
Bradbury School is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme for Years 1–6. Bradbury emphasises inquiry-based learning and transdisciplinary units. Bradbury maintains a library that supports Units of Inquiry and is staffed by a librarian and library assistant. The library provides print, audio and electronic resources and is accessible during class time and break times. Oliver Library Catalogue and Bradbury Virtual Library offer catalog and digital resources.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Bradbury School offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities for Years 3 to 6. Popular activities include dodgeball, basketball, football, running, hockey, cricket, tag rugby, table tennis, Jungle School, Dragon & Lion Dance Team, robotics, sewing, cooking, computer game design, and School Choir. ESF Explore provides additional explorative extra-curricular programmes open to Bradbury students. Not all activities are offered during every term.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Shed is a maker space that fosters coding, design and engineering through hands-on projects across the curriculum. Robotics is offered as an extracurricular, with students using advanced robots to explore sensors, data gathering, and control sequences. Tinker Club provides opportunities for hands-on experimentation and problem solving. Computer Game Design helps students develop coding and game-design skills.

Arts & Creative
Bradbury has a Performing Arts program that lets students explore music, dance and drama, integrating with the curriculum and offering extracurricular activities for collaboration, confidence and creativity. School Choir provides a vocal-focused option within the arts program. The program supports collaboration and creative expression through performing arts activities.

Cultural & Language
The Dragon & Lion Dance Team is open to Year 4 to Year 6 students. Participants are divided into music, lion and dragon groups based on interest during practice. They have opportunities to perform to the community for the Lunar New Year. The activity helps students understand Chinese culture and collaboration skills.

Social & Hobbies
Bradbury offers a range of sports including dodgeball, basketball, football, running, hockey, cricket, tag rugby, and table tennis. The Jungle School provides an outdoor learning experience focusing on nature, resilience and exploration. These activities promote teamwork, physical fitness and social engagement.

Leadership & Professional
Action & Student Leadership is part of Bradbury's Outstanding Experiences. Students have opportunities to lead and contribute ideas through these programs. A Year 5 student notes that being a Student Leader can help the school by suggesting ideas, and this can help make the school better.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Bradbury offers sports and outdoor activities such as dodgeball, basketball, football, running, hockey, cricket, tag rugby and table tennis. The Jungle School provides outdoor learning experiences that promote physical activity and resilience. These activities contribute to a healthy, active school life.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English. It is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong.
Reputation

Awards
Silver Award, Hong Kong Green Schools Award — Recognises Bradbury’s achievement in sustainability and environmental education across campus and curriculum.

Hong Kong Green Organisation certification (2021–2023) — Awarded by the Environmental Campaign Committee / EPD for sustainable campus practices and green initiatives.

Accreditations
IB World School (PYP) — Bradbury has been authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, and successfully re-authorised in May 2018.

Hong Kong Green Organisation (HKGO) — Bradbury is certified under HKGO, recognizing its environmental efforts.

Certified Green School / Silver Award, Hong Kong Green Schools Award — Bradbury won the Silver Award in the 18th Hong Kong Green Schools Award, as part of the Green Schools programme.

Membership in the Racially Friendly Campus Recognition Scheme — Bradbury is a member of this scheme, recognizing an inclusive and respectful campus culture.
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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