Hong Kong Adventist Academy

The school is located at 1111 Clear Water Bay Road, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong. The campus sits on a hillside in a green setting with views toward the South China Sea. It is about 15 minutes from the Tseung Kwan O and Sai Kung areas, and accessible by bus routes 103, 103M, 16, 91 or 91R; alight at the Hong Kong Adventist College bus stop.

HKAA is organised as three through-education levels: Primary (Grade 1–5), Middle School (Grade 6–8), and High School (Grade 9–12). The High School operates as a Griggs International Academy affiliate and offers an American-style diploma pathway.

Private, co-educational Seventh-day Adventist Christian school. Boarding is available for students in grades 7–12, with dormitories for boys and girls separated on site.

Core subjects are taught in English. There are specialized English classes for students who meet academic standards but need additional assistance with English proficiency, and Chinese is taught in Putonghua with local and international levels of speaking ability.

No formal country affiliation. HKAA follows the local Hong Kong curriculum standards, with an American high school diploma option available through the Griggs International Academy.

Seventh-day Adventist Christian school.

Publicly published daily start/end times are not listed on HKAA's public pages; the calendar shows the school operates on a weekday schedule with activities, but exact hours by level should be confirmed with admissions.

A school bus service is available with routes 103, 103M, 16, 91 and 91R. Students alight at the Hong Kong Adventist College bus stop on Clear Water Bay Road; services connect from areas such as Tseung Kwan O, Kowloon, and nearby districts.

The Hong Kong Adventist Academy serves students from Grade 1 through Grade 12 and blends an American Griggs International Academy curriculum with local elements, with instruction delivered primarily in English. Core subjects in the primary and middle years are taught in English, with Putonghua (Mandarin) and traditional Chinese writing emphasized as part of language study. For high school (Grades 9–12), HKAA is an affiliate of Griggs International Academy and offers fully accredited American-style courses; students graduate with an American Standard High School Diploma or a College Preparatory Diploma and may take Advanced Placement (AP) or honors coursework and access specialized English and Math labs if needed. The high school curriculum is organized into categories: English, Math, Science, History/Social Studies, Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Physical Education, Health, Modern Languages (including Chinese), Religion; electives, Community Service (20 hours per year), and a Chapel/Character Development component. HKAA emphasizes character development and a holistic education with spiritual grounding alongside academics.

HKAA supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through a holistic education framework that integrates mental, social, and spiritual development as core to student growth. The school emphasizes a healthy mind and body and aims for holistic health across academic, spiritual, and social dimensions. A dedicated High School Behavior Support Coordinator indicates a structured approach to social‑emotional support for secondary students. Chaplaincy‑led Sabbath activities and student clubs (e.g., Pathfinders) provide social connection and character development within a faith‑based community. Outdoor education and a diverse campus environment further support wellbeing and resilience, and diversity and inclusion are highlighted as part of HKAA's ethos.

The Admissions page notes that SEN-related reports may be required during admissions, implying some consideration of SEN needs in enrolment. The Middle and High School levels offer specialized English classes or labs for students who need additional English proficiency support, but HKAA does not publish a dedicated SEN department or a published list of supported SEN categories, and it does not describe itself as a specialist SEN institution. Public pages emphasize diversity and inclusion rather than a standalone SEN program. The school's approach appears to integrate SEN-related support within its general programs rather than through a separate specialist unit.

HKAA uses English as the language of instruction for core subjects, with Chinese taught in Putonghua. The Academic Levels page specifies specialized English classes for students who need extra English proficiency support in middle school, and specialized English labs in high school for additional help. There is no published, separate EAL department name; English language support appears to be integrated into standard programs rather than a standalone EAL service. English proficiency is considered within admissions as part of placement. Putonghua is taught as part of Chinese language instruction.

Mental wellbeing is foregrounded as part of HKAA's holistic health approach, with emphasis on mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. The school highlights a 'healthy mind' as part of its mission and emphasizes holistic health and outdoor education for overall well‑being. Social‑emotional development is described as part of the school's ethos and as an outcome of its inclusion framework. Chaplaincy and Sabbath activities provide pastoral and community support for students' wellbeing. The campus environment and nature play a role in fostering wellbeing and resilience.

Admission documents require a safeguarding record (G.2‑G.12), indicating that safeguarding information is collected as part of enrolment. Pastoral and chaplaincy activities constitute additional student support within HKAA's faith‑based community context. The sponsoring organization describes a holistic development framework that includes social‑emotional wellbeing, aligning with safeguarding aims. Public pages do not publish a detailed safeguarding policy, but the admissions requirement demonstrates a safeguarding process. HKAA is accredited by the Education Bureau in elementary levels and affiliated with Griggs International Academy for high school, which implies compliance with relevant regulatory standards.

1. Step 1 — Prospective parents fill in the application form and submit required documents as listed on the checklist. The checklist includes items such as the application form, Parents Questionnaire (G.1–G.5), safeguarding record (G.2–G.12 mandatory), two teachers' recommendations (G.4–G.12), optional dormitory application (G.7–G.12), academic records for the past two years, SEN-related reports if applicable, and the student's portfolio. All materials should be completed in English. Applications with missing or incomplete documents will not be processed. The school notes that the application fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

2. Step 2 — Applications can be submitted in person or by mail. Online applications are available only to overseas applicants outside the China region. This distinction is important for families abroad versus those based in Hong Kong or Mainland China.

3. Step 3 — An admission interview will be scheduled for the applicant 2–3 weeks after the school receives the application. The process requires complete supporting documents and payment; applications with insufficient documents or missing payment will not be processed.

4. Step 4 — The admission interview occurs in three sessions: a teacher interview, an online assessment test, and a principal interview with the parents. The online assessment is based on a U.S. standardized test and assesses the applicant's English and mathematics proficiency.

5. Step 5 — The Admissions Committee makes a decision based on the interview and assessment results, the student's previous two years' school reports and performance, prior school recommendations, safeguarding record comments, and other criteria.

6. Step 6 — The school informs parents of the decision via email after the committee decisions are finalized. This communication confirms whether the applicant has been accepted or not.

7. Step 7 — If the applicant is accepted, a reservation deposit must be paid within 7 days. Placement is secured once the school has received the reservation deposit.

Hong Kong Adventist Academy maintains a Scholarships section in its website navigation and a Financial Aid page, indicating that some form of financial assistance is available. However, the school does not publish detailed public criteria, amounts, or the explicit application process for scholarships.

There is no published waitlist or wait pool described by Hong Kong Adventist Academy.