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Malvern College Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$198,860 - 226,210
Ages 5 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1200
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, French, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Malvern College Hong Kong is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme for ages 5 to 18. The campus sits in Pak Shek Kok by Tolo Harbour, close to Hong Kong Science Park and major universities, and includes seven science laboratories, a 480-seat auditorium, an indoor pool, and a rooftop skypitch. The school runs an English-medium curriculum, with mandatory daily Chinese (Mandarin, simplified) and options to study a third language such as French, Spanish or Japanese. A distinctive feature is its Forest-Beach School, providing regular outdoor learning for younger pupils. Malvern also highlights STEM through collaborations and enrichment, and offers broad co-curricular choices including music ensembles, coding, robotics, MUN, environmental groups and the Hong Kong Award for Young People. School bus routes are available.

3 Fo Chun Rd, Providence Bay, Hong Kong

The Essentials

Malvern College Hong Kong has 1,200 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
Malvern College Hong Kong is located in Pak Shek Kok, New Territories. The campus sits on a greenfield site adjacent to the Hong Kong Science Park. The school site address is 3 Fo Chun Road, Pak Shek Kok, Hong Kong. The campus opened in August 2018 to provide primary and secondary facilities.

Stages
Malvern College Hong Kong offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). It serves pupils from Prep 1–6 in the primary section, then Secondary Years 7–11 (Foundation Years 1–3 correspond to Years 7–9), with Remove (Year 10), Hundred (Year 11) and Sixth Form (Year 12–13).

Type
Malvern College Hong Kong is a co-educational international day school. It embeds the ethos of a boarding school within a day-school setting, and serves both boys and girls.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The admissions policy emphasises a diverse, multi-cultural pupil population; however, public data on the exact number of nationalities represented or the local-to-international ratio is not disclosed. The school highlights its aim for diversity in nationality, ethnicity, religion, age and gender.

Additional learning support
Malvern College Hong Kong provides Gifted and Special Educational Needs (SEN) support through a Learning Enhancement department. The Learning Enhancement Team covers SEN, English as an Additional Language (EAL) and gifted education, with enrichment and personalised pacing as appropriate.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom. Malvern College Hong Kong operates in partnership with Malvern College UK, the UK-based parent school.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation.

School day structure
The school day runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, with co-curricular activities running from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Bus service
Malvern College Hong Kong offers a school bus service with multiple routes serving areas across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and Discovery Bay. Route information is published and detailed route maps/times are available; morning pick-ups typically occur around 6:40–7:30 am and afternoon drop-offs around 3:40–4:40 pm depending on the route.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school operates as a day school with no on-site boarding facilities. The IB World School profile lists 'Boarding facilities: DAY', confirming there is no on-campus boarding. The Malvern College Hong Kong does offer residential programmes at Malvern College UK and other Malvern sister schools to provide boarding-life experiences off-site.

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are required for all pupils: they must wear the appropriate summer or winter MCHK school uniform. House ties are issued after pupils are allocated to their house, and siblings are placed in the same house; ties are presented during the first week.

Food Options
The campus includes a Dining Hall named 'Grub' with a professional kitchen designed to support the Malvern College House Dining experience, with flexible seating for house events. The site does not list specific menus, dietary options, or snack facilities.

House System
Malvern College Hong Kong uses a six-house system: Elgar, Lewis, MacLaurin, Weatherill, Morgan and Blenheim. Pupils are allocated to a house before term, dine with their house and compete in inter-house sporting events and assemblies; staff are also allocated to a house and participate in house activities.

Governance and Ownership
Governance is via a College Council. The leadership includes a Management Board with representation from Malvern College International (Asia Pacific) and Malvern College UK, reflecting UK-parent oversight and international collaboration. The school is part of the Malvern College Family of Schools network.
Fees

Annual tuition at Malvern College Hong Kong ranges from HKD 198,860 to HKD 226,210 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- A non‑refundable application fee of HK$1,800 is payable upon submission of an application.

Tuition fees (annual and per instalment) — academic year 2025–26

- Prep 1 to Prep 6 (Primary Years Programme, PYP): HK$198,860 per year, charged in 10 instalments (HK$19,886 per instalment).
- Foundation Year 1 to 3, Remove and Hundred (Middle Years Programme, MYP): HK$226,210 per year, charged in 10 instalments (HK$22,621 per instalment).
- Lower Sixth and Upper Sixth (Diploma Programme, DP): HK$226,210 per year, charged in 10 instalments (HK$22,621 per instalment).

Note: the published charging method is ‘‘in 10 instalments'' / ‘‘ten monthly installments'', so the amounts above are shown both annual and per one of the ten instalments.

Annual Capital Levy and entry conditions

- An annual non‑refundable Capital Levy of HK$42,000 is due on acceptance of a school offer; receipt of the Capital Levy together with the parent's signed offering letter is mandatory for enrolment. Pupils covered by an Individual Nomination Right (INR) or a Corporate Nomination Right (CNR) are exempt from the Annual Capital Levy.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school publishes tuition as charged in ten instalments (described as ten monthly instalments). The application fee is payable at application submission. The Annual Capital Levy is payable on acceptance and is non‑refundable. The Capital Levy must be received together with a signed offering letter before a place is confirmed. No separate termly tuition schedule is published; tuition is shown as an annual sum with the charge method of 10 instalments.

Boarding fees

- No boarding fee is published in the school's fee schedule. The published fee items for 2025–26 are application fee, annual tuition (by year group) and the Annual Capital Levy; no boarding charges appear in the published fees.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Uniform: itemised prices for primary summer and winter uniform pieces are published (examples include book bag HK$98, ties HK$58–HK$63, blazers and other garments with item prices shown in the uniform order forms). Uniforms are ordered via the school's appointed supplier; individual item prices and ordering details are published in the school uniform order forms.
- Co‑curricular activities (CCAs): activities run by internal staff are free or nominal; activities run by external providers are charged at cost and billed separately.
- School bus: the school operates school‑bus services covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories and Discovery Bay; parents subscribe to the bus service on a termly basis. Specific bus routes and timetables are published; bus fares are handled through the school's transport subscription process (no single bus fare schedule is published on the main fee page).
- Other potential charges: the published admission/fee information highlights that some activities, trips, external lessons or specialist provision may carry additional charges; such extras are listed or billed when applicable.

Refund information (what is stated in the published fees)

- The application fee is explicitly non‑refundable. The Annual Capital Levy is explicitly non‑refundable and is due on acceptance. The published fees pages do not provide a general, itemised tuition refund schedule for withdrawals or mid‑year cancellations; the only explicit non‑refundable items named are the application fee and the Capital Levy.

Fee payment options and practical notes about payment

- The school's published fees pages state the amounts, instalment structure and when the Capital Levy is due, but do not list specific payment channels (for example: credit card, bank transfer, Convera/PayMyTuition or autopay details) on the Fees and Admissions pages. Parents should note that the school's Finance/Admissions contacts are provided for payment arrangements and invoicing.

Sources and key published references used above: the school's Fees & Charges page and Admissions FAQ (application fee, tuition by year group, instalment structure and Capital Levy), the published uniform order forms (uniform item prices and supplier ordering details), and the school bus timetable document (routes and scheduling).
Academics

Malvern College Hong Kong teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 5 to 18.

Curriculum
Malvern College Hong Kong delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum across the full IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Years 1–6, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Years 7–11, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Years 12–13. The Primary Years Programme emphasizes a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based approach with core subjects such as Mathematics, Arts, Science, and Physical Health and Social Education, and includes a collaborative project in Prep Year 6; assessment uses formative and summative methods with self- and peer-assessment. English is the language of instruction, and daily Mandarin/Simplified Chinese language study is mandatory to support Chinese language and culture. The school emphasizes personalized academic enrichment within a low teacher-pupil ratio of around 1:10, with a house tutor for secondary students and a transdisciplinary curriculum. In the Diploma Programme, students undertake a two-year course (Years 12–13) and complete six subjects from the IB groups, plus the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS.

Student Teacher Ratio
1:10 (approximate)

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Pastoral Care and Wellbeing pages show that Malvern College Hong Kong places wellbeing at the heart of its approach, with small class sizes, dedicated tutor time, and a boarding-school ethos adapted for a day-school setting. The aim is to develop pupils' physical, social and emotional development alongside academics, with character education and strong personal relationships emphasized within the school community. The school provides counselling as well as career and university guidance for senior year groups. Wellbeing is monitored through regular wellbeing audits, including anonymous surveys for secondary pupils and emotion-based activities for younger pupils to help staff gauge mood. The house system and daily house dining are used to foster social belonging and school community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Gifted and Special Needs Education is provided with programmes and personnel to support both gifted and SEN learners, including enrichment in Mathematics, Languages, Science, and the Arts, with personalised pacing and acceleration. A Learning Enhancement department supports pupils with SEN, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and gifted and talented pupils, via the Learning Enhancement Team (LET). The LET collaborates with class and subject teachers to meet individual needs and includes expertise in SEN, EAL and gifted pupils. A Gifted and Talented Co-ordinator leads identification and enrichment opportunities for capable pupils. SEN support is available on a case-by-case basis and subject to individual needs assessment. A third language programme (such as French, Spanish or Japanese) is planned in addition to compulsory English and Chinese to broaden provision for diverse learners.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Tailored language support and induction programmes are provided according to pupils' needs for non-native English speakers. Additional language support is provided as needed, including onboarding and summer remedial classes prior to the start of the school year. The Learning Enhancement Team (LET) includes expertise in English as an Additional Language and works with class and subject teachers to meet individual language needs. All classes are taught in English, with language classes other than English taught separately. Spanish ab initio is available in the Sixth Form, and French, Spanish and Japanese are offered for beginners in co-curricular activities. Applicants can join if they can follow an English-medium curriculum, with language learning support available as needed.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is embedded in the curriculum and tutor time, with a focus on developing pupils' physical, social and emotional wellbeing. The entire academic team is trained to assess and monitor pupils' wellbeing, identify problems early, and provide appropriate support. Wellbeing audits are conducted regularly, with secondary pupils completing anonymous surveys and younger pupils using emotion-expression activities to communicate feelings. Counselling is available, and senior pupils have access to career and university guidance. The house system, including daily house dining, supports a sense of community and social belonging.

Safeguarding
Malvern College Hong Kong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; staff must undergo child protection screening as part of the pre-employment procedure. The safeguarding commitment is reflected in recruitment practices and staff responsibilities. Governance and external oversight by Malvern College UK ensure safeguarding standards are maintained, with regular quality assurance inspections. Quality assurance notes ongoing alignment with the latest educational practices and high teaching standards, which supports safeguarding and pupil welfare. The school publicly states its safeguarding commitments across its information pages and staff policies.
Parent Experience

History
Malvern College Hong Kong opened its doors in August 2018 on a greenfield site adjacent to the Hong Kong Science Park after a competitive allocation process for the site. It is the Hong Kong affiliate of Malvern College UK, which was founded in 1865 and has a long heritage of British‑style education. The school is part of the Malvern College Family of Schools, a growing network that shares a common Malvern DNA and the Five Centres of Excellence: British‑style pastoral care; enhanced learning; entrepreneurial education; outdoor and environmental education; and a global network. Governance is provided through the Malvern College UK partnership, with UK members appointed to the College Council and regular quality assurance inspections by Malvern College UK. Malvern College Pre‑School Hong Kong (Coronation Circle) began operating in August 2017, and Island West campus followed in 2019, marking the HK family's early expansion prior to the main campus opening.

Community
Malvern College Hong Kong uses a British‑style House System with six houses: Elgar; Lewis; MacLaurin; Weatherill; Morgan; and Blenheim. The house system includes assemblies, social dining in the Grub, and inter‑house competitions, creating a sense of family and community across the school. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care and pupil wellbeing, with staff trained to monitor wellbeing and regular wellbeing audits that involve pupils and parents. Co‑curricular activities, expeditions, leadership programmes and Forest‑Beach School operate as part of an expansive programme under the Five Centres of Excellence, and the campus maintains active links with the wider Malvern College network for cross‑campus collaboration and opportunities.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
There is no publicly described standalone Parent‑Teacher Association for Malvern College Hong Kong on the public site. Parent involvement is facilitated through school‑organised channels such as Malvern Meets information sessions for prospective parents and pupil‑led campus tours. The Malvern College Pre‑School Hong Kong runs a Parents Partnership programme that includes a ‘Parenting Programme' and regular ‘Parent Insight' sessions, with opportunities to visit classes, volunteer, read stories and engage in home–school activities. The Pre‑School site also promotes Home‑School Partnership and bi‑weekly Playgroup newsletters to keep parents informed. Alumni and parent communities engage across the Malvern College network, including events run by the Malvernian Society and Hong Kong gatherings. Information sessions and campus tours (Malvern Meet and Pupil‑led Campus Tour) are key elements of parent engagement.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Malvern College Hong Kong has a seven-storey, 26,000-square-metre campus located at 3 Fo Chun Road, Pak Shek Kok, New Territories, Hong Kong. The campus is adjacent to the Hong Kong Science Park and near the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Education University of Hong Kong, and it houses the primary and secondary school with academic, sporting and recreational spaces. It is designed with environmental principles to enhance natural ventilation, light penetration and shading, contributing to a low-carbon footprint. In 2020 the campus was awarded the Quality Building Award (QBA) in the Hong Kong Non-Residential (New Building – Government, Institution or Community) category for the high standard of its building and facilities. Blended learning spaces and modern technology support teaching, learning and sustainability across the campus.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a roof-top sky-pitch (AstroTurf 4th generation with a shock-absorption pad) for football and rugby, with lighting designed to minimise disturbance to neighbours. There is an indoor heated swimming pool with six lanes and 25 metres, and an indoor multi-purpose sports hall with full-sized basketball, badminton and volleyball courts and cricket lanes. Physical education is an integral part of the core curriculum, and a wide range of sports is offered within the co-curricular programme.

Academic Facilities
All classrooms are equipped with interactive projectors, audio systems and acoustic ceilings. The campus has seven science laboratories with different configurations and four-sided fume cupboards to support tutorials and practical work. The open-plan library is centrally located and designed as the school's hub, welcoming collaboration, study and exploration. Blended learning is supported by well-equipped learning spaces, makerspaces and modern teaching technologies.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Malvern College Hong Kong offers a rich and innovative co-curricular programme that values CCAs as integral to developing the whole child. The programme includes sports and fitness activities such as badminton, football, rugby, cricket, swimming, netball and running; music and performance activities including ballet, choir, drama and orchestra; culture, community and current affairs such as Model United Nations and language-related activities; arts and crafts including Maker Space, pottery and textiles; and Games and Brains activities like coding, robotics and chess. Additional language and literature CCAs cover subjects from Chinese enrichment to French and Spanish for beginners to English for academia. The CCAs brochure provides more detail about specific offerings and schedules.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Malvern College Hong Kong provides an IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school maintains small class sizes with a teacher-pupil ratio around 1:10 and assigns a House tutor to each pupil to support academic and wider development. The learning approach emphasises inquiry and collaboration across the curriculum, with a focus on developing independent, critical thinkers. A strong commitment to holistic development combines academic excellence with opportunities for leadership and service.

Arts & Creative
The Arts are integrated into curricular and co-curricular programmes. The Music department runs ensembles including orchestra, choirs, string ensemble, jazz band and indie band; Malvern Music Academy offers private tuition during the school day; performances take place in the auditorium, with events such as Christmas and summer concerts and house music competitions. Visual Arts are taught from Prep 1 and there are three visual arts studios; Drama develops presentation and theatre skills, with drama activities across units of inquiry and a dedicated Drama club. The Arts feature prominently in both curricular and co-curricular activities.

Cultural & Language
Language and Culture are offered through English for Academia, Chinese Enrichment, Spanish, French and Japanese. The co-curricular programme also provides language and cultural opportunities such as English for Academia, Chinese Enrichment, and language clubs.

Social & Hobbies
The co-curricular programme includes a broad range of activities across sports, arts, language and culture, coding and robotics, and numerous clubs. Sports include football, rugby, cricket, field hockey, basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton, swimming, gymnastics, yoga, capoeira, multi-sport, fencing, water polo and sailing; Arts cover dance, visual arts, music and drama; Language and Culture offerings include English for Academia, Chinese Enrichment, Spanish, French and Japanese; clubs include Gardening Club, Chess Club, Environmental Club, Science Club, Games Club, Cookery Club, Chinese Reading Club; Debating and Model United Nations are also part of the programme.

Community & Service
The Signature Programme is built on six pillars – Internationalism, STEAM, Sustainability, Adventure, Leadership and Service – and includes Enhanced Learning, Experiential Education, Outdoor Learning and our Global Network. It features interdisciplinary and enrichment trips, the Student Council, Round Square Committee, the MUN Programme, Malvern Mingle, and Harvard Model Congress for Young Leadership, with service activities embedded in the programme and IB alignment.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and service are embedded in the Signature Programme, with opportunities through Student Council, MUN Programme, Harvard Model Congress for Young Leadership, and other enrichment activities that link to a global Malvern network. The Sixth Form offers enrichment opportunities and the IB Diploma Programme, with additional expeditions and leadership experiences as part of senior year development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Pastoral care and wellbeing are central to the school, with a focus on physical, social and emotional development, counselling support, wellbeing audits and a strong emphasis on community. The school follows a house-dining tradition to foster social interaction, and staff are trained to monitor pupil wellbeing and provide guidance for university and career planning in later years.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches in English as the language of instruction. Daily Chinese classes are required, with Mandarin taught in Chinese characters. In addition to English and Chinese, languages offered include Spanish (ab initio in the Sixth Form from 2021-22) and potential future offerings; French, Spanish and Japanese at beginner level are available in CCA.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides English-medium instruction for all classes, with language classes offered beyond English. Mandarin Chinese is taught daily to pupils as part of IB requirements, using Simplified Chinese characters. Spanish ab initio is available in the Sixth Form from 2021-22, and French, Spanish and Japanese for beginners are offered in co-curricular activities (CCA).
Admissions

Admissions
The school accepts rolling applications throughout the school year and up to two years before the intended Year 1 entry. All applicants are invited to an assessment and/or observation session. The language of instruction is English, and applicants must demonstrate the ability to follow an English-medium curriculum; limited English may be acceptable when supported by strong school reports and home language development. Admissions priority is given to groups including Corporate Nomination Right (CNR) nominees, Individual Nomination Right (INR) nominees, siblings of current pupils, children of Old Malvernians, pupils transferring within the Malvern College family, and candidates who contribute to diversity in nationality, ethnicity, religion, age and gender. A meeting with both parents and the child is a mandatory part of the process, and all applicants must meet the school's entrance requirements. The online application is completed per applicant in English with proper capitalization; names must match HKID or passport. After submission, an auto-generated acknowledgment is issued. The application fee must be paid by mail or courier within seven days of online submission; printed copies are not required. For questions, contact the admissions office. The school is an IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).

Scholarships
Scholarships are available for the academic year 2026-27 in multiple areas: Academic, Diversity, Drama, Leadership, Music, Sports, and Visual Arts/Design. Scholarships are open to both internal and external candidates; external candidates must meet the general admissions criteria and pass the online assessment and attend an admissions interview. Existing Malvern pupils may apply and may hold up to two scholarships at the same time; if a second scholarship is awarded, it is considered honorary and does not provide additional monetary benefits beyond curricular access. To apply, complete the Application Form for MCHK Scholarship 2026-27 and submit the required supporting documents. Scholarship decisions consider overall quality of the candidate's application, including personal, academic and co-curricular profile, interview performance, evidence of talent and potential contribution to school life, and are made at the discretion of the school's scholarship panel. Bursaries are available for families in need, including non-local families not in receipt of an educational allowance from their employer; applications are open for pupils across all year groups starting from Prep 1 (Year 1) onwards, and families receiving support are expected to uphold the ethos of a Malvern education.
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