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Glenealy School

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$139,000
Ages 5 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1957
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 12
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School, Elementary
Introduction

ESF Glenealy School is a co-educational primary school in Mid-Levels on Hong Kong Island, serving Years 1–6 (ages 5–11). It delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) with specialist provision in areas such as Chinese (taught in Mandarin), music, PE, and a dedicated Sensory Room to support learning and wellbeing. The school runs 12 mixed-ability classes—two per year level—and offers a broad extra-curricular programme, including choirs, orchestra, an annual musical, and numerous sports with training and fixtures at venues such as the Ladies’ Recreation Club, Island School, and Happy Valley. Outdoor learning, trips, and camps are part of the experience, and student leadership is encouraged through House Leaders and Student Ambassadors. Daily life is supported by an ESF-wide safeguarding framework and a school bus service operated by Kwoon Chung (KCM). Instruction is in English.

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

7 Hornsey Rd, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong

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The Essentials

Glenealy School has typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

Location
The school is situated in the Mid-Levels area on Hong Kong Island, a residential neighbourhood just above Central. It is easily accessible by public transport, including nearby bus routes and the Mid-Levels escalator. The surrounding area is known for its mix of family residences and educational institutions, making it a convenient location for school families.

Stages
Glenealy serves primary school students in Years 1–6, typically aged 5 to 11. The school is organised as a two-form entry (two classes per year level) primary campus.

Type
Glenealy is a co-educational day school; it does not offer boarding facilities. All students attend during the regular school day.

Additional learning support
The school has a Learning Diversity team that works with classroom teachers to provide tailored support, assistive technologies, and individual learning plans for students with additional needs.

Country affiliation
The school is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong and is not affiliated with another country’s national school system.

Religious affiliation
No religious affiliation is indicated on the school website.

School day structure
School starts at 8:30 am (with staff on duty from 8:15 am) and concludes in the afternoon (typical dismissal 2:55 pm as per the government school profile). There are two snack breaks during the day, and specialist lessons such as PE and Music occur twice weekly.

Bus service
Yes, the school offers a bus service for students using school buses. Children using the bus enter through the covered car park gate and follow the school bus route arrangements.
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Fees

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

Application Fees
Applications for Glenealy School are handled centrally through the English Schools Foundation (ESF). A non-refundable application fee of HKD 2,000 is payable at the time of online submission. Once an offer is made, parents must pay a refundable deposit equivalent to one month’s tuition and a non-refundable capital levy (HKD 38,000 for the first child, HKD 19,000 for each subsequent child). These confirm acceptance of a school place.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)
For the 2025/26 academic year, tuition fees are:
Years 1 – 6: HKD 139,000 per year (subject to EDB approval).

Fees are billed in 10 monthly instalments, typically from August to May, and must be paid in advance of each month’s tuition.

Additional Fees
Families are responsible for costs such as school uniforms, transport, canteen meals, and extra-curricular activities. Participation in optional enrichment or after-school programmes may incur separate fees.

Transportation Fees
A dedicated school bus service is operated by Kwoon Chung Motors Company (KCM). Routes and fares vary by area and are arranged directly with KCM. Seatbelts are mandatory, and buses are supervised by attendants.

Refund Policy
The deposit is refundable upon withdrawal, provided written notice of one full term is given. Other fees, such as the application fee and capital levy, are non-refundable.

Payment Options
All fees are billed and managed by ESF’s central finance office. Payments can be made via bank transfer, cheque, or autopay.
Academics

Glenealy School teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 5 to 11.

Curriculum
Glenealy School follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), designed for students from Year 1 to Year 6 (ages 5–11). The curriculum is inquiry-based and organised around six transdisciplinary themes, connecting learning across subject areas such as Language, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts, and Personal, Social and Physical Education. Students develop key skills and conceptual understanding through Units of Inquiry tailored to their year group. Specialist lessons are provided in Mandarin (Chinese), Music, and Physical Education, delivered by dedicated teachers. Outdoor learning, trips, and community engagement activities complement classroom experiences, helping students apply their learning beyond school. The PYP framework also prepares students for seamless transition into the IB Middle Years Programme within ESF secondary schools.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Determine Eligibility and Year Group
Admission is based on the child’s age on 31 December of the year of entry. Students enter Year 1 in the calendar year they turn five. Parents should review ESF’s “Levels of Adjustment” framework if the child requires additional learning support, as placement depends on the student’s individual learning profile.

2. Submit an Online Application
All applications are processed centrally through the English Schools Foundation (ESF online admissions system. Parents list Glenealy School as their preferred primary campus. A non-refundable application fee is required at the time of submission.

3. Application Review and Assessment
Applications received during the Central Application Period (1–30 September for Year 1 entry) are assigned a random number to determine order within priority groups. Short-listed applicants may be invited for an interview or assessment to determine readiness for the IB Primary Years Programme.

4. Offer of Placement
Successful families receive an offer subject to seat availability. To confirm the place, parents must pay a refundable deposit equivalent to one month’s tuition and a non-refundable capital levy for subsequent children. within 7–14 days of the offer. Acceptance commits the family to two academic years at an ESF school before any transfer.

5. Transition to Secondary School
Students enrolled at Glenealy by 1 December of Year 6 are guaranteed a Year 7 place within ESF. The designated secondary school for Glenealy graduates is Island School, also on Hong Kong Island.

Scholarships
Glenealy School and the ESF primary network do not offer scholarships or fee-reduction schemes. The ESF admissions and finance policies published on the foundation website make no reference to merit- or need-based scholarships at the primary level.

Waitlist
For applications received after the central window, Glenealy operates a waiting-list system managed by ESF. Applicants are ranked by priority category (for example, children of ESF staff, siblings, or those attending ESF Kindergartens) and by the date of application. During the central period, ranking is determined first by priority category, then by the random number assigned at submission. Families on the waiting list remain active each academic year and are contacted by ESF if a place becomes available. No additional waiting-list fee is charged for renewal.
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