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Island Christian Academy

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 14 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Australian Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, English
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Island Christian Academy (IslandCA) is a Christian, international-minded primary school on Hong Kong Island. The campus is at 70 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan, in the heart of the city, and has been operating since August 2012 under Generations Christian Education in collaboration with the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. IslandCA delivers a broad, international curriculum designed to develop the whole child—academic, physical, spiritual and social growth—within a Biblical worldview. For Year 1 to 6, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) guides learning, while Year 11 to 14 follow the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). English is the language of instruction; Mandarin is taught as a subject through Chinese Studies. The maths program follows the Australian curriculum. A school bus service is available to multiple residential areas, supporting families who commute. Extracurricular activities include swimming, tennis, photography and dance, among other offerings, helping students build character, resilience and global awareness and compassion.

www.islandca.edu.hk

Hong Kong Carmel School (Elementary Section), 10 Borrett Rd, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong

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The Essentials

Island Christian Academy has instruction in English.

Location
Island Christian Academy (IslandCA) has been located on Hong Kong Island, most recently at 70 Bridges Street in the Sheung Wan area. The campus sits in a central, historic building close to public transport routes and is near the Sheung Wan Central corridor.

Stages
IslandCA offered primary education (Year 1–6) under the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and middle years (Year 11–14) under the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC). This structure indicates distinct primary and lower secondary phases within the same school.

Type
IslandCA is a co-educational day school. The school is described in external profiles as co-ed and non-residential.

Additional learning support
IslandCA provides Individual Educational Needs & Support, with provisions for different learning needs and select places for students requiring additional support.

Country affiliation
Country affiliation is Hong Kong, China (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region). IslandCA was operated by Generations Christian Education with the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong as sponsoring body, reflecting Hong Kong's local governance and partnerships.

Religious affiliation
The school is Christian in orientation, with a Biblical worldview and a Christian education framework (Journey 2:52). It is associated with Generations Christian Education and Christian education programs in Hong Kong.

School day structure
IslandCA's learning approach emphasizes a holistic, “whole-child” model that integrates academic, physical, spiritual, and social development. The curriculum outlines a sequence of learning across years 1–6 (IPC) and years 11–14 (IMYC), with emphasis on character formation and personal growth. Start/end times are not publicly published; the site notes a daily-life structure as part of its program.

Bus service
Public information about a dedicated school bus service is not published for IslandCA. The school's current materials do not indicate a transport provider or schedule.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Island Christian Academy ranges from HKD 134,950 to HKD 147,350 depending on year group. That works out at roughly HKD 134,950 for primary, HKD 147,350 for secondary. Expect an application fee of HKD 2,000 on enrolment.
Academics

Island Christian Academy teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Australian Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
Island Christian Academy uses two curricula as the backbone of its program: the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) for Years 1–6 and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) for Years 11–14. In the primary, English literacy follows the UK National Literacy Framework, Maths follows the Australian curriculum, Chinese Studies is taught daily with three ability-level pathways, Christian Studies uses the Journey 2:52 framework, and Music, Physical Education, ICT, and Personal Goals are integrated across learning. The secondary IMYC framework for Years 11–14 is described as a challenging, internationally-minded, concept-focused curriculum designed for KS3/lower secondary. Across stages, the program emphasizes developing 21st-century dispositions and a Biblical worldview, with a focus on international mindedness and character development. The curriculum also provides Learning Support to meet diverse learner needs.
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
Current status: Island Christian Academy (Hong Kong) is no longer accepting applications and concluded operations at the 70 Bridges Street campus after the 2021-22 school year. A farewell message from Generations Christian Education confirms the end of IslandCA's tenure at that site in 2022, and IslandCA now operates within Generations rather than as a standalone school. Applications are not being accepted through the islandca.edu.hk portal, which states that applications to Island Christian Academy are no longer available. For families seeking current options, Generations Christian Education offers other programs in Hong Kong and can provide guidance on ongoing learning opportunities.

Scholarships
Scholarships: Island Christian Academy did not publish a standing scholarships program, and with the campus closed there is no active scholarship offering associated with IslandCA in Hong Kong. If you are seeking alternative Christian international schooling in Hong Kong, Generations Christian Education can advise on current options.

Waitlist
Waitlist: There is no active waitlist for Island Christian Academy. The school is not accepting new enrollments as of its 2022 closure, and the admissions portal states that applications are no longer available.
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