Despite a smaller rise than last year, the English Schools Foundation says increase is needed to maintain teaching quality and meet technology demands
Hong Kong’s largest international school group plans to raise tuition fees by an average of about 4.1 per cent for most of its primary and secondary divisions next academic year, pending approval by authorities.
Parents with children enrolled in kindergartens operated by the English Schools Foundation (ESF) may face a higher fee rise, with a proposed increase of 5.8 per cent.
At Discovery College in Discovery Bay on Lantau Island – one of ESF’s private independent schools – secondary school parents would pay HK$1,030 (US$131) more per month, the biggest rise among all ESF schools in terms of the actual amount.
Belinda Greer, CEO of the ESF, said in a letter to parents that the average 4.1 per cent increase would allow the foundation to maintain teaching quality.
“To continue investing in our schools, our growing technology needs, and – most importantly – the exceptional teachers who inspire your children every day, the board has approved an average fee increase of 4.1 per cent,” she said.
Compared with the past two years, the proposed fee hike is smaller. The ESF applied for increases of 4.8 per cent for the 2025 school year and 5 per cent for 2024, both of which were eventually approved by authorities.
Kindergarten fees would range from HK$107,200 to HK$126,600 in the coming school year. Parents whose children are enrolled in the bilingual stream at Abacus Kindergarten in Sai Kung would pay HK$690 more per month.
Source: News - South China Morning Post
