West Island School

West Island School is an ESF secondary school in Pok Fu Lam offering several routes towards higher education. Students follow the IB Middle Years Programme in Years 7–9, progress to I/GCSE and BTEC options, then choose from the IB Diploma, IB Career-related Programme and vocational qualifications. A specialist engineering pathway gives practical learners an additional route to develop technical interests. The school combines this flexibility with inclusive support, university and careers guidance, and an emphasis on student wellbeing. Creative arts, sport, leadership and experiential learning allow students to explore their strengths beyond examinations. Community, compassion and courage shape a school culture that encourages purposeful participation.

School Classification

School Type
English School Foundation
Educational Stage
Secondary
District
Southern
Student Gender
Co-educational
Operation Mode
Non-Profit-Making
Associated Preschool
No

School Picture

Campus Photo of West Island School
Outlook of West Island School

This school is included in the Education Bureau (EDB) Private School List for private schools offering a formal curriculum in Hong Kong.

School Curriculum & Teaching

Curriculum: Y7-Y9: IBMYP; Y10-Y11: IGCSE / BTEC; Y12-Y13: IB Diploma / IB Careers Programme / BTEC

Class Structure: Y7, Y8, Y9, Y10, Y11, Y12, Y13

Primary Medium of Instruction
English
Other Languages of Instruction
-
Places Offered
1200-1250
Number of Teaching Staff
95-105
Number of Classes per Grade
6
Average Class Size
27-31

Admissions & School Fees

School Fees (2025/26): $159,400 - $181,100 HKD per year

For details of the school fees, please refer to the school fees certificate provided by the Education Bureau.

Other charges: Refundable Capital Levy, Non-refundable Capital Levy, Individual Nomination Right, Corporate Nomination Right

Financial assistance / scholarship: ESF has a Financial Assistance Scheme for families who experience financial hardship due to a sudden and unexpected change in circumstances. Financial assistance is not normally granted in the first year of admission. Information and application forms for the scheme are available from the ESF Centre.

Admission: Overseas passport holders will receive priority over local passport holders. ESF also offers priority to the children of parents holding various visa. Please refer to the Admission Priority and the official website of ESF ( www.esf.edu.hk ) for more details.

School Location & Map

West Island School is located in Victoria Road, Pokfulam. Use the interactive map to explore the area. Alternatively, use our School Map to view this school and explore nearby schools.

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