Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong

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Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong
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Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong
11 On Tin Street, Lam Tin, Kowloon (Primary)
19 Yuet Wah Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon (Secondary)

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School typeInternational School
Established1 September 2014;10 years ago (2014-09-01)
Founder Nord Anglia Education
PrincipalKenny Duncan
Age3 yrsto 18 yrs
Number of pupilsMaximum Capacity 2000
Website Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong

Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong is an international school in Hong Kong. The international school opened in September 2014. As of 2017, it is headed by Kenny Duncan. [1] The school's curriculum consists of the International Baccalaureate, English National Curriculum and IGCSE. [2]

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History

By March 2014, over 500 students applied to attend the school and over 1,000 people of various nationalities applied for teaching positions. [3]

Circa 2016, the school had plans to charge a $20,000 HKD fee per student per month, but plans were shelved after they protested during a meeting. [4] As of 2017, the school had plans to open a new campus at the Tin Wan Shopping Centre, but it received opposition from area politicians. [5]

In 2021, the school announced its new secondary campus located in Kwun Tong (Formerly the campus of Delia School of Canada (East Kowloon)). With the government approval, the school has opened for the 2021–22 academic year and will progress to future academic years. [6] [7]

Campuses

There are three Nord Anglia campuses in Hong Kong. [8]

Facilities

Throughout free periods, students from all year groups may access an array of facilities which include the cafeteria, sports hall and a library.

A swimming pool has been open for students to use during set times.

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References

  1. Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong 香港諾德安達國際學校.
  2. "Nord Anglia International School, Hong Kong - COBIS Primary Games 2016" . Retrieved 11 August 2017.
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