Australian International School Hong Kong (AISHK)
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About Australian International School Hong Kong (AISHK)


The Australian International School Hong Kong (AISHK). prides itself on embracing Australian values whilst incorporating the rich culture of our international setting in Hong Kong. We believe in developing globally-minded citizens who are culturally sensitive, respectful of others, kind and empathetic, humble and committed to serving and making a difference. Students leave our school as independent, mature and responsible leaders who are very well prepared for their lives ahead. Their experience of living in Hong Kong and attending AISHK with all of its wonderful opportunities is pivotal in setting them up for future success.

The Australian International School Hong Kong provides dynamic academic, sport and arts programs across all year levels. Our outstanding academic results surpass many comparable schools both in Australia and around the world, and prove that we are the best performing Australian international school outside Australia.

While academic rigour and performance are important, we also pride ourselves on being a school which is committed to providing an excellent, all-round education. Australian International School Hong Kong offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, experiential learning programs and a myriad of opportunities for students to represent AISHK both in Hong Kong and internationally.

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Curriculum

Australian

Primary Language

English

Ages

4 to 18

Max Class Size

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18 Reviews of Australian International School Hong Kong (AISHK)

Average Ratings

Overall 3.07
Facilities 2.69
Academics 1.54
Teachers 1.77
Sports 2.15
Music & Arts 2.15
Science & Tech 1.69

Reviewer Nationalities

Australian (10) Irish (1) Chinese (1) New Zealander (1)

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anonymous , 21/02/2024 @ 02:55:09
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Terrible teachers. Some are clearly sexist, some have no anger management and kick laptops and cuss at 5th graders, some have favorite students and turn them into spoilt brats. Teachers have 0 content knowledge about what they teach and clearly read it from the textbook. Teachers pretend they will take action against bullying and hate crimes but that's just for their look. Facilities are some of the worst I have ever seen, swimming pool has an unhygienic floor with black mud like water, swimming pool water is unclean and dirty. Toilets reek even from the outside, never used it much as a result. Just a waste of money really. There are better schools with better prices

Concerned parent, 15/01/2024 @ 02:32:53
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As a parent, it is difficult watching several families leaving the school due to poor management. We will be looking at moving our children of the current situation does not improve. It has been difficult watching our children’s primary aged friends refusing to attend school for weeks due to bullying. The board needs to assess the risk of continuing worth the current set up. There are several significant issues plaguing this school. The primary concerns include bullying, racism, favoritism, and ineffective school leadership. The leadership exhibits incompetence by adopting a tough and bullying stance towards teachers and parents. Consequently, the teachers are dissatisfied and appear to be disengaged. The head of the school prioritizes her personal image and has conveyed to parents that she can act as she pleases since it is her school. However, she lacks experience in high school education and is clearly overwhelmed. In an attempt to demonstrate her competence, she arbitrarily targets certain teachers and students for disciplinary action. It is worth noting that she expelled a new student for vaping, while instances of theft, vaping, and bullying involving children of teachers have gone largely unpunished. This school struggles to attract and retain quality teachers due to its reputation, which raises concerns about the quality of education provided. Consequently, the children of the school's staff are allowed to engage in misconduct without facing appropriate consequences. It is disconcerting that both the head of the school and numerous teachers choose to enroll their own children in other schools, which serves as a warning to others. Additionally, the level of parental involvement in the community is minimal. Finding volunteers for the parent association has proven difficult, as many are hesitant to interact with the school leadership. The pressing need for new leadership at this school is evident, with a focus on the well-being of the school and its students rather than seeking media attention by the head of school. The head of senior school is unapproachable and also not in the right job. The school has so much potential to be a great school. It is a shame that it has gone downhill so fast,

Rob Kester, 25/09/2023 @ 09:03:24
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AISHK has a low end curriculum behind other international schools in Hong Kong. When you hit up staff about it they will deny any educational gaps & charge you a terms fees as penalty for leaving for a better school. Save your time & money by looking at other schools with a focus on academics rather than just play & well being.

Anonymous, 15/05/2023 @ 13:20:07
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I'm a student at AISHK and the teachers are nice, they support you with your difficulties and you can make many friends! If you can't, just go to the library or you could find a teacher to chat with, there are plenty of them on duty, or a person will approach you and say "hey, do you wanna play with me?", just sit on the friendship bench. I would say, the toilets do need improvements though.

Jack Ware, 30/10/2022 @ 02:02:33
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I believe at least decade ago their teachers were good, because I was recommended here by a former graduate. However, this school has greatly declined from then to now in terms of quality teachers because it really feels like you are only paying for half decent facilities and horrible teachers. The only decent thing about this school is their facilities. Their teachers have no ability to teach whatsoever, and merely instruct students to complete worksheets and read the provided textbook. They are unable to answer questions about the textbook posed by the student.

Macy, 05/08/2022 @ 04:23:17
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It’s a good school!! It provides learning spaces and good environments for the teaching of students. Teachers are experienced.

Ben Dover, 08/02/2022 @ 01:04:56
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Very unhygienic school. Toilets are rarely cleaned with stains everywhere. The teachers don't really teach anything, they just give you work and tell you to figure it out on your own. Some primary teachers are very rude and some of the students are racist/sexist. The only good teachers would be the chinese teachers.

Joseph, 03/12/2021 @ 07:20:13
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Poorly managed school, teachers are not professional and subjective, a school for parents looking at a place for kids to spend time but not to achieve. Possibly only a good bridge for connecting to future studies in Australia

J Lim, 20/05/2021 @ 11:07:40
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I graduated from AISHK in 2013. At the time I told the careers advisor Ms FC I wanted to do a course at USyd, she insisted I don't bother trying (even if my predicted marks met entrance requirements). She suggested I try UTS instead, I did not take her advice. I am graduating from the #1 medical school in Australia soon. This was not an isolated incident, Ms FC told a friend in my med school cohort not bother with medicine. In short, If you want teachers to believe in your kids, don't send them here. other things I noticed during my time there - overt racism - most students have 1000s of dollars of tutoring to compensate for terrible teaching (all 40+ IB kids did this) - Little support for centralized assessments ( because the teachers didn't like wasting their time marking them)

Darren, 04/01/2021 @ 23:29:04
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Teaching quality is all over the place, especially considering the high fees. I guess it must be difficult to try to hire Australian-curriculum teachers in a country with few other Australian schools, so I suppose beggars can't be choosers, and a few of the teachers are truly excellent, but if you send your kid here and they happen to struggle in a subject where they are unlucky enough to get assigned not-so-competent teachers, then you've wasted a lot of time and a LOT of money.

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School is cool. Teachers are down to earth. But strict but that’s good for getting children on the right path and not the wrong one.

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Mandy Lee, 2 weeks ago


Fantastic teachers there who knows how to inspire and empower the children!

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Kieran Mercurio, 6 months ago


Good school. Good education.

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Isabella v, 2 months ago


It’s good. Amazing teachers. Big yard. Nice. The school was founded to fulfill the growing demand for an Australian educational institution in Hong Kong. Brian Davies, a teacher at the Canadian International School and had lived in Hong Kong since 1986, was approached by members of the Australian Association of Hong Kong to create an Australian school. Additionally, local Hong Kong businessmen had also suggested to Davies to create a for profit school to prep their children for Australian university. The school opened on 6 February 1995 and in 1999 the first group Year 10 students were awarded their NSW School Certificate. The school's permanent campus in Kowloon Tong was opened on 4 September 2001, with student numbers growing to over 500 students that year. The school offers education from Reception to Year 12. The primary curriculum is based on the Australian National Curriculum that has been adapted to suit the international setting. Students in Year 7-10 follow the NSW Stage 4 & 5 Syllabus developed by the New South Wales Board of Studies. In Years 11 and 12, students can select either the Higher School Certificate of the New South Wales Board of Studies or the IB Diploma Programme. Mandarin Chinese is taught as part of Chinese Studies to Primary students, as part of a language in Year 7–8, and as an elective in Year 8–12.

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