American School Hong Kong
{{Short description|Private international school in Hong Kong}}
{{Distinguish|American International School Hong Kong}}
{{Primary sources|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox school
| name = American School Hong Kong (ASHK)
| logo = File:Ashk-final-logo.jpg
| established = August 2016
| founder = Esol Education
| schooltype = Private School (international)
| head_name = School Principal
| head = Amy Jackman (elementary), Amanda Shepherd (secondary)
| address = 6 Ma Chung Road, Tai Po, New Territories,
| country = Hong Kong
| grades = Kindergarten - Grade 12
| gender = Co-educational
| ratio = ~12 students/1 teacher
| hours_in_day = 7 hours
| language = English
| free_label_1 =
| free_1 =
| fees = HK$146,000 to HK$220,000 / year
| free_label_2 =
| free_2 =
| website = {{url|ashk.edu.hk}}
| coordinates = {{coord|22.4425|114.1646|format=dms|type:edu_region:HK|display=inline,title}}
| sister_school = American International School in Abu Dhabi
Dunecrest American School, Dubai
Fairgreen International School, Dubai
American International School in Egypt - Main Campus
American International School in Egypt - West Campus
Cairo English School
American International School in Cyprus
Universal College - Aley
}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2016}}
{{Use Hong Kong English|date=December 2016}}
American School Hong Kong (ASHK, {{zh|first=t|t=香港美國學校}}){{cite web |title=Hong Kong to get another American school this year, in Tai Po district |date=5 January 2016 |url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/families/article/1897971/hong-kong-get-another-american-school-year-tai-po-district |publisher=South China Morning Post |access-date=7 May 2020}} is a co-educational American international school located at [https://www.google.com/maps/place/American+School+Hong+Kong+(ASHK)/@22.4423709,114.1625093,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x340408159fe60189:0xbc6b5e605225c694!8m2!3d22.442366!4d114.164698 6 Ma Chung Road], in Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong. It is owned and operated by Esol Education and enrolled its first students in August 2016. It offers classes in elementary, middle school and high school, through to Grade 12. Its Grade 9 class opens in August 2019, grade 10 opened in 2020 and grade 11 opened in 2021 with a new fifth floor.[http://ashk.edu.hk/ Home page]. American School Hong Kong. Retrieved on 12 May 2016. "6 Ma Chung Road, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong "
Curriculum
ASHK delivers an American education program, adapted for the local and international student body in Hong Kong.
From Kindergarten to Grade 10, ASHK's curriculum aligns with the US Common Core standards for Math and English, the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and the American Education Reaches Out (AERO) guidelines for Social Studies. For students in grades 11 and 12, ASHK offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP). {{Cite web |title=American School Hong Kong: Details, Fees and Reviews |url=https://www.international-schools-database.com/in/hong-kong/american-school-hong-kong |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=www.international-schools-database.com |language=en}}
Background
In a 2014 school allocation exercise organized by the Hong Kong Government, Esol Education was one of five successful groups amongst 46 who submitted bids for new international school site licences.{{Cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1462073/bids-invited-operate-schools-five-sites|title = Bids invited to operate schools at five sites|date = April 2014}} Esol was assigned the former Buddhist Hui Yuan College in Tai Po.
The seven-storey, 5,770 m2 facility was built in 1992. In 2004, a new wing was added. In 2012, Buddhist Hui Yuan College was closed due to declining enrolment. Esol Education retrofitted the entire exterior and interior of the building. In addition to providing all new floors, ceilings, walls, plumbing, electrical, millwork, etc., Esol also refitted the premises to increase multi-purpose space, added learning technology capabilities, and altered the Science and specialty areas to bring them in line with curriculum plans and the current pedagogical approach to teaching and learning.
Accreditations
ASHK is fully accredited for grades KG–12 by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges.{{Cite web |title=About Us {{!}} American School Hong Kong |url=https://www.ashk.edu.hk/about-us |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=www.ashk.edu.hk |language=en-US}} ASHK is also an IB World School, authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) in Grades 11 and 12.{{Cite web |title=American School Hong Kong |publisher=International Baccalaureate Organisation |url=https://www.ibo.org/en/school/061577 |website=www.ibo.org}}
Extracurricular activities
Activities for students include sports, arts, service learning (as part of the school's CAS program), clubs and leadership. ASHK students can participate in various field trips around Hong Kong (such as overnight camps for Grade 4-5 and overseas trips for middle school students).
ASHK is a member of the International Schools Sports Federation Hong Kong (ISSFHK) and got a bronze medal at 2020-2021 school year.{{Cite web|title=Member Schools|url=http://www.issfhk.org/member-schools/|website=ISSFHK|access-date=May 7, 2020}}
Scholarship program
The school's scholarship program applies any students with poor academic performance , students struggling financially and students from minority backgrounds.
References
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External links
- [http://ashk.edu.hk/ American School Hong Kong]
- [https://www.esoleducation.com/ Esol Education]
- [http://www.corestandards.org/ United States Common Core Standards]
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{{International schools in Hong Kong}}
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Category:American international schools in Hong Kong
Category:Educational institutions established in 2016
Category:Primary schools in Hong Kong
Category:Secondary schools in Hong Kong
Category:2016 establishments in Hong Kong
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