Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School

What Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School does

Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School (branded as "A-School") is a private K-12 educational institution founded in 2006 and wholly owned and operated by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU). It is Hong Kong's first university-affiliated school and the first to deliver a 12-year integrated primary-through-secondary curriculum under university sponsorship, enrolling students from Grade 1 to Grade 12 at a single campus in Shek Mun, Sha Tin, New Territories. The school serves local Hong Kong students seeking seamless K-12 progression, non-local and international students admitted via dedicated channels for Grades 4-11, non-Chinese speaking students with dedicated language support, and gifted or special educational needs students. Curriculum spans languages, mathematics, sciences, humanities, technology education, aesthetic and physical education, STEAM, project-based learning, and gifted programs, with public examination pathways including HKDSE and GCE A-Level.

The school operates on a tuition-driven subscription revenue model, charging annual fees to enrolled students across both Primary and Secondary divisions, supplemented by endowment-funded scholarship programs (including the Dr. Wong Kuo Kwai Excellence Scholarship and Mr. Wong Pui Yin Excellence Scholarship) and a financial assistance scheme. Tuition fees are not publicly disclosed and are quoted through the admissions offices of each division. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via annual open admissions cycles for Grade 1, Grade 4-11 (including non-local), Grade 7, Grade 10, and GCE A-Level intake, with a Parent Education Academy supporting family engagement. Distribution is single-campus domestic, with a separate international education portal extending non-local recruitment.

Underlying technology consists of E-Class digital learning platforms for both Primary and Secondary divisions, an integrated A-School Library system, Google Workspace EdTech infrastructure (Google Reference School designation), Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel international curriculum and assessment integrations, and a student-run Endangered Species Museum built on Google Sites. Notable proprietary features include the 12-Year Integrated Education Program, the E-Class Online Learning Platform, and the student-curated Endangered Species Museum. Strategic alliances include HKBU (founding institution), Waseda University Principal Nomination Scheme (the first local Hong Kong secondary school with this pathway), University of Missouri Kansas City dual-credit program, SCAD for art and design, and sister-school partnerships with Tianjin Nankai Middle School and Central China Normal University First Affiliated Middle School.

Name

Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School

Legal name

Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School

Website

https://hkbuas.edu.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A-School is a private K-12 institution in Sha Tin, Hong Kong, founded in 2006 and operated by Hong Kong Baptist University. It delivers the city's first 12-year integrated primary-through-secondary curriculum, serving local, non-local, and international students with HKDSE and GCE A-Level pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAJAGAE

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Programs (Gifted, ESL/ELL, Remedial, RTI/MTSS)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• Primary education
• Secondary education
• International curriculum
• University preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Shatin, New Territories

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition fees for both Primary and Secondary divisions. Fee structures exist for local and non-local students across different grade levels.
2. Scholarship and Financial Assistance Programs: School provides scholarship programmes and financial assistance to support students, funded through various endowments and the Dr. Wong Kuo Kwai Excellence Scholarship and Mr. Wong Pui Yin Excellence Scholarship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

A-School delivers a 12-year integrated K-12 education under direct Hong Kong Baptist University operation, spanning Primary Grades 1-6 and Secondary Grades 7-12. Core offerings include the HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) and GCE A-Level examination programs, STEAM and Project-based Learning curriculum, life planning and university admission coaching, and exclusive university pathway programs including the Principal Nomination Scheme to Waseda University and the University-associated Dual Program with UMKC. The school is open to local, non-local, and non-Chinese speaking students with differentiated support services.

Product overview

Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School (A-School) is a K-12 educational institution offering primary (Grades 1-6) and secondary (Grades 7-12) education programs. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum including Languages (Chinese, English, Third Languages), Mathematics, Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Science), Humanities (Liberal Arts, Chinese History, Economics, Geography, History), Technology Education (ICT, Business/Accounting), Aesthetic and Physical Education (Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education), STEAM, eLearning, and Gifted Education programs. The school operates E-Class learning platforms for both Primary and Secondary divisions, maintains an A-School Library, and provides various student development programs, global exchange opportunities, and alumni support services. As an affiliated school of Hong Kong Baptist University, it offers pathways including HKDSE, GCE A-Level programs, and international education through its dedicated international education portal.

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Products and services

• Primary Division Education (Grades 1-6) Comprehensive primary school education program covering Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Liberal Arts, Music, Music Ensemble, Physical Education, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics), Modern Languages, Visual Arts, eLearning and Digital Citizenship, Gifted Education, and Project-based/Problem-based Learning, delivered to students in Grades 1 through 6 at the Shek Mun campus.
• Secondary Division Education (Grades 7-12) Secondary school education program spanning Grades 7-12 with HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) curriculum covering Languages (Chinese, English, Literature in English, Third Languages), Mathematics, Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Science), Humanities (Liberal Arts/Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, Economics, Geography, History, Integrated Humanities), Technology Education (ICT, Business/Accounting/Financial Studies), and Aesthetic and Physical Education (Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts/Arts and Design).
• GCE A-Level International Programme (Grade 11) International GCE A-Level curriculum offered at Grade 11, delivered through the school's Pearson Edexcel Partnership Centre authorization, enabling students to pursue international curriculum qualifications alongside or in place of the HKDSE for global university admission.
• Principal Nomination Scheme to Waseda University Formal partnership with Waseda University's School of International Liberal Arts (SILA) under which the school Principal nominates eligible students for direct admission to the university, making A-School the first local Hong Kong secondary school to establish this formal Principal Nomination partnership with Waseda.
• University-associated Dual Program with UMKC High school dual credit programme through the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) School of Computing and Engineering, enabling A-School students to earn university credits while completing their secondary education.
• Gifted Education and Special Educational Needs Programme School-wide programme providing differentiated instruction, acceleration, talent development, and special educational needs support, delivered in coordination with the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE) Satellite Centre hosted on campus.
• Scholarship Programmes and Financial Assistance Scholarship and financial assistance schemes including the Dr. Wong Kuo Kwai Excellence Scholarship and Mr. Wong Pui Yin Excellence Scholarship, funded through endowments to support eligible students across Primary and Secondary divisions.
• Parent Education Academy Dedicated parent education programme supporting family engagement in the educational process, hosted at sites.google.com/elearn.hkbuas.edu.hk/hkbuaspea.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% of 2017-18 DSE graduates qualified for JUPAS degree programs; 23.7% achieved core subjects 3322 plus 2 Level 5 or above (vs 8.5% Hong Kong average)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• 天津南開中學 (Tianjin Nankai Middle School)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Sister school partnership established in June 2026, strengthening educational exchange between Hong Kong and Mainland China. This partnership supports student and teacher exchanges, collaborative academic programs, and cultural understanding initiatives.
• 華中師大一附中 (Central China Normal University First Affiliated Middle School)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Sister school partnership established in June 2026, marking a new milestone in Hong Kong-Hubei education cooperation. Joint programs in academic exchange, teacher development, and student activities.
• Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent university and founding institution. HKBU established and operates the school as Hong Kong's first university-affiliated school. Provides academic oversight, Principal Nomination Scheme access, and university pathway programs. The school is Hong Kong's first 12-year integrated education institution under university sponsorship.
• PMQ (Former Police Married Quarters)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for the APEX Alumni Show 2018, co-organized by Alumni Association and Visual Arts Team. The landmark creative industries hub in Central, Hong Kong hosted the exhibition of five alumni artworks.
• Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt and design education partner. SCAD alumni organize events with current students and teachers. Students receive SCAD scholarships. SCAD Hong Kong campus hosts A-School graduation show tradition. Multiple students admitted with SCAD scholarships.
• Waseda University (，早稻田大學)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal Nomination Scheme partnership established in 2018. A-School became the first local Hong Kong secondary school to have a formal partnership with Waseda's School of International Liberal Arts. School Principal nominates eligible students for direct admission. Yuen Pak Hin admitted through this scheme.
• University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school dual credit program partnership through UMKC School of Computing and Engineering. A-School students can earn university credits while completing secondary education.
• Google Reference SchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationDesignated as Google Reference School, demonstrating integration of Google educational tools and platforms in teaching and learning.
• Common Sense SchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationRecognized as a Common Sense School for digital citizenship and safe technology use education.
• Cambridge Associate SchoolcoreTechnology or IntegrationCambridge International Education associate school status for access to Cambridge curriculum resources and assessments.
• Pearson Edexcel Partnership CentrecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Edexcel examination center for GCE A-Level and other Pearson qualifications, enabling international curriculum delivery.
• HKAGE Satellite CentrecoreOthersHong Kong Academy for Gifted Education satellite center providing gifted education resources and programs for high-ability students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hong Kong International School (HKIS): Major American-style international K-12 school in Hong Kong serving predominantly expatriate and international families with IB Diploma pathway. Comparable as a direct peer in international curriculum delivery and non-local student recruitment.
• St. Paul's Co-educational College: Prestigious Hong Kong private/independent K-12 school offering integrated primary and secondary education with strong DSE outcomes and elite university placements. Highly comparable as a direct competitor for local fee-paying families seeking academic excellence.
• Chinese International School (CIS): Leading Hong Kong international K-12 school with bilingual (Chinese-English) curriculum and IB pathway, serving both local and international fee-paying families. Comparable as a direct competitor in the international curriculum segment.
• Diocesan Boys' School (DBS): Top Hong Kong private boys' secondary school with elite DSE results and direct school (Direct Subsidy Scheme) status. Comparable for academic outcomes competition and university placement prestige.
• Heep Yunn School: Elite Hong Kong DSS-aided girls' secondary school with consistently top DSE performance. Comparable as a local competitor targeting families seeking strong university admission outcomes.
• Sacred Heart Canossian College: Private aided girls' secondary school in Hong Kong with strong academic results. Comparable as a direct peer in the local private/independent K-12 segment targeting academic-focused families.
• Sha Tin College: ESF secondary school located in Sha Tin offering IB Diploma programme to both local and international students. Comparable due to shared geography (Sha Tin) and international curriculum focus.
• Yew Chung International School - Secondary: Private international K-12 school in Hong Kong offering bilingual education and IGCSE/IB pathways. Comparable as an integrated K-12 private school serving both local and non-local families.
• King George V School (KGV): Hong Kong ESF secondary school offering IGCSE and IB Diploma programs to primarily international and local fee-paying families. Comparable as an international curriculum competitor.
• Victoria Shanghai Academy (VSA): Private bilingual K-12 school in Hong Kong with IGCSE and IB Diploma programmes. Comparable as a private independent school offering international curricula and university pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/HkbuasEduHK
• Instagraminstagram.com/hkbuas_ig?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/hong-kong-baptist-university-affiliated-school-wong-kam-fai-secondary-and-primary-school

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