Stamford American School

Stamford American School was founded in 2017 by Cognita Schools Group and offers a transformative educational experience for students aged 5 – 18, blending an inquiry-based learning approach with rigorous American academic standards. The school promotes an innovative STEMinn program that cultivates essential 21st Century skills through a blend of hands-on projects and cutting-edge technology. Stamford School offers a bilingual option for students and offer a diverse range of after-school programs to empower each child to explore their passion and interests fully. In addition to this, the school provides IBDP and AP options for Year 12 – 13 students.

School Type

Primary + Secondary

Average Class Size

Age

5 – 18 (Grade 1 – 12)

Established Year

2017

Number of students

800

Principal’s speech

Student Achievement Performance

Public Exam Results

IB Average Score 31.5
2024 Graduating Cohort Completion Rate (IBDP) 58%
IB Bilingual Diploma Award Rate 40%
Number of Offers from Universities 84 offers from 55 Universities worldwide

Graduate Destination

Michigan State University, Arizona State University, King’s College London, University of Exeter, University of Toronto, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Admissions and application information

Tuition Fee (per year)

Pre-Primary 206,800
Grade 3 – 5 208,800
Grade 6 – 8 227,200
Grade 9 – 10 234,000
Grade 11 – 12 249,800
Annual Capital Levy 30,000

Entrance Examination

MAP

Application Deadline

Applications open year-round

Annual Capital Fee

Accommodation Options

No

Application Process

01
Apply Online
02
Interview / Interview + written examination

Pre-Primary and Grade 1 Small group assessment in English Speaking, Listening and Reading (Pre-reading tasks such as recognition of the alphabet and common sight words as well as phonetic sounds may be done) Behavior and age-appropriate social-emotional skills may be observed School Reports and Teacher Recommendation Time approx.: 45 – 60 minutes Grade 2 – 5 An individual assessment in English Speaking, Listening and Reading (simple words and sentences) and Writing (sentences) Social-emotional development skills are observed School Reports and Teacher Recommendation Time approx.: 45 – 60 minutes Grade 6 – 12 An individual assessment in English Speaking, Listening and Reading (comprehension) and Writing (composition/narrative writing) Social and personal development skills are also observed School Reports, Student Questionnaire and Teacher Recommendation Meeting with Academic Leadership (Grade 10+ only) Time approx.: 60 – 70 minutes

Campus Address

Location

Kowloon

25 Man Fuk Road, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, Hong Kong