ESF Sha Tin Junior School

Sha Tin Junior School was established in 1988 and is part of the English Schools
Foundation (ESF). The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years
Programme (IB PYP). This innovative approach to learning through play and inquiry
ensures that children will make a smooth transition to the higher levels of the IB
curriculum which are offered at ESF’s secondary schools. In a safe and happy
community, students develop a lifelong passion for learning and a confident ‘can-do’
attitude which helps them achieve their dreams.

School Type

Primary

Average Class Size

30

Age

5-11 (Y1-6)

Established Year

1988

Number of students

850-950

Principal’s speech

Rehana Shanks

Our vision at SJS is to help our children develop a life-long passion for learning. Our motto is ‘Learning for Life’ provides the core feature of our learning programme.

We aim to achieve our vision by creating a school climate which is characterised by a positive approach to learning. Our intention is to create an environment where children are happy in their life at school, where they feel safe and secure and have the confidence to try new approaches to learning. We encourage children to learn from their mistakes and adopt a ‘can-do’ attitude in all they attempt. Our children are typically involved and excited by their learning and expect to work hard and enjoy success.

Our curriculum is well established and is based on the Primary Years Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organization. It is a broad, inquiry based international curriculum.

When they leave us at the end of Year 6, the majority of our students move to Sha Tin College, our partner ESF secondary school. Transition procedures between our two schools are effective and well established.

It is gratifying for us to see that the children are excited by the challenges ahead and present as confident young life-long learners.

Rehana Shanks

Student Achievement Performance

Public Exam Results

No data

Graduate Destination

No data

Admissions and application information

Tuition Fee (per year)

Y1-6 132,500

Entrance Examination

CAT4

Application Deadline

K1/Y1/Y7: 2025/9/30 ; Other grades: Applications open year-round

Annual Capital Fee

Accommodation Options

No

Application Process

01
Online application

Campus Address

Location

New Territories

3A Lai Wo Lane, Fo Tan, Sha Tin, Hong Kong