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