About Us
ESF West Island School is an extraordinary school. Strength from diversity sits at our core and this is evident in all areas of school life. ESF’s vision is for every student to be the best that they can be and we work tirelessly every day to ensure that this is the case. At West Island School, students are encouraged to find their purpose, realise their potential. There are so many areas of learning that students can engage in at West Island School and we give young people the opportunity to really find out what drives them in life. If you haven't visited us for a tour, please come and see why we love West Island School so much.
Read the full welcoming letter from our Principal
Vision and Values
Find your purpose, realise your potential is a statement that will drive every decision we make and every experience we create. We empower our students to embrace new challenges to become more engaged, resilient, and successful learners. We provide the environment and the opportunities for our students to not only find their passion and purpose but also to realise their unique potential in school and in life.
Find out about our vision and valuesESF Family
West Island School is a part of the English Schools Foundation(ESF). We are the largest provider of English medium international education in Hong Kong - with our 22 schools being home to over 18,000 students from over 70 countries.
Our almost 3000 staff are united by a single goal: to help every student be the best that they can be. Everyone, whether they work in or out of the classroom, spends each day working to deliver the very best education for our young people, so that they can go on to lead happy, successful lives.
School History
Established in 1991, ESF West Island School has welcomed thousands of students through its gates, each receiving an education that empowers them to thrive in life.
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Campus & Find Us
ESF West Island School is located in the Pok Fu Lam area of Hong Kong. Our campus features outstanding facilities both inside and outside the classroom, supporting sports, science, design technology, the arts, and drama. Each classroom is purposefully designed to foster student learning—whether individually, in teams, or within larger groups.
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