About Us
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 18,500 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.
Principal’s Welcome
West Island School is an extraordinary school. Strength from diversity sits at our core and this is evident in all areas of school life. Our commitment to conceptual learning ensures that every student develops confidence and critical thinking skills, preparing them for future challenges.
We work in close partnership with parents and we welcome you into our community. If you haven't visited us for a tour, please come and see why we love West Island School so much.
What We Stand For
First and foremost, we are committed to delivering the very best education to every single one of our students. However, our ethos goes beyond helping our young people learn, we want to help them grow as a person. The staff at West Island School know that every student is unique, every student has different needs and passions - every single student has to do and be something special.
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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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