Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong Announces New Senior School Offering British Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level Specialisation
WASHK
Proposed August 2025 opening, pending Hong Kong Government Education Bureau approval, to offer A-Levels, entrepreneurship, and iSTEAM programmes as a unique alternative to IB for Hong Kong families.
Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong, the international arm of the UK's top-performing academic institution, today announced its plans to establish a new Senior School in Kowloon City, with a proposed opening in August 2025, pending the relevant license and approval from the Hong Kong Government Education Bureau.
The new Senior School is set to redefine education in Hong Kong, offering a unique blend of A-Levels, entrepreneurship, iSTEAM, and university-style learning. This innovative approach is designed to equip students with the skills and mindset needed to succeed in a rapidly changing global landscape.
01.A-Levels: A Strategic Advantage for Hong Kong Students
The Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong Senior School, once approved, will be one of the select few institutions in Hong Kong to offer A-Levels. This focused approach allows students to delve deeply into subjects aligned with their academic and career aspirations, offering a compelling choice for families seeking tailored preparation for Hong Kong or overseas university applications.
Headmaster Rob Fox shared, “Our proposed A-Level programme is designed not just for academic excellence but to cultivate critical thinkers ready to thrive at G5 or Russell Group universities, Ivy League schools, or Hong Kong's top universities. Combined with our entrepreneurship and iSTEAM initiatives, we aim to prepare students for the real world — not just exams.”
02.Key Differentiators
1.Entrepreneurship Programme
• Students will develop and run real businesses, gaining hands-on experience in finance, marketing, and leadership.
• Entrepreneurship education encourages students to think critically and creatively about real-world problems, equipping them with the skills to devise innovative solutions.
• The skills gained through entrepreneurship education — such as project management, strategic planning, and effective communication — prepare students for a wide range of career paths and opportunities.
2.iSTEAM & Digital Innovation
• As Hong Kong's only Microsoft Showcase School, students will solve real-world problems through interdisciplinary iSTEAM modules.
• Cutting-edge tech partnerships incorporating AI will enable personalised learning journeys.
3.Small Class Sizes & Extended Academic Support
• Teachers will provide one-to-one mentoring and after-school “clinics” until 7:00 PM for specific subjects, homework, exam prep, and university applications.
4.Bilingual Excellence
• A top-tier Chinese curriculum will prepare students for Asia's growing global influence, with Mandarin IGCSE as a core subject.
5.UK Boarding School & University Application Support
• In alignment with the outstanding standards set by Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong Prep School, our senior school will continue to provide dedicated support for students aspiring to gain entry into prestigious UK boarding schools for their A-level studies in Year 12.
• Our focus on holistic development and pastoral care will further empower students to excel in their applications and thrive in their subsequent educational journeys to universities.
03.Campus & Student Life
The proposed purpose-built campus in Kowloon City — just 15 minutes from Central — will blend academic rigour with university-style independence. Students will enjoy modern facilities, including trendy cafés, state-of-the-art labs, and a schedule mirroring tertiary education, with lectures, tutorials, and leadership opportunities.
04.Why This Matters for Hong Kong Parents
With many students in Hong Kong required to pursue the IB, WASHK's proposed A-Level offering aims to fill a critical gap in the market. “Families want choice,” said a current WASHK prep school parent. “My child thrives in focused subjects, and the after-school support ensures they won't need extra tutors.”
Jo Duncan, Headmistress of Wycombe Abbey in the UK：
We are immensely proud of the remarkable achievements of Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong in fostering a supportive and inspiring environment for young learners. The launch of their senior school marks a significant milestone, enabling their students to further immerse themselves in the rich heritage and academic excellence that Wycombe Abbey in the UK embodies.
William Vanbergen, Advisory Board Co-Chairman of Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong:
The opening of a Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong senior school has been long awaited and is a major milestone for all our families, team and the WASHK family of schools. Now, with this expansion, we have the continuity to provide a highly academic and supportive learning environment right here in Hong Kong. We're excited to watch our students grow and thrive, helping them transition smoothly and confidently from primary to secondary and onward to the world's top universities.
Rob Fox, Headmaster of Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong:
We are really excited about the launch of our senior school. Supported by our close links to Wycombe Abbey in the UK, our aim is to help our students to achieve exceptional IGCSE and A Level results as well as develop the core skills needed to succeed at the world's top universities.
05.Enrolment & Media Inquiries
Pending government approval, the school is preparing to open in August 2025, with admissions for Years 9, 10, and 12 currently underway. Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong's Tin Wan campus continues to operate as a Prep school, serving students Year 1 to Year 8 (aged 5–13).
For more information about the senior school, please visit:
https://was.edu.hk/senior-school/
For interviews, campus visuals, or further details, contact:
Geoffrey Wong
Head of Marketing & Admissions
Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong
Email: Geoffrey.Wong@was.edu.hk
Phone: +852 2129 7100
About WASHK
Part of the UK's Wycombe Abbey family — renowned for its academic excellence — the Hong Kong campus has been a leader in UK prep education since 2019. Its leavers are regularly admitted to elite UK boarding schools such as Eton, Wycombe Abbey UK, Cheltenham Ladies' College, Rugby School, Benenden School, and Downe House. The proposed Senior School aims to extend this mission, empowering students through UK curricula, innovation, and holistic development.
Currently accepting applications
for immediate entry
and 2024-2025 academic year
Limited spaces available
Daily school tours available
· Year 1–Year 8
· Admissions for ages 5–13
· Campus visits and one on one admissions consultations
