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As the American School of Hong Kong (ASHK) celebrates its first decade, it reflects on its success in achieving: creating a warm and happy learning environment where students from ages 5 to 18 can thrive. Since its opening in 2016, the school has distinguished itself by striking a careful balance between academic rigour and a commitment to the all-round development of the whole child.
Holistic Education and Diverse Pathways
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Central to ASHK’s philosophy is a commitment to holistic, all-rounded development. Recognizing that every child is unique, the school offers choice and flexibility through three distinct graduation pathways: the ASHK High School Diploma, the full International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP) complemented by the ASHK Diploma, and the option to pursue IB Course Certificates alongside the ASHK Diploma. This structure ensures each student can follow a path that best suits their individual strengths and ambitions.
Confident Graduates, Global Opportunities
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The success of this model is reflected in the voices of its alumni, who have gone on to attend prestigious universities worldwide.
Matthew, Class of 2025, Bachelor of Music, Berklee College of Music, shares: “My favourite memory of ASHK was our trip to Düsseldorf in Germany as part of the AMIS International Jazz festival…That was a really great experience for me, and it was so special to be there with peers and be in a big band at the festival. It was a huge learning experience for me.”
Himani, Class of 2023, BSc Biomedical Sciences, SUNY Buffalo State University, USA, adds: “ASHK gave me the confidence and the freedom to express myself and my thoughts…to have global awareness in order to be a holistic person.”
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Their testimonials are backed by outstanding outcomes. ASHK graduates have gained offers from a remarkable array of top-tier institutions across the globe, including:
- USA: Berklee College of Music, The Juilliard School, University of California, San Diego, Pennsylvania State University
- Canada: University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Queen’s University,
- UK: University College London, King’s College London, University of Edinburgh
- Australia: University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, University of Melbourne, University of Queensland
- Hong Kong: University of Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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The Power of a Global Network
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A key factor in ASHK’s rapid ascent has been its foundation as part of the Esol Education group. With nearly 50 years of K-12 educational expertise, Esol provided the school with an invaluable blueprint for excellence from day one. This offers ASHK significant leverage, including a robust global network and shared best practices, enabling it to establish a world-class standard of education within a short timeframe.
As ASHK looks forward to its next decade, it does so from a position of strength—a school community where happiness and a rigorous, all-round education go hand-in-hand, preparing students to become confident, globally-aware citizens ready for the world’s best opportunities.
Learn more about ASHK on their website or book a school tour: www.ashk.edu.hk
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