Can I choose my alma mater for my child?
Yes. Alumni can choose the ESF school they went to or a school based on catchment area that you live in.
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At ESF, we are all on a mission — to help every student be the best that they can be.
We have nine primary schools, five secondary schools and three all-through schools. One of the all-through schools caters for students with special educational needs (SEN). Students start Year 1 in an ESF primary school in the year they turn five, and start Year 7 in an ESF secondary school in the year they turn 11.
ESF is an all-through system. All primary students are guaranteed a place as they transition to secondary. Starting from 2021/22, ESF kindergarten children joining K1, will be guaranteed a Year 1 place at an ESF school.
Alumni Priority - Eligibility Criteria
EITHER
The children of former students who have attended an ESF school for a minimum of three years
OR
Former ESF students returning from a period overseas
OR
Siblings of former students who have attended for a minimum of three years and graduated from an ESF school in Year 13.
Alumni Parent Webinar
We host an Alumni Parent webinar in the month of September when our central applications are open for admissions. Event details will be shared on ESFConnect. Watch our Alumni Parent webinar from last year where we spoke to Yasmeen Ashraf, KGV alumna, parent of 3 children studying in ESF schools.
Please click below to access the ESF central admissions page.
“I had a really really good childhood, very very happy with school. I don't think I ever complained about it. The education it gave me got to where I am now, which is something I also wanted for my children”
Abigail Tam, Sha Tin College alumna, parent of 2 children studying at South Island School and Quarry Bay School
“I had a really really good childhood, very very happy with school. I don't think I ever complained about it. The education it gave me got to where I am now, which is something I also wanted for my children”
Abigail Tam, Sha Tin College alumna, parent of 2 children studying at South Island School and Quarry Bay School
FAQ's
Can I choose my alma mater for my child?
Yes. Alumni can choose the ESF school they went to or a school based on catchment area that you live in.
Do I need to have graduated Y13 from an ESF School to be eligible for alumni priority for my child?
No. If you have studied in an ESF school for 3 years at kindergarten, primary or secondary school, you are eligible to apply for admissions with alumni priority. The 3 complete years can be at different schools or even non-consecutive.
What documents do I need to prepare when I apply?
Alumni will need to register on ESF Connect to have their alumni priority confirmed. Any supporting documents including school certificates, letters or photos will help us with the verification process.
Does alumni priority apply to any year group?
Yes, you can apply for entry to any ESF school Year-Group - Kindergarten (K1-K2), Primary (Y1-Y7) or Secondary (Y7-Y13). Alumni will have priority for admissions.
