The YK Pao Education Foundation, established to continue the philanthropic legacy of the esteemed shipping magnate and philanthropist Sir YK Pao, proudly announces the planned launch of its new international school in Hong Kong.*
On October 16, the YK Pao Education Foundation officially announced that YK Pao School Hong Kong will welcome its first cohort of students in 2026.
18 Years of Educational Excellence
A New Chapter Begins
YK Pao School Hong Kong carries forward the legacy of our Shanghai campuses, offering a world-class bilingual education for children aged 6 to 15. Located in the heart of Kowloon Tong, the new campus will span more than 8,000 square meters and feature state-of-the-art facilities and green spaces designed to inspire creativity, global thinking, and personal growth. The permanent campus is expected to be completed in 2028. *
Immersive Bilingual Learning
Confidence to Engage the World
The Hong Kong school will continue the proven bilingual and interdisciplinary curriculum pioneered in Shanghai. With rigorous academic standards in both Chinese and English, YK Pao School has been consistently ranked the top bilingual school in China by Hurun Report and Forbes China. Our students have achieved a 100% bilingual IB Diploma pass rate and gained admission to top universities including Ivy League schools, Oxford, Cambridge, and Caltech.
"As we launch our new school in Hong Kong, we are excited to bring our proven educational model to nurture the next generations of pioneers. We believe that education transcends knowledge acquisition; it is about nurturing well-rounded individuals who are equipped with skills in problem solving and communication. Our innovative bilingual program not only fosters bicultural understanding but also inspires creativity, joy of learning, and a lifelong purposeful living."
——Professor Anna Pao Sohmen,
Co-Founder of the YK Pao Education Foundation
Character Education
Learning with Joy, Living with Purpose
At YK Pao School Hong Kong, we believe education is a journey that nurtures the whole child in academic, emotional, social, and physical development. Guided by our ethos of “Learning with Joy, Living with Purpose,” we are building a vibrant and emotionally rich learning community where students grow with confidence, empathy, and integrity.
Drawing from the well-established character education framework of our Shanghai campuses, we cultivate students who are deeply rooted in Chinese culture and equipped with a global perspective. Teachers, students, and families work together to unlock each child’s potential and inspire them to pursue meaningful goals with courage and compassion.
Global Curriculum
Empowering Students for the Future
The school’s curriculum is designed to foster curiosity, creativity, critical thinking and reflection ability in young learners. YK Pao School Hong Kong is in the process of becoming an IB candidate school and plan to offer primary year program with enhanced courses in Putonghua and Mathematics.** Students will have flexible pathways to continue their education in Hong Kong, overseas, or at our Shanghai boarding high school.
We see every student as a future global ambassador. Based in Hong Kong, students will have opportunities to participate in international forums, competitions, and cross-cultural collaborations — developing open-mindedness, critical thinking, and the ability to create positive impact.
To meet the growing demand for high-quality bilingual education, YK Pao School Hong Kong will open its campus in Kowloon East in September 2026, starting with Years 1 to 3*.
"As we witness a remarkable surge in the demand for high-quality bilingual education, we are committed to taking this important step in Hong Kong. Our immersive bilingual program is designed to benefit children at a formative age, equipping them with essential linguistic skills and cultural awareness to grow along the academic journeys."
——Philip Pao Sohmen,
Co-Founder of the YK Pao Education Foundation.
* Subject to HKSAR Education Bureau Approval and Registration
** Subject to the Approval from International Baccalaureate Organization and HKSAR Education Bureau
11.5 First Information Session in Shanghai
at YK Pao School Shanghai
Primary School (Wuding Campus)
Contact YK Pao School Hong Kong Team
