ESF King George V School
Ho Man Tin, Kowloon City, Kowloon, Hong Kong · Est. 1894
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- Established
- 1894
- Curriculum
- IB MYP, GCSE/IGCSE, BTEC, IB DP
About this school
King George V School (KGV) is a secondary school of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), Hong Kong's largest English-medium international school organisation. Its history begins in 1894 as Kowloon British College in Tsim Sha Tsui. After a typhoon destroyed the first building it reopened in 1902 as Kowloon British School, became Central British School in 1936, and after the Second World War reopened to all nationalities in 1948 under its current name. The school has since marked its 130th anniversary.
The academic structure is:
- Years 7-9: the IB Middle Years Programme
- Years 10-11: GCSE, IGCSE or BTEC courses
- Years 12-13: the IB Diploma or a vocational pathway built around BTEC qualifications, with classes capped at 16
KGV describes itself as a "school for one", with a personalised approach, a tutor system supporting holistic development, and an inclusive culture. Facilities added over the years include a swimming pool, award-winning performing arts and science blocks, a learning resources centre and a heritage centre, plus extensive sports facilities. The campus on Tin Kwong Road is shared with ESF Jockey Club Sarah Roe School.
