Hong Kong’s ESF international school group plans to raise tuition fees by about 5%
- Increase, which must be approved by Education Bureau, is aimed at supporting hiring and retention of staff, English Schools Foundation says
- One parent complains increase is out of line with general state of economy and company pay rises
Hong Kong’s largest international school group plans to raise tuition fees by about 5 per cent on average in the coming academic year to support the hiring and retaining of teachers and support staff.
The group said its board had greenlit an average 4.8 per cent rise in fees, but the increase was subject to the approval of the Education Bureau.
Last year, the foundation received approval to raise fees by an average of 5.8 per cent.
“When setting the budget for the coming year, the board … aims to find a balance; one that enables us to recruit and retain exceptional teachers and support staff whilst also setting fees at a reasonable level that provides quality and value for the investment you make in your child’s education,” it said.
The ESF said it had “one of the highest-performing education systems” worldwide, with fees that remained “among the lowest” compared with other international schools in Hong Kong.
