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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Sha Tin College (STC), established in 1982, is an ESF secondary school in the New Territories serving students aged 11–18. The college offers a broad international curriculum: Years 7–9 follow the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), Years 10–11 prepare for IGCSE qualifications, and Years 12–13 choose between the IB Diploma Programme (DP) or the IB Career-related Programme (CP). English is the main language of instruction, with Chinese, French, and Spanish offered as additional languages. The campus in Fo Tan is easily accessible via Fo Tan MTR Station, and a school bus service covers residential areas across Hong Kong. Sha Tin College places emphasis on experiential learning, including its distinctive Explorer Week where students engage in service and cultural activities beyond the classroom. The school community also supports a wide range of co-curricular opportunities in music, drama, and leadership.
3 Lai Wo Lane, Fo Tan, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong
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The Essentials
Sha Tin College has 1,200 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
Sha Tin College is situated in Fo Tan, New Territories, close to Fo Tan MTR station on the East Rail Line, which connects to Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. The campus lies within a mixed residential-industrial district and is accessible by major roads and public transport.
Stages
Sha Tin College caters to secondary level students, from Year 7 to Year 13 (ages ~11 to ~18).
Type
The school is co-educational and functions as a day school.
Additional learning support
Sha Tin College’s Learning Support Department offers accommodations and resources for students with diverse learning needs, including support for speech & language, social communication, physical needs, and neurodiversity. They provide in-class support, pull-out / small group lessons, differentiated instruction, and individual support plans.
Country affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any country.
Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliations.
School day structure
On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, the day begins at 08:15 with Tutor Time, followed by five teaching periods. There is a mid-morning break from 10:45–11:15 and a lunch break from 13:20–14:20, with lessons ending at 15:20. On Wednesdays, the school runs a shorter day: Tutor Time begins at 08:15, followed by four periods, with a break at 10:35–11:15. Classes end earlier at 13:20 for all students.
Bus service
Sha Tin College offers a school bus service managed by Kong Shing Travel Ltd, under oversight with ESF. The service handles sign-ups, route assignments, and payment via a dedicated portal. The school and ESF perform safety and quality checks on vehicles and operations.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Sha Tin College ranges from HKD 167,600 to HKD 181,100 for 2026/27.
Application Fee
A one-time, non-refundable application fee of HKD 2,800 per applicant. This covers admissions administration and must be paid at the time of application.
Tuition Fees (per year, payable over 10 months)
Years 7–10: HKD 181,100 Year 11: HKD 159,400 Years 12–13: HKD 167,600
Billing and Payment Schedule
Tuition fees are paid in ten monthly instalments (August to May) by mandatory direct debit. Payments are due on the first day of each month.
Deposit
A deposit equivalent to two months of school fees must be paid when a place is accepted. Half of this deposit is offset against the first month’s fee, while the remainder is credited against the last month’s fee (if withdrawal notice conditions are met).
Other Charges
Non-Refundable Capital Levy (NCL): A one-off, sliding-scale fee, ranging from HKD 26,000 for Year 7 to HKD 3,800 for Year 13, payable when joining ESF schools. Families may also choose Individual Nomination Rights (INR) or Corporate Nomination Rights (CNR) for interview priority.
Refund Policy
Deposits are only offset against tuition (not refunded as cash). Fees remain payable if a student goes on leave during term.
Payment Options
Payments are made by direct debit for tuition. Application fees are paid via credit card or PayPal.
Academics
Sha Tin College teaches IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 11 to 18.
Curriculum
Students in Years 7–9 at Sha Tin follow the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), which emphasizes concept-based, inquiry-driven learning across disciplinary subjects and includes the Year 9 Community Project. ESF Sha Tin College +1 In Years 10–11, students study the IGCSE / (I)GCSE curriculum, combining required core subjects (English, mathematics, sciences, physical education) with elective options. In Years 12–13, students may choose either the IB Diploma Programme (DP) or the IB Career-related Programme (CP / IBCP), allowing them to pursue a pathway aligned with their academic interests or career goals. Across all stages, the curriculum is supported by the school’s values and includes flexibility for students to personalise their learning journey.
1. Online Application Submission Families submit an online application through the ESF admissions portal, selecting up to four ESF school preferences. The application includes the non-refundable administration fee.
2. Assessment / Interview / Testing Applicants (for years other than entry levels) are invited to attend assessments or interviews to evaluate their readiness for the English-medium curriculum. Shortlisted candidates are notified with schedules for testing and interviews.
3. Offer of Place & Acceptance If successful and if a vacancy exists, the school issues an offer of place. The family must accept by a deadline, after which a deposit or building levy may be required.
4. Onboarding & Entry Requirements Once accepted, the student is integrated into the school system, including orientation, registration, and payment of fees per the school’s billing schedule. Families may also be asked to submit supporting documents (previous school records, medical records, etc.). (No explicit public detail on every onboarding step is given beyond the above, so some of this is inferred from standard practice and the admissions overview.)
5. Waitlist Consideration If no immediate place is available, the candidate may be placed into a waitlist or pool (see below). Offers from the waitlist may be made when places become available.
Scholarships
Sha Tin college does not provide information about any financial assistance via scholarships or aid.
Waitlist
The school (via ESF) does maintain a waiting list / pool system for school places when demand exceeds vacancies. Applicants are placed on the waitlist in priority order, and if a vacancy arises, offers may be extended from the waitlist by date of application and priority group.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does Sha Tin College follow?
Students in Years 7–9 at Sha Tin follow the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), which emphasizes concept-based, inquiry-driven learning across disciplinary subjects and includes the Year 9 Community Project.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application Fee**
* A one-time, non-refundable application fee of **HKD 2,800** per applicant.
* This covers admissions administration and must be paid at the time of application.
Where is Sha Tin College located?
Sha Tin College is situated in Fo Tan, New Territories, close to Fo Tan MTR station on the East Rail Line, which connects to Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
What age groups does the school serve?
Sha Tin College caters to secondary level students, from Year 7 to Year 13 (ages ~11 to ~18).
Does the school support students with special educational needs?
Sha Tin College’s Learning Support Department provides accommodations and resources for students with diverse learning needs, including emotional/social, speech & language, physical, and communication challenges.
Is there a school bus service?
Sha Tin College offers a school bus service managed by Kong Shing Travel Ltd, under oversight with ESF. The service handles sign-ups, route assignments, and payment via a dedicated portal.
What are the school hours?
On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, the day begins at 08:15 with Tutor Time, followed by five teaching periods.
How does the admissions process work?
1. **Online Application Submission**
Families submit an online application through the ESF admissions portal, selecting up to four ESF school preferences. The application includes the non-refundable administration fee.
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What accreditations does the school hold?
* **IB World School (MYP, DP, CP / IBCP)**: STC is authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the IB Middle Years Programme, the Diploma Programme, and the Career-related Programme.
What languages are taught?
The school teaches in English. English-medium education is provided as part of ESF.
What wellbeing support is available?
Sha Tin College has a structured wellbeing curriculum delivered through tutor groups; students explore weekly themes aligned with SEL and IB practices.
What facilities does the school have?
Sha Tin College's Fo Tan campus accommodates 1,250 students.
When was Sha Tin College founded?
Sha Tin College was founded in 1982 as an ESF secondary school and initially operated as the “Shatin Annexe” before relocating to its current Fo Tan campus in 1985.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The Activities Programme includes extensive STEAM-related offerings, including coding clubs and robotics and art and science workshops. These activities foster creativity and interdisciplinary learning.
