As part of the English Schools Foundation(ESF), our students are supported by the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong, providing them the resources and opportunities not found outside of ESF Schools.
Our caring leaders and dedicated team guide our school with high standards, personalised support, and compassionate, visible leadership - creating a nurturing environment where students thrive.
At Kennedy School, we spark students' curiosity, ignite their excitement, and support their growth - academically, socially, and personally. Our dedicated team nurtures each child's potential through diverse learning experiences, celebrating their success and fostering a warm, welcoming community.
We are so proud of our close, nurturing connection with Kennedy School families. The 'Kennedy spirit' makes our school a warm, safe and special place. We are thankful to our incredible staff, dedicated parents, and hardworking PTA and School Council - who ensure each student can be the best that they can be.
Our school is nestled in the quiet Pokfulam suburb, overlooking the South China Sea. In addition to our own facilities, students have access to the expansive sports complex at Hong Kong University’s Stanley Ho Centre, which we use extensively for games, extracurricular activities, swimming, and lunchtime play.
Our teachers and educational assistants work together to provide personalised learning for our students. We take time to know and understand each child's unique identity, strengths and needs. This allows us to celebrate the diversity in our classrooms and fosters a warm, inclusive environment where every student feels valued.
Our IB PYP curriculum framework sparks inquiry, collaboration, and curiosity, developing caring, creative thinkers who use their knowledge to understand and shape the world around them.
At Kennedy School, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion, embracing our community's evolving needs to create learning environments where every child belongs and thrives.
We immerse our students in nature, with field trips, outdoor learning, and eco-projects that inspire environmental stewardship from an early age - nurturing a sustainable future.
Our student leaders in Year 6 help to organise initiatives and share opinions and ideas for improvement while developing invaluable leadership skills - empowering them to make a meaningful difference.
Our vibrant after-school programmes and sports teams offer over 100 diverse experiences - developing skills, nurturing talents, and fostering collaboration with other schools.
Our primary students thrive at adventure camps and cultural immersion trips, honing teamwork, personal growth, and global perspectives - unforgettable highlights of their primary school years.
Performance is central at Kennedy School - from year-level showcases to choir, band, and cultural celebrations - nurturing confidence, creativity, presentation and a lifelong love of the arts.
At Kennedy School, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion, embracing our community's evolving needs to create learning environments where every child belongs and thrives.
We immerse our students in nature, with field trips, outdoor learning, and eco-projects that inspire environmental stewardship from an early age - nurturing a sustainable future.
Our student leaders in Year 6 help to organise initiatives and share opinions and ideas for improvement while developing invaluable leadership skills - empowering them to make a meaningful difference.
Our vibrant after-school programmes and sports teams offer over 100 diverse experiences - developing skills, nurturing talents, and fostering collaboration with other schools.
Our primary students thrive at adventure camps and cultural immersion trips, honing teamwork, personal growth, and global perspectives - unforgettable highlights of their primary school years.
Performance is central at Kennedy School - from year-level showcases to choir, band, and cultural celebrations - nurturing confidence, creativity, presentation and a lifelong love of the arts.
At Kennedy School, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion, embracing our community's evolving needs to create learning environments where every child belongs and thrives.
We immerse our students in nature, with field trips, outdoor learning, and eco-projects that inspire environmental stewardship from an early age - nurturing a sustainable future.
Our student leaders in Year 6 help to organise initiatives and share opinions and ideas for improvement while developing invaluable leadership skills - empowering them to make a meaningful difference.
Our vibrant after-school programmes and sports teams offer over 100 diverse experiences - developing skills, nurturing talents, and fostering collaboration with other schools.
Our primary students thrive at adventure camps and cultural immersion trips, honing teamwork, personal growth, and global perspectives - unforgettable highlights of their primary school years.
Performance is central at Kennedy School - from year-level showcases to choir, band, and cultural celebrations - nurturing confidence, creativity, presentation and a lifelong love of the arts.
My favourite thing about Kennedy School is all the nice and supportive teachers who helped me get to where I am now.
My favourite thing about Kennedy School is all the nice and supportive teachers who helped me get to where I am now.
Dulcia - Y6 Student, Class of 2023/24
2 / 3
Kennedy School has the power to combine learning with fun and that is not an ability every school has. I will never forget how the teachers taught me using enjoyable and efficient methods
Kennedy School has the power to combine learning with fun and that is not an ability every school has. I will never forget how the teachers taught me using enjoyable and efficient methods
Sofia - Y6 Student, Class of 2023/24
3 / 3
Since I joined in Year 3, things changed and it was like learning changed. Kids ran up to me greeting me. Everyone was kind and it’s truly a great place to learn.
Since I joined in Year 3, things changed and it was like learning changed. Kids ran up to me greeting me. Everyone was kind and it’s truly a great place to learn.
Kurtis- Y6 Student, Class of 2023/24
1 / 3
We feel so fortunate to be a part of this incredible school community. The school’s open communication and transparency are truly refreshing. Class teachers are so capable and their commitment to developing the whole child (academically, socially, and emotionally) is unparalleled. My child always comes home buzzing with excitement showing his latest projects. We cannot imagine sending him anywhere else!
We feel so fortunate to be a part of this incredible school community. The school’s open communication and transparency are truly refreshing. Class teachers are so capable and their commitment to developing the whole child (academically, socially, and emotionally) is unparalleled. My child always comes home buzzing with excitement showing his latest projects. We cannot imagine sending him anywhere else!
Natalie Lau (Year 1 Parent)
2 / 3
Kennedy School has a very special community, where children love going to school and parents feel welcomed. I never have to coax my kids to school, and they always come home so happy. The staff and teachers are supportive and kind, and the IB curriculum has really worked well for both of my children. Being able to use Stanley Ho grounds across the road for swimming, sports, and extra space is an added bonus!
Kennedy School has a very special community, where children love going to school and parents feel welcomed. I never have to coax my kids to school, and they always come home so happy. The staff and teachers are supportive and kind, and the IB curriculum has really worked well for both of my children. Being able to use Stanley Ho grounds across the road for swimming, sports, and extra space is an added bonus!
Lorna Wilson (Year 1 and Year 3 Parent)
3 / 3
Kennedy ESF is a very nurturing school that focuses not only on the children's academic achievements but also on supporting each child's emotional development and personal circumstances. The teachers create a warm and fun environment for the kids to achieve their goals at their own pace. The school also provides a diverse range of opportunities like inquiry play and field trips for the children to understand the broader world they live in.
Kennedy ESF is a very nurturing school that focuses not only on the children's academic achievements but also on supporting each child's emotional development and personal circumstances. The teachers create a warm and fun environment for the kids to achieve their goals at their own pace. The school also provides a diverse range of opportunities like inquiry play and field trips for the children to understand the broader world they live in.
Julie (Year 3 Parent )
What’s New at Kennedy School?
𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟯-𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 We recently hosted one of our favourite days of the year, our Celebration of Learning and 3-Way Conference! Parents came to school with their child to connect with their teachers and explore the school. Children led the way that day - leading conversations, showing their family their learning, taking them to their favourite places and activities around school. Parents got to see the school through the eyes of their child, connected with other families and learned what they do at school. There was a wonderfully relaxed, celebratory feel to the day and everyone came away learning more and growing closer as a community of learners.
🏮𝗠𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 🏮 Mid Autumn Festival is coming to Kennedy School! This week, we kickstarted the celebrations with performances by over 130 students singing, rapping, dancing, with speech and drama. We heard the legend of the jade rabbit, heard ancient songs and modern dance. What a fabulous way to celebrate!
The students have decided! Following a tough elections season, we are proud to announce the House Captains for our 4 houses - Lions, Phoenix, Dragons and Unicorns! #esfkennedyschool #housecaptains #housecaptainelections #houseelections #studentleadership #primaryschoolstudentleaders #englishschoolsfoundation
It's been full-on with so much going on throughout the school this week. Year 5 and 6 were making tough decision, choosing their school leaders in the House Captain elections; Year 1 and 2 listened to "Super Quirks" , read by author Jean Lau, a book that promotes neurodiversity and inclusion; Year 2 and Year 4 students made shapes to the story of "Anna & Her Rainbow Coloured Yoga Mats" at yoga lessons; Year 3 visited Man Mo Temple and The Jamia Mosque in Central to learn about religious beliefs; Year 4 learned how lungs work at science workshops; Year 5 learned about the plight of sharks from Andrea Richey of Hong Kong Shark Foundation 香港護鯊會K. While the children were hard at work, our parents sipped coffee and learned from our Principal and Vice Principals about how to support their child's social and emotional development. Online, they walked through the curriculum for the 3 Chinese streams. And we opened our school to more than 350 parents who came to our Open Days. And it's not even Friday! Congratulations to everyone for making it through the week so far!
Presenting our shortlist for House Captains! Next week, these 24 Year 6 students will be working hard to convince their fellow students that they are the best candidate to represent the school and their House. Hustings are on Tuesday and voting will be on Thursday. May the best candidates win!
Introducing the Kennedy School Rock Band for the Year 2025/6! We can’t wait to see them in action! #esfkennedyschool #englishschoolsfoundation #rockband #performingarts
Was your child born in 2021? Sign up for our webinar on how to apply for Year 1! (Registration closes on 30 September) Register here: http://bit.ly/45Uqqvs
#esfkennedyschool
http://bit.ly/45Uqqvs
The Kennedy School hall was alive with the sound of rhyme and laughter, with poetry and raps from British author/poet/rapper Mark Grist. He played games with rhyme, made it fun, and showed students from Years 3 to 6 how to create their own works. Thank you Mark for the magic and for making poetry fun!
Well done to our Year 6s who took an active role in making our first Open Day of the year so successful! They filled the hall with music before each session and led parents around the school like pros, answering questions about what life at school is really like. Thank you Year 6! Our next Open Day is on 16 September. Come and learn more about our wonderful school!
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/3damtv5d
#esfkennedyschool #OpenDayEvent #OpenDaySuccess
𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟯-𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 We recently hosted one of our favourite days of the year, our Celebration of Learning and 3-Way Conference! Parents came to school with their child to connect with their teachers and explore the school. Children led the way that day - leading conversations, showing their family their learning, taking them to their favourite places and activities around school. Parents got to see the school through the eyes of their child, connected with other families and learned what they do at school. There was a wonderfully relaxed, celebratory feel to the day and everyone came away learning more and growing closer as a community of learners.
🏮𝗠𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 🏮 Mid Autumn Festival is coming to Kennedy School! This week, we kickstarted the celebrations with performances by over 130 students singing, rapping, dancing, with speech and drama. We heard the legend of the jade rabbit, heard ancient songs and modern dance. What a fabulous way to celebrate!
The students have decided! Following a tough elections season, we are proud to announce the House Captains for our 4 houses - Lions, Phoenix, Dragons and Unicorns! #esfkennedyschool #housecaptains #housecaptainelections #houseelections #studentleadership #primaryschoolstudentleaders #englishschoolsfoundation
It's been full-on with so much going on throughout the school this week. Year 5 and 6 were making tough decision, choosing their school leaders in the House Captain elections; Year 1 and 2 listened to "Super Quirks" , read by author Jean Lau, a book that promotes neurodiversity and inclusion; Year 2 and Year 4 students made shapes to the story of "Anna & Her Rainbow Coloured Yoga Mats" at yoga lessons; Year 3 visited Man Mo Temple and The Jamia Mosque in Central to learn about religious beliefs; Year 4 learned how lungs work at science workshops; Year 5 learned about the plight of sharks from Andrea Richey of Hong Kong Shark Foundation 香港護鯊會K. While the children were hard at work, our parents sipped coffee and learned from our Principal and Vice Principals about how to support their child's social and emotional development. Online, they walked through the curriculum for the 3 Chinese streams. And we opened our school to more than 350 parents who came to our Open Days. And it's not even Friday! Congratulations to everyone for making it through the week so far!
Presenting our shortlist for House Captains! Next week, these 24 Year 6 students will be working hard to convince their fellow students that they are the best candidate to represent the school and their House. Hustings are on Tuesday and voting will be on Thursday. May the best candidates win!
Introducing the Kennedy School Rock Band for the Year 2025/6! We can’t wait to see them in action! #esfkennedyschool #englishschoolsfoundation #rockband #performingarts
Was your child born in 2021? Sign up for our webinar on how to apply for Year 1! (Registration closes on 30 September) Register here: http://bit.ly/45Uqqvs
#esfkennedyschool
http://bit.ly/45Uqqvs
The Kennedy School hall was alive with the sound of rhyme and laughter, with poetry and raps from British author/poet/rapper Mark Grist. He played games with rhyme, made it fun, and showed students from Years 3 to 6 how to create their own works. Thank you Mark for the magic and for making poetry fun!
Well done to our Year 6s who took an active role in making our first Open Day of the year so successful! They filled the hall with music before each session and led parents around the school like pros, answering questions about what life at school is really like. Thank you Year 6! Our next Open Day is on 16 September. Come and learn more about our wonderful school!
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/3damtv5d
#esfkennedyschool #OpenDayEvent #OpenDaySuccess
𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟯-𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 We recently hosted one of our favourite days of the year, our Celebration of Learning and 3-Way Conference! Parents came to school with their child to connect with their teachers and explore the school. Children led the way that day - leading conversations, showing their family their learning, taking them to their favourite places and activities around school. Parents got to see the school through the eyes of their child, connected with other families and learned what they do at school. There was a wonderfully relaxed, celebratory feel to the day and everyone came away learning more and growing closer as a community of learners.
🏮𝗠𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 🏮 Mid Autumn Festival is coming to Kennedy School! This week, we kickstarted the celebrations with performances by over 130 students singing, rapping, dancing, with speech and drama. We heard the legend of the jade rabbit, heard ancient songs and modern dance. What a fabulous way to celebrate!
The students have decided! Following a tough elections season, we are proud to announce the House Captains for our 4 houses - Lions, Phoenix, Dragons and Unicorns! #esfkennedyschool #housecaptains #housecaptainelections #houseelections #studentleadership #primaryschoolstudentleaders #englishschoolsfoundation
It's been full-on with so much going on throughout the school this week. Year 5 and 6 were making tough decision, choosing their school leaders in the House Captain elections; Year 1 and 2 listened to "Super Quirks" , read by author Jean Lau, a book that promotes neurodiversity and inclusion; Year 2 and Year 4 students made shapes to the story of "Anna & Her Rainbow Coloured Yoga Mats" at yoga lessons; Year 3 visited Man Mo Temple and The Jamia Mosque in Central to learn about religious beliefs; Year 4 learned how lungs work at science workshops; Year 5 learned about the plight of sharks from Andrea Richey of Hong Kong Shark Foundation 香港護鯊會K. While the children were hard at work, our parents sipped coffee and learned from our Principal and Vice Principals about how to support their child's social and emotional development. Online, they walked through the curriculum for the 3 Chinese streams. And we opened our school to more than 350 parents who came to our Open Days. And it's not even Friday! Congratulations to everyone for making it through the week so far!
Presenting our shortlist for House Captains! Next week, these 24 Year 6 students will be working hard to convince their fellow students that they are the best candidate to represent the school and their House. Hustings are on Tuesday and voting will be on Thursday. May the best candidates win!
Introducing the Kennedy School Rock Band for the Year 2025/6! We can’t wait to see them in action! #esfkennedyschool #englishschoolsfoundation #rockband #performingarts
Was your child born in 2021? Sign up for our webinar on how to apply for Year 1! (Registration closes on 30 September) Register here: http://bit.ly/45Uqqvs
#esfkennedyschool
http://bit.ly/45Uqqvs
The Kennedy School hall was alive with the sound of rhyme and laughter, with poetry and raps from British author/poet/rapper Mark Grist. He played games with rhyme, made it fun, and showed students from Years 3 to 6 how to create their own works. Thank you Mark for the magic and for making poetry fun!
Well done to our Year 6s who took an active role in making our first Open Day of the year so successful! They filled the hall with music before each session and led parents around the school like pros, answering questions about what life at school is really like. Thank you Year 6! Our next Open Day is on 16 September. Come and learn more about our wonderful school!
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/3damtv5d
#esfkennedyschool #OpenDayEvent #OpenDaySuccess
𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟯-𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 We recently hosted one of our favourite days of the year, our Celebration of Learning and 3-Way Conference! Parents came to school with their child to connect with their teachers and explore the school. Children led the way that day - leading conversations, showing their family their learning, taking them to their favourite places and activities around school. Parents got to see the school through the eyes of their child, connected with other families and learned what they do at school. There was a wonderfully relaxed, celebratory feel to the day and everyone came away learning more and growing closer as a community of learners.
🏮𝗠𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 🏮 Mid Autumn Festival is coming to Kennedy School! This week, we kickstarted the celebrations with performances by over 130 students singing, rapping, dancing, with speech and drama. We heard the legend of the jade rabbit, heard ancient songs and modern dance. What a fabulous way to celebrate!
The students have decided! Following a tough elections season, we are proud to announce the House Captains for our 4 houses - Lions, Phoenix, Dragons and Unicorns! #esfkennedyschool #housecaptains #housecaptainelections #houseelections #studentleadership #primaryschoolstudentleaders #englishschoolsfoundation
It's been full-on with so much going on throughout the school this week. Year 5 and 6 were making tough decision, choosing their school leaders in the House Captain elections; Year 1 and 2 listened to "Super Quirks" , read by author Jean Lau, a book that promotes neurodiversity and inclusion; Year 2 and Year 4 students made shapes to the story of "Anna & Her Rainbow Coloured Yoga Mats" at yoga lessons; Year 3 visited Man Mo Temple and The Jamia Mosque in Central to learn about religious beliefs; Year 4 learned how lungs work at science workshops; Year 5 learned about the plight of sharks from Andrea Richey of Hong Kong Shark Foundation 香港護鯊會K. While the children were hard at work, our parents sipped coffee and learned from our Principal and Vice Principals about how to support their child's social and emotional development. Online, they walked through the curriculum for the 3 Chinese streams. And we opened our school to more than 350 parents who came to our Open Days. And it's not even Friday! Congratulations to everyone for making it through the week so far!
Presenting our shortlist for House Captains! Next week, these 24 Year 6 students will be working hard to convince their fellow students that they are the best candidate to represent the school and their House. Hustings are on Tuesday and voting will be on Thursday. May the best candidates win!
Introducing the Kennedy School Rock Band for the Year 2025/6! We can’t wait to see them in action! #esfkennedyschool #englishschoolsfoundation #rockband #performingarts
Was your child born in 2021? Sign up for our webinar on how to apply for Year 1! (Registration closes on 30 September) Register here: http://bit.ly/45Uqqvs
The Kennedy School hall was alive with the sound of rhyme and laughter, with poetry and raps from British author/poet/rapper Mark Grist. He played games with rhyme, made it fun, and showed students from Years 3 to 6 how to create their own works. Thank you Mark for the magic and for making poetry fun!
Well done to our Year 6s who took an active role in making our first Open Day of the year so successful! They filled the hall with music before each session and led parents around the school like pros, answering questions about what life at school is really like. Thank you Year 6! Our next Open Day is on 16 September. Come and learn more about our wonderful school!
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