To ensure uninterrupted learning for all students, we suggest that family vacations and other absences are planned outside of school hours.
Please inform your child's teacher of any planned absences.
Student Related Information
Special Leave of Absence Request
Absence of Parents from Hong Kong
If both parents plan to be absent from Hong Kong during term time, please inform your child's teacher and admissions@kennedy.edu.hk. Please ensure Gateway information is up to date. Parents must specify who the school should contact in their absence in case of an emergency.
Student Withdrawal Notice
To withdraw your child from the school, please complete and submit the Student Withdrawal Form via the ESF App at least one month prior to their last attendance date.
To submit: Open the ESF app > VLE > Forms: Student Leaving/Withdrawal Form.
After submission, please email admissions@kennedy.edu.hk.
School Transfer
If you are planning to move to another ESF school area and would like to transfer your child to another ESF primary school, please email admissions@kennedy.edu.hk.
Change of Student Details
If you have changed any details or you notice any errors/out-of-date information on Gateway regarding your child's demographics, please login to Gateway.
Go to Student Demographics, then to the relevant area (Student Information, Family Information or Emergency Contact) and click the “submit change” link to submit an update request. The request will be verified by our office staff and the changes reflected in your account within 2 days.
All our systems and practices rely on the school holding correct information about you and your child(ren) so please keep your details up to date.