The ISF Academy

Building a strong sense of community is one of the core objectives of The ISF Academy. We value and respect each and every individual, and consider teachers, staff, students, parents, and our future alumni as equal participants in our community. A learning community is one in which the pursuit of knowledge is mutually supported. Everyone in this community learns and engages in such activities.

Our Teachers and Staff

We are rigorous in selecting our teachers and are equally keen on advancing their professional development whilst they are at The ISF Academy. Our teaching staff comes from countries around the world, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, India, Ireland, Mainland China, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States as well as Hong Kong. The multitude of different countries and backgrounds of our faculty result in them bringing to us a wealth of viewpoints and experiences that enrich the learning environment of the school. Besides being experts in their chosen subjects, our teachers are dedicated to the whole child as their teaching roles include Pastoral Care, Moral Education, Small Group Tutorials, Support Classes and Challenge Classes after school, Outdoor Education, and Exchange Programs. Just as we ask our students to work collaboratively and be reflective, so too do our teachers work and plan together while establishing clear expectations and high standards for our students. Our teachers are the pillars of our school’s core values of Eight Virtues + One. Our teachers are also specially trained to teach in a bilingual environment. Our target teacher to student ratio is 1:10.

Our Students

The ISF Academy believes diversity is fundamental to learning excellence. We welcome and encourage students from diverse backgrounds. We believe the pursuit of academic excellence should be available to those who wish to seek it. Our comprehensive Financial Aid Program for both Primary and Secondary and our Scholarship Program for Secondary Students allows us to attract students from all segments of Hong Kong ensuring that financial means is not an obstacle to any family wishing to attend The ISF Academy. In addition, our campus is fully equipped for disabled access.

Parents and relatives of our students are a big part of life at The ISF Academy. They form a foundation for the learning community that supports each child. Our Parent-Teacher Association meets on a regular basis and is involved in many aspects of their children's education. Parents are also represented in the Foundation Board and the School Management Committee which drive the long term vision and the day-to-day operations of the school.