Austin School is a through-train school, from Year 1-11(*12-13 pending approval), and opened in May 2022 in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. The school is set in spacious premises in Austin Tower on Austin Road in Tsim Sha Tsui and located within convenient reach of several transportation hubs in Hong Kong.
Austin School aims to create a friendly, caring and student-centred community. We are committed to providing quality education, instilling morality and mindfulness in our pupils and providing opportunities for all students to achieve their best, academically and socially.
Our students will leave Austin School knowing that they have made lifelong friends and with the confidence in their own abilities to reach their goals. They will also leave with a passion for learning that will last a lifetime and a desire to continue to achieve their own high aspirations.
Our motto is C.A.R.E., and we believe it admirably sums up who we are.
Commitment to learning.
A family friendly learning environment.
Respect for self, others and the environment.
Expect nothing less than excellence in all we do.
Austin School’s supporting programmes for students include:
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
We offer an EAL stream at our school. Our specialist EAL teachers assist our learners with the framework needed to become proficient English users:
- Provides intensive instruction in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending English.
- Uses the academic and cultural experience of the student as a platform to provide the appropriate instruction in English.
- Teaches language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies using strategies and methodologies appropriate for second language acquisition.
What is the purpose of Austin School’s EAL programme?
- Develops competence in English.
- Prepare new learners of English to excel in subjects taught in English. This will also allow them to become more successful in their future international studies.
- Prepares students to be successful in all academic subjects.
How is our EAL programme different from our regular programme?
- Teachers are appropriately certified to teach EAL.
- Materials are designed to help students learn through proven methods.
- Instruction focuses on learning English for effective participation in other classes.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The term is used to describe learning challenges or disabilities that make it significantly harder for pupils to learn or access education than most others of the same age. SEN children may have problems with schoolwork, communication and/or behaviour. They need some extra help and individualised support.
- Austin School is an inclusive school aiming to maximise students’ learning potential and motivation as well as self-concept. This is achieved by delivering effective and appropriate individualised programmes and teaching strategies which address every learner’s unique needs in a safe, positive, stimulating yet challenging learning environment.
- Our whole-school approach to SEN provision offers every student the greatest opportunity of succeeding in their learning. This means employing best SEN practices, including effective, differentiated teaching techniques and pedagogies.
- The Special Education Team (SET) works collaboratively with teaching staff to design and deliver IEPs (Individual Education Plans) and ILPs (Individual Learning Plans) as well as Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs) according to the students’ capabilities, needs and learning styles, in order to improve their academic achievement, language and other developmental skills.
- The SET also supports class and subject teachers and other teaching staff in personalising and modifying curriculum, instructions, learning materials and assessments, ensuring the additional needs of every pupil are successfully met. The SEN specialist also offers training and workshops for teaching staff on areas of SEN.
- The SET builds collaborative partnerships with all stakeholders, including regularly updating student progress with parents and liaising with other professionals from external agencies for assessment and service referral.
PASTORAL CARE
At Austin School, pastoral care is an essential part of our community. For children to achieve their best, they must be provided with an environment of trust, care and support. This will allow them to succeed as they feel happy and at home when at school.
Our weekly Physical, Social Health and Economic (PSHE) lessons are led by our school’s pastoral team and are designed to focus on developing the skills, knowledge, and attributes to keep our students safe and prepare them for later in life.
Registered Cambridge International School and Examination Centre
Austin School is a registered Cambridge International Secondary and Primary School and is fully recognised by Cambridge International as an Examination Centre for IGCSE, AS and A Levels. Our Cambridge International School and Examination Centre number is HK089.
Austin School is a British School in Hong Kong and is a registered Cambridge International School which provides an internationally recognised curriculum.
