What an adventure our K1 children have been on! After spending some time in school with their families, getting to know the teaching team and the new learning spaces, they are now so much more confident coming to school.
Inspired to flourish, innovate and be responsible global citizens.
Inspired to flourish, innovate and be responsible global citizens.
What can Abacus offer your family?
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ESF Network
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World-Class Education
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Inclusive Nurturing Staff
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Exciting Learning
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Engaging Learning Environment
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Strong Community
Outstanding Education
Abacus is an IB World School. Teachers skillfully use the IB Primary Years Programme to engage our learners in a challenging and meaningful curriculum. Through play, the children learn to be independent thinkers and successful collaborators. The environment at Abacus is language-rich for the children in both our Bilingual and English classrooms.
Outstanding Experiences
Testimonials
I like the calm corner, I have one hundred friends.
I like the calm corner, I have one hundred friends.
K2 Child, 2024
It is fun and fun and fun. I like playing on the swings and singing.
It is fun and fun and fun. I like playing on the swings and singing.
K2 Child, 2024
I can learn so many things here, I love learning
I can learn so many things here, I love learning
K2 Child, 2024
One of the best things about Abacus is the community it has built. As a family, we are proud to tell others that our children attend the school as it's well known that children who go through Abacus and the ESF system as a whole are really wonderful, caring and bright. The themes around how to structure learning throughout the school year are really well thought out, especially for the age that Abacus looks after. Learning through play is so important for children especially in Hong Kong and this generation when parents can fall down the slippery slope of over-scheduling. I know that if my children did nothing else outside of school they would be incredibly fulfilled because of the learning environment built by Abacus.
One of the best things about Abacus is the community it has built. As a family, we are proud to tell others that our children attend the school as it's well known that children who go through Abacus and the ESF system as a whole are really wonderful, caring and bright. The themes around how to structure learning throughout the school year are really well thought out, especially for the age that Abacus looks after. Learning through play is so important for children especially in Hong Kong and this generation when parents can fall down the slippery slope of over-scheduling. I know that if my children did nothing else outside of school they would be incredibly fulfilled because of the learning environment built by Abacus.
Anonymous - School Stakeholder Survey 2024
Abacus is a great school, my child loves being at school and is really well cared for by staff. We love the school and especially the outdoor area. Great leadership and great teachers.
Abacus is a great school, my child loves being at school and is really well cared for by staff. We love the school and especially the outdoor area. Great leadership and great teachers.
Anonymous - School Stakeholder Survey 2024
Before applying to Abacus we were told what a beautiful community it was, but it was not until our son joined the school that we could quite grasp the extent of this community and the supportive, nurturing, inclusive nature that it harbours. I have not experienced this elsewhere in Hong Kong and unquestionably recommend Abacus
Before applying to Abacus we were told what a beautiful community it was, but it was not until our son joined the school that we could quite grasp the extent of this community and the supportive, nurturing, inclusive nature that it harbours. I have not experienced this elsewhere in Hong Kong and unquestionably recommend Abacus
Pilar Morais
The learning environment at ESF abacus is optimal for all young children. It’s been almost a year since my daughter joined the school and I see immense change in her independence and confidence.The curriculum and teaching methods are very well designed as they embrace a child for learning and development. Teachers are amazing and they take good care of every student. They are child centred and make coming to school so much fun.There is never a dull moment at school with all the fun activities and messy play. We recommend ESF Abacus Kindergarten to everyone!
The learning environment at ESF abacus is optimal for all young children. It’s been almost a year since my daughter joined the school and I see immense change in her independence and confidence.The curriculum and teaching methods are very well designed as they embrace a child for learning and development. Teachers are amazing and they take good care of every student. They are child centred and make coming to school so much fun.There is never a dull moment at school with all the fun activities and messy play. We recommend ESF Abacus Kindergarten to everyone!
Sakshi Kalia
Abacus provides a very caring environment for my son. All the staff and teachers there are very patient and supportive during his learning. We especially like the outdoor playground for promoting various essential skills and motor development for the kids.
Abacus provides a very caring environment for my son. All the staff and teachers there are very patient and supportive during his learning. We especially like the outdoor playground for promoting various essential skills and motor development for the kids.
Emma
Abacus students arrive at CWBS with a remarkable foundation for learning. These young learners are not only confident and independent but also demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills, along with a natural curiosity that fuels their exploration and discovery. It's wonderful to see how well-prepared they are to engage with the primary curriculum and contribute positively to our school community. Abacus kindergarten lays a strong groundwork that supports children’s growth as capable learners.
Abacus students arrive at CWBS with a remarkable foundation for learning. These young learners are not only confident and independent but also demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills, along with a natural curiosity that fuels their exploration and discovery. It's wonderful to see how well-prepared they are to engage with the primary curriculum and contribute positively to our school community. Abacus kindergarten lays a strong groundwork that supports children’s growth as capable learners.
Michael Dewey, Principal of Clearwater Bay School
Abacus is a fantastic school that offers a wonderfully nurturing and engaging learning environment for our students. Staff are supportive and friendly, I feel supported, valued and heard by Senior Leadership. I can't wait for my son to be joining Abacus this coming August, I know it will offer him a fantastic start to his school journey. I genuinely feel lucky every day to be a part of our learning community.
Abacus is a fantastic school that offers a wonderfully nurturing and engaging learning environment for our students. Staff are supportive and friendly, I feel supported, valued and heard by Senior Leadership. I can't wait for my son to be joining Abacus this coming August, I know it will offer him a fantastic start to his school journey. I genuinely feel lucky every day to be a part of our learning community.
Hannah Derisley - Teacher
Staff and Parents work like a team here, transparency is so beautifully handled, staff seems to genuinely care for each and every child's and colleague's well-being, so much room to make mistakes and learn from them in order to perform better. Growth mindset and the effort that's put in here by the leadership to take every individual to their maximum potential is exceptional.
Staff and Parents work like a team here, transparency is so beautifully handled, staff seems to genuinely care for each and every child's and colleague's well-being, so much room to make mistakes and learn from them in order to perform better. Growth mindset and the effort that's put in here by the leadership to take every individual to their maximum potential is exceptional.
Anonymous - School Survey
The Abacus teaching team is compassionate and hardworking. They prioritise relationship building with the children, families and wider community. I think that this is a key reason that Abacus is full of learning and positive well-being. I am grateful to work in such a supportive environment.
The Abacus teaching team is compassionate and hardworking. They prioritise relationship building with the children, families and wider community. I think that this is a key reason that Abacus is full of learning and positive well-being. I am grateful to work in such a supportive environment.
Emily Jeves - Vice Principal
The design of learning spaces and learning engagements reflects the strong emphasis and explicit focus the school has on developing a culture that supports healthy relationships, shared responsibility and effective collaboration. Negotiations, choice and voice are observed both indoor and outdoor, between students, students and teachers and Educational Aids.
The design of learning spaces and learning engagements reflects the strong emphasis and explicit focus the school has on developing a culture that supports healthy relationships, shared responsibility and effective collaboration. Negotiations, choice and voice are observed both indoor and outdoor, between students, students and teachers and Educational Aids.
IBO Evaluation Report, 2023
The concepts of community, diversity, inclusion and compassion are demonstrated through a variety of approaches, both academically and socially, in order to nurture inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young People.
The concepts of community, diversity, inclusion and compassion are demonstrated through a variety of approaches, both academically and socially, in order to nurture inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young People.
IBO Evaluation Report, 2023
What's New at Abacus?
A snapshot of how the learning in K1 was documented during the children's inquiry into how they can respond to ideas, experiences and their thinking. By listening carefully to the children and celebrating their chosen play, we learn so much.
As part of their inquiry, the children have explored colour mixing to find what they saw as the right tones to paint their skin. They enjoyed adding different materials to complete their self-portraits.
A snapshot of some of the learning environment used to stimulate the children's interest and document their learning during their inquiry into how they can express their ideas and respond to experiences.
The children's inquiry into the different ways that people share their ideas and feelings has led to lots of exploration of different ways to use colour. Spray bottles of coloured paint have brought about so much joy and conversation as the colours mix.
We have also seen the K1 children dancing and singing at every opportunity. We are grateful to Josh from Move For Life for his energy and enthusiasm as he led the children and their families through some moves during the Celebration of Learning! @moveforlife.asia
Our K1 learners loved welcoming their families into school for their final Celebration of Learning for the year. The environment was an invitation to the children to share how and what they had learned in their latest inquiry into How We Express Ourselves. Listening to the children's play, you could see and hear their growth this year as learners. They showed their self-management skills as they chose tools and selected materials to make mark-making with, their social skills as they interacted with their classmates, and their creative thinking was everywhere. We heard parents asking reflective questions like "What are you proud of?" "How did you decide to choose that colour?" "Where did you get that idea from?". It was lovely to see the engagement. Thank you to all the families who came. #familypartnership #PYPEarlyYears
A big well done to our K2 children and thank you to our families for visiting school this week to celebrate all of the children's learning. The children shared the performances, artwork and stories that they created during their inquiry into How We Express Ourselves. #PYPlearners
What a great way to end the year! Splash Day is a favourite for everyone at Abacus- children and teaching team alike.
Splash Day at Abacus! A yearly tradition to end the year, and so much fun is had by children and staff alike. The giggles and excitement as the children explore all the water play are wonderful to hear.
Families got artistic on our K2 sharing day and created some lovely keepsakes to celebrate the end of the children's Abacus adventures. We wish all our graduates the best of luck as they move on to primary school.
What an adventure our K1 children have been on! After spending some time in school with their families, getting to know the teaching team and the new learning spaces, they are now so much more confident coming to school.
A snapshot of how the learning in K1 was documented during the children's inquiry into how they can respond to ideas, experiences and their thinking. By listening carefully to the children and celebrating their chosen play, we learn so much.
As part of their inquiry, the children have explored colour mixing to find what they saw as the right tones to paint their skin. They enjoyed adding different materials to complete their self-portraits.
A snapshot of some of the learning environment used to stimulate the children's interest and document their learning during their inquiry into how they can express their ideas and respond to experiences.
The children's inquiry into the different ways that people share their ideas and feelings has led to lots of exploration of different ways to use colour. Spray bottles of coloured paint have brought about so much joy and conversation as the colours mix.
We have also seen the K1 children dancing and singing at every opportunity. We are grateful to Josh from Move For Life for his energy and enthusiasm as he led the children and their families through some moves during the Celebration of Learning! @moveforlife.asia
Our K1 learners loved welcoming their families into school for their final Celebration of Learning for the year. The environment was an invitation to the children to share how and what they had learned in their latest inquiry into How We Express Ourselves. Listening to the children's play, you could see and hear their growth this year as learners. They showed their self-management skills as they chose tools and selected materials to make mark-making with, their social skills as they interacted with their classmates, and their creative thinking was everywhere. We heard parents asking reflective questions like "What are you proud of?" "How did you decide to choose that colour?" "Where did you get that idea from?". It was lovely to see the engagement. Thank you to all the families who came. #familypartnership #PYPEarlyYears
A big well done to our K2 children and thank you to our families for visiting school this week to celebrate all of the children's learning. The children shared the performances, artwork and stories that they created during their inquiry into How We Express Ourselves. #PYPlearners
What a great way to end the year! Splash Day is a favourite for everyone at Abacus- children and teaching team alike.
Splash Day at Abacus! A yearly tradition to end the year, and so much fun is had by children and staff alike. The giggles and excitement as the children explore all the water play are wonderful to hear.
Families got artistic on our K2 sharing day and created some lovely keepsakes to celebrate the end of the children's Abacus adventures. We wish all our graduates the best of luck as they move on to primary school.
What an adventure our K1 children have been on! After spending some time in school with their families, getting to know the teaching team and the new learning spaces, they are now so much more confident coming to school.
A snapshot of how the learning in K1 was documented during the children's inquiry into how they can respond to ideas, experiences and their thinking. By listening carefully to the children and celebrating their chosen play, we learn so much.
As part of their inquiry, the children have explored colour mixing to find what they saw as the right tones to paint their skin. They enjoyed adding different materials to complete their self-portraits.
A snapshot of some of the learning environment used to stimulate the children's interest and document their learning during their inquiry into how they can express their ideas and respond to experiences.
The children's inquiry into the different ways that people share their ideas and feelings has led to lots of exploration of different ways to use colour. Spray bottles of coloured paint have brought about so much joy and conversation as the colours mix.
We have also seen the K1 children dancing and singing at every opportunity. We are grateful to Josh from Move For Life for his energy and enthusiasm as he led the children and their families through some moves during the Celebration of Learning! @moveforlife.asia
Our K1 learners loved welcoming their families into school for their final Celebration of Learning for the year. The environment was an invitation to the children to share how and what they had learned in their latest inquiry into How We Express Ourselves. Listening to the children's play, you could see and hear their growth this year as learners. They showed their self-management skills as they chose tools and selected materials to make mark-making with, their social skills as they interacted with their classmates, and their creative thinking was everywhere. We heard parents asking reflective questions like "What are you proud of?" "How did you decide to choose that colour?" "Where did you get that idea from?". It was lovely to see the engagement. Thank you to all the families who came. #familypartnership #PYPEarlyYears
A big well done to our K2 children and thank you to our families for visiting school this week to celebrate all of the children's learning. The children shared the performances, artwork and stories that they created during their inquiry into How We Express Ourselves. #PYPlearners
What a great way to end the year! Splash Day is a favourite for everyone at Abacus- children and teaching team alike.
Splash Day at Abacus! A yearly tradition to end the year, and so much fun is had by children and staff alike. The giggles and excitement as the children explore all the water play are wonderful to hear.
Families got artistic on our K2 sharing day and created some lovely keepsakes to celebrate the end of the children's Abacus adventures. We wish all our graduates the best of luck as they move on to primary school.
The children's inquiry into the different ways that people share their ideas and feelings has led to lots of exploration of different ways to use colour. Spray bottles of coloured paint have brought about so much joy and conversation as the colours mix.
We have also seen the K1 children dancing and singing at every opportunity. We are grateful to Josh from Move For Life for his energy and enthusiasm as he led the children and their families through some moves during the Celebration of Learning! @moveforlife.asia
Our K1 learners loved welcoming their families into school for their final Celebration of Learning for the year. The environment was an invitation to the children to share how and what they had learned in their latest inquiry into How We Express Ourselves. Listening to the children's play, you could see and hear their growth this year as learners. They showed their self-management skills as they chose tools and selected materials to make mark-making with, their social skills as they interacted with their classmates, and their creative thinking was everywhere. We heard parents asking reflective questions like "What are you proud of?" "How did you decide to choose that colour?" "Where did you get that idea from?". It was lovely to see the engagement. Thank you to all the families who came. #familypartnership #PYPEarlyYears
The ESF Abacus International Kindergarten site will temporarily close in late June 2027. While we examine options for the site, we will be moving to the new ESF West Kowloon Kindergarten.
