Not to be outdone by the children, the teaching team dressed up too and retold one of their all-time favourite stories. The children were an excellent (and forgiving) audience!
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?
As part of our Book Week celebrations, the children enjoyed listening to stories read by some of our parents. There was also an opportunity to hear two stories read by the authors themselves. Sai Kung-based author, Alex Stears https://alexstears.com/, read his new book "Mr Wiz and the New Friend" and Lindsay Varty, @lindsvhk read her book Welly the Wild Boar.
The children were so excited to show off their costumes and talk about their book characters. The connections made between children in different classes were also a highlight of the day.
Our Book Week dress-up day was full of colour and laughter. The children loved spotting familiar characters and sharing their favourite stories. Thank you to all our families for your support. #earlyreaders #familyengagement
Two days full of extra appreciation for the wonderful people who work in our Abacus community as domestic helpers. The children invited their Aunties and Uncles to school and the sound of laughter soon drowned out that of the rain! A big thank you to Catherine from Pathfinders who joined us to talk to our visitors about the work that Pathfinders does with migrant domestic workers. #pathfindershk
The K1 children's inquiry into How We Express Ourselves has led them into an exploration of mark making. We have loved listening in to their play as the children make marks using a wide range of materials. They have shown determination and a sense of purpose as they have represented their thinking. As the teaching team refelcted we thought about the words of Loris Malaguzzi, the educator who was so crucial in the development the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, when he spoke about the act of drawing. The importance of remembering that aside from the pleasure of drawing there is a a rhythmic-temporal pleasure, a spatial pleasure and a self-identifying pleasure.
#reggioemilia #earlypyp
Here are some of the Little Snails class learning together on their recent Forest School day. As they explored the garden to find bugs and practised their woodwork skills (and resilience) they showed themselves to be risk takers and inquirers. #EarlyPYP #forestschool
All the children have really enjoyed learning more about the Dragon Boat Festival, making dumplings, sharing stories and putting their dragon boat constructions to the test! The rain added authenticity to the K2 children's dragon boat race.
Inspired after reading Kath Murdoch's "The Wonder of Winsome" (2021) our K2s have been taking home a class book of wonders to add in their questions with their families. These books have led to rich conversations and are a valuable opportunity for the children to see that sometimes not knowing and just being curious is okay. #earlyinquirers #kjinquiry #kathmurdoch
The K2s were so excited and determined this week as they experienced more Forest School learning. The children practised their woodwork skills and began building a bug hotel. K2 were risk takers as they had their first go at slack lining at school too. #outdoorlearning #PYP
Not to be outdone by the children, the teaching team dressed up too and retold one of their all-time favourite stories. The children were an excellent (and forgiving) audience!
As part of our Book Week celebrations, the children enjoyed listening to stories read by some of our parents. There was also an opportunity to hear two stories read by the authors themselves. Sai Kung-based author, Alex Stears https://alexstears.com/, read his new book "Mr Wiz and the New Friend" and Lindsay Varty, @lindsvhk read her book Welly the Wild Boar.
The children were so excited to show off their costumes and talk about their book characters. The connections made between children in different classes were also a highlight of the day.
Our Book Week dress-up day was full of colour and laughter. The children loved spotting familiar characters and sharing their favourite stories. Thank you to all our families for your support. #earlyreaders #familyengagement
Two days full of extra appreciation for the wonderful people who work in our Abacus community as domestic helpers. The children invited their Aunties and Uncles to school and the sound of laughter soon drowned out that of the rain! A big thank you to Catherine from Pathfinders who joined us to talk to our visitors about the work that Pathfinders does with migrant domestic workers. #pathfindershk
The K1 children's inquiry into How We Express Ourselves has led them into an exploration of mark making. We have loved listening in to their play as the children make marks using a wide range of materials. They have shown determination and a sense of purpose as they have represented their thinking. As the teaching team refelcted we thought about the words of Loris Malaguzzi, the educator who was so crucial in the development the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, when he spoke about the act of drawing. The importance of remembering that aside from the pleasure of drawing there is a a rhythmic-temporal pleasure, a spatial pleasure and a self-identifying pleasure.
#reggioemilia #earlypyp
Here are some of the Little Snails class learning together on their recent Forest School day. As they explored the garden to find bugs and practised their woodwork skills (and resilience) they showed themselves to be risk takers and inquirers. #EarlyPYP #forestschool
All the children have really enjoyed learning more about the Dragon Boat Festival, making dumplings, sharing stories and putting their dragon boat constructions to the test! The rain added authenticity to the K2 children's dragon boat race.
Inspired after reading Kath Murdoch's "The Wonder of Winsome" (2021) our K2s have been taking home a class book of wonders to add in their questions with their families. These books have led to rich conversations and are a valuable opportunity for the children to see that sometimes not knowing and just being curious is okay. #earlyinquirers #kjinquiry #kathmurdoch
The K2s were so excited and determined this week as they experienced more Forest School learning. The children practised their woodwork skills and began building a bug hotel. K2 were risk takers as they had their first go at slack lining at school too. #outdoorlearning #PYP
Not to be outdone by the children, the teaching team dressed up too and retold one of their all-time favourite stories. The children were an excellent (and forgiving) audience!
As part of our Book Week celebrations, the children enjoyed listening to stories read by some of our parents. There was also an opportunity to hear two stories read by the authors themselves. Sai Kung-based author, Alex Stears https://alexstears.com/, read his new book "Mr Wiz and the New Friend" and Lindsay Varty, @lindsvhk read her book Welly the Wild Boar.
The children were so excited to show off their costumes and talk about their book characters. The connections made between children in different classes were also a highlight of the day.
Our Book Week dress-up day was full of colour and laughter. The children loved spotting familiar characters and sharing their favourite stories. Thank you to all our families for your support. #earlyreaders #familyengagement
Two days full of extra appreciation for the wonderful people who work in our Abacus community as domestic helpers. The children invited their Aunties and Uncles to school and the sound of laughter soon drowned out that of the rain! A big thank you to Catherine from Pathfinders who joined us to talk to our visitors about the work that Pathfinders does with migrant domestic workers. #pathfindershk
The K1 children's inquiry into How We Express Ourselves has led them into an exploration of mark making. We have loved listening in to their play as the children make marks using a wide range of materials. They have shown determination and a sense of purpose as they have represented their thinking. As the teaching team refelcted we thought about the words of Loris Malaguzzi, the educator who was so crucial in the development the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, when he spoke about the act of drawing. The importance of remembering that aside from the pleasure of drawing there is a a rhythmic-temporal pleasure, a spatial pleasure and a self-identifying pleasure.
#reggioemilia #earlypyp
Here are some of the Little Snails class learning together on their recent Forest School day. As they explored the garden to find bugs and practised their woodwork skills (and resilience) they showed themselves to be risk takers and inquirers. #EarlyPYP #forestschool
All the children have really enjoyed learning more about the Dragon Boat Festival, making dumplings, sharing stories and putting their dragon boat constructions to the test! The rain added authenticity to the K2 children's dragon boat race.
Inspired after reading Kath Murdoch's "The Wonder of Winsome" (2021) our K2s have been taking home a class book of wonders to add in their questions with their families. These books have led to rich conversations and are a valuable opportunity for the children to see that sometimes not knowing and just being curious is okay. #earlyinquirers #kjinquiry #kathmurdoch
The K2s were so excited and determined this week as they experienced more Forest School learning. The children practised their woodwork skills and began building a bug hotel. K2 were risk takers as they had their first go at slack lining at school too. #outdoorlearning #PYP
As part of our Book Week celebrations, the children enjoyed listening to stories read by some of our parents. There was also an opportunity to hear two stories read by the authors themselves. Sai Kung-based author, Alex Stears https://alexstears.com/, read his new book "Mr Wiz and the New Friend" and Lindsay Varty, @lindsvhk read her book Welly the Wild Boar.
Two days full of extra appreciation for the wonderful people who work in our Abacus community as domestic helpers. The children invited their Aunties and Uncles to school and the sound of laughter soon drowned out that of the rain! A big thank you to Catherine from Pathfinders who joined us to talk to our visitors about the work that Pathfinders does with migrant domestic workers. #pathfindershk
The K1 children's inquiry into How We Express Ourselves has led them into an exploration of mark making. We have loved listening in to their play as the children make marks using a wide range of materials. They have shown determination and a sense of purpose as they have represented their thinking. As the teaching team refelcted we thought about the words of Loris Malaguzzi, the educator who was so crucial in the development the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, when he spoke about the act of drawing. The importance of remembering that aside from the pleasure of drawing there is a a rhythmic-temporal pleasure, a spatial pleasure and a self-identifying pleasure.
#reggioemilia #earlypyp
Inspired after reading Kath Murdoch's "The Wonder of Winsome" (2021) our K2s have been taking home a class book of wonders to add in their questions with their families. These books have led to rich conversations and are a valuable opportunity for the children to see that sometimes not knowing and just being curious is okay. #earlyinquirers #kjinquiry #kathmurdoch
