As part of the English Schools Foundation(ESF), our students are supported by the largest English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong, providing them the resources and opportunities not found outside of ESF Schools.
Our kindergarten offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, providing a global perspective and preparing children for success.
At Hillside, children learn through play-based inquiry, fostering curiosity and relevance. We empower independent learners and critical thinkers, encouraging action and making a difference. Discover a typical day at Hillside and the power of play in supporting learning.
Our PYP curriculum integrates subject knowledge and concepts through a comprehensive Programme of Inquiry (POI). Students explore transdisciplinary themes and subject areas, developing global perspectives and balanced learning. Holistic assessment and strong home-school partnerships ensure continuous growth and communication.
At Hillside, we create a vibrant learning community that values inclusion, well-being, and language proficiency. Positive relationships, leadership opportunities, and intentional learning environments support agency and inquiry-based learning. Language skills are nurtured through multiliteracies, fostering academic excellence and a strong home-school partnership.
Dive into an enchanting world of books in our library. Children listen to captivating stories and conduct research for their projects, fostering a love for reading and expanding their knowledge.
Our outdoor playground, garden, and mud kitchen provide endless opportunities for children to play, explore, and build. From imaginative structures to messy fun, children channel their creativity and develop essential skills while enjoying the great outdoors.
Step into the world of make-believe as children engage in role play. Acting out scenarios and situations, they develop a sense of the real world and gain meaningful and relevant learning experiences that enhance their understanding and empathy.
Science, art, sensory activities, and mathematics come together in our transdisciplinary experiences. Children engage in hands-on experiments, unleash their artistic talents, and develop critical thinking skills, fostering a holistic approach to learning across various subjects.
Dive into an enchanting world of books in our library. Children listen to captivating stories and conduct research for their projects, fostering a love for reading and expanding their knowledge.
Our outdoor playground, garden, and mud kitchen provide endless opportunities for children to play, explore, and build. From imaginative structures to messy fun, children channel their creativity and develop essential skills while enjoying the great outdoors.
Step into the world of make-believe as children engage in role play. Acting out scenarios and situations, they develop a sense of the real world and gain meaningful and relevant learning experiences that enhance their understanding and empathy.
Science, art, sensory activities, and mathematics come together in our transdisciplinary experiences. Children engage in hands-on experiments, unleash their artistic talents, and develop critical thinking skills, fostering a holistic approach to learning across various subjects.
Dive into an enchanting world of books in our library. Children listen to captivating stories and conduct research for their projects, fostering a love for reading and expanding their knowledge.
Our outdoor playground, garden, and mud kitchen provide endless opportunities for children to play, explore, and build. From imaginative structures to messy fun, children channel their creativity and develop essential skills while enjoying the great outdoors.
Step into the world of make-believe as children engage in role play. Acting out scenarios and situations, they develop a sense of the real world and gain meaningful and relevant learning experiences that enhance their understanding and empathy.
Science, art, sensory activities, and mathematics come together in our transdisciplinary experiences. Children engage in hands-on experiments, unleash their artistic talents, and develop critical thinking skills, fostering a holistic approach to learning across various subjects.
We are so grateful for the supportive and nurturing environment at Hillside and our daughter has had such a positive experience from the very first day at K1, thanks in no small part to the culture of inclusivity and belonging which you all live and demonstrate by example.
We are so grateful for the supportive and nurturing environment at Hillside and our daughter has had such a positive experience from the very first day at K1, thanks in no small part to the culture of inclusivity and belonging which you all live and demonstrate by example.
Parent, 2021-2023
2 / 4
Your school is truly one of the best I have experienced. Just warms my heart to see how my girls are discovering and appreciating their individuality, stretching their inquisitive minds, and just being so happy. Big thank you to you and your team for everything!
Your school is truly one of the best I have experienced. Just warms my heart to see how my girls are discovering and appreciating their individuality, stretching their inquisitive minds, and just being so happy. Big thank you to you and your team for everything!
Parent, 2019-2023
3 / 4
A belated vote of thanks to Hillside for the well run Sports Day, last week. Just the kids’ reaction, from screams of delight to spontaneous laughter was great to see. I think we parents enjoyed it more though…reminded me when alma mater QBS also held its sports day at the Football Club.
A belated vote of thanks to Hillside for the well run Sports Day, last week. Just the kids’ reaction, from screams of delight to spontaneous laughter was great to see. I think we parents enjoyed it more though…reminded me when alma mater QBS also held its sports day at the Football Club.
Parent, 2017-2019
4 / 4
Our children have both loved their time at Hillside and they both learnt so much, whilst having lots of fun in the process. We feel that all of the teachers are great and we would particularly like to mention our son’s teacher, as she really has gone above and beyond the call of duty with him.
Our children have both loved their time at Hillside and they both learnt so much, whilst having lots of fun in the process. We feel that all of the teachers are great and we would particularly like to mention our son’s teacher, as she really has gone above and beyond the call of duty with him.
Parent, 2013-2017
1 / 4
I just wanted to congratulate you and your team on the wonderful children and parents that we have been interviewing this week from Hillside. The inquisitive and joyful learners that you are producing, is a credit to you and the parents that I have interviewed reflect this in my conversations with them.
I just wanted to congratulate you and your team on the wonderful children and parents that we have been interviewing this week from Hillside. The inquisitive and joyful learners that you are producing, is a credit to you and the parents that I have interviewed reflect this in my conversations with them.
John Brewster, Principal, Kennedy School, 2016
2 / 4
Thank you for hosting us, it was great to see all the children in your lovely environment. We could not stop talking about the next steps for the children and it was full of takeaways and ideas.
Thank you for hosting us, it was great to see all the children in your lovely environment. We could not stop talking about the next steps for the children and it was full of takeaways and ideas.
Sue Yee, Principal, Quarry Bay School
3 / 4
We all thoroughly enjoyed the process and were extremely impressed by the professionalism of the Hillside staff. It was great to hear so many positive comments about the ‘Instructional Rounds’ process and the learning that came from it. Well done to all!
We all thoroughly enjoyed the process and were extremely impressed by the professionalism of the Hillside staff. It was great to hear so many positive comments about the ‘Instructional Rounds’ process and the learning that came from it. Well done to all!
Rebecca Clements, ESF Senior School Development Officer, 2016
4 / 4
Thank you for letting three of our teachers come and visit Hillside today. The teachers found it very informative and it gave them a great example of inquiry based curriculum delivery. Thank you also for sharing the sample planning documents and explaining how they are implemented. It was a wonderful professional development opportunity.
Thank you for letting three of our teachers come and visit Hillside today. The teachers found it very informative and it gave them a great example of inquiry based curriculum delivery. Thank you also for sharing the sample planning documents and explaining how they are implemented. It was a wonderful professional development opportunity.
Susan Ward, Director, Catiline Kindergarten Group, 2017
What's New at Hillside?
💡Webinar: What is the PYP?
(especially for new K1 families and anyone new to the IB Primary Years Programme)
Wednesday, 24 September / 1pm
Our PYP Coordinator, Brenda Yuen, will explain the PYP and how it supports learning through play in the early years. Join us to find out more about our curriculum and how you can connect your child’s learning between home and school.
The Zoom link will be shared through parent communications.
Learn more about Chinese as an additional language at Hillside. Our Chinese Team will share how children learn Chinese here and how you can support your child’s learning at home.
The Zoom link will be shared through parent communications.
#EarlyYearsEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducation
⛈️⚠️ Due to the inclement weather conditions, the Education Bureau (EDB) has suspended classes for all whole-day schools and kindergarten classes are suspended tomorrow (Monday, 8 September 2025).
For full details and updates, visit the EDB website, and please remember to review our inclement weather protocols.
You will be receiving a further update tomorrow from our team. Thank you for your patience and kind understanding.
Please stay safe and dry!
🌟 Applications for 2026 K1 Entry Now Open! 🌟
We are excited to announce that applications for K1 entry in August 2026 are open from 1–30 September.
Interested in joining the Hillside family? We warmly invite prospective families to join our online webinar on Tuesday, 9 September at 1:30pm, where we’ll share more about our programme and answer your questions. After school tours will also be available starting at 4:15pm—a great chance to see our joyful learning environment in person.
Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio for more information and to apply.
We look forward to welcoming new families to our community!
#esfhillside #Admissions #EarlyYears #JoinUs
🌟 Welcome Back to Hillside! 🌟
Despite the unpredictable rainstorm and poor weather, it was wonderful to see our children and families arrive with smiles and positive energy for the first day of the school year. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Your enthusiasm helped make the start of term extra special.
It was great fun watching families enjoy our photo booth props, capturing joyful moments together. We’ve shared a few of our favourite photos below! It was also a pleasure to greet so many parents in person, your partnership and support mean a lot to us.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead, filled with joyful learning, new friendships, and memorable experiences together.
We look forward to seeing you in the PM session! 🌤💛
Unfortunately, we are unable to begin our first day of school together as planned. Please stay safe at home and stay dry! ⛈️☔️
🌟 Welcome Back, K1 and K2 Families! 🌟
We are thrilled to welcome all our wonderful K1 and K2 families back to our vibrant school community after a refreshing summer break! ☀️🎒
As we embark on a new school year filled with learning, growth, and fun, please take a moment to check your child’s individual timetable. A gentle reminder for our K1 families: we have a staggered starting period to help ease the transition back to school.
And to our K2 students, don’t forget to proudly wear your “I am a dragon/gecko/tiger/turtle” stickers! These stickers are a way to show your class spirit and help us all get to know each other better. 🦎🐉🐯🐢
We can’t wait to see all the smiling faces and hear about your summer adventures. Let’s make this school year an unforgettable one together! 🌈💖
#HSK #WelcomeBack #NewSchoolYear #ESFHillside
☀️ What a Wonderful Way to End the School Year! 💦
And that’s a wrap! We celebrated our last day with the return of a favourite event: Water Fun Day 💦 It was fantastic to see so many happy faces splashing, playing, and having a brilliant time in our outdoor area. For those who preferred to stay dry, there was plenty of fun to be had with our indoor activities too.
We were so pleased the weather held out for us, and we even enjoyed some lovely sunshine in the afternoon. The sound of laughter was the perfect way to close our school year.
Thank you to all our children for bringing so much joy to Hillside. We wish all our families a safe, restful, and happy summer holiday. We look forward to seeing you all again next term!
Thank you to all our K2 parents for joining last Friday’s Celebration of Learning ceremony. It was heartwarming to see so many of you there, and your presence meant the world to our children.
We are so proud of our K2 learners 🥹 They have learnt new skills, made new friends, and have grown in so many ways this year. Seeing them stand proudly on stage was a privilege for all of us.
We are grateful for your partnership, which has helped us provide a happy and supportive learning environment for your children. Thank you for sharing this special milestone with us.
(especially for new K1 families and anyone new to the IB Primary Years Programme)
Wednesday, 24 September / 1pm
Our PYP Coordinator, Brenda Yuen, will explain the PYP and how it supports learning through play in the early years. Join us to find out more about our curriculum and how you can connect your child’s learning between home and school.
The Zoom link will be shared through parent communications.
Learn more about Chinese as an additional language at Hillside. Our Chinese Team will share how children learn Chinese here and how you can support your child’s learning at home.
The Zoom link will be shared through parent communications.
#EarlyYearsEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducation
⛈️⚠️ Due to the inclement weather conditions, the Education Bureau (EDB) has suspended classes for all whole-day schools and kindergarten classes are suspended tomorrow (Monday, 8 September 2025).
For full details and updates, visit the EDB website, and please remember to review our inclement weather protocols.
You will be receiving a further update tomorrow from our team. Thank you for your patience and kind understanding.
Please stay safe and dry!
🌟 Applications for 2026 K1 Entry Now Open! 🌟
We are excited to announce that applications for K1 entry in August 2026 are open from 1–30 September.
Interested in joining the Hillside family? We warmly invite prospective families to join our online webinar on Tuesday, 9 September at 1:30pm, where we’ll share more about our programme and answer your questions. After school tours will also be available starting at 4:15pm—a great chance to see our joyful learning environment in person.
Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio for more information and to apply.
We look forward to welcoming new families to our community!
#esfhillside #Admissions #EarlyYears #JoinUs
🌟 Welcome Back to Hillside! 🌟
Despite the unpredictable rainstorm and poor weather, it was wonderful to see our children and families arrive with smiles and positive energy for the first day of the school year. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Your enthusiasm helped make the start of term extra special.
It was great fun watching families enjoy our photo booth props, capturing joyful moments together. We’ve shared a few of our favourite photos below! It was also a pleasure to greet so many parents in person, your partnership and support mean a lot to us.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead, filled with joyful learning, new friendships, and memorable experiences together.
We look forward to seeing you in the PM session! 🌤💛
Unfortunately, we are unable to begin our first day of school together as planned. Please stay safe at home and stay dry! ⛈️☔️
🌟 Welcome Back, K1 and K2 Families! 🌟
We are thrilled to welcome all our wonderful K1 and K2 families back to our vibrant school community after a refreshing summer break! ☀️🎒
As we embark on a new school year filled with learning, growth, and fun, please take a moment to check your child’s individual timetable. A gentle reminder for our K1 families: we have a staggered starting period to help ease the transition back to school.
And to our K2 students, don’t forget to proudly wear your “I am a dragon/gecko/tiger/turtle” stickers! These stickers are a way to show your class spirit and help us all get to know each other better. 🦎🐉🐯🐢
We can’t wait to see all the smiling faces and hear about your summer adventures. Let’s make this school year an unforgettable one together! 🌈💖
#HSK #WelcomeBack #NewSchoolYear #ESFHillside
☀️ What a Wonderful Way to End the School Year! 💦
And that’s a wrap! We celebrated our last day with the return of a favourite event: Water Fun Day 💦 It was fantastic to see so many happy faces splashing, playing, and having a brilliant time in our outdoor area. For those who preferred to stay dry, there was plenty of fun to be had with our indoor activities too.
We were so pleased the weather held out for us, and we even enjoyed some lovely sunshine in the afternoon. The sound of laughter was the perfect way to close our school year.
Thank you to all our children for bringing so much joy to Hillside. We wish all our families a safe, restful, and happy summer holiday. We look forward to seeing you all again next term!
Thank you to all our K2 parents for joining last Friday’s Celebration of Learning ceremony. It was heartwarming to see so many of you there, and your presence meant the world to our children.
We are so proud of our K2 learners 🥹 They have learnt new skills, made new friends, and have grown in so many ways this year. Seeing them stand proudly on stage was a privilege for all of us.
We are grateful for your partnership, which has helped us provide a happy and supportive learning environment for your children. Thank you for sharing this special milestone with us.
(especially for new K1 families and anyone new to the IB Primary Years Programme)
Wednesday, 24 September / 1pm
Our PYP Coordinator, Brenda Yuen, will explain the PYP and how it supports learning through play in the early years. Join us to find out more about our curriculum and how you can connect your child’s learning between home and school.
The Zoom link will be shared through parent communications.
Learn more about Chinese as an additional language at Hillside. Our Chinese Team will share how children learn Chinese here and how you can support your child’s learning at home.
The Zoom link will be shared through parent communications.
#EarlyYearsEducation #EarlyChildhoodEducation
⛈️⚠️ Due to the inclement weather conditions, the Education Bureau (EDB) has suspended classes for all whole-day schools and kindergarten classes are suspended tomorrow (Monday, 8 September 2025).
For full details and updates, visit the EDB website, and please remember to review our inclement weather protocols.
You will be receiving a further update tomorrow from our team. Thank you for your patience and kind understanding.
Please stay safe and dry!
🌟 Applications for 2026 K1 Entry Now Open! 🌟
We are excited to announce that applications for K1 entry in August 2026 are open from 1–30 September.
Interested in joining the Hillside family? We warmly invite prospective families to join our online webinar on Tuesday, 9 September at 1:30pm, where we’ll share more about our programme and answer your questions. After school tours will also be available starting at 4:15pm—a great chance to see our joyful learning environment in person.
Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio for more information and to apply.
We look forward to welcoming new families to our community!
#esfhillside #Admissions #EarlyYears #JoinUs
🌟 Welcome Back to Hillside! 🌟
Despite the unpredictable rainstorm and poor weather, it was wonderful to see our children and families arrive with smiles and positive energy for the first day of the school year. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Your enthusiasm helped make the start of term extra special.
It was great fun watching families enjoy our photo booth props, capturing joyful moments together. We’ve shared a few of our favourite photos below! It was also a pleasure to greet so many parents in person, your partnership and support mean a lot to us.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead, filled with joyful learning, new friendships, and memorable experiences together.
We look forward to seeing you in the PM session! 🌤💛
Unfortunately, we are unable to begin our first day of school together as planned. Please stay safe at home and stay dry! ⛈️☔️
🌟 Welcome Back, K1 and K2 Families! 🌟
We are thrilled to welcome all our wonderful K1 and K2 families back to our vibrant school community after a refreshing summer break! ☀️🎒
As we embark on a new school year filled with learning, growth, and fun, please take a moment to check your child’s individual timetable. A gentle reminder for our K1 families: we have a staggered starting period to help ease the transition back to school.
And to our K2 students, don’t forget to proudly wear your “I am a dragon/gecko/tiger/turtle” stickers! These stickers are a way to show your class spirit and help us all get to know each other better. 🦎🐉🐯🐢
We can’t wait to see all the smiling faces and hear about your summer adventures. Let’s make this school year an unforgettable one together! 🌈💖
#HSK #WelcomeBack #NewSchoolYear #ESFHillside
☀️ What a Wonderful Way to End the School Year! 💦
And that’s a wrap! We celebrated our last day with the return of a favourite event: Water Fun Day 💦 It was fantastic to see so many happy faces splashing, playing, and having a brilliant time in our outdoor area. For those who preferred to stay dry, there was plenty of fun to be had with our indoor activities too.
We were so pleased the weather held out for us, and we even enjoyed some lovely sunshine in the afternoon. The sound of laughter was the perfect way to close our school year.
Thank you to all our children for bringing so much joy to Hillside. We wish all our families a safe, restful, and happy summer holiday. We look forward to seeing you all again next term!
Thank you to all our K2 parents for joining last Friday’s Celebration of Learning ceremony. It was heartwarming to see so many of you there, and your presence meant the world to our children.
We are so proud of our K2 learners 🥹 They have learnt new skills, made new friends, and have grown in so many ways this year. Seeing them stand proudly on stage was a privilege for all of us.
We are grateful for your partnership, which has helped us provide a happy and supportive learning environment for your children. Thank you for sharing this special milestone with us.
(especially for new K1 families and anyone new to the IB Primary Years Programme)
Wednesday, 24 September / 1pm
Our PYP Coordinator, Brenda Yuen, will explain the PYP and how it supports learning through play in the early years. Join us to find out more about our curriculum and how you can connect your child’s learning between home and school.
The Zoom link will be shared through parent communications.
Learn more about Chinese as an additional language at Hillside. Our Chinese Team will share how children learn Chinese here and how you can support your child’s learning at home.
The Zoom link will be shared through parent communications.
⛈️⚠️ Due to the inclement weather conditions, the Education Bureau (EDB) has suspended classes for all whole-day schools and kindergarten classes are suspended tomorrow (Monday, 8 September 2025).
For full details and updates, visit the EDB website, and please remember to review our inclement weather protocols.
You will be receiving a further update tomorrow from our team. Thank you for your patience and kind understanding.
We are excited to announce that applications for K1 entry in August 2026 are open from 1–30 September.
Interested in joining the Hillside family? We warmly invite prospective families to join our online webinar on Tuesday, 9 September at 1:30pm, where we’ll share more about our programme and answer your questions. After school tours will also be available starting at 4:15pm—a great chance to see our joyful learning environment in person.
Scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio for more information and to apply.
We look forward to welcoming new families to our community!
Despite the unpredictable rainstorm and poor weather, it was wonderful to see our children and families arrive with smiles and positive energy for the first day of the school year. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Your enthusiasm helped make the start of term extra special.
It was great fun watching families enjoy our photo booth props, capturing joyful moments together. We’ve shared a few of our favourite photos below! It was also a pleasure to greet so many parents in person, your partnership and support mean a lot to us.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead, filled with joyful learning, new friendships, and memorable experiences together.
We are thrilled to welcome all our wonderful K1 and K2 families back to our vibrant school community after a refreshing summer break! ☀️🎒
As we embark on a new school year filled with learning, growth, and fun, please take a moment to check your child’s individual timetable. A gentle reminder for our K1 families: we have a staggered starting period to help ease the transition back to school.
And to our K2 students, don’t forget to proudly wear your “I am a dragon/gecko/tiger/turtle” stickers! These stickers are a way to show your class spirit and help us all get to know each other better. 🦎🐉🐯🐢
We can’t wait to see all the smiling faces and hear about your summer adventures. Let’s make this school year an unforgettable one together! 🌈💖
And that’s a wrap! We celebrated our last day with the return of a favourite event: Water Fun Day 💦 It was fantastic to see so many happy faces splashing, playing, and having a brilliant time in our outdoor area. For those who preferred to stay dry, there was plenty of fun to be had with our indoor activities too.
We were so pleased the weather held out for us, and we even enjoyed some lovely sunshine in the afternoon. The sound of laughter was the perfect way to close our school year.
Thank you to all our children for bringing so much joy to Hillside. We wish all our families a safe, restful, and happy summer holiday. We look forward to seeing you all again next term!
Thank you to all our K2 parents for joining last Friday’s Celebration of Learning ceremony. It was heartwarming to see so many of you there, and your presence meant the world to our children.
We are so proud of our K2 learners 🥹 They have learnt new skills, made new friends, and have grown in so many ways this year. Seeing them stand proudly on stage was a privilege for all of us.
We are grateful for your partnership, which has helped us provide a happy and supportive learning environment for your children. Thank you for sharing this special milestone with us.
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