HONG KONGJune 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following the successful launch of Key Stage 3 in March this year, Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong is accelerating its educational mission toward becoming a premium “through-train” school. At its landmark inaugural Key Stage 3 welcome reception, the school announced the addition of a Year 7 class for students enrolling in August 2026. This strategic expansion directly responds to a deep market demand: many families are actively seeking a safe, uninterrupted, and academically rigorous British elite education pathway that ensures absolute continuity.
Left to Right: Stephen Wong, Gráinne Walters, Sarah Canning-Jones, Carla Howarth & Priya Kanthan
School governors attended this milestone event, underscoring how this structural growth provides solid long-term academic security for students. With Year 7 commencing in August 2026 and Year 8 following in August 2027, graduating students will be guaranteed consideration for admission to Year 9 at Shrewsbury School in the UK. This structural connection deeply roots each child’s personal growth journey in a British educational heritage with 474 years of illustrious history, founded by Royal Charter in 1552, perfectly addressing parents’ aspirations to provide their children with an international platform to realize their ambitions.
Seamless Global Academic Pathways
The effectiveness of this interconnected global network is reflected in the clear academic pathways it offers every family. Completing Year 8 in Hong Kong will lay a solid foundation for students, enabling them to smoothly transition to Year 9 at Shrewsbury School in the UK or pursue other desired destinations. This initiative bridges the educational systems of both locations, bringing more development opportunities to Hong Kong students and broadening their global educational horizons. This clear academic pathway establishes the academic rigor and global perspective essential for elite educational success. It ensures a seamless and exceptional educational journey, directly connecting Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong to the historic gates of Shrewsbury School in the UK.
Validating Parental Expectations
To commemorate this milestone, a special “Founding Future Time Capsule” sealing ceremony was held that evening. This symbolic ceremony connects the school’s heritage, its present community, and the global development trajectory of its inaugural students.
Priya Kanthan, Principal of Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong, stated: “The sealing of the ‘Founding Future Time Capsule,’ together with the addition of a Year 7 class, marks a profound moment of affirmation for our global school family. This expansion proves that our high-quality ‘through-train’ model, deeply driven by core values, is precisely the ideal educational pathway parents seek when securing their children’s futures. The strong demand from numerous families also confirms that this region highly values education rooted in character building, mutual respect, and global citizenship. Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong remains committed to ensuring educational continuity and shared high standards of achievement within our Shrewsbury system.”
About Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong
Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong inherits the heritage of one of the UK’s most prestigious independent schools. Shrewsbury School in the UK, founded by Royal Charter in 1552, boasts a brilliant and distinguished history across a wide range of academic disciplines. We are jointly dedicated to nurturing confident, articulate, and independent learners.
As the only school in the region offering high-quality British education, our curriculum is based on the UK National Curriculum and designed to foster students’ creativity and confidence. Conveniently located, the school provides an exceptional educational experience for students aged 3 to 13.
Applications for the 2027/28 academic year are now open. For more information, please visit our official website at www.shrewsbury.edu.hk.
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