YK Pao School Hong Kong opens in Aug 2026 with bicultural model
A new bilingual school in Kowloon blends Chinese culture with global perspectives...
The YK Pao Education Foundation officially launched YK Pao School Hong Kong at a ceremony on 29 May 2026, confirming its opening in August 2026. The school is designed to meet growing demand for international bilingual education in Hong Kong, following the proven model of its Shanghai predecessor, which has been running for two decades. The campus is located at 4 Rose Street in Kowloon, with a future campus planned in Kowloon Tong. The launch event at the Asia Society featured a performance by the Chinese Fusion Orchestra from Shanghai, and student representatives shared their university destinations—Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Northwestern University.
Secretary for Education Dr. Christine Choi, JP, attended and emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing education quality and building Hong Kong as an International Education Hub. Founder Professor Anna Pao Sohmen and co-founder Philip Pao Sohmen spoke about the school's philosophy, "Learning with Joy, Living with Purpose," and the urgency of equipping students with cultural agility. The ceremony concluded with an official kick-off and campus design unveiling, marking a new chapter in Hong Kong's educational landscape.
- School opens in August 2026 at 4 Rose Street, Kowloon, with a future Kowloon Tong campus planned
- Builds on 20-year success of YK Pao School Shanghai, offering integrated bilingual education
- Supported by Hong Kong Education Bureau; Secretary Dr. Christine Choi attended launch ceremony
Why It Matters
Expands bilingual education options in Hong Kong, blending Chinese traditions with global perspectives for future leaders.