Victoria Shanghai Academy (VSA) Hong Kong

Victoria Shanghai Academy (VSA) is a private independent, non-denominational, co-educational day school established in 2004 under the auspices of the Victoria Shanghai Education Foundation Limited, a registered charitable body.

VSA is an IB World School and the first in Hong Kong authorised to deliver three of the International Baccalaureate Programmes, providing a “through-train” IB education for students aged 6 to 18. The Primary School was authorised as an IB Primary Years Programme school in December 2005. In the Secondary School, the Middle Years Programme (“MYP”) and Diploma Programme (“DP”) were authorised in December 2006 and June 2007 respectively.

VSA emphasizes a holistic approach to education, at the heart of which is inquiry-based learning and teaching. The Primary School offers a bilingual education (English and Putonghua); the Secondary School curriculum is delivered in English and supplemented by a strong Chinese programme.

VSA has approximately 2,000 students and over 200 teaching staff. In Secondary, there are over 100 faculty members, consisting of local and expatriate staff.

VSA is accredited by CIS and NEASC. More information about Victoria Shanghai Academy can be found here: www.vsa.edu.hk

Vision and Mission

At VSA our mission is to develop passionate, healthy and accomplished bilingual learners who are globally engaged.

We will help our students VALUE themselves and others.

• by offering multiple language pathways with a strong emphasis on Chinese language and heritage
• by cultivating intercultural understanding and respect through curricular and co-curricular learning and
• by providing a holistic education that emphasizes emotional and physical well-being and character development

We will help our students STRIVE to be the best they can be

• by developing challenging and diverse academic programs aligned with IB approaches to teaching and learning
• by creating an environment in which students exercise agency in their learning and are encouraged to explore and pursue their interests and passions and
• by ensuring the best possible educational experience for all students through continuous reflection and revision of programmes, standards and practices

We will help our students ACT to make a better world

• by encouraging students to explore issues and take action on a personal, local and global level
• by fostering a collaborative learning environment that promotes active partnerships within and beyond the school community and
• by nurturing a sense of responsibility and creating opportunities for leadership development