Five years ago, our family relocated to Hong Kong from the US.
My husband and I, and our 7-year old son Nick, made an advance trip to HK to visit schools and view accommodations. We were captivated by this fast-paced city, its natural surroundings, cultural offerings and it was easy to imagine us living here for a while. The most daunting part was finding the right school for Nick as Hong Kong offers a large variety of International Schools and the selection progress can be overwhelming.
We decided to keep Nick in an American style program and learned Stamford American International School was opening a new campus in Hong Kong. We were impressed by the reputation of Stamford’s Singapore school and after attending an informative presentation about how Stamford’s mission to create Students of the Future, we came to the conclusion that Nick would be a good fit. The application process was efficient, Nick was accepted in a timely manner and we couldn’t wait for the school to open and begin his new adventure.
Inaugurating a new school is exciting. Five years later, we feel part of the Stamford family with our son growing up alongside his school. Both matured together, with the school continuously enhancing its campus, opening a state-of-the-art library, chemistry lab, outdoor roof top arena and expanded classrooms.
What makes Stamford special is the care, knowledge and professionalism of the staff and faculty. Nick has been thriving academically, transitioning from Elementary to Secondary with the help and guidance of his teachers and counselors. When asked about his favourite subject, Nick said that he likes them all. During the pandemic, the school pivoted to an excellent online learning program. Communication and support from the school to parents remain consistently strong.
Stamford’s STEMinn and Arts program are key strengths of the school. This year’s Mission Inspire Project gave Nick the opportunity to collaborate and innovate with fellow students to create and code a space attack video game. Coding is a new skill Nick is now passionate about. Frequent group projects have taught Nick to work well with others. Learning Mandarin five days a week is a plus.
For the past 4 years, Nick has been on the student council, representing his class, implementing suggestions, and hosting activities throughout the school year. Being part of the school community is encouraged by the school, for students and parents alike. Smaller class sizes help teachers to build close connections with students.
A wide variety of after-school offerings introduced Nick to fencing and drama. He gained self-confidence after participating in two musical performances. Fencing has become his athletic focus. It is great to watch him grow and challenge himself physically.
Stamford American International School is a well-rounded school establishing itself among the top International Schools in Hong Kong, providing a safe and personable environment for our son to excel. We are excited to be part of Stamford’s journey and can’t wait to see what’s in store next.

As a first-year Stamford family, we could not be happier with every aspect of the school. From the quality of their academic program, the support from the administrative and teaching staff, and their modern facilities, Stamford maintains the perfect balance of being a great international school while still having a smaller and more personalized feel. We chose Stamford for this reason and our two children continue to thrive in this supportive environment.
As we were planning our arrival to Hong Kong, applying to all the international schools was extremely stressful since we were still living in another country. We knew we wanted to continue with the American curriculum and had several schools to choose from. The Stamford admissions team was amazing. They were responsive to all our emails, even down to the specific question of school bus routes and pickup and drop off times. They made an effort to get to know us and we did not feel like just another number in the application process. The personal emails from the teachers and administrative staff checking in with us during COVID virtual learning are a testament to their warm and welcoming environment.
In terms of the academic curriculum, Stamford has it all from the sciences, the arts, and physical education. Their smaller and more personalized approach allows our children to have exposure to all these classes, even though they are in the elementary school. Our first-grade son loves the STEMinn classes in the new lab and is always showing us his inventions and ideas. Our kindergarten daughter loves music class and continues to amaze us with all the Chinese she is learning. Like the administrative staff, the teaching staff really make you feel like you are a part of the Stamford community. They welcome in-class involvement from parents when appropriate and we have seen firsthand the diverse and inclusive learning environment they make for the children. Stamford’s academics have absolutely impacted our children in a positive way, fostering their creativity and desire to learn everything from new cultures to ways to save the planet by recycling.
Stamford is the perfect fit for our family’s learning needs. They are receptive to feedback and continually strive to make the school and the community better in every aspect. Stamford is large enough and has all the aspects of a top-tier international school, but is also small enough to make sure every child and family feels intimately involved. It truly has a perfect balance. This is our favorite part about Stamford and you will immediately experience it when you apply.
