Enrollment Requirements
Connect to our Platforms
Course Selections
The School Day
Campus Security
Getting To and From School
School Uniform
School Lunches
Co-Curricular Activities (CCA)
Tuition Fees
Parent School Association (PSA)
Important Contacts

The following must be completed in order for your child to begin school. Please submit /complete the following before the first day of school if you have not done so.

• Visa – If your child is not a Permanent Resident of Hong Kong, a valid long-term Hong Kong Visa must be obtained and presented to the school before your child starts school.

• All students must be living with at least one parent who is in full-time residence in Hong Kong. If parents are not living with their child full-time in Hong Kong, a blood-related guardian with Hong Kong residency must be appointed. If a guardian is appointed, Guardianship Form A and B must be completed and signed.

– Form A (in English) / Form A (in Chinese) to be completed by Parents
– Form B (in English) / Form B (in Chinese) to be completed by Guardians
(Please also read the overview (in English) / overview (in Chinese) for our general policy on guardianship)

• Family Security Cards – Complete the Family Security Card Application Form here (see Campus Security section for more information).

• Tuition Fee Payment – Please see the Tuition Fee section for information on payment options.

• For safeguarding purposes, we require the email and Hong Kong local number of parents or guardians. To update your contact details, click here.

If you have any questions regarding any of these checklist items, please do not hesitate to contact your Admissions Manager. You can also reach the Admissions Office at +852 2500 8688 or via email at admissions@sais.edu.hk.

To maintain a close parent-school partnership, please log into our platforms and check them regularly.

Our Platforms are accessible with a Stamford Account. Please log in with your unique Stamford parent account (eg. xxxx@sais.hk) included in the welcome email.

• Click here for a guide on how to add the School Google Account to your phone
• Click here for a guide on how to add the School Google Account to your computer.

If you need help logging into our platforms, don’t hesitate to send an email to contact our ICT Team > – they will be happy to assist you.

COURSE SELECTIONS (Pre-Primary to Grade 10)

Please complete this form for all students to let us know your preferences:
https://stamfordamericanschool.formstack.com/forms/new_student_course_selections

PRE-PRIMARY TO GRADE 8 – Modern Language Preference

We offer students the option to learn Mandarin (or more commonly known as Putonghua using simplified characters) or Spanish. You may only choose one option. For example, if Spanish is chosen, the student will not have any Chinese lessons. Please complete this form online as soon as possible:

Note:
*Students who require English as an Additional Language (EAL) support are strongly advised not to select Spanish if their mother tongue is Chinese to allow for faster acquisition of English.

**Once the daily modern language lesson is confirmed (either Mandarin or Spanish), changes cannot be made within the same academic year.

GRADE 9 TO 10 – Course Selection Preference
While most courses for grade 9 and 10 are pre-set for you, you do have some preferences to indicate for three subjects: modern language, mathematics and the arts. The preferences you indicate below will be used together with conversations and documentation (past school records) to help build your schedule.

Stamford’s School Calendar can be found here.

For safeguarding purposes, we request that all parents inform the School Office of any change in student attendance/ dismissal arrangements (such as sick leave, early pick-up, or changes to bus arrangements) before 7:45 am.

At Stamford, we take security very seriously and want to ensure that all parents/guardians/helpers, as well as students and staff, have the proper identification needed to enter the campus.

Parents, guardians, helpers, and all students must have photo Security ID Cards. Each family (excluding students) is entitled to 3 Photo Security ID cards. Replacement of lost cards will incur a fee.

How to Apply

Please click here > to submit your student or family ID Card application.

Photo Requirements:
– One standard passport-size photo in high-resolution JPEG is required.
– Students must wear the Stamford school uniform in the photo.
– The suggested background is blue.
– The student’s head and shoulder should be shown.
– The student must be centered, and the image needs to be clear.

A note for Student ID cards:
August joiners: Please wait for student photo taking as school resumes.
Mid-Year Joiners: Please note that ID cards are printed in batches. If you require enrollment verification in the meantime, you may use the temporary ID card provided or request a letter from our School Office Team. For more information, please call 3467 4500.

Permanent Family Security ID Cards will be distributed to the student when they are ready, upon receipt of your registration form. Permanent Family Security ID Cards will include individual photos.

Temporary Student ID Card & Family Security ID Cards
– Will be distributed on the first day of school.
– Temporary cards do not have individual photos printed on them.

Ho Man Tin Campus (Pre-Primary – Grade 8)

Families are strongly encouraged to walk, use the school bus (Ho Man Tin Campus), or take public transport, as there is no parking available on campus and only limited public parking nearby, with congestion expected during peak hours. Private vehicle drop‑off requires prior approval. For safety reasons, Elementary students must be collected by a parent or authorized caregiver, while Secondary students may travel independently with parent approval.

School Bus Registration
School Bus Registration for Semester 1 2026/27 will open soon.

For further information, please contact Stamford’s Transport Team at transport@sais. edu.hk. Castle Brothers can be contacted for inquiries after confirmation by email: castlebrothers2018@gmail.com

West Kowloon Campus (Grades 9-12)

West Kowloon Campus is located in a residential complex, and we strictly prohibit private cars drop-off at the peak hours of morning arrival and afternoon dismissal. If you must drive, the nearest drop-off point would be Olympian City 1.

There is no school bus service for the West Kowloon Campus. High School students are encouraged to walk to and from school independently. We recommend that students take public transportation and walk to school. The nearest MTR station is Olympic Station.

The personal appearance of Stamford students should reflect respect for the school and the international community so as not to distract from their learning. Stamford is a place of work and study, and therefore, appropriate dress is neat, clean, modest, and in good repair.

All students are expected to wear the full school uniform at all times, including during online learning, field trips, and on school buses. Please ensure that all items belonging to your child are clearly labeled with your child’s name, such as hats, uniforms, backpacks, water bottles, etc. You may embroider or personalize your child’s hat to help them easily identify their belongings. Students should come to school in their PE uniform on their PE lesson days. 

As the temperature changes, students may wear the winter uniform when they see fit. Students are expected to wear full school uniforms at all times, so if wearing winter trousers, please also wear the winter polo shirt.

The full uniform policy is printed in the Parent and Student Handbook

Aston Wilson is located at:
2/F Will Strong Development Building, 59 Parkes Street, Jordan, Kowloon

For uniform information, please click here for details.

MEALS AND CAFE

Students are required to bring a healthy snack to school each day. They may also choose to bring a packed lunch from home or purchase lunch through our school catering service, which provides a range of balanced meal options for students across both campuses.

Further details regarding menus, registration, and payment arrangements for lunch orders and purchasing will be shared with families in due course.

Due to health and safety on both campuses, no lunchbox deliveries will be accepted.

WATER BOTTLES

Please provide your child with a refillable water bottle labeled with your child’s name and class code.

Stamford offers a variety of after-school and team activities from 3:00 – 5:00 pm as part of our CCA Program, to enhance students’ experience and allow time to explore interests in a structured way. CCAs run three times a year to enable students to maximize the breadth of activities offered. Registration information for each term will be shared with families. Registration for CCA will take place on the SchoolsBuddy App.

Mid-year joiners can contact the CCA Team > for support. CCA information will be shared before each term.

CCA TRANSPORT FOR HO MAN TIN CAMPUS (PRE-PRIMARY – GRADE 8)

CCA buses will drop students off at limited central points and taking the CCA bus will incur an additional cost. Parents will receive CCA bus pricing at time of CCA enrollment.

TUITION FEE SCHEDULE
Information about tuition fees and payment can be found here. If you have any questions, please contact our Finance Department at finance@sais.edu.hk or contact +852 2500 8613.

DIRECT DEBIT PAYMENT PLAN
Tuition fee invoices are issued per semester and are payable by monthly direct debit. Please contact our finance team > for the Direct Debit Authorization Form. Please note that setting up the Direct Debit with your bank may take 6-8 weeks, so we recommend you start this process as soon as possible.

Stamford’s Parent School Association (PSA) partners closely with the school to create a sense of belonging for students and families.

VOLUNTEERING

The Executive Committee of the PSA has established sub-committees to support the work of the PSA, aligned with the school’s guiding statements and strategic direction. These sub-committees include the following:
• School Liaison
• Social / Events
• Careers and Community Links

If you are interested in volunteering with the PSA or any of the sub-committees, or want to get more involved but aren’t sure how, please contact the PSA by email at PSA@stamfordamerican.edu.hk. You will be contacted about upcoming opportunities to get involved in the school community. 

STAMFORD COMMUNITY CONNECT FOR NEW FAMILIES

We believe in building a cohesive, engaged parent community in Stamford that supports and enriches our students’ development. We also recognize that it can be a daunting time for parents who are new to our school community.

Through Stamford Community Connect, the PSA offers the opportunity for new parents to connect with our existing families, to share their experiences, and to exchange their knowledge. Similar to a “buddy” arrangement, we hope this will provide another avenue for new families to settle in. New families, please register your interest here.

For more information reach out to PSA at PSA@stamfordamerican.edu.hk

You can reach out to the below individual contacts if you have any questions. We are happy to help.

School Office – Short notice absence, CCAs, family ID card, update family contact, lost & found
E: schooloffice@sais.edu.hk
T: 3467 4500

Admissions – Questions about capital levy, enrolling siblings
E: admissions@sais.edu.hk
T: 2500 8688

Finance – Change in billing details, payment method, questions about charges or credits
E: finance@sais.edu.hk
T: 2500 8613

Health Center – Change in medical information, sharing of absence details, vaccinations
E: nurse@sais.edu.hk
T: 3467 4512

ICT Help (Troubleshooting) – Parent Portal issues, anything related to devices
E: ICThelp@sais.edu.hk
T: 3467 4500

Transportation enquiries – Bus routes, bus fees/payments, schedules
E: transport@sais.edu.hk
T: 3467 4500

School Bus Service After confirmation (Castle Brothers)
E: castlebrothers2018@gmail.com
T: 2555 2088

School Lunch 

School Uniform (Aston Wilson)
W: https://www.sais.awlonline.com.hk
T: 2523 2517

Communications – General question, suggestion/feedback. If you are unsure who to contact – contact us!
E: communications@sais.edu.hk

Homeroom/Advisory Teacher – Questions about the child’s progress, learning, and well-being, wanting to connect with a specialist teacher.