English Schools Foundation

The English Schools Foundation (ESF) is Hong Kong's largest international school group. It is currently newsworthy due to several recent events. Firstly, a bribery scandal involving 13 parents and a middleman who offered bribes to an ESF kindergarten administrator in exchange for enrolments has resulted in jail sentences. Secondly, the ESF plans to increase tuition fees by an average of 4.1% for primary and secondary divisions and 5.8% for kindergartens in the next academic year, pending approval. Finally, the ESF's Renaissance College hosted an event where students honored foreign domestic helpers, highlighting the school's role in fostering a multicultural environment. These events demonstrate the ESF's ongoing significance in Hong Kong's education landscape and its impact on families and the wider community.