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Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education, Languages
Clubs Community and Service, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Forest House Waldorf School offers a unique, nature-based primary education in the serene setting of Sai Kung, Hong Kong. As the city’s first government-registered Waldorf school, it provides a distinct alternative to mainstream education by following the Waldorf Steiner Curriculum. The school emphasizes a holistic approach where academic learning is integrated with artistic and practical activities, ensuring children develop intellectually, emotionally, and physically.
200 Hang Hau Village, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong
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The Essentials
Forest House Waldorf School has instruction in English.
Location
Forest House Waldorf School is located in the New Territories of Hong Kong, with two campuses. The Primary School Campus is Commercial Area, Floral Villas, No. 18 Tso Wo Road, Sai Kung; the Secondary School Campus is No. 200 Hang Hau Village, Tseung Kwan O. The Sai Kung campus is described as a quiet corner overlooking the coastline near Sai Kung Country Park, and the school is reasonably accessible from Sai Kung town by car or taxi.
Stages
The school runs a Primary School program (Class 1–6) in a six‑year primary cycle with a class teacher model. A secondary program has been introduced, with a secondary campus in Tseung Kwan O; Forest House was licensed to operate a secondary school in 2024 and plans to offer higher grades up to Grade 12.
Type
Forest House operates as a private, co‑educational day school.
Additional learning support
Forest House presents an inclusive education approach. Each class has a class teacher with subject teachers for other lessons, and the Waldorf framework supports students with diverse learning needs within this structure. There is no dedicated SEN department published.
Country affiliation
The school is based in Hong Kong and is listed by Steiner Education Australia as a FHWS school, reflecting an affiliation with the Australian Steiner education network. The school has also announced expansion to a secondary program up to Grade 12.
Religious affiliation
There is no religious affiliation published for the school; it states an inclusive, non‑denominational stance.
School day structure
The school day runs from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, and ends at 1:00 pm on Thursdays. Lunch/break times are not published in the available official materials.
Bus service
A school bus service is listed in third‑party sources; the school does not publish specific bus provider details on its site. Public directions from Sai Kung Pier indicate transport options via Bus 94 or a mini‑bus (Route 7) to Ah Kung Wan, with taxi as an alternative.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Forest House Waldorf School ranges from HKD 147,500 to HKD 154,500 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- Application fee: HK$2,000. This fee is collected through the school's eAdmission system and is non‑refundable and non‑transferable.
- Annual tuition is billed in 10 instalments. Specific instalment due dates, late‑payment penalties, and other detailed billing terms are not published in the school's publicly available fee pages. Parents are expected to follow the school's billing notices and invoice schedule.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates day campuses (primary campus and a separate secondary campus are listed), and no boarding provision or boarding fees are published.
Other costs and optional fees
- Camps, field trips and certain extra‑curricular experiences may incur additional charges depending on participation. - Family sibling fee reductions are available; specific sibling discount rates are not published. - No fixed amounts for uniforms, school bus, meals or routine consumables are published alongside the tuition information. Costs for supplies, uniforms or activity‑specific items may be charged separately where applicable.
Refund information
- The application fee is explicitly non‑refundable and non‑transferable. No separate, detailed public statement of a comprehensive tuition‑refund or withdrawal refund schedule is published on the school's public fee pages. For withdrawal, refund or proration rules, follow the school's formal enrollment or acceptance communications.
Fee payment options
- The school's public fee pages do not list detailed tuition payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, direct debit). Contact details for the school office are provided for payment and billing enquiries. The school accepts donations by direct deposit, cheque, cash and other methods for gifts; donation payment options are described separately from tuition information.
Academics
Forest House Waldorf School teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.
Curriculum
Forest House Waldorf School follows Rudolf Steiner–inspired Waldorf education, with a developmentally appropriate curriculum that currently covers primary and is expanding to a secondary program. In the Primary phase (grades 1–6), learning is organized around two-hour main lessons taught by a class teacher who remains with the same group for several years; after each main lesson period, subjects such as English, mathematics, science, geography, and history are taught in shorter lessons, alongside Chinese, music, painting, and Eurythmy. Main lessons are complemented by hands-on activities (beeswax modeling, woodwork, clay work, handwork, and gardening) and by festivals and cultural events, with students producing their own illustrated main-lesson books rather than relying on textbooks. The school is actively expanding its high school program and plans a Grade 10 IGCSE pathway, with grades 7–9 currently in operation and formal IGCSE preparation linked to Grade 10; the secondary licence was granted in 2024 and a secondary campus relocated to Tseung Kwan O. Tuition for 2025–26 indicates ongoing operation of Grades 1–6 and 7–8, reflecting a multi-year program; FHWS is recognized within Waldorf networks (e.g., International Forum for Waldorf/Steiner Education) and is associated with Steiner Education Australia.
Wellbeing
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Prepare and submit the online application. Parents gather the documentation listed for submission: a recent photograph of the child, the child's identity document, the latest school report, and any psychological education assessment reports. The online application form is completed in Forest House's eAdmission System. The school does not require entrance exams, portfolios, or video recordings as part of the admissions process. An application fee of HK$2,000 is collected through the eAdmission System to process the application and schedule the interview; the fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Scholarships
Forest House Waldorf School does not publish a school-specific scholarship program. A tuition assistance programme is referenced in the anti-discrimination policy as part of admissions policies, but no eligibility criteria, application process, or award details are published.
School Events
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FAQs
What ages does Forest House Waldorf School serve?
Forest House Waldorf School serves students aged 6 to 18.
What curriculum does Forest House Waldorf School follow?
Forest House Waldorf School follows Rudolf Steiner–inspired Waldorf education, with a developmentally appropriate curriculum that currently covers primary and is expanding to a secondary program. In the Primary phase (grades 1–6), learning is.
Where is Forest House Waldorf School located?
Forest House Waldorf School is located in the New Territories of Hong Kong, with two campuses. The Primary School Campus is Commercial Area, Floral Villas, No. 18 Tso Wo Road, Sai Kung; the Secondary School Campus is No. 200 Hang Hau Village, Tseung.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application fees**
- Application fee: HK$2,000. This fee is collected through the school's eAdmission system and is non‑refundable and non‑transferable.
**Tuition fees (by year group)**
- Grade 1–6: Annual tuition HK$147,500.
- Grade 7–8:.
What languages are taught?
English is the language of instruction for Language Arts and other core subjects in the primary program (Language Arts English & Grammar). Chinese (Mandarin) is taught as a dedicated language subject across primary grades, with activities such as.
How does the admissions process work?
Step 1: Prepare and submit the online application. Parents gather the documentation listed for submission: a recent photograph of the child, the child's identity document, the latest school report, and any psychological education assessment reports..
What facilities does the school have?
Forest House Waldorf School operates on two campuses: the Primary School Campus in Floral Villas, No 18 Tso Wo Road, Sai Kung, and the Secondary School Campus at No. 200 Hang Hau Village, Tseung Kwan O, both in the New Territories of Hong Kong. The.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Forest House Waldorf School is a non-profit organisation that offers inclusive Waldorf education in Hong Kong. The mission is to teach traditional subjects through a curriculum appropriate to different stages of development and learning styles, in.
What accreditations does the school hold?
- Permanent school licence from the Hong Kong Education Bureau (July 2016). This government licence confirms the school's legal operation as a registered school under Hong Kong education jurisdiction.
- First Waldorf school in Hong Kong duly.
