Established in 2019, Invictus School Hong Kong is an inclusive, private co-educational school offering high quality and affordable international education all through Kindergarten to Year 13. Open to both local and expatriate families, Invictus is quickly becoming the school of choice for parents in Hong Kong.
As a through-train school, Invictus adopts a long-term approach in providing holistic education to equip students for academic and lifelong success. Focus is placed on the development of the whole person, allowing students to discover and understand their passions, strengths, and weaknesses. “We actively encourage our students to work with other people and question what they are taught. This helps them develop qualities such as collaboration, resilience, and respect that are essential for their flourishing,” explains Mr Christopher Jackson, Founding Principal of Invictus School Hong Kong.
Students at Invictus follow a series of well-constructed international curricula consisting of the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC), the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum, the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), and the Cambridge International A-levels (Advanced Level). The IEYC and IPC curricula, in particular, are delivered in an immersive bilingual format in English and Chinese. “All these programmes are natural progressions from one to another, providing students with the skills and knowledge required in the next steps of their academic journey,” notes Jackson.
Furthermore, all programmes and lessons are designed to encourage open-ended learning, where every student has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Students also receive tailored support from teachers based on their different needs, allowing them to improve upon their current abilities and reach the next step in their academic journey.
Students with varying levels of English proficiency, for example, receive tailored English support from teachers with English as an Additional Language (EAL) or Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) qualifications. An EAL enrichment programme is also offered in Year 7 to help students enhance and develop their language skills through a wide range of activities.
For new students transitioning into Invictus, various activities are organised at the start of the year to enhance their understanding of the school and help them bond with their teachers and peers. Students also receive continual guidance and encouragement from teachers as they adjust to a new school culture and an alternative learning style.
To further ease the transition process, Jackson underscores the importance of establishing and maintaining partnership between parents and the school. “We always keep parents informed about our educational approach and their child’s progress. This allows students to receive more consistent support at home and at school, ultimately leading to a smoother and more enjoyable learning experience.”
Likewise, to ease the transition from primary to secondary education, students in Year 6 have the opportunity to visit the school campus and experience secondary school lessons and activities. A tutorial system is also in place to create a more supportive and welcoming environment, where students can receive personalised support from their two homeroom teachers. Informative talks are further provided to address any queries and alleviate any worries that parents might have.
As a parent from Invictus secondary school, Ms Karen To notes that her son’s transition to Year 7 was smoother than expected. “Invictus feels like home to him. It is a place where he can express his feelings, where he is respected, and a lot of people care for him. A lot of fun things are also happening all the time,” she describes. “Every day when I pick him up from school, he always runs out to me with a big charming smile on his face, telling me about all the fun stories and exciting experiences he had at school.”
“All teachers have been very supportive, encouraging, and positive to the students, especially during the transition period. And we as parents are kept fully informed by the school of everything that is happening here. At the same time, I know I can always pick up the phone and call the school whenever we need help,” To adds.
