Our School

AĀ Trilingual CommunityĀ in Tai Po

An inspiring and ambitious environment where students are encouraged to learn and grow.

Spanish School of Hong Kong

AĀ PlaceĀ to LearnĀ and GrowĀ in Our JourneyĀ and Community

Opened in 2017, SSHK was originally situated in Shuen Wan, Tai Po, on a 57,000 square foot site framed by the South China Sea and the Pat Sin Leng mountain range. Since then, we have firmly put down roots in the Tai Po community and remain deeply committed to engaging with and serving the local area.

In 2023, in support of the Hong Kong Government’s Transitional Housing Project, we temporarily bid farewell to our beautiful Shuen Wan site and relocated to Tai Po Market. We subsequently refurbished the Shung Tak Campus, which now accommodates our primary and secondary students.

Our newly opened town campus on Kwong Fuk Road in Tai Po Market provides additional classrooms tailored for upper secondary students, offering the dedicated space they require for group projects, self-study, tutorials and lectures.

Looking ahead, we are now rebuilding our Shuen Wan campus to provide enhanced facilities and additional classrooms, ensuring we can accommodate SSHK’s continuous growth.

Dr. Adriana Chan, Founder and Head of School

Welcome Message

MessageĀ from theĀ FounderĀ and HeadĀ of Schoolby Dr. Adriana Chan

I am delighted to share my aspirations and visions for multilingual education. Firstly, I am a mother to two wonderful daughters and my daughters remain at the forefront of my motivation towards Spanish School of Hong Kong.

Many people ask why I made the leap from police officer to educator. Indeed, my tenure in the Hong Kong Police Force gave me the opportunity to see the problems that our youths were facing and the qualities that many of this younger generation seemed to lack. It also inspired me to look at the root of what's wrong with education in Hong Kong. The problem does not merely stem from the education system in Hong Kong – parental values and the thriving of keen competition in our society were also contributing factors. When I became a parent, I constantly asked myself – ā€œWhat do I expect from my child?ā€

By listening to the concerns of worried parents, the success and ā€œfailureā€ stories of young adults, and reading several parenting guidebooks, I concluded that to succeed, my daughters would need to first have a love and passion for learning. Through learning, they can discover their interests and strengths, ultimately leading them to search for their dreams and aspirations. My hope is that, with the solid foundation built from education, my daughters will have the capacity and courage to pursue their dreams. But most importantly, through the teachings of educators and family, they will be equipped with integrity, strong values, and a positive attitude in their every aspiration.

With this in mind, I set out to ensure my daughters would be enriched and fulfilled by education and learning. Firstly, I founded a kindergarten in 2013 where I could begin to implement my teaching philosophy and truly influence parents with my actions.

In 2014, I began to set the wheels in motion for the Spanish School of Hong Kong – a vision that would extend to primary and secondary education. However, it was easier said than done. Over the years, I experienced countless hardships and setbacks. There were times when I felt immensely drained and frustrated. But whenever I saw the smiling faces of my students, their parents, and heard their words of encouragement, I regained belief in the goals I was trying so hard to achieve.

I am truly grateful for the unconditional support from my family, my friends, my mentors, and my students' parents along this turbulent path. Most special thanks to the General Consulate of Spain and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce for their support throughout these years. SSHK would not have been a possible dream without your love and trust.

In conclusion, I hope that I can pass on the spirit of love and giving to all my students at SSHK. Through teaching and leading by example, our students learn to believe in themselves and all that is possible – if, and only if, we fully equip ourselves with determination and courage to overcome the challenges ahead.

Dr. Adriana Chan, Founder and Head of School

The Late Professor David C.L. Liu

MessageĀ from theĀ Honorary Supervisorby The Late Professor David C.L. Liu

I am most honoured and pleased to have the opportunity to join the SSHK family in the capacity of Honorary Supervisor.

Upon witnessing the birth of a new life, the first, the most important and the everlasting wish we desire for this new citizen of the world is ā€œto grow in a healthy, happy, boundless and rewarding way.ā€

School is just one of the many, yet pivotal, places in one's life where one grows. I wish and shall strive to make SSHK a wonderful haven for everyone's growth – be he/she a student, a teacher, the principal, the Supervisor, or the Honorary Supervisor.

Learning enables and sustains our growth. At SSHK, we shall learn not just from books and recordings, but also from the ever-changing outside world – and most importantly from each other. May the educational opportunities we offer here help us to fulfil the wish that all those who gain an SSHK experience become kind, contributing, upright, and happy citizens of a brave new world.

Professor David Liu, Honorary Supervisor

Our MissionĀ and Vision

Mission

At Spanish School of Hong Kong, our students are at the forefront of our curriculum. We are committed to ensuring the well-being and holistic development of all. Furthermore, we aim to provide the highest calibre of trilingual education, while nurturing sportsmanship, community spirit, and morality to cultivate students' independent thinking, values, and life purpose.

Vision

Spanish School of Hong Kong (SSHK) is dedicated to providing world-class trilingual education through an inspiring and culturally diversified learning environment that unleashes and optimises the potential of our students.

TheĀ People Leading SSHK

Honorary SupervisorThe Late Professor David C.L. Liu
President of School Management BoardMr. David Cheung
Academic AdvisorProfessor Lixun Wang
Founder, Head of SchoolDr. Adriana Chan
Vice PrincipalMr. Nikolai Xuereb

Educational ExcellenceĀ in aĀ Diverse, GlobalĀ and Interactive World

As educators, we are committed to achieving educational excellence in our teaching practice. Our passion drives us to unlock each student's potential, empowering them to express ideas freely, pursue clear goals with purpose, and collaborate effectively with others.

Students celebrating in front of the SSHK mosaic mural