NLCS Hong Kong campus opens September 2027 with HOEH Group partnership

 

North London Collegiate School (NLCS), consistently ranked amongst the top performing educational institutions globally, has announced that NLCS Hong Kong plans to open in September 2027, marking its highly anticipated expansion into the city. Opening with partner HOEH Group, together with Man Kiu Association, and the Confucian Academy, the new school will bring its distinctive ethos and excellence in educational provision to families seeking an ambitious academic offering, coupled with care for the individual, the development of leadership skills and a well-rounded education for their children.

Following the establishment of a formal partnership between NLCS and the HOEH Group in November 2025, the private launch event took place on 14 October 2026 at the British Consulate General Hong Kong, and was attended by Mr. Brian Davidson CMG, British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao, senior NLCS representatives, Hong Kong-based alumnae of the NLCS family of schools, and partners and other representatives from the global NLCS network to celebrate the latest chapter in the school’s international expansion.

The collaboration will see NLCS bring its distinctive ethos, academic excellence, individual pastoral care, and leadership development to Hong Kong families. Pending EDB licensing approval, NLCS Hong Kong targets to open its doors in September 2027. The school will feature selective admissions, prioritising character development, a global outlook, and individual student well-being. Purpose-built campuses will include professional-grade performing arts, drama, and music spaces, while students and staff will benefit from collaborative projects, exchange programmes, and joint publications across the global NLCS network.

During the event, leadership across both organisations formalised key milestones for the new school. The proceedings commenced with welcome remarks by Mr. Brian Davidson CMG, British Consul General to Hong Kong and Macao; followed by Mrs. Vicky Bingham, Headmistress of NLCS (UK) to share the school's rich heritage with the audience; followed by Mr. Richard Snape, Acting Principal of NLCS Hong Kong’s sharing how NLCS ethos and philosophy fit the Hong Kong context. Subsequently, Mr. Daniel Lewis, Managing Director, NLCS International shared about the NLCS family of schools. Finally, HOEH Group Chairman Mr. Anthony Tong Kai Hong, BBS, shared about the strategic partnership between NLCS and HOEH.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Daniel Lewis, Managing Director of NLCS International, said: “The launch of NLCS Hong Kong is an exciting moment for us and takes the NLCS family to seven schools in total. Our commitment to excellence in all aspects of education has been long established in the UK, in Korea, in Dubai and Singapore. We look forward to bringing that commitment to Hong Kong: to serve families here, opening doors to the world’s best universities for their children.”

Mr. Anthony Tong Kai Hong, BBS, Chairman of the HOEH Group, said: "The NLCS model of education stands out as a refreshing and innovative approach in today’s landscape. With its proven curriculum and adaptable delivery, NLCS demonstrates a unique capability to thrive in diverse local contexts. I am confident that our collaboration - blending their Western expertise with our Eastern wisdom - will attract the best and brightest young minds to join."

Founded in London in 1850, NLCS has built a world-class reputation for intellectual rigour and independent thinking under the core philosophy that “everyone matters.” In 2026, NLCS UK achieved an average IB score of 43.2, ranking 1st nationally and 2nd globally among IB schools. Its existing international campuses in Jeju, Dubai, Singapore, and Kobe consistently surpass global benchmarks, with over 25% of pupils across the network scoring 40 points or higher and securing offers at elite institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League colleges.

NLCS International oversees quality assurance, regular evaluations, and ongoing support across all international campuses to ensure strict alignment with the founding UK school's standards.

HOEH Group, comprising leaders across education, IT, and finance in Greater China and overseas, is committed to supporting Hong Kong’s development as an international talent and education hub.

For more information, please visit https://www.nlcsinternational.co.uk.

Government announces quarterly land sale programme for October to December 2026

The Government announced today (October 15) the quarterly land sale programme for the third quarter of 2026-27, i.e. October to December 2026.

The Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, said the Government will put up for tender a site at the Junction of Tai Chung Kiu Road and On Sum Street, Shek Mun, Shatin, for private residential development in the third quarter of the 2026-27 financial year. The site has a floor space of around 48 090 square metres and can provide around 960 flats. The site is situated in a mature residential neighbourhood and in close proximity to Shek Mun MTR Station, with comprehensive surrounding infrastructure and traffic network. Originally zoned for commercial use, the site is selected from the Annual Land Sale List announced in February this year and has obtained planning approval from the Town Planning Board for private residential development. The prospective developer shall set aside some floor space for the provision of a public vehicle park on site which can be exempted from gross floor area calculations according to the policy announced last year.

Apart from government land sale, other sources of private housing supply in this quarter include the Urban Renewal Authority's To Kwa Wan Road project, which is estimated to provide around 1 050 flats. As for private development and redevelopment projects, seven projects are expected to complete the lease modification or land exchange procedures in the third quarter, providing a total supply of around 1 835 flats, demonstrating developers' optimistic attitude towards market prospects.

In addition, the Development Bureau had invited the market to submit expressions of interest for student hostel development at three commercial sites in Kai Tak, Siu Lek Yuen (Shatin) and Tung Chung East in January 2026, and received a positive response. The Development Bureau plans to put up for tender the Siu Lek Yuen (Shatin) site in this quarter, which is estimated to provide around 600 beds. The site is situated in close proximity to City One MTR Station and Shek Mun MTR Station, as well as nearby post-secondary institutions. Having regard to the tender result of the Siu Lek Yuen (Shatin) site, the Government will consider the way forward on the other two sites.

"Taking all of the above sources of land supply into account, the total private housing land supply in the third quarter of this financial year would support the development of around 3 845 units. Together with the supply from the first two quarters of this financial year, the total private housing land supply in the first three quarters of this financial year is expected to support some 15680 units, which has already exceeded our annual target of private housing supply, i.e. 12600 units," Ms Linn said.

Ms Linn continued, "Although the target has already been met, we will continue to roll out land to the market in the third quarter based on three considerations: (1) the annual supply target is not a rigid indicator, the Government has all along evaluated the pace and trend of market supply in its totality from a macro perspective; (2) some development projects co-ordinated by the Government (e.g. the Northern Metropolis, railway property development and urban renewal projects) have their own specific timeframes in meeting the Government's policy needs and the holistic development of their respective areas; and (3) with the generally positive market sentiment, there is sufficient demand and capacity for developers to take on mature urban land. The Government will continue to assess the circumstances and roll out land flexibly according to policy needs and market conditions."

The site to be tendered from October to December 2026 is in the Annex. The actual tender timetable will be drawn up taking into account the progress of necessary preparatory work. The Lands Department will announce the detailed land sale arrangements before individual sites are put up for tender.

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