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Vision and Mission

Virtue, Positivity, Action

We develop students Virtue, encouraging high moral standards

We highly value humanity and benevolence. We foster students' positivity to strive for the best, in themselves and service to others

We inspire students to achieve their potentials and take Action as a result of their learning


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1965

Establishment of Victoria Kindergarten at Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay

Establishment of our first primary school, C.S. Victoria English Primary School, in Tai Hang

Establishment of Victoria English Primary School (Taikoo Shing)

Opening ceremony and open day for Victoria English Primary School, Kindergarten and Pre-school (Taikoo Shing) held in December, 1996

Renaming of C.S. Victoria English Primary School to Victoria English Primary School (Causeway Bay), and relocation to Eastern Hospital Road, Causeway Bay

Establishment of Parent Teacher Association of Primary Section

Granting of HK$230 million government subsidy for the construction of the Shum Wan Road campus

Primary programme commenced in September at the temporary campus in Wan Chai

IB pre-authorisation for Primary Section completed

Appointment of Dr. Sherrill SHIU as Head of School

Appointment of Mrs. Diane FISK as Primary Principal

Authorization of the Secondary School for IB Diploma Programme in June

Victoria Shanghai Academy becoming the first “Through-train’ IB World School in Hong Kong

Moving-in of Secondary Section to Shum Wan Campus in September

Moving-in of Primary Section to Shum Wan Campus in November

Appointment of Dr. Maggie KOONG as Head of Academy

Appointment of Mrs. Diane FISK as Primary Principal

Authorization of the Secondary School for IB Diploma Programme in June

Victoria Shanghai Academy becoming the first “Through-train’ IB World School in Hong Kong

Moving-in of Secondary Section to Shum Wan Campus in September

Moving-in of Primary Section to Shum Wan Campus in November

Appointment of Dr. Maggie KOONG as Head of Academy

Appointment of Mrs. Diane FISK as Primary Principal

Authorization of the Secondary School for IB Diploma Programme in June

Victoria Shanghai Academy becoming the first “Through-train’ IB World School in Hong Kong

Moving-in of Secondary Section to Shum Wan Campus in September

Moving-in of Primary Section to Shum Wan Campus in November

Appointment of Dr. Maggie KOONG as Head of Academy

Appointment of Mrs. Diane FISK as Primary Principal

Authorization of the Secondary School for IB Diploma Programme in June

Victoria Shanghai Academy becoming the first “Through-train’ IB World School in Hong Kong

Moving-in of Secondary Section to Shum Wan Campus in September

Moving-in of Primary Section to Shum Wan Campus in November

Appointment of Dr. Maggie KOONG as Head of Academy

Appointment of Mrs. Diane FISK as Primary Principal

Authorization of the Secondary School for IB Diploma Programme in June

Victoria Shanghai Academy becoming the first “Through-train’ IB World School in Hong Kong

Moving-in of Secondary Section to Shum Wan Campus in September

Moving-in of Primary Section to Shum Wan Campus in November

Appointment of Dr. Maggie KOONG as Head of Academy

Appointment of Mrs. Diane FISK as Primary Principal

Authorization of the Secondary School for IB Diploma Programme in June

Victoria Shanghai Academy becoming the first “Through-train’ IB World School in Hong Kong

Moving-in of Secondary Section to Shum Wan Campus in September

Moving-in of Primary Section to Shum Wan Campus in November

Appointment of Dr. Maggie KOONG as Head of Academy

1965
Victoria Kindergarten
1984
C.S. Victoria English Primary School
1996
Victoria English Primary School (Taikoo Shing)
1999
Victoria English Primary School (Causeway Bay)
2004
Victoria Shanghai Academy
2007
The first “Through-train’ IB World School in Hong Kong
2020
Commencement of HK$420-million Campus Expansion Project
2022
Victoria Park Academy
To Be Continued
VPA
Hong Kong Hujiang Victoria sister school
Shenzhen Hong Kong pioneer in integrated development of quality education
Nine year continuous quality bilingual school from primary school to junior high school
Mission

We are committed to cultivating physical and mental health
Future global leaders and inheritors of Chinese culture who can undertake social responsibilities;

Management Team

Head of Academy Maggie Koong

Head of Academy Dr. Maggie Koong, Bronze Bauhinia Star, Justice of the Peace
Leading Victoria for more than 30 years, Dr. Koong is currently the Principal of Victoria (China) Education Group, the founder and the Head of Academy of both Victoria Shanghai Academy and Victoria Park Academy, and the Principal of Victoria Kindergarten in Causeway Bay. Dr. Maggie Kong holds a Master of Education from the University of Hong Kong and a Doctor of Education (Bilingual Education) from Durham University, UK. She was elected as a member of the Election Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in September 2021. He is also an executive director of the Chinese Society of Education, and has served as a board member of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (2015-2021) and Chairman of the World Organization for Early Childhood Education (OMEP) (2014-2017). Dr. Koong also received a HKSAR Bronze Bauhinia Star and was appointed Non-official Justice of the Peace (JP) by the HKSAR Government.

Honorary Principal Xiaofeng Yuan

Ms. YUAN XIAOFENG is also an academical expert of Chinese teaching.  She used to be the editor of Chinese textbooks of People's Education Publishing House, Teacher of the national backbone teacher training class, Chairman of the judging committee of the CCTV Children's Reading Club,  the visiting professor of the Guangdong Principals Training Base.  She served as the executive director of the Curriculum and Teaching Theory Professional Committee of the Guangdong Provincial Education Society.  She also has rich experience as both Principal of Public School and Principal of International School.

Deputy Principal Connie Li

Dr. Li holds a Master's and Doctoral degree in Education from the University of Hong Kong, along with teaching qualifications certified in the United States and the United Kingdom, and advanced certification in IB (International Baccalaureate) teaching and research. Prior to joining Victoria Park Academy, she has taught in mainland China and abroad, and worked at Victoria Shanghai Academy for over seven years. Beyond teaching and administration, she serves as an IB MYP (Middle Years Programme) examiner, possessing extensive practical experience in IB curriculum and pedagogical research. She has conducted numerous workshops in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Taiwan. As a research-oriented educator and administrator, Dr. Li is deeply passionate about concepts such as the integrated model and holistic development in international curriculum education.

Foreign Deputy Principal Kevin Franklin

Mr. Franklin hails from Canada and holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Canadian English Literature and Education, as well as a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Management from the United States. Mr. Franklin possesses extensive teaching and administrative experience. Before joining Victoria Park Academy, he held positions as a teacher, administrator, and principal in both public and private schools in Canada, the United States, and Kuwait. With his wealth of teaching and management experience, Mr. Franklin brings a deep understanding of strategic school development and the curriculum requirements and expectations of students across different grade levels. He is a visionary leader with a strong educational passion.

Management team

Dr. Maggie Koong May Kay Head of Academy

Head of Academy Dr. Maggie Koong, Bronze Bauhinia Star, Justice of the Peace
Leading Victoria for more than 30 years, Dr. Koong is currently the Principal of Victoria (China) Education Group, the founder and the Head of Academy of both Victoria Shanghai Academy and Victoria Park Academy, and the Principal of Victoria Kindergarten in Causeway Bay. Dr. Maggie Kong holds a Master of Education from the University of Hong Kong and a Doctor of Education (Bilingual Education) from Durham University, UK. She was elected as a member of the Election Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in September 2021. He is also an executive director of the Chinese Society of Education, and has served as a board member of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (2015-2021) and Chairman of the World Organization for Early Childhood Education (OMEP) (2014-2017). Dr. Koong also received a HKSAR Bronze Bauhinia Star and was appointed Non-official Justice of the Peace (JP) by the HKSAR Government.

Honorary Principal Xiaofeng Yuan

Top Ten Principals of Shenzhen,  Year 2002,

Top Ten People in Promoting Reading nationwide, Year 2006,

Prize of National School Management Innovation Principal, Year 2008,

Top Ten Reading Figures nationwide, Year 2012,

Excellent Lamp Lighter of Reading promotion in Guangdong Province, Year 2018.

Ms. YUAN XIAOFENG is also an academical expert of Chinese teaching.  She used to be the editor of Chinese textbooks of People's Education Publishing House, Teacher of the national backbone teacher training class, Chairman of the judging committee of the CCTV Children's Reading Club,  the visiting professor of the Guangdong Principals Training Base.  She served as the executive director of the Curriculum and Teaching Theory Professional Committee of the Guangdong Provincial Education Society.  She also has rich experience as both Principal of Public School and Principal of International School.

Deputy Principal Connie Li

Dr. Li holds a Master's and Doctoral degree in Education from the University of Hong Kong, along with teaching qualifications certified in the United States and the United Kingdom, and advanced certification in IB (International Baccalaureate) teaching and research. Prior to joining Victoria Park Academy, she has taught in mainland China and abroad, and worked at Victoria Shanghai Academy for over seven years. Beyond teaching and administration, she serves as an IB MYP (Middle Years Programme) examiner, possessing extensive practical experience in IB curriculum and pedagogical research. She has conducted numerous workshops in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Taiwan. As a research-oriented educator and administrator, Dr. Li is deeply passionate about concepts such as the integrated model and holistic development in international curriculum education.

Foreign Deputy Principal Kevin Franklin

Mr. Franklin hails from Canada and holds dual Bachelor's degrees in Canadian English Literature and Education, as well as a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Management from the United States. Mr. Franklin possesses extensive teaching and administrative experience. Before joining Victoria Park Academy, he held positions as a teacher, administrator, and principal in both public and private schools in Canada, the United States, and Kuwait. With his wealth of teaching and management experience, Mr. Franklin brings a deep understanding of strategic school development and the curriculum requirements and expectations of students across different grade levels. He is a visionary leader with a strong educational passion.

School introduction

Shenzhen Victoria Park Academy is the first K9 bilingual school founded by Victoria (China) Education Group in Mainland China. Dr. Maggie Koong, the Head of Academy of Victoria Shanghai Academy (VSA), will lead Victoria Park Academy as Chief Principal. Victoria Education was founded in Hong Kong in 1965, and was introduced to the Mainland in 1998 by Dr. Maggie Koong and soon after the Victoria (China) Education Group was established.

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Teacher introduction

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