ASJ(Guangzhou·Dongguan·Foshan)

School Overview

ASJ (Affiliated School of JNU for Hong Kong and Macao Students) Guangzhou

ASJ (Affiliated School of JNU for Hong Kong and Macao Students) Guangzhou is guided by Jinan University – a national "Double First-Class" and "Project 211" university, as well as a renowned institution of higher learning for overseas Chinese. It is jointly established by Hong Kong Victoria Education Group and Dongguan Eton Education. Founded in 2021, the school is the first of its kind in the Greater Bay Area and across the nation to serve students from Hong Kong and Macao.

Located in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, the school has a capacity of 1,200 students and provides a 15-year continuous international education from preschool through senior high school for children of Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, overseas Chinese, and foreign nationals.

Since its establishment, ASJ Guangzhou has been recognized as a "Best Practice Case" by the State Council in the pilot program for comprehensively deepening the innovative development of service trade. It has also been designated as one of the first Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) participating schools and pilot examination centers in Mainland China. The school is an IB World School authorized to offer the PYP and MYP programmes, a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), a member of the Hong Kong Association of Chinese Secondary Schools, and a member school of the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers. Its educational model has been widely praised as the "Guangzhou Model" and promoted nationwide.

ASJ (Affiliated School of JNU for Hong Kong and Macao Students) Dongguan

ASJ Dongguan is the second Hong Kong-Macao children's school in China and the first of its kind in Dongguan. In 2024, it was officially approved as a HKDSE participating school in Mainland China.

Jointly established by Jinan University, Dongguan Eton Education Group, and Hong Kong Victoria Education Group, the school offers a 15-year "through-train" education from preschool to senior high school. Guided by the vision of "the true nature of JNU, the foundation of the Greater Bay Area, and the distinctive character of Hong Kong and Macao," it provides high-quality international education. The school's management team upholds the philosophy of "taking action and staying grounded," dedicating themselves to thoughtful educational planning and continuous improvement in teaching, and is committed to nurturing outstanding talents who possess both a strong sense of national identity and a global perspective, and who are proficient in both Chinese and English.

Located in Gaobu Town, Dongguan, the campus sits along the scenic Dongjiang River. Its proximity to Hong Kong and Macao allows full integration into the Greater Bay Area and seamless collaboration with its major cities. The school covers nearly 30 mu (approx. 20,000 sqm) of land with a built area of over 20,000 sqm, and can accommodate nearly 1,000 students. All teaching and learning facilities meet the standards required by UNESCO-recognized IB World Schools.

ASJ (Affiliated School of JNU for Hong Kong and Macao Students) Foshan

ASJ Foshan is established under the guidance of Jinan University, a prestigious overseas Chinese university with over a century of history. Located in Nanhai District, Foshan – a leading educational hub within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area – the school is a key construction project of Guangdong Province for 2023. It occupies 46 mu (approx. 30,700 sqm) of land with a building area of approximately 40,000 sqm, featuring state-of-the-art facilities capable of accommodating 1,200 students.

Since its official opening in September 2023, the school has become the third member school of the ASJ group, following the Guangzhou and Dongguan campuses, further enriching the Group's educational network. Leveraging the synergies of the "Three Schools, One Vision" model, the school benefits from the rich educational resources of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao region. Its curriculum is centered on the Hong Kong education system and integrated with the IB framework, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, future-ready talents.
The school offers a 12-year continuous education program, delivering an outstanding international curriculum system. It places a strong emphasis on developing students' core competencies in three key areas: language and culture, artistic appreciation, and digital technology – with the goal of nurturing lifelong learners, innovators, and leaders. In 2024, the school was officially approved as an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate school. It has also introduced the internationally recognized Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (DofE), further broadening the multidimensional platform for student development and comprehensively enhancing their leadership, initiative, and creativity.

School Philosophy

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School Mission

To nurture students from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas Chinese communities into steadfast patriots who consciously uphold national unity and the "One Country, Two Systems" policy, and who are committed to contributing to the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong and Macao, as well as to the peaceful reunification of the motherland.
To cultivate students of Chinese descent and foreign nationals into young cultural ambassadors who understand and appreciate Chinese culture, hold a friendly attitude toward China, and actively serve as bridges for cultural exchange between China and the rest of the world.

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School Positioning

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School Philosophy

Honors Certifications

Among the first HKDSE participating schools in Mainland China and the first in Guangzhou

Among the first HKDSE pilot examination centers in Mainland China and the first in Guangzhou

The 4th HKDSE participating school in Mainland China and the 1st in Dongguan

"Best Practice Case" in the Pilot Program for Comprehensively Deepening the Innovative Development of Service Trade – The State Council

IBO Authorized School

CIS Member School

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) Authorized School

Pearson Edexcel Authorized School

UCAS Registered Centre

Teaching Features

  • National Education
  • Holistic Development
  • Biliterate and Trilingual
  • STEM & Innovation Education
  • Integration of Sports and Education
  • Arts Education

National Education

Our school integrates the thematic modules from My Home Is in China into the IB transdisciplinary curriculum, providing students with engaging education in national identity and Chinese culture. Through flag-raising ceremonies, traditional festival events, and lectures on Chinese classics, we cultivate in students a strong sense of national belonging and cultural heritage.

Holistic Development

ASJ offers an integrated curriculum centered on the Hong Kong system within the IB framework. We emphasize patriotic and national education, weaving cultural confidence and national identity into every aspect of school life. By fostering intrinsic motivation and self-directed learning, we promote students' all-round development and prepare them to be lifelong learners with both a strong national sense and a global vision.

Biliterate and Trilingual

The school follows a "Biliterate and Trilingual" approach, using Hong Kong English textbooks and delivering instruction primarily in English and Putonghua. English is taught in leveled groups to maximize progress. We also emphasize Traditional Chinese characters and Cantonese, equipping students with strong communication skills in Putonghua, Cantonese, and English, as well as the ability to read Traditional Chinese and use English fluently.

STEM & Innovation Education

The school places a strong emphasis on equipping students with knowledge and skills in innovation and technology as a key feature of our educational approach. From primary through senior secondary school, both core and non-core curricula are infused with technology components, deepening students' understanding of emerging IT fields such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, and big data. This prepares them to become future innovators and technology leaders in the Greater Bay Area.Currently, the school offers programs including DJI RoboMaster, STEM (Maker), and 3D printing, and has established study groups organized according to students' abilities and interests. These initiatives not only strengthen students' knowledge structures but also cultivate their problem-solving, inquiry, and innovation capabilities – skills essential for future builders – while broadening their global perspectives.

Integration of Sports and Education

The integration of sports and education is a vital part of aligning with global educational standards. Sports cultivate in students the resilience, diligence, and perseverance needed to face challenges – equipping them not only with awards but also with invaluable experiences and a broadened worldview.To this end, our school leverages the strengths of its 15-year continuous education system to implement the "Sports Nursery" educational philosophy. At the preschool level, students engage in play-based physical education. In primary school, they are introduced to a variety of sports to develop both interest and foundational skills. From middle school onward, the focus shifts to building specialized athletic competencies.The "Sports Nursery" program is designed to nurture talent in the field of sports, and serves as a flagship initiative of our school. Through active participation, students are empowered to achieve outstanding results in both athletic performance and academic pursuits.

Arts Education

Our school is committed to providing diverse platforms for students to express themselves, develop their unique talents and personalities, build confidence, and enhance their capabilities. Based on each student's interests and potential, we nurture their strengths and learning passions in multiple areas, while exploring their hidden talents. We also strive to extend this confidence and enthusiasm to other academic subjects, fostering well-rounded development. At our school, the arts and music are regarded as powerful mediums for self-exploration, self-expression, and inner self-regulation. We encourage every child to draw, sing, play, and participate in a wide range of music and arts-related activities, helping them discover the "artist" and "musician" within themselves.

Principal Team

Tan Rixu

Hong Kong, China

Master of Education, University of Nottingham, UK; Bachelor of Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Hong Kong

Formerly served as Founding Principal of Hong Kong Baptist Convention Wing Lung Secondary School, Principal of Pui Ching Middle School (a prestigious century-old school in Hong Kong), and Principal of Lam Tai Fai College, Hong Kong

Formerly served as Chairman of the Tuen Mun District Principals' Association, Hong Kong, and Chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Chinese Secondary Schools; recipient of the Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service in 2004

Currently serves as Advisor to the Hong Kong Association of Chinese Secondary Schools and Member of the Advisory Council of Hong Kong Baptist University

Yuan Su

Hong Kong, China

18 years of Cambridge & IB teaching experience | Former Founding Principal (Hong Kong) & Executive Principal (Beijing) | Ex-YCIS & ESF Hong KongIB Global Chief Examiner, University of Toronto

IB Master's Mentor, Leading 40+ IB School Authorizations in Asia-Pacific

Haiying Feng

Master's degree from Hunan Normal University, with dual qualifications in English Education and Social Psychology

National Class II Psychological Counselor

IB PYP & MYP Trainer and Evaluator

Certified Positive Discipline Parent Trainer and Certified Positive Discipline School Trainer

IACA (International Association of Career Advisors, USA) Certified Senior Career Planner

Holder of the Certificate in School Management and Leadership (CSML) jointly awarded by Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) and Harvard Business School (HBS), the Early Education Leadership Certificate from Harvard Graduate School of Education, the International Teacher Certificate issued by East China Normal University, and the IB Educator Certificate (IBEC) in DP Chinese awarded by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)

Awarded "Dongguan Outstanding Principal" in 2018 and 2021 by Dongguan Sunshine Net, and recognized as Backbone Principal of Private Compulsory Education Schools in Dongguan

Mr. Samuel KAM

Hong Kong, China

Bachelor's Degree with Honours from City University of Hong Kong; Master of Arts in English Language Teaching from City University of Hong Kong; Postgraduate Certificate in Education from The University of Hong Kong

Previously served in administrative positions at Muk Kwong English College, Hong Kong, with roles including Acting Principal and Vice Principal

Core member of the English Learning Community (Primary and Secondary) established by the Language Support Division of the Hong Kong Education Bureau

Teaching materials reviewer for the Hong Kong Education Bureau; marker of the Reading paper for the English Language subject of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination

Guiyuan Zhang

Member of the Communist Party of China (CPC); one of Tianjin's Top 10 Teachers and one of the 30 Outstanding CPC Members in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Region; recipient of the Award for Cadres and Talents Supporting Xinjiang; featured in exclusive interviews on CCTV-1 and Tianjin Satellite TV; awarded the title of "Folk Cultural Ambassador" by the Embassy of Colombia in China; honored as China's "Most Influential Principal of International Schools" in 2020

Master of Education from the University of Alabama, USA; Bachelor of Education in Educational Management from Tianjin Normal University
30 years of profound experience in the education sector, with 10 years dedicated to English teaching in junior and senior high schools, laying a solid foundation for basic education instruction

10 years of engagement in overseas educational exchanges, having served as a Chinese language teacher and Director of the Confucius Institute, with professional footprints spanning more than 60 countries

Over the past decade, has focused on senior school management, successively serving as Executive Principal and Principal of the International Department, with extensive experience in school operation, governance and international education management

Holder of the National Principal Qualification Certificate, IDP Principal Certificate and other relevant professional credentials

Faculty Excellence

Teachers from Over 20 Countries and Regions

Under the leadership of the ASJ Principals' Team, the school boasts a strong faculty of nearly 500 full-time outstanding teachers, comprising experienced Hong Kong teachers, international teachers, and excellent Mainland Chinese educators. The majority of our teachers are graduates of QS World Top 50 universities, and our international teachers come from native English-speaking countries including the UK, the US, Australia, and Canada.
  • Russia
  • Brazil
  • New Zealand
  • Singapore
  • Australia
  • United Kingdom
  • Portugal
  • Italy
  • Ukraine
  • Serbia
  • South Africa
  • Mainland China
  • Hong Kong, China
  • Taiwan, China
  • Macao, China
  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
  • Canada
  • USA
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Colombia
  • 8year+

    Average Years of Teaching Experience in International Curricula

  • 1:6

    Student-Teacher Ratio

  • 16

    Teachers from 16 Countries/Regions

  • 70%

    Graduates of Top Overseas Universities

  • 75%

    Master's Degree or Above

  • 45%

    Hong Kong and International Teachers

Partner Schools

Under the policy guidance of the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, as of February 2024, ASJ (Affiliated School of JNU for Hong Kong and Macao Students) – with its three campuses in Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Foshan – has signed sister school agreements with nearly 30 primary and secondary schools across Hong Kong, Beijing, and Guangzhou.

Leveraging their respective strengths, these sister schools have enhanced collaboration in areas such as teacher development, teaching improvement, student and teacher exchanges, and resource sharing. Through mutual empowerment, they are committed to deepening mutual understanding among educators and students from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao, and to building model sister school partnerships with far-reaching influence, contributing to the integrated development of education in the Greater Bay Area.

Primary School

Middle School

  • Pooi To Primary School
  • Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School
  • Bishop Paschang Catholic School
  • Hong Kong Taoist Association Yuen Yuen Institute Chan Lu Chung Tak Memorial School
  • Baptist Lui Ming Choi Primary School
  • Shek Lei St. John's Catholic Primary School
  • Sir Ellis Kadoorie (Sookunpo) Primary School
  • Hou Kong Middle School Affiliated Primary School
  • Chinese YMCA College
  • Guangzhou Yuexiu District Chaotian Primary School
  • Guangzhou Tianhe District No.1 Experimental Primary School
  • Guangzhou Baiyun District Experimental Primary School Affiliated to Hua Normal School
  • Guangzhou Pui Ching Primary School
  • Zhangjiagang Foreign Language School
  • Beijing Ritan High School
  • Shenzhen Luohu Hong Kong Children's School
  • St. Antonius Girls' College
  • Caritas Tuen Mun Marden Foundation Secondary School
  • Yan Chai Hospital Wong Wha San Secondary School
  • Bishop Paschang Catholic School
  • The ELCHK Lutheran Secondary School
  • Christian Alliance S.C. Chan Memorial College
  • Tai Po Baptist Public School
  • Chinese YMCA College
  • Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School
  • Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School
  • Maryknoll College
  • Fukien Secondary School (Hong Kong)
  • Pui Ching Middle School (Hong Kong)
  • Fanling Kau Yan College
  • Baptist Wing Lung Secondary School