Our Mission, Bedrock Principles & DEI Commitment

Renaissance College Hong Kong (RCHK) is a student-centred independent school.

Through a rigorous and holistic curriculum, the college develops global citizens who strive for excellence, appreciate the aesthetics and are empowered to take progressive action.

RCHK strives to build a culture that promotes peace and democracy, values diversity and works towards a sustainable future for all.

Renaissance College frames internationalism through its “Bedrock Principles” to illustrate who we are as a college community, and what we intend to accomplish together. RCHK is committed to creating an environment where all learners are global citizens who embrace diversity, are confident with change and possess a healthy sense of self. This internationalism is informed by our educational programme and demonstrated in the action we take and the engagement we have with others through language and technology fostering greater intercultural understanding.

• To cultivate an inclusive community that values positive relationships and enables students and staff to flourish.

• To foster a love of learning through an adaptive curriculum that nurtures creativity.

• To connect learning through opportunities for pursuing action, outreach, fieldwork, and authentic learning experiences in the local and international communities in order to make the curriculum relevant and service to others genuine.

• To transform learning and teaching through the integration of technology.

We are a community of over 18,000 students and staff from more than 70 nationalities and cultures, with a history stretching back over 50 years. We recognise the importance of creating an environment where everyone is treated equally, with dignity and respect, and appreciated for who they are.

This is integral to our vision, mission and values as a leading international school organisation, committed to developing and inspiring every student to be the best that they can be.

Each school within ESF holds a shared vision to create a welcoming learning and working environment, including online, where everyone is valued and supported, so that each and every person in our community can thrive. We believe this is a key driver of our excellence and empowers our students and our staff to reach their fullest potential.

We are aware of our critical role in shaping the future generation of global citizens and are committed to constantly assessing and challenging our own diversity, equity and inclusion practices to ensure we are doing our very best for our students, staff, parents and the wider community. 

1. To provide students with an equal opportunity to access education and the support they require to enable them to flourish and truly be the best that they can be.
2. To embrace diversity and celebrate the uniqueness of each student through our personalised learning approach in all ESF kindergartens, primary, secondary and all-through schools.
3. To educate students and staff on the importance and impact of positive diversity, equity and inclusion policies, practices and behaviours through normalising speaking up, identifying learning opportunities, and holding regular training, awareness events and campaigns.
4. To promote equitable practices in all of our operations and be fair in the way we deal with all aspects of recruitment and employment.
5. Not to tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, including online, against any student or member of staff such as in relation to gender, pregnancy, breastfeeding, adoption, marital status, age, family status, belief, race, disability or sexuality.
6. To constantly work on improving our focus and accountability in relation to diversity, equity and inclusion; to have personal responsibility and commitment to learning and growth in these areas; to provide regular training and professional development opportunities across all levels of the organisation; to be transparent about our efforts and our progress in reaching our goals; and to highlight and challenge our unconscious biases and be open to ideas for change and improvement.