Foundational Knowledge Academy
Classical Education
for the Next Generation
A Hong Kong tutoring academy for students aged 8 to 15, rooted in the timeless pursuit of foundational knowledge.
Our ethos
Excelling through traditional learning principles
Founded in 2026 by Mr. Kenn Lau, FKA delivers a content-rich English curriculum in the spirit of E.D. Hirsch's Core Knowledge tradition — facts, history, literature and language, mastered through structured, sustained study.
I.
A Classical Curriculum
A carefully sequenced body of knowledge — literature, history, geography and grammar — taught in English.
II.
Small, Considered Classes
Lessons capped to preserve attention and dialogue between teacher and pupil.
III.
The Drawing Room
An intellectual sanctuary, in the British country-house tradition, for self-study and quiet reflection.
A word from the founder
"With degrees in education and administration, and an upbringing across international schools in Hong Kong and British boarding schools, I am well-positioned to instil in my students a genuinely global perspective — and a love of knowing things well."
Mr. Kenn Lau · Founder & Teacher
What is Core Knowledge?
Content, not merely skill
Designed by Professor E.D. Hirsch of the University of Virginia, the Core Knowledge curriculum is content-focused rather than skill-focused. True comprehension flows from a structured body of background knowledge — not from isolated reading techniques.
Explore our programs →Lesson structure
Seventy considered minutes, twice a week
50′
Main subject
Core Knowledge across literature, history, geography and science.
05′
Quiz
A brief recall exercise to consolidate the day's material.
15′
School tutorial
Group tutorial on pupils' own school materials and homework.
The Drawing Room
An intellectual sanctuary for our students
Inspired by the drawing rooms of old British country manors — where guests would withdraw after dinner for elevated intellectual pursuits — our Drawing Room is a comfortable, quiet space where pupils may study, read and complete their homework before or after their lessons.
Learn more about us →Small group learning
Seven pupils, never more
Each group is capped at seven students. A true seminar happens only where dialogue is possible — every voice is heard, every pupil is known to the teacher.
Admissions
Lessons commence September 2026.
Registration opens May 2026. Leave your details and we will write to you with prospectus, schedule and enrolment particulars.
Testimonials
In the words of our families
“Mr. Lau brings a rare seriousness to teaching. Our daughter has learned to read closely, write with care, and — most surprising of all — enjoy doing so.”
Mrs. C. Wong
Parent · Kowloon Tong
“The Drawing Room is a genuine sanctuary. My son asks to arrive early simply to read there before his lesson begins.”
Dr. A. Patel
Parent · Mid-Levels
“A refreshingly traditional academy in a city that often forgets the value of slow, sustained study.”
Mr. & Mrs. Tanaka
Parents · Sai Kung
Frequently asked
Questions, considered
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