HKAGE offers the majority of its programs and services to gifted students at no cost.

[3] In the Policy Address 2006-07, Chief Executive Donald Tsang announced the establishment of the HKAGE to provide structured, articulated and challenging off-site programs for gifted students, and to promote the concepts and practices of gifted education.

[4] The Legislative Council Panel on Education discussed in November 2006 the Administration’s proposal to provide financial support for the establishment of the HKAGE.

HKAGE received start-up funding from the Government and Sir Joseph Hotung to support its establishment.

HKAGE moved to Sha Kok Estate in Sha Tin, adjacent to the Shing Mun River, in January 2012, to accommodate a larger capacity and improved facilities.