SELECTED THROUGH SCHOOLS (INCLUDING Private Primary SECTIONS) Creative Primary School (Private) and Creative Secondary School (DSS) Kowloon Tong and Tseung Kwan O Primary: 2A Oxford Rd, Kowloon Tong Tel 2336 0266 cps@creativeprisch.edu.hk www.creativeprisch.edu.hk Founded: 1985 Secondary: 3 Pung Loi Road, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories Tel 2336 0233 admin@css.edu.hk www.css.edu.hk Founded: 2006 Both schools together with the kindergarten seek to integrate Chinese and Western educational ideas and to foster the potential of each student. The private primary section is a frequent winner of inter-school competitions in music, speech, sports, maths and Odyssey of the Mind. The secondary section's purpose-built campus was completed last January. Both schools have small class sizes. The CMI primary has applied to the IB to implement the PYP. The secondary uses the MYP as a framework to deliver the local curriculum. Both schools promote enquiry-based learning, creative and critical thinking, language skills and inter-cultural awareness. Medium of instruction: Primary: Chinese (Cantonese or Putonghua). Secondary: English. Primary: $63,800 S1-3: $47,500 Diocesan Boys' School Mongkok 131 Argyle St, Mongkok, Kowloon Tel 2711 5191 (secondary) Tel 2624 4292 (primary) dbsadmin@dbs.edu.hk (secondary) dbspdinfo@yahoo.com.hk (primary) www.dbs.edu.hk Founded: 1869 DBS combines tradition with innovation. Has a historic secondary campus and a state-of-the-art primary opened in 2004. Turned DSS in 2003. The two sections are set either side of large sports grounds and swimming pool. Aims at a liberal education based on Christian principles. Famed for producing all-rounders, excelling in music and sports, and academic results. Has traditional prefect and house systems. Strong support from alumni, who contribute much to its development. New dormitory block with gym due to be completed by August. Has a dormitory for local and overseas students, plus indoor pool and gym. Entry highly competitive, with music and sports prowess considered as well as academic ability. Non-Chinese speakers admitted. Maximum class size: Primary 30; Secondary 38, dropping to 30 in A-level classes. Local curriculum leading to HKCEE and HKALE, with plans to offer IB Diploma as an alternative in 2009. Primary's focus is on project-based and cross-curricular learning. Students are led to develop creativity in writing, art, sport and music. Over 45 elective subjects, such as Japanese, museum studies, astrology and etiquette. French available for non-Chinese speakers, and Chinese as a second language. Strong orchestra and choir. Overseas study trips also organised. Medium of instruction: Primary: mainly English. Chinese and Putonghua also taught. Secondary: mainly English. Primary: $38,000 Secondary: S1-3: $28,000 S4-5: $33,000 S6-7: $38,000 IB stream in 2009 likely to be $58,000 Diocesan Girls' School Jordan Diocesan Girls' Junior School: 1 Jordan Rd, Jordan, Kowloon Tel 2388 1781 dgjs@dgjs.edu.hk www.dgjs.edu.hk Diocesan Girls' School: 1 Jordan Rd, Kowloon Tel 2384 5205 info@dgs.edu.hk www.dgs.edu.hk Founded: 1860 DGS, run by the Diocesan Girls' School Council, is one of Hong Kong's top-performing schools with girls achieving outstanding results and excelling in many areas. The secondary section turned DSS in September 2005, forming a through-train with its private junior school. Supported by a strong alumni and parent community. Christian ethos and close ties with the Anglican St Andrew's Church. Extensive facilities include a recent five-storey extension, including multi-purpose gym, tennis court, music room, mini theatre, and computer and language rooms. School will move to a temporary campus in Tseung Kwan O early next year for major redevelopment, due to end in 2011. About half of the secondary students are admitted from outside. Admission is highly competetive, with academic and non-academic achievements considered. Average class size: Primary 36; Secondary 40. Smaller sets used for languages and maths. Local, school-based curriculum leading to HKCEE and HKALE. Project learning has been implemented in all forms. S1 streamed into ability sets for Chinese, English and maths. Wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sports, music, uniformed and service groups. All students do community service. Overseas and mainland student exchange programmes are offered. Medium of instruction: English, except Chinese language, literature and history. In 2007-08, three S1 classes will use Putonghua to learn Chinese. French, Spanish, Japanese and Putonghua (National Standard) offered after school. Primary: $38,000 Secondary: $38,000 Evangel College Tseung Kwan O 7 Chi Shin Street, Tseung Kwan O Tel 2366 1802 info@evangel.edu.hk www.evangel.edu.hk Founded: 2006 The school accepted its first intake of P1 and S1 students in 2006. Established by the Association of Evangelical Free Churches of Hong Kong to 'facilitate the spread of the Gospel in the growing community of Tseung Kwan O'. Spacious campus following award-winning environmentally friendly design. Initially 35 students per class in primary, up to 38 in secondary, but this fell to 32 and 35, respectively, for last year's admission. English taught in slightly smaller groups. Secondary school focuses on developing learning skills rather than rote knowledge. Students also given instruction in life values. Medium of instruction: English. P1-3: $13,000 S1-3: $16,500 Good Hope School Ngau Chi Wan Primary (Private): 383 Jat's Incline, Ngau Chi Wan, Kowloon Tel 2327 5294 gps-general@hkedcity.net www2.hkedcity.net/sch_files/a/gps/gps- web/public_html/eng/school_int.htm Founded: 1954 Secondary: 303 Clearwater Bay Rd, Ngau Chi Wan, Kowloon Tel 2321 0250 goodhope@ghs.edu.hk www.ghs.edu.hk Founded: 1957 Girls' school regarded as one of Hong Kong's elite schools, run by Canada's Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception. The school turned DSS in 2002. Special emphasis placed on moral education with a social and global perspective. Secondary English teachers won Chief Executive Award for Excellence in 2004-05. Facilities include a science wing, games room and swimming pool. Primary section building new campus, due for completion next year. Maximum class size: 40, but uses small-group teaching for English, maths and Chinese. The primary follows the local curriculum, with all children expected to play an active part in Christian education. The secondary is moving to a school-based curriculum, leading to HKCEE and HKALE. Emphasis on language proficiency in English, Putonghua and Cantonese. French also offered. Integrated Chinese studies in S1-2, liberal studies in S6. Medium of instruction (primary and secondary): English with Putonghua for Chinese subjects from S1-5. P1-4: $30,710 P5-6: $31,440 S1-3: $35,000 S4-5: $45,000 S6-7: $50,000 GT (Ellen Yeung) College Tseung Kwan O 10 Ling Kwong St, Tiu Keng Leng, Tseung Kwan O, NT Tel 2535 6869 gts@gtschool.edu.hk www.gtcollege.edu.hk Founded: 2005 Founded in 1997 as a private school and turned DSS in 2002. Merged with Chi Kit School in 2004. Multiple intelligence approach emphasising creativity, self-esteem and social responsibility. Class size: Primary 24; Secondary 24-26. School-based and activity-based curriculum. Over 50 talent classes, run by part-time tutors in small groups, offered twice a week as part of the curriculum. Regular visits to museums and other places of interest. Enhancement for gifted children. Secondary curriculum will lead to HKCEE, HKALE, and other public benchmark tests, IB Diploma may be offered in 2009. Medium of instruction: Primary: Cantonese, with English taught by native speakers. Secondary: English, except Chinese and Chinese history. P1-2: $28,600 P3-4: $30,800 P5-6: $32,780 S1: $32,780 S2-3: $34,980 Hon Wah College Siu Sai Wan 3 Harmony Rd, Siu Sai Wan Primary: Tel 2817 1746 Founded: 1945-2001, reopened 2006 Secondary: Tel 2817 1746 info@honwah.edu.hk www.honwah.edu.hk Founded: 1945 (DSS since 1991) The school is run by Hon Wah Educational Organisation, a secular group with a focus on forging Chinese national identity. The secondary school originally in Kennedy Town, moved to a large purpose-built campus in Siu Sai Wan in 2006, coinciding with the opening of the primary section. Strong emphasis placed on developing students' social responsibility, moral values and whole-person development. Secondary students travel to the mainland for annual field trips. School-based curriculum used for most subjects at both levels. Primary has 18 students per class and may rise to mid-20s. Secondary has up to 45 per class, 35 in Form Six and Seven. Medium of instruction: Chinese classes held in Putonghua, maths in Cantonese, English and liberal studies in English. One class in Form 1 uses Putonghua for all subjects except English. Trilingual environment reinforced with weekly Putonghua and English days. At secondary, multiple intelligences life-wide learning sessions. Secondary curriculum integrates learning beyond the classroom. Primary: $13,000 S1-2: $14,000 S3: $2,860 S4-5: $7,630 S6-7: $10,500 HKUGA Primary and HKUGA College Chai Wan & Wong Chuk Hang Primary: 9 Yee Shing St, Chai Wan Tel 2202 3922 Founded: 2002 College: Nam Fung Rd, Wong Chuk Hang Tel 2870 8815 info@hkugaps.edu.hk www.hkugaps.edu.hk Highly sought, forward-looking through school started by the Hong Kong University Graduates Association Education Foundation. Primary opened in 2002, secondary in September 2006. Facilities include library, art room, dance room, hall, environmental education centre, parents' resource centre and jogging trail, among others. The school emphasises the integration of Eastern and Western culture, school and family, and school and the community. Average primary class size: 30. HKU education faculty members act as consultants. Innovative primary programme stresses English, Putonghua and Cantonese proficiency. Mornings focus on local curriculum key learning areas, afternoons have modules in integrated arts and environmental studies, among others. Innovative use of technology for joint projects with students in Canada and Spain. Secondary has dropped plans to offer IB Diploma option. Primary's medium of instruction is Cantonese with Putonghua used in Chinese lessons. Secondary: English, with Chinese taught in Putonghua. Primary: $16,500 Secondary: $27,000 Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School Sha Tin 6 On Muk Lane, Shek Mun, Shatin, NT Tel 2637 2277 a-school@hkbu.edu.hk www.hkbuas.edu.hk Founded: 2006 The first school run by a university in Hong Kong. Opened in September 2006, next to Shek Mun KCRC station. Classes at P1-4 and S1-2 will be offered in 2007-08, building to a full primary and secondary through-train school. Facilities include theatre, amphitheatre, art and cultural centre, dance room, skyline garden, running track, basketball courts. IT is integrated in campus design. Rooted in Christianity but has a broad cultural outlook. Compulsory parent education at all levels. New principal recently appointed after founding head departed unexpectedly at start of school year. Maximum class size: Primary 30-32; Secondary 32-35. At primary, students will spend mornings on academic studies, with a range of activities in the afternoon, including drama, crafts, tai chi. All students will learn a musical instrument. Character-building liberal arts education will expose P1-S3 students to different religions and cultures. The school intends to offer Japanese, Korean and French. Medium of instruction is Putonghua and English at primary; English at secondary. $35,000 Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Logos Academy Tseung Kwan O Phase 1, Area 73A, Tseung Kwan O Tel 2337 2126 info@logosacademy.edu.hk www.logosacademy.edu.hk Founded: 2002 Innovative, co-educational Christian through-school offering primary and secondary education over 11 years, divided into foundation, development and secondary stages. Seeks to free itself from many of the restrictions of local education, from minimising homework and abandoning textbooks to not using a school uniform. Facilities include a 400 sq ft reading room, a lecture theatre for 200 people, interactive whiteboards and special rooms for subjects in social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, ICT and arts. Maximum class size: Primary 30; Secondary: 35. Currently offers P1-S5. Curriculum aims to give pupils a global perspective. The primary foundation stage focuses on activity-based learning. The development stage for the later primary years emphasises core subject knowledge and generic skills. The mastery stage at secondary will prepare students for the IB Diploma, although currently secondary students follow the local curriculum. Medium of instruction: Chinese and English at primary and mostly English at secondary. Primary: $20,000 Secondary: $23,000 Pegasus Philip Wong Kin Hang Christian Primary School and Junior Secondary School Kwun Tong Yau Tong Estate Phase 2, Kwun Tong, Kowloon Tel 2606 0670 info@pegasusschool.org www.pegasusschool.org Founded: primary 2001; secondary 2003 Christian school that aims at developing multi-intelligences through experiential learning and an activity-based approach. Integrated curriculum includes arts, music, physical activities and intellectual games. Facilities include a large digital library, broadcasting studio and green corner on the roof. Chinese and English learning emphasised, with 14 NETs and two native Putonghua-speaking teachers. Maximum class size: 32. Currently offers P1-S3. School-based curriculum stressing whole-person education with a focus on general knowledge, languages, liberal studies and subjects such as 'personal development', 'man and society', and 'study of mass media'. Adopts innovative teaching practices, such as project learning, field visits, parent-and-child study and study tours abroad. Students can choose English or Chinese streams at primary. Junior secondary is an EMI school. Primary: $18,000 (Chinese); $30,000 (English) Secondary: $24,000 (2007-08 fees) Po Leung Kuk Hing Toon Primary School and Po Leung Kuk Laws Foundation College Tseung Kwan O Plk Hing Toon Primary: Po Lam Estate, Tseung Kwan O Tel 2701 0011 plklht@hotmail.com www.plklht.edu.hk Founded: 1988 Plk Laws Foundation College: 8 To Lok Rd, Tseung Kwan O Tel 2701 8778 plklfc@yahoo.com.hk www.plklfc.edu.hk Founded: 2004 PLK Luk Hing Too Primary turned DSS in September 2005, forming a through school with the nearby Laws Foundation College, which opened in 2004 in a Y2K campus. The primary has won QEF outstanding school awards for management and organisation, and students' attainment; the college has also received a certificate of merit in teaching and learning. Secondary specialises in biotechnology, supported by the Hong Kong Biotechnology Association. Facilities include a QEF-funded electronic music laboratory in the primary, and campus TV. S1-5 currently offered. Maximum class size: 36, split classes (20-25) for Chinese, English, maths, sciences and liberal studies. The college will prepare students for local exams and is considering overseas alternatives, such as IGCSE. Biotechnology, including environmental biotechnology, bioethics, health and food science, taught through experiential learning, including research. Primary students are given exposure to bio-science to aid transition to secondary. The primary's expertise in electronic music, performing and visual arts is being shared with the college. Medium of instruction: Primary: Cantonese; Secondary: English. Chinese and Chinese history taught in Putonghua. French also offered. P1-3: $11,000 P4-6: free (non-DSS) S1-2: $14,000 S3: $12,000 S4-5: $22,000 Pui Kiu College Sha Tin Lower Shing Mun Rd, Tai Wai, Shatin Tel 2602 3166 puikiucollege@gmail.com www.puikiucollege.edu.hk Founded 2005 Through-school gradually extending to Year 12. The college offers a more international style of teaching and an activity-based approach seeking to develop critical thinking. In the English department, half the teachers are native speakers. There are no standard textbooks at primary and secondary, with teachers selecting books appropriate for specific subjects. Creative, integrated curriculum with co-curricular lessons each afternoon, including liberal studies, social service, arts, PE, and music. Independent study encouraged. Secondary will slead to HKCEE and HKALE. English learning through reading and writing. Special programmes available for talented students in maths, science, English, music and sports. Medium of instruction: Putonghua and English at primary; mainly English at secondary. Both levels have 30 students per class. P1-6: $22,000 S1-4: $24,000 St Margaret's Co-Educational English Secondary & Primary School West Kowloon 33 Sham Mong Rd, West Kowloon Tel 2396 6675 enquiry@smcesps.edu.hk www.smcesps.edu.hk Founded in 1965 (formerly St Margaret's Girls' College) A Catholic school which was originally private, turned DSS in 2001, was renamed and introduced a primary section in 2003. Learning outside the classroom emphasised. The school moved to a new Y2K campus in 2003, with enhanced facilities. The school has created a 'green' environment including a nature reserve corenr for organic gardening. Non-Chinese students welcomed. Local curriculum, with special emphasis on language proficiency and life education. Most English language lessons taught by NETs. Outstanding dance, taught as part of PE. Campus TV station trains pupils in news reporting. Inter-class drama competition held annually. Medium of instruction: English. Putonghua compulsory. Students can also learn French, Spanish or Japanese. Primary: $28,000 Secondary: $16,500 St Paul's Co-Educational College Mid-Levels Primary: 26 Kennedy Rd, Mid-Levels Tel 2526 1882 Secondary: 33 Macdonnell Rd, Mid-Levels Tel 2523 1187 spcc-adminoffice@spcc.edu.hk www.spcc.edu.hk Founded: 1915 Highly competitive elite school run by the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui. First DSS students admitted in 2002. Two primary schools merged in 2006 and renamed St Paul's Co-Educational College Primary School, which moves to a new campus in Wong Chuk Hang this year. Secondary will then be redeveloped, partially from an $80m donation from Li Ka-shing. Emphasis on civic and moral education from a Christian standpoint. Fosters a global perspective through exchanges, but stresses Chinese culture and ethics. Known for academic excellence, but also extra-curricular activities. Special provision for gifted students. Maximum class size: 30-32. At primary, focus is on developing a spirit of enquiry, language skills, IT and life skills, participation in the arts, sports and uniformed groups. At secondary, the school is introducing more options and greater integration of subjects, and reducing school examinations prior to preparation for HKCEE and HKALE. The IB Diploma will be offered to S4-6 students from 2010. Medium of instruction: Cantonese at primary, with emphasis on English competency. English and Putonghua at secondary. $48,000 St Paul's College Mid-Levels Primary: 70 Hill Rd, Shek Tong Tsui Tel 2546 8887 www.spc-ps.edu.hk Secondary: 69 Bonham Rd, Mid-Levels Tel 2546 2241 mail@spc.edu.hk , www.spc.edu.hk Founded: 1851 High-achieving, popular boys' school run by Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui. DSS students were admitted from 2002 at secondary and 2003 at primary. Nine-storey secondary extension completed in August 2006. Seeks to develop all-round abilities, independent thinking and Christian values. Students at secondary pursue a range of activities outside school, including overseas trips. Twinning scheme with leading schools overseas. Strong emphasis on music. Maximum class size: 30. The primary follows the local curriculum, with greater flexibility to cater for individual students. At secondary, students follow a broad curriculum leading to HKCEE and HKALE. Oral English and Putonghua taught by native speakers. Japanese also taught. Medium of instruction: Cantonese at junior primary, with English phased in for upper forms after early language enrichment programme. Chinese taught in Putonghua from P4. English at secondary. Primary: $30,000 S1-5: $38,000 S6-7: $42,000 St Paul's Convent School Causeway Bay 140 Leighton Rd, Causeway Bay Primary (Private): Tel 2576 0601 corr@spcspr.edu.hk www.spcspr.edu.hk Secondary: Tel 2576 1692 spcsmail:@spcs.edu.hk www.spcs.edu.hk Founded: 1854 High-performing, English-medium Catholic girls' school run by the Sisters of St Paul de Chartres. Secondary turned DSS in 2004, primary remains private, and the two operate independently. Fosters Christian values, critical thinking and creativity. Sister Margaret Wong, the secondary's pro-active principal, is ready to test and apply education innovations and is active in global exchanges. The secondary is a centre of excellence for ICT; fully equipped multimedia studio. Nominated by EMB as a 'Professional Development School' since 2005. Extension opened this year adding dance studio, language lab and student centre, plus 'classroom of the future' where students link up with schools worldwide. Recognised as a Microsoft School of the Future. Maximum class size: 40. The primary curriculum includes English, Chinese, moral and religious education, Putonghua, arts, PE. French offered to non-Chinese speakers. The secondary leads to HKCEE and HKALE with the option of IGCSE and British A-levels. Students may study French instead of Chinese. School has adopted the 'Habits of Mind' personal development programme. Emphasis on extra-curricular activities, from debating to sports. Medium of instruction: English. DSS classes: Primary: $22,400 S1-3: $25,000 S4-5: $30,000 Tsung Tsin Primary School and Kindergarten (private) and Tsung Tsin Christian Academy (DSS) Sham Shui Po Primary & Kindergarten: 58 Tai Po Rd, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon Tel 2777 3679 ttpskg@ttpskg.edu.hk www.ttpskg.edu.hk Founded: 1897 Academy: 8 Lai Hong Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon Tel 2728 8727 mail@intranet.ttca.edu.hk www.ttca.edu.hk Founded: 2004 The dynamic, Christian, co-educational kindergarten and primary has formed a through school with Tsung Tsin Christian Academy. The primary has an international section catering for those seeking an international approach but with more extensive Chinese and maths, taught by NETs. After-school pastoral and homework support, plus parent workshops. Provision for gifted children, and remedial English and Chinese. Campus TV. Overseas study programmes. The secondary has Y2K campus. Facilities include activity centre, roof-top basketball courts and outdoor theatre, campus TV. Swimming pool also planned. Participates in US-initiated 'Invitational Education Programme' and has links with schools in Minnesota, US, and Scotland. Non-local students welcome. Maximum class size: Primary 30-35, international classes have student-teacher ratio of 10-15:1; Secondary 35, and 24 for language classes. Primary's international section mixes local curriculum (60% of teaching time) with more creative international practices. Students are taught Putonghua and simplified characters. Drama and communications included. Extensive lunch-time activities enhance English skills. Extra-curricular activities include ballet, Chinese dance and voluntary service. The secondary prepares students for HK exams plus offers TOEFL and SAT. Planning to offer UK GCSEs and A-levels in sciences and maths. Medium of instruction: Primary mainstream uses English, except for PE, drama and Bible; English in international stream, with Japanese compulsory. Secondary: English, with Chinese taught in Putonghua. Kindergarten: Anglo-Chinese section: (half-day): $19,200; English section (full day): $47,500 Primary: local section $24,000; int'l $48,000; Secondary: S1-3: $20,000 S4-5: $24,000 S5-7: $25,000 DSS Primary SCHOOLS Po Leung Kuk Camoes Tan Siu Lin Primary School Yau Ma Tei 6 Hoi Ting Rd, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon Tel 2367 3318 pcs-mail@hkedcity.net www.plkctslps.edu.hk Multicultural school originally run by the Portuguese community as the Escola Camoes but taken over by the Po Leung Kuk in 1996. About one-third of students are non-Chinese. Moved to new campus in 1999 and turned DSS in 2000-2001. Facilities include a swimming pool and special rooms for music, art and crafts, computer and language studies, and remedial teaching. Class size: 22 to 35. Offers all-round education, with particular emphasis on languages and the arts. Uniformed groups among many other activities. Cantonese, Putonghua and French taught to all students. Chinese taught as a second language to non-Chinese children. Medium of instruction: English. $12,000 WF Joseph Lee Primary School Tin Shui Wai 9 Tin Fai Rd, Tin Shui Wai Tel 3401 4995 wfjlps@eservices.hkedcity.net www.wfjlps.edu.hk Founded: 2001 Run by the independent Woo Foo Foundation in Y2K campus. Encourages parents' participation. Admits non-Chinese students. Sports and museum visits. Creating a green campus environment. Optimum class size: 30. School-based curriculum using activity-based learning. Stresses biliteracy and trilingualism. Special attention given to environmental education. Medium of instruction: English and Putonghua. $12,000 DSS Secondary SCHOOLS Chinese Foundation Secondary School Siu Sai Wan 9 Harmony Rd, Siu Sai Wan Tel 2904 7322 info@cfss.edu.hk www.cfss.edu.hk Founded: 2000 School rooted in Chinese culture while forging a global outlook. Provides an all-round education and develops the potential of each individual. Gifted education programme. Out-of-town study tours. Class size: 30. School-based enrichment course for sharpening generic skills and project learning. Drama a core subject for junior students. Mainstream curriculum leading to HKCEE, HKALE and later HKDSE. Adopting EMI. S1-3: $9,050 S4-5: $13,300 S6-7: $20,000 Delia Memorial Schools (Broadway and Hip Wo) Mei Foo and Kwun Tong Broadway: 80-86 Broadway, Mei Foo Sun Chuen, Kowloon Tel 2742 2028 enquiry@deliabw.edu.hk Founded: 1972 Hip Wo: 221 Hip Wo St, Kwun Tong Tel 2342 3198 mail@deliahw.edu.hk www.deliahw.edu.hk Founded: 1980 The Delia Group runs two DSS schools that cater in particular for ethnic minority students, but also admit local pupils. The group also operates several Chinese-medium DSS schools, including the Delia Memorial School (Glee Path), Delia Memorial School (Yuet Wah), and Matteo Ricci College, Kwun Tong, as well as the international Delia School of Canada (see international through schools). Maximum class size: 40 for S1-5; 30 for S6-7. Chinese and English streams. Mainstream curriculum leading to HKCEE and HKALE. French and Chinese also offered. The Hip Wo school also provides multicultural studies. Medium of instruction: Chinese or English. S1-3: free S4-5: $6,310 S6-7: $10,160 Fukien Secondary School Kwun Tong 83, Chun Wah Rd, Kwun Tong, Kowloon Tel 2578 1745 fms-mail@hkedcity.net fukien.school.net.hk Founded: 1951 The school is sponsored by the Fukien Chamber of Commerce and operates both EMI and CMI streams. Y2K campus with language centre, campus TV, 1,200-seat auditorium and over 15 specialist rooms. Indoor swimming pool complex available soon. Granted $2.5 million under the English Enhancement Scheme for upgrading English in CMI classes. Strong school-home cooperation nourished and multiple intelligences stressed. Small-class teaching adopted for all classes from 2006-07 S1 intake. School-based materials developed for junior secondary liberal studies, with the subject also taught in S6-7. Putonghua used as the medium of instruction for all Chinese subjects. S1-2: $9,800 S3: $2,800 S4: $6,300 S5: $6,600 S6-7: $12,000 Hang Seng School of Commerce Sha TinHang Shin Link, Siu Lek Yuen, Sha Tin Tel 2647 5151 school@hssc.edu.hk www.hssc.edu.hk Founded: 1980 Provides business-related education to S5 and S7 graduates. Some $7 million in scholarships and $5 million fee remission to students each year. Facilities include basketball, badminton and tennis courts and a swimming pool. Student hostel available. Principal hopes to gain private university status. Maximum class size: 36. Small classes for language teaching. Two-year HKALE course and one-year pre-associate degree course available for S5 graduates. Associate degree and top-up degree for associate degree graduates also offered. HKALE: $12,000 Pre-AD: $30,000 HKMA David Li Kwok Po College Yau Tsim Mong 8 Hoi Wang Rd, Mongkok West, Kowloon Tel 2626 9100 college@hkmadavidli.edu.hk www.hkmadavidli.edu.hk Founded: 2000 The school's mission is to develop multilingual, creative, all-round learners, with an international outlook but rooted in Chinese culture. Facilities included English centre, lecture theatres and computer-assisted learning rooms. Local and international staff. About 5% of the students are non-Chinese. Parents encouraged to join PTA. Maximum class size: 40 for S1-5; 30 for S6-7. Curriculum leads to HKCEE and HKALE. Reading strongly encouraged. English, Chinese and French available. Curriculum sets develped in junior classes for Chinese, English and maths. More than 40 extra-curricular activities, including music, sport and cultural pursuits. Overseas exchange programmes to promote international outlook. Community service week. Medium of instruction: English, except Chinese (taught in Putonghua from S1-3) and Chinese history (taught in Cantonese). S1-3: $9,600 S4-5: $13,900 S6-7: $24,100 HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity Kowloon Tong 2 Tsing Chau Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon (temporary campus)135 Junction Rd, Kowloon Tong Tel 2180 9595 info@creativehk.edu.hk www.creativehk.edu.hk Founded 2006 Hong Kong's first 'fame' school dedicated to arts and culture. The brainchild of leading members of the arts community and run by Hong Kong Institute of Contemporary Culture. The school aims to prepare students for careers in creative industries, including architecture, design, film and video, TV and radio, digital entertainment, software and computing, performing arts, publishing and advertising. Recently moved into cavernous purpose-built campus with extensive facilities to support the creative arts. S4-5 students study core HKCEE subjects of Chinese, English and maths, optional exam subjects, and cross-discipline school-based subjects focusing on creativity and humanities. Supplemented by artist-in-residence and creative projects with professionals. Arts-based A-level programme. Medium of instruction: Cantonese, with option of English for maths, music, ICT, history, design and technology, and visual arts. S4-5: $23,000 S6: $28,000 Lam Tai Fai College Sha Tin 25 Ngan Shing St, Sha Tin, New Territories Tel 2786 1990 info@ltfc.org.hk www.ltfc.org.hk Founded: 2004 Innovative DSS school with focus-learning areas curriculum specialising in fashion design, IT, sports and health education. Talented students in these fields given priority, with scholarships available. Support from tertiary institutions, such as Polytechnic University and Chinese University. PolyU will give preference to S7 graduates excelling in fashion and design. Millennium campus with facilities including a fashion design centre, gym and campus tv video production centre. Summer study tours and internships offered. Small classes for languages. Maximum class size: around 40 for S1-4 and 30 from S6-7. The school offers design, sports, health education and computer literacy from S1-7 alongside the local curriculum. Multiple intelligences course and life-wide learning programme incorporated into curriculum. At HKCEE, students can study arts, science and commercial subjects in addition to the school-based focus learning areas. S6-7 will include sports science, innovative technology, health education and fashion design as school-based research subjects together with HKALE. Medium of instruction: English, except Chinese language and Chinese history. Putonghua adopted for Chinese language classes from S1-3. S1: $10,000 S2: $11,000 S3: $12,000 S4: $13,300 S5: $14,300 S6-7: $16,500 Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College To Kwa Wan 26 Sung On St, To Kwa Wan, Kowloon Tel 2462 3932 npl-mail@hkedcity.net www.npl.edu.hk Founded: 2003 Po Leung Kuk school located in a harbour-front Y2K campus. The school focuses on all-round development, languages and IT. Facilities include multimedia and fashion design rooms. An indoor swimming pool is being built, to be completed later this year. Activities include exchanges with schools in New Zealand, Shanghai and Singapore. Non-Chinese speakers welcomed. Maximum class size: 40, with small classes for languages. Diversified curriculum in lower forms, including integrated humanities and sciences. S4-5 offer science, commerce and arts streams leading to HKCEE. S6-7 focus on science and commerce for A-levels. IELTS, TOEFL and Bursary courses available. French and Japanese taught. Enhancement programmes in English, Chinese and maths. Career-oriented classes include fashion design, travel and tourism. Medium of instruction: English, and Putonghua for Chinese. $20,000 Non-local students: $35,000 St Margaret's Girls' College, Hong Kong Mid-Levels 97 Caine Rd, Hong Kong Tel 2549 0301 email@smgchk.edu.hk www.smgchk.edu.hk Founded: 1965 Catholic school that joined DSS in 1999. Active student union, house and prefect systems. Family education camp, volunteer training and community service. Winner of inter-school Chinese dance competitions. Campus TV. Overseas study tours. Non-Chinese welcomed. Scholarships offered. Class size: 30-35. English and mathematics taught in classes of 20-25 students. The school uses the local curriculum leading to HKCEE and HKALE. French and abridged Chinese language offered to non-Chinese students. Travel and tourism options offered at S4, also word processing, business communication, and principles of accounts. Liberal studies offered at S1-2 and S6. Emphasis on English, through reading sessions and inter-class English drama contests. Tutorials for public exam candidates and English enhancement classes. ICT is integrated into curriculum. Medium of instruction is English, except Chinese language and Chinese history. S1-3: $5,000 S4-5: $9,500 S6-7: $14,500 Stewards Pooi Kei College Sha Tin 56, Siu Lek Yuen Rd, Sha Tin Tel 2345 4567 info@spkc.edu.hk www.spkc.edu.hk Founded: 2004 Christian co-educational school that aims to provide holistic training for knowledge and character building. Stresses leadership, global awareness, moral education and group discipline. The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Plans to take international students. Applicants and their parents need to attend interviews for admission. Small-group teaching. Class size: 30-35. Balanced curriculum covering environmental education, integrated humanities, music, arts and sports, with students preparing for HKCEE and HKALE. Includes a special course focusing on personal, social and spiritual education, which integrates Biblical principles with life education. Stresses extra-curricular activities including volunteer programmes overseas and study tours. Medium of instruction: English. $16,000 Tak Sun Secondary School Sha Tin27 Ning Tai Rd, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin Tel 2317 4339 info@tsss.edu.hk www.tsss.edu.hk Founded: 2000 Boys' school run by East Asian Educational Association, a non-profit Catholic organisation that is linked to Opus Dei. The teachings of Jose Escriva, the movement's founder, form the basis of the school's philosophy, and all chaplains at the school are Opus Dei priests. School practises a strict interpretation of morality, particularly with regard to sexual ethics. Millennium school building. Also includes a library, chapel, assembly hall and multi-purpose courts. Each student provided with a personal tutor to help form a link between school and family. S1 enrolment based on academic performance, conduct, achievements in extra-curricular activities, and interviews with students and parents. Maximum class size: 40. School follows local curriculum leading to HKCEE and HKALE, and later to HKDSE. Small English classes taught by two teachers and Chinese taught in Putonghua in selected classes in S1 and S2. Five classes in S4 and S5 are grouped into social science and physical science streams. Two classes in S6 and S7 are divided into social science, life science and engineering streams. Religious studies and ethics are compulsory throughout. Music, visual art and physical education are available. Activity week provides an opportunity for off-campus learning. Medium of instruction: English. S1: $22,000 S2-3: $4,500 S4-5: $8,500 S6-7: $16,500 United Christian College (Kowloon East) Kwun Tong2 Lee On Lane, Kwun Tong, Kowloon Tel 2343 6677 mail@uccke.edu.hk www.uccke.edu.hk Founded: 2003 This is a protestant school offering whole-person Christian education based on Biblical principles. Millennium campus. School has adopted the 'Habits of Mind' programme for personal development, focusing on traits such as perseverance and self-control. Activity time is included for hobby clubs and short interest courses. Informal open nights are held monthly for parents to meet teachers. Class sizes: 30 for all forms. School-based curriculum. Students are streamed according to their English level. Third language (French or Japanese) compulsory up to S3. Plans to offer IB Diploma in 2010 as an option for students. Medium of instruction: English. S1: $20,000 S2-5: $18,000 S6-7: $12,000 Wai Kiu College Shek Kip Mei 17 Wai Chi St, Shek Kip Mei, Kowloon Tel 2777 6289 wkc@wkc.edu.hk www.wkc.edu.hk Founded: 1968 Relatively small school that has gained from Quality Education Fund support for various projects. Broadband network with two well-equipped computer labs. Electronic library. Rooftop garden. S1 students must take part in a subsidised orientation camp and join one uniformed association. S1-4 and S6 must do voluntary work. Maximum class size: 40. School-based curriculum, with an emphasis on life education and liberal studies. Visual arts required at S1. Japanese offered up to S3. Only one class in S6-7, split into arts/science streams. Wide use of school-based assessment. Medium of instruction: Chinese, but with an English class in each form. Chinese taught in Putonghua (school uses its own textbook). S1-3: $3,000 S4-5: $6,320 S6-7: $12,870 YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College Lantau 2 Chung Yat St, Tung Chung, Lantau Tel 2988 8123 info@ymcacc.edu.hk www.ymcacc.edu.hk Founded: 2003 English-medium school promoted as an alternative to international schools for both Chinese and non-Chinese children. International outlook, with one-third of teachers from overseas. Maximum class size: 35 for S1-5, 30 for S6-7. The curriculum covers science, social, humanities, arts and physical education, leading to HKCEE, HKALE and other public exams. French and elementary Chinese are offered to non-Chinese students. Christian education is a core part of the curriculum at junior level. Medium of instruction: English. S1: $18,000 S2-3: S5: $15,000 S4-7: $18,000
