Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
80 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
14 |
Most common nationality |
Chinese Nationals from Mainland China or overseas |
Ratio of local students to international students |
By passport, over 78% are non-local students. By language spoken at home, 37% are internationals. |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
English as a Second Language Courses |
Max. number of students per class |
22 |
Average number of students per class |
15 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Our school employs a 1:1 student to Macbook program. All students are required to have a laptop and much instruction takes place through this medium. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We offer a Biblical Studies course (40 minutes weekly) to each grade level. The course follows a comparative historical approach to religion. Our school is managed by the Lutheran Church of Hong Kong Synod but students are not required to be Lutheran or Christian. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are welcoming and supportive of all religions and beliefs. |
External examinations or assessments available |
PSAT, SAT, SAT Subject tests, AP and TOEFL |
Results in these examinations |
Available on request |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
On average, students spend 2 hours daily completing homework. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Over 95% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, mild. |
Learning support offered |
School Counselor and School Social Worker, Out-sourced School Psychologist, which is fee-based. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes, we support them. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes (fee-based) |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
In-house assessments of Mathematics, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening in English. |
Waiting list |
At times |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admissions for all grades except Grade 12. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, on case by case basis. |
School start time |
8:15 am |
School finish time |
3:00 pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
No, but after-school extra-curricular activities and remedial support classes are provided. |
School bus service available |
No |
School provided lunches |
No |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports, Art, Music, Drama, Choral, etc. |
Sports activities included |
Physical Education Course |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, we participate in various league competitions organized by the Hong Kong International Schools Sports Federation. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball and Badminton courts are located on campus. The school hires external sports facilities to support our many athletic programs. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Small personalized education and community atmosphere. Rigorous academic standards, dedicated staff and faculty. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Personalized instruction and collaborative. |