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Nationalities
| Number of students |
320 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
26 |
| Most common nationality |
Hong Kong SAR |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
4:6 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Our teachers all have native language proficiency - we believe international schools should employ teachers from international backgrounds to act as role models for the students |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No, we have an inclusion policy and provide language support through differentiation |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French and Spanish are offered as After School Activites |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 at present |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
We employ one assistant teacher per homeroom in the lower grade, and one per two homerooms in the upper grades |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use iPads, Apple TV and interactive whiteboards as learning and teaching tools |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Students in Grades 3-5 will take ISA assessments once a year |
| Results in these examinations |
N/a - the school is was established in 2017 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, but this is mostly reading and online mathematics activities |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
• Grade 1 students should spend no more than 30 minutes
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/a - the school is was established in 2017 |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No – we have an inclusion policy |
| Learning support offered |
We have student support teacher |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
No - we have an inclusion policy |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No – we have an inclusion policy |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we want to be confident that we can meet the needs of the students we accept |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Admission interviews for grade 1 will focus on readiness for school; listening to and following directions, social interaction, fine and gross motor development, oral English fluency and numerical sense. Admission interviews for grades 2 to 5 will also include academic assessments of both literacy and numeracy. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, for some classes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Year-round |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:15am |
| School finish time |
3:15pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Option 1: Sign up for the School lunch box delivery service.
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| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer a range of art, craft, language, music, science, sport and technology activities to better nurture individual interests, strengths and abilities. Activities offered are guided by student ‘voice’. |
| Sports activities included |
During the formative years, we will not play any competitive sports. The focus for lower Primary children is on the development of basic gross motor skills. As students progress through the school, we may consider establishing competitive sports teams. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Not at present |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playground, Hall, Climbing wall |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our Vision is that students will become creative, critical thinkers who are internationally minded lifelong learners. We endeavour to create a happy, safe and caring school environment so that children will love coming to school. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
As a candidate school for the IB-PYP, we follow a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based teaching approach with a focus on student voice, choice and ownership. Our students will reach out to and interact with the local community, experiencing society through participation in a wide range of social service projects at the Kuk’s many service units. Po Leung Kuk will operate the school in a not-for-profit manner, ensuring that all revenue generated is used for the benefit of the students. |