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Nationalities
| Number of students |
385 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
| Most common nationality |
HKSAR |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
72% local students |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
28 |
| Average number of students per class |
26 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IBPYP |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Maximum of 20 minutes a day of which 15 minutes should be reading. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
20 mins |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Limited places available for students in integrated classes. Priority is given to siblings of current students. Speech & Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy available which parents pay for directly to therapists. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
We will refer parents to external educational psychologists here required. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
The assessment and interview will take place after the school tour is completed. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students will engage in a number of tasks in a low pressure situation to assess their social, emotional and academic levels. These tasks may include (depending on age of child) reading a book, climbing on climbing frame, short piece of writing, completion of a mathematics task, interacting with adults and other students in an age appropriate manner. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept applications throughout the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
August |
| School finish time |
June |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No however a range of Extra Curricula activities are available. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Art, Football, Netball, Fencing, Volleyball, Choir, Basketball, Hapkido, Spanish, Touch Rugby |
| Sports activities included |
Football, Basketball, Netball, Handball, Volleyball, Swimming and Outdoor Learning |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Music room, Field, Mini Forest, School Hall, Sports Ground, Basketball & Pickleball Court |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football pitch on the grass field, Sports Ground, Basketball & Pickleball Court and Swimming pool at the Hong Lok Yuen Club |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1983 ICHK HLY is more than just another international school – it is a community of learners. With just under 400 students it’s small enough that everyone knows each other by name yet big enough to offer incredible opportunities for children to flourish throughout their learning journey. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ICHK HLY is a world-leading site for Forest School education. There is abundant space and fresh air for children to thrive. The giant natural playing field offers Primary students unrivalled opportunities for active play and sports. |