Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
274 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
21 including UK, Dutch, European (other), Chinese, American, Canadian, Australian, Finland, Denmark, New Zealand. |
Most common nationality |
Hong Kong permanent residents. |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, comprehensive EAL programme is offered. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Chinese, Spanish, Japanese |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
N/A |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, IB Diploma |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
To date, all students have secured their first choice university destinations. These are destinations that emerge from detailed, reflective conversations between students and our tertiary advisors. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
ICHK has schoolwear that is designed to support learning and offer comfort. Students choose among a selection of items bearing the ICHK logo, depending on the day of learning they have ahead. Given that many students choose to begin their morning, alongside their teachers, with elective fitness sessions, many staff and students opt for the school sports kit, which is lightweight, simple and ideal for Hong Kong. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Horse riding, Model Untied Nations, football, creative writing, school band, swimming, gym, touch rugby, basketball, volleyball, chess and many more. |
Sports activities included |
Sport is an important element of ICHK's curriculum and ICHK runs a comprehensive programme. ICHK aims to have as many students as possible representing the school for sport, as ICHK believes it plays a vital role in their development. The challenges students face on the sports field encourage them to dig deep into reserves of spirit and energy, and this mindset transfers to the rest of their lives. Different sporting options are rotated during the year, to ensure students take part in a wide variety of activities. Football, touch rugby, handball, badminton, field hockey, climbing, table tennis, rounders, netball, cricket, ball hockey, volleyball, basketball, orienteering, ultimate Frisbee and kabbadi are all included, along with our unique College Rules. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
ICHK Secondary is dynamic IB World School in the beautiful New Territories of Hong Kong. ICHK is a community of innovation and is proud to be pushing the boundaries and expectations with regards to what secondary education could and should offer young people. |
Teaching approach of the school |
The holistic welfare of students is at the heart of ICHK's philosophy. ICHK is committed to creating and sustaining a safe mental and physical environment in which it makes sense and is possible for students to build towards being the best people they can be. |