Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
2100 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
35 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, Spanish |
| Max. number of students per class |
27 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment and interview. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Applicants for Renaissance College will undergo age-appropriate writing and reading assessments (except for Year One) to demonstrate that they are capable of engaging with RCHK's English medium IB curriculum. In addition, secondary school applicants will attend an individual interview. This interview is designed to explore each student’s potential for learning and their ability to engage with the IB MYP and Diploma curriculum. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| School start time |
8:30 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Renaissance College has a 150-seat cafeteria spread over two levels. This light, contemporary space serves up mouthwatering meals to staff, parents and students. An al fresco cafe serves beverages and light snacks throughout the day. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chinese debate, journalist club, karate, poetry, animal care club, digital art on iPad, creative and critical thinking, mahjong, choir, street hockey, taekwondo, cycling, aerobics, Spanish, math, speech and debate, sailing |
| Sports activities included |
Gymnastics, games, swimming, athletics, health related fitness |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
RCHK has a full-size and half-size gymnasium with basketball, badminton, netball and volleyball courts. In addition, the full-size gymnasium is equipped with a climbing wall. 25-metre heated indoor swimming pool. Sports pitch. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Renaissance College is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Renaissance College is a student-focused international school. Through a curriculum that is rigorous and holistic, the college will develop global citizens who strive for academic
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Each IB curriculum programme promotes the education of the whole person, emphasizing intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth. This holistic approach encompasses the fields of languages, humanities, sciences, mathematics, technology, physical and health education and the visual and performing arts. |
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