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Number of students |
Around 400 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
More than 25 countries |
Ratio of local students to international students |
We have around 60% local and 40% international students. |
Native English speaking teachers |
English & Mandarin |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
28 |
Average number of students per class |
22 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Interactive Screen, iPad, Google Classroom, SEQTA etc. |
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) |
Google Classroom, Google Meeting etc. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Christianity |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
In Religious Education, we teach all major faiths in the world according to the UK Curriculum. We respect all faiths. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, we have our homework policy to ensure most students are able to finish their homework within certain period of time so as to consolidate their learning. Usually, homework is sent on Friday and expected to return on Tuesday. For local Chinese curriculum, there is daily homework for students to practise their Chinese learning. |
Approximate hours of homework given |
We have our homework policy detailing the requirements for each year group. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% continue with YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College (YHKCC)
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
STRIVE TEAM (SEN Coordinator, Support Teachers, Social Worker & Educational Psychologist) |
Learning support offered |
Intervention, Friendship Groups, specialist support when required |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We encourage students to join inter-school or international competitions.
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Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Year 1 - group interview [face-to-face]
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Brief description of entry evaluation required |
For new Year 1 students, we focus on students' social and emotional skills and they have basic English proficiency where they are able to listen to the instructions.
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Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
1st phase - mid or late-October
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Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, when seats are available. |
School start time |
8:25 a.m. |
School finish time |
3:20 p.m. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Lunch Service Provider |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chinese Book Club, Spanish Introduction, Maths Club, Spanish Arts & Culture Club, Chinese Calligraphy Club, Battle of the Books, Chinese Culture Club, Board Games Club, Animal Care Club, Community Service Club, Lego Construction Club, Chess Club, Face painting Club, VR Escape Room Club, Travel & Culture Club, Chinese Handicrafts, Art Club, DIY Hair Accessories, Dance Club, Ball Games Club
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Sports activities included |
PE Lessons such as ball games (basketball, baseball, table tennis, badminton, dodgeball, etc), track and field, dance, swimming, etc.. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Athletics Team, Badminton Team, Boys / Girls Basketball Team, Cricket Team, Fencing Team, Football Team, Rope Skipping Team, Rugby Team,
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Facilities at the school |
Library, Muti-purpose Room, Music Room, Art Room, Dance Room, Muti-Media Learning Centre, Science Room, Mini Chapel |
Sports facilities at the school |
Basket court, Running track |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
1. Happy and meaningful learning environment
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Teaching approach of the school |
Theme-based Cross-curricular Learning; Activity-based Learning |