Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
Approximately 900 students |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Over 40 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
3:7 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Over 40% of the teachers are from overseas |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish and French |
| Max. number of students per class |
29 |
| Average number of students per class |
23 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
The pastoral care provision is augmented by the services of special educational needs coordinates, EAL teachers, an educational psychologist and social workers. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Open all year round |
| School start time |
8:10am |
| School finish time |
3:45pm |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
There is a school canteen serving quality on-site cooked meals for students |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
There is one vegetarian meal available as meal options at the canteen every day |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The school offers over 45 clubs, societies and teams are provided for students to discover and develop their talents and interests |
| Sports activities included |
The school offers over 45 clubs, societies and teams for students to discover and develop their talents and interests |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
An artificial turf pitch, a multi-purpose sports field, a four-lane 100 metre running track and a long jump sand pit, an indoor multi-purpose arena, a basketball court and a volleyball court |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are a DSS English-medium school with strong Christian faith and CARES principles. The school is dedicated to fostering whole person development and student-centered learning experiences under a caring and disciplined environment with an excellent pastoral care system. We believe that the foundation of a joyful, stimulating learning community is the partnership among teachers, parents and students. Moreover, we also believe that students should take an active role in serving and caring their community. Social service training is given to all students in school to develop as sense of personal responsibility and a dedication to fostering social welfare. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Holistic and student-centered approach |
Contact the admissions team at YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College
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