Kellett School – Kowloon Bay Preparatory and Senior School vs Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong - Prep School

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Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year HK$208,800 - 267,100	Fees / year HK$188,000 - 218,000
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 13 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 1,550	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 23	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2013	Opened 2019
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Kowloon Bay campus is situated in East Kowloon, just across Victoria Harbour from Hong Kong Island. Families can access the school easily via public bus and minibus services, in addition to a dedicated school bus network.	Location The school is situated at 17 Tin Wan Street, Tin Wan, Aberdeen, on Hong Kong Island. The neighbourhood is accessible by local roads from major districts; it’s a short drive to Repulse Bay and Central, making it convenient for families living on the Island.
Stages	Stages The campus houses both Preparatory (Reception–Year 6) and Senior & Sixth Form (Years 7–13). This structure allows students to begin at age 4 and continue through to age 18 within the same campus.	Stages The Prep School covers Years 1–8 within the British preparatory model.
School type	School type The school is a co-educational day school. It does not offer boarding facilities.	School type It is a co-educational day school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Kellett provides Additional Support Needs (ASN) services, delivered by qualified teachers and assistants. Support may be in-class or targeted depending on individual needs. It is a mainstream school and not a specialist SEN institution.	Additional learning support The school highlights personalised learning and early identification of student needs via digital tools and monitoring; however, specific details of a dedicated SEN (Special Educational Needs) department or programme are not publicly detailed.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school follows the British (English National Curriculum) and is accredited as a British international school.	Country affiliation The schools follows the English National Curriculum but does not have affiliations with any country.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Kellett has no religious affiliation.	Religious affiliation The school has no religious affiliations.
School day structure	School day structure In the Preparatory School, the day runs from 8:00am to 3:00pm, with a morning break and a lunch break (timings differ slightly by year group). Senior School timetables follow a similar start time and structured breaks through the day.	School day structure The school day begins at 08:00 with lessons starting at 08:25. After a morning block of lessons and a snack break at 10:10, lunch runs from 12:15 to 13:15, followed by more lessons and then ECAs (extra-curricular activities) until 16:15.
Bus service details	Bus service details Yes, the school offers a dedicated bus service. The Kowloon Bay service is operated by Lewis Motors Company Limited, with published routes and fees. This service covers multiple districts across Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, providing reliable transport to and from the campus.	Bus service details School bus service is offered via a contract with a provider covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories. Parents must apply for each academic year via the school bus system.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application Fees Reception – Year 4: HKD 2,000 (non-refundable) Year 5 – Year 13: HKD 2,500 (includes assessment fee; non-refundable) Annual Capital Levy / Debenture All new offers made after 31 August 2025 require an Annual Capital Levy (ACL) of HKD 40,000 per student. This fee is non-refundable and non-redeemable, supporting the school’s estates and infrastructure. Every student must be covered by a Debenture or ACL. Annual Association Fee Each family pays an Association Fee of HKD 500 annually, which grants voting rights on Board membership. Tuition Fees (Per Year) Reception: HKD 208,800 Years 1 – 6: HKD 214,200 Years 7 – 11 (I/GCSE): HKD 251,400 Years 12 – 13 (A Levels): HKD 267,100 Fees are billed in three instalments per year as follows: Term 1: 40% Term 2: 30% Term 3: 30% Additional Fees Uniforms, lunch, bus services, overseas educational visits, examination entry fees, and some Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) are charged separately. Senior students must provide their own devices (laptops and iPads). Transportation Fees School bus services are available through external providers. Routes and fees are published annually and invoiced separately by the operators. Refund Policy Tuition fees are non-refundable once paid for the current or past terms, including in cases of permanent exclusion or required withdrawal. Payment Options Payments are made via bank transfer. Parents are responsible for any bank charges. Other payment methods are not specified publicly.	Fee details Application / Registration Payment An initial advance payment of HK$18,800 is required to confirm a place for a new pupil. This amount is non-refundable and non-transferable once a place is offered and accepted, but it is offset against the first month’s tuition fee when the pupil begins. Tuition Fees by Year Group (Prep School only) * Years 1-5: Annual tuition fee HK$188,000. * Years 6-8: Annual tuition fee HK$198,000. These fees include books, teaching, and art materials—but exclude additional costs such as class trips, school bus fees, lunches and extra-curricular activities. Capital Levy (Additional Annual Fee) In addition to the tuition fee, there is an annual capital levy of HK$35,000 for all Prep School (Years 1-8) pupils. Billing Schedule & Payment Terms Invoices for tuition fees are emailed to parents on or before the 23rd of each month; payment must be settled by the 10th of the following month. If a pupil joins mid-month, tuition is calculated on a pro-rata basis depending on calendar days attended. Late or partial payments may incur interest charges. Other Costs & Fees Additional costs lie outside the standard tuition + capital levy and may include: school bus/coach service fees, lunch programme, trips, extra-curricular activities, uniform costs. Uniform cost is not stated in the published fee details. Refund Information The advance payment of HK$18,800 is non-refundable and non-transferable once a place is accepted. The published information does not specify a detailed refund policy for tuition or capital levy once the academic year has commenced. Fee Payment Options The school’s publicly published fee page does not detail specific payment methods (such as credit card or bank transfer). Parents are advised to contact the School’s Finance or Admissions Office for full details of acceptable payment methods.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The Prep School operates as a day school. Bus transportation is provided for pupils.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The Senior School uniform is provided by Uniform Shop. Orders can be made via the Uniform Shop website. The location is also served by a Hyper Engine showroom. Summer and Winter uniform guidelines exist. Senior Sports Kit is provided by Kukri and swimwear by Jaked. Uniform pop-up shops are held at Kowloon Bay Campus and Pok Fu Lam Campus. A pre-loved uniform program with Retykle is available.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Lunch arrangements are provided; Sodexo provides a sample menu. Details about lunch locations and ordering are published in the New Parents Portal.	Food options Lunch is served in the dining hall from 12:15pm to 1:15pm. Snack times are supervised by staff during the day.
House system	House system A House system forms a key part of Kellett Senior School life. The Houses are named after four former governors of Hong Kong. House points are linked to the learner profile and are used to support charitable activities, with each House aligning to a UN Global Goal for sustainable development.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Kellett is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. The Board consists of twelve parent Governors elected by the Kellett School Association. The Kowloon Bay Campus houses Kowloon Bay Preparatory and Kowloon Bay Senior. The governance operates without a sponsoring body and is overseen under the Education Ordinance.	Governance and ownership Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong is part of Wycombe Abbey International. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors in partnership with Wycombe Abbey International.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school follows the English National Curriculum, adapted to its international setting. In the Preparatory School (Reception–Year 6), students study a broad range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, humanities, expressive arts, and Mandarin. In Senior School (Years 7–9), the curriculum continues with a wide scope of academic and creative subjects, alongside public speaking through LAMDA. In Years 10–11, students prepare for International GCSEs (I/GCSEs) with a choice of subjects from different disciplines. In the Sixth Form (Years 12–13), students specialise through A Levels, supported by additional programmes such as the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), LAMDA, and a Mini-MBA developed with IE Business School. Instruction is in English, with additional language options including Mandarin, French, and Spanish.	Curriculum details The Prep School at Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong (Years 1–8) follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales, adapted to the local context and aligned with British Common Entrance standards. Core subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, and the Creative and Performing Arts, with Mandarin taught alongside English as a core language. The curriculum integrates a mandatory iSTEAM programme (Innovation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) for all pupils to build problem-solving and design-thinking skills. From Year 6, pupils also take part in an Entrepreneurship programme designed to foster initiative and collaboration. An Intensive English Programme is offered for students in Years 3–8 who require additional language support before joining mainstream classes. The overall approach aims to provide a broad and balanced education that prepares students for senior school pathways within the British system.
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Academic calendar	Academic calendar View document	Academic calendar View document
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Kellett integrates SEL through its Positively Kellett programme, which is delivered weekly within the timetable. The initiative focuses on equipping students with skills for resilience, empathy, and self-awareness, and is supported by resources and webinars for families. The school’s pastoral care system provides each student with guidance and mentoring, ensuring SEL is part of both classroom learning and broader school life. Trained staff, including counsellors, contribute to this framework. SEL is embedded from Preparatory through to Sixth Form.	Social & emotional learning Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong supports students’ social and emotional development through a structured, nurturing environment. Each class is supported by a full-time Teaching Assistant who works closely with the Class Teacher, providing consistency and pastoral care throughout the day. Form time each morning allows teachers to check in with students and build supportive relationships. The school also fosters family engagement through initiatives such as Wellbeing Evenings and Morning Coffee Chats, which address topics like mindfulness, screen time, and transitions for families new to Hong Kong. These efforts reflect an emphasis on building community and emotional awareness as part of daily school life.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides support for Additional Support Needs (ASN) within its mainstream setting. Qualified teachers and assistants deliver targeted and in-class support to help remove barriers to learning. Policies state that support is planned in partnership with families and tailored to individual needs. Kellett is not a specialist SEN institution, but it aims to support a range of mild to moderate learning needs where appropriate provisions can be made.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school does not publicly disclose detailed information about provision for students with Special Educational Needs or the specific types of needs it can accommodate. It is not described as a specialist SEN institution, and there is no published information on dedicated SEN staff or support programmes.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school does not provide EAL support. Admissions materials specify that instruction is delivered in English and require both students and parents to demonstrate sufficient English proficiency before entry.	English as an additional language The school provides an Intensive English (IE) Programme for students in Years 3–8 who demonstrate strong academic potential but require additional English support. This programme is tailored to individual ability levels and incorporates elements of the British and Cambridge Global English curricula. Students in the IE Programme receive targeted English instruction alongside core subjects and transition to mainstream classes once they reach sufficient proficiency.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Kellett promotes mental wellbeing through the Positively Kellett curriculum, pastoral support, and trained counsellors on staff. Sixth Form timetables include space for one-on-one sessions with tutors and guidance counsellors. The school emphasises wellbeing in inspection reports and is recognised by COBIS as a Beacon School for Wellbeing. Mental health support is therefore embedded into both everyday routines and structured wellbeing programmes.	Mental wellbeing Student health and wellbeing are supported through a dedicated on-site school nurse and a framework of policies that include behaviour management, anti-bullying, and safety procedures. The school promotes a positive environment that prioritises student welfare during the school day. While it highlights wellbeing as an integral part of school life, there is no published information about formal mental health counselling services or external psychological support.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Kellett has a published Safeguarding Policy alongside Safer Recruitment and Health & Safety policies. The school’s procedures meet UK Department for Education standards for British Schools Overseas (BSO). The 2023 BSO inspection judged safeguarding as outstanding, confirming that robust policies and practices are in place to protect students. These include staff training, child protection guidelines, and clear reporting procedures.	Safeguarding The school follows a Safeguarding and Child Protection policy aligned with both Hong Kong law and British education standards. It emphasises that the welfare of every child is paramount and maintains clear procedures for identifying and responding to child protection concerns. Safeguarding measures include safer staff recruitment practices and an anti-bullying policy that applies across all year levels. The school also integrates health and safety practices, including supervision and medical care, under the same safeguarding framework.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy View document	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Kowloon Bay campus houses a two-form Kowloon Bay Preparatory School (up to 300 places) and a four-form Senior School (up to 600 places). The campus opened in 2013 and is described as modern, large, light and spacious. It features a dance hall, a fully operational theatre, a CrossFit gym, a large artificial turf and multi-sport area with a Sky Pitch running track, and a swimming pool adjustable for different ages. A David Kidd Theatre is in use by Prep students. The Kowloon Bay address is 7 Lam Hing Street, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, and the telephone number is +852 3120 0700.	Facilities overview The Prep School campus is situated at Tin Wan Street, Tin Wan, Aberdeen, on Hong Kong Island. The campus houses a central multi-purpose atrium, two iSTEAM labs, well-equipped classrooms, science laboratories, a large drama and performance space, acoustically optimised music facilities with practice studios, a well-stocked library, an outdoor sports ground and a rooftop sports pitch. Students have weekly access to premier hockey facilities at the Hong Kong Football Club. The environment is designed to support a future-focused, holistic education.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campus offers a large artificial turf and multi-sport area with a running track on the Sky Pitch. The swimming pool can be adjusted to suit different swimming and age levels. There is a CrossFit gym and a dance hall on site to support a broad PE and extra-curricular sports program. These spaces support inter-school sports and physical education activities.	Sports facilities The sports facilities include an outdoor sports ground and a rooftop sports pitch. The school features the highest indoor climbing wall in a school in Hong Kong. Students have weekly access to premier hockey facilities at the Hong Kong Football Club. Comprehensive PE programmes support a wide range of competitive sports and coaching opportunities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The Kowloon Bay campus comprises a two-form Preparatory School (up to 300 places) and a four-form Senior School (up to 600 places). The campus is described as modern, large, light and spacious. Preparatory education follows a modified English National Curriculum, with class sizes limited to a maximum of 24 students and Kowloon Bay having two classes per year group. The school runs a 1:1 iPad program for Years 1–6 and provides iPads for Reception, supporting digital learning. Mandarin is taught in Prep, with Mandarin continuing into the Senior School, and Year 7–9 offering additional language options (French or Spanish) and later IGCSE/A-Level language opportunities.	Academic facilities The Prep School features two iSTEAM laboratories and science laboratories, supported by well-equipped classrooms. A central library supports study and research. Drama and performing arts spaces and acoustically optimised music facilities enhance arts education.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Kellett Preparatory offers a huge range of opportunities for learning, adventure and growth through extra-curricular activities, educational visits, concerts, assemblies and sports competitions. Extra-Curricular Activities are listed as a key component of the Senior School program as well. The school experiences and promotes ECAs across both Prep and Senior sections, fostering student leadership and involvement outside the classroom.	Extra curricular facilities Over 60 extracurricular activities are offered across sports, arts and academics. Examples include Art Club, Drama Society, Robotics Club, Music Ensemble, Football, Basketball, Debate Society, Environmental Club, Coding Club and Chess Club, among others.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Kellett School was founded in 1976 as a not-for-profit parent association to provide a high-quality British education in Hong Kong. It began as a small prep school and has grown steadily over the decades, supported and governed by its parent body. In 2013, the Kowloon Bay campus opened, bringing together a second Preparatory School and the Senior & Sixth Form under one roof. The school remains parent-owned and operates on a not-for-profit model, reinvesting in facilities and learning.	History The Prep School at Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong opened in September 2019 as part of the wider Wycombe Abbey International group. It was established to extend the educational heritage of Wycombe Abbey UK, founded in 1896, by offering a British preparatory education model in Hong Kong. The Prep School forms the core of the Hong Kong campus, providing education for Years 1–8 within the British National Curriculum framework. It operates under Wycombe Abbey International Schools, which oversees a family of schools across Asia based on shared educational values and governance.
Community	Community The Kellett community is active and engaged, with events that bring together families, staff, and students. Kellett Cares is a student-led initiative that partners with local NGOs and charities, while cultural and seasonal events, such as concerts, fairs, and performances, involve wide participation from parents and families. These activities strengthen the connection between the school and the wider Hong Kong community.	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Kellett’s PTA, known as the Parents’ Committee, plays an important role in governance and community life. As a parent-run, not-for-profit association, it has representation on the Board and supports decision-making. The PTA helps organise community-building events, including social gatherings, seasonal celebrations, and family activities across both campuses. It also supports fundraising initiatives and helps connect new families with the community. Parent volunteers are active in events like fairs, concerts, and outreach activities, ensuring families play a visible role in shaping school culture.	Parent teacher association The Prep School’s parent partnership programme plays an active role in fostering communication and engagement between home and school. Events such as Wellbeing Evenings and Guest Speaker sessions give parents the opportunity to participate in discussions about child development and learning. The school also organises hands-on family activities, including learning afternoons where parents join lessons alongside their children. Parent coffee mornings and curriculum evenings further encourage dialogue between staff and families. The school is in the process of developing “Friends of Wycombe Abbey Hong Kong,” a parent group designed to coordinate community events and strengthen the partnership between teachers and families.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Over 50 extra-curricular activities are offered each year, most included in school fees. ECAs are offered before school, at lunchtimes and after school, with staff planning most activities and external providers enhancing the offering. Prep ECAs include Battle of Books, Chess, Coding, Lego STEM, and other academic activities. Senior ECAs include Debate Club, Model United Nations, World Scholar's Cup and HKAYP (Bronze & Silver), among others.	Academic & intellectual Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong Prep School follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales, enriched by Hong Kong's cultural context and aligned with British Common Entrance standards. The curriculum combines Mathematics, Science, Creative and Performing Arts, and Humanities with iSTEAM, Entrepreneurship and Leadership programmes to develop critical thinking and problem-solving. The English-medium environment emphasises Mandarin and English with equal instructional time to support multilingual learners, and iSTEAM is integrated as a mandatory subject within the weekly timetable. A holistic assessment framework evaluates life skills such as resilience, collaboration, and integrity.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Expressive Arts are a core part of the curriculum, supplemented by regular concerts, performances and assemblies. The Kowloon Bay auditorium provides a professional setting for concerts, performances and presentations. Art and music are taught by specialist teachers, and prep art and music are part of the curriculum. Senior ECAs include Choir, Instrumental Ensembles, Jazz Band, Musical, Drama / LAMDA, Orchestra, Visual Art, Life Drawing, Rock Music and Dance Crew.	Arts & creative Extra-curricular Activities offer over 60 ECAs, including Art Club, Drama Society, Robotics Club, Music Ensemble, Debate Society, Environmental Club, Coding Club, Photography Club, Chess Club, and more. These ECAs cover creative arts, performance, and academic clubs and include opportunities in music, theatre, and public speaking. The programme encourages exploration beyond the classroom and supports holistic development.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Mandarin is taught with equal instructional time to core subjects. The Mandarin department is described as passionate and expert, fostering linguistic proficiency, cultural fluency, and confidence in using Mandarin across academic and real-world contexts.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies A broad range of social and hobby clubs runs across both campuses, including Chess, Hobby Club, Move Monkeys and Dance Crew. Senior ECAs include E-sports, World Scholar's Cup and Dart Club. Students may also join the Prep Student Council to help plan activities and discuss ideas.	Social & hobbies The Prep School provides a comprehensive PE programme and sports facilities, including the highest indoor climbing wall in a school in Hong Kong. Students compete in games against top Hong Kong schools, such as Kellett, and benefit from a partnership with the Hong Kong Football Club for access to facilities and coaching. ECAs cover sports, music, arts, and academic clubs that promote teamwork and personal interests.
Community & service	Community & service HKAYP Bronze and Silver is offered to Year 10+ students and leads to Gold; it comprises Skill, Service, Physical Recreation and Expeditions, with a Residential Project for Gold. The program includes five sections and many students complete the Bronze Award by the middle of Year 11. Room to Read and Mother's Choice Youth Leadership Council are part of community-service oriented ECAs.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional HKAYP provides Bronze and Silver and fosters leadership development. Students in Senior School have leadership opportunities through Head Students, House Captains, Prefects and the School Council. Sixth Form leadership opportunities are described in Life in Sixth Form and related pages.	Leadership & professional Year 7 and 8 students hold senior leadership roles such as prefectships, peer mentoring, and project stewardship. The school provides a seamless pathway to Senior School and offers intensive, personalised guidance for students targeting top UK boarding schools, including exam preparation and interview practice.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing provision is highlighted as world‑class in the Senior School. The Kowloon Bay campus features a CrossFit gym, a dance hall, a theatre and a Sky Pitch with a running track, plus an adjustable swimming pool. Global Outlook Week (GO Week) runs each autumn with trips and activities focused on the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. A new Sixth Form Centre is planned to open in August 2026 across from the Kowloon Bay Campus.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Pastoral care is prioritised with small class sizes and a dedicated form tutor providing individualised social, emotional, and academic support. A typical day includes assemblies and lessons starting at 8:00am, with a 12:15–1:15pm lunch and after-school ECAs from 3:15pm to 4:15pm. The Prep School campus is located at 17 Tin Wan Street, Tin Wan, Aberdeen, Hong Kong Island, and features two iSTEAM labs, science laboratories, a large drama and performance space, acoustically treated music facilities, a library, an outdoor sports ground, and a rooftop sports pitch; weekly hockey facilities are available through the Hong Kong Football Club.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Kellett has two Preparatory Schools: Kowloon Bay Prep and Pok Fu Lam Prep, with ages 4–11 in Prep and 11–18 in Senior. The Kowloon Bay campus is located at 7 Lam Hing Street, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong, and the main contact is Tel: +852 3120 0700. The school teaches a modified English National Curriculum; Prep classes have a 1:1 iPad programme for Years 1–6, and class sizes are capped at 24 with Kowloon Bay having two classes per year group (Pok Fu Lam has three). Mandarin is a compulsory subject from Reception and continues through Prep; in Senior School Mandarin is offered as a language option up to A‑Levels, alongside French and Spanish. In Years 7–9 Mandarin remains compulsory while French or Spanish options begin in Year 7. In Years 10–11, I/GCSE options include Chinese (Foreign Language), Chinese (Second Language), French and Spanish. In Sixth Form, A‑Levels are available in Mandarin, French and Spanish.	Language provision English is the medium of instruction. Mandarin is a core subject with equal instructional time to core subjects, taught by a Mandarin department. An Intensive English Programme supports learners with limited English proficiency (Years 3–8). The school provides a Comprehensive Bilingual Library to support language learning.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching The school operates an English-medium environment with Mandarin taught with equal emphasis to English. Mandarin is a core subject with equal instructional time to other core subjects, delivered by a Mandarin department. The school supports bilingual learning through a Comprehensive Bilingual Library.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Language immersion trips are offered for language students in Years 10–11 during Global Outlook Week.	Immersion programs The Intensive English (IE) Programme is available for Years 3–8 to support students with limited English proficiency. It uses small classes and aligns with the British and Cambridge Global English curricula. Most students transition to mainstream classes after at least one term when ready.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards Carfax Education – The Schools Index: Kellett has been included in The Schools Index, which highlights the top 150 private schools worldwide, and was recognised among the top schools in Hong Kong/China. This acknowledges the school’s standing within international private education.	Awards * Greater Bay Area School Awards – STEAM Education Award: The award recognised the school's interdisciplinary approach to science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics education.
Accreditations	Accreditations 1. British Schools Overseas (BSO): In 2023, Kellett was inspected under the UK Department for Education’s BSO framework and judged Outstanding in every category. The inspection confirmed that the school provides an outstanding quality of education for its pupils. 2. Council of British International Schools (COBIS): In 2021, Kellett became the first school in Hong Kong to be awarded Patron’s Accredited Membership, the highest status given by COBIS. The school also holds Beacon School status for wellbeing, recognising its approach as a model of best practice for other schools. 3. Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC): Kellett Senior School has been a member of HMC since 2019. HMC is a professional association of the heads of leading independent schools, with membership requiring regular inspection and accreditation. 4. Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS): Both Kellett Preparatory Schools have been members since 2018, and were the first schools in Hong Kong to achieve membership. IAPS is an association of accredited prep schools that share professional development, networking, and standards of practice. 5. Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA): Kellett is a founding member of FOBISIA, a non-profit organisation that promotes British-international education across Asia and provides professional development, networking, and enrichment opportunities for schools and students.	Accreditations Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong is part of the Wycombe Abbey International group, which operates under the educational model and standards of Wycombe Abbey School in the United Kingdom. While the school is licensed to operate in Hong Kong, it does not currently list any independent international accreditations or external inspection affiliations on its official website.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Initial enquiry and review: Families can apply at any time, as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Parents are encouraged to review the school’s Admissions Policy and relevant documentation before submitting an application, particularly since places at some year groups are often full. 2. Preparing documents: Applications must include a recent passport-sized photograph of the student, copies of the student’s passport and birth certificate, and Hong Kong ID if applicable. Families must also provide the most recent two years of school reports, if available, to support the application. 3. Application submission and payment: Applications are submitted online via OpenApply, and must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee. These fees are non-refundable. 4. Assessment and placement: Depending on the year group, applicants may be required to attend an assessment to confirm readiness for the curriculum. Placement decisions are made with reference to the school’s admissions criteria and curriculum requirements. 5. Offer and acceptance: If a place is offered, families must secure it through either a debenture or the Annual Capital Levy, as set out in the school’s fees policy. Tuition and other costs are then billed according to the school’s published termly schedule.	Admissions 1. Complete the Online Application Form Families begin by submitting an online enquiry form through the school’s website. This form collects contact information and key details about the applicant so that the Admissions Team can reach out. Families coming from other education systems are advised to consult the school’s Year Group Conversion Table to determine the appropriate UK-equivalent year level before submitting the application. 2. Provide Supporting Documents Once contacted by the Admissions Team, applicants must upload all required documents. These include the completed application form, a recent digital photograph, passport copies for the student and both parents, two years of school reports, any specialist reports, and a teacher reference if applicable. The Admissions Team will confirm if any additional information is needed before proceeding. 3. Assessment Exam Assessments are scheduled on campus or online, depending on the applicant’s location. Students in Years 1–2 take group assessments covering numeracy, English, and interpersonal skills. Applicants for Years 3–8 complete a written exam and the CAT4 online test, followed by an interview. Older applicants (Years 9–12) sit subject-specific written exams and meet with the Head of Admissions. 4. Admission Results Successful applicants who meet entry requirements and for whom a place is available receive a formal offer. Depending on English proficiency, the offer may be for either a mainstream class or the Intensive English Programme. Parents confirm acceptance by the date stated in the offer letter to secure their child’s place. 5. Mid-Term and Rolling Admissions Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and mid-term transfers are accepted when space allows. Assessments are typically arranged within two weeks of application submission.
Scholarships	Scholarships The school does not publicly provide information about scholarships.	Scholarships The school does not offer any scholarships or financial aid.
Waitlist	Waitlist Kellett states that a waitlist is in operation for certain year groups, and in recent years, classes have been full with families placed on waiting lists. Waitlist movement depends on availability, and parents are advised to maintain contact with the Admissions team for updates.	Waitlist The school does not publicly state the use of a formal waitlist or pool system. Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and places are offered subject to availability at the time of assessment.
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