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Diocesan Girls' Junior School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$86,000
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 1120
Type Co-educational, Online/Hybrid
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Portuguese
Typical class size 35
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Community and Service, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Diocesan Girls' Junior School (DGJS) is a private, not-for-profit primary school for girls, located at 1 Jordan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. The curriculum emphasizes biliteracy in English and Chinese, with English as the main medium of instruction for most subjects; Putonghua is taught with a Putonghua stream in Chinese classes. Computer literacy and project-based learning are integral to the program. Beyond core subjects, DGJS offers a broad range of learning experiences, including inter-school competitions, arts, sports, and clubs, plus an outward-bound program in Year 6. The campus covers almost 13,000 square metres and houses a Performing Arts Centre, a STEM Room, a Scripture Room, a Music Activity Centre and a Student Activity Centre. Primary One admission for 2026-27 provides four classes; entry is limited to girls born between 1 September 2019 and 31 December 2020. The Headmistress is Dr. Holly Ming. The school offers fee remission and scholarships in support of eligible families. The motto Daily Giving Joyful Service underpins daily life at DGJS. The school maintains a strong emphasis on service, leadership and character development, with extensive facilities and a wide range of clubs and activities.

1 Jordan Rd, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong

The Essentials

Diocesan Girls' Junior School has 1,120 pupils, typical class sizes of 35, instruction in English.

Location
Diocesan Girls' Junior School is located at 1 Jordan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It sits in the Jordan area of Kowloon on the Diocesan Girls' School campus. The Jordan area is an urban neighbourhood with access to public transport and amenities nearby.

Stages
Primary 1 to Primary 6.

Type
Private, non-profit making, girls-only primary school.

Additional learning support
Supportive Education Rooms are available to support students with additional learning needs; Special Education Needs support is available on request.

Country affiliation
No country affiliation published.

Religious affiliation
Christianity. Affiliated with the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (Anglican) through Diocesan Girls' School.

School day structure
School hours on the campus are 7:55 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Bus service
Yes. A school bus service exists; the School Bus Sub-Committee arranges routes with Poon's Transportation Co. Ltd., the official bus contractor.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school uses a house-colour PE T-shirt and a PE tracksuit for physical education. Students wear the school uniform during the Bridging Course.

Food Options
The school runs a lunch program and has EatSmart accreditation for lunch and snacks, indicating a focus on healthy eating; there has been a tender for lunch boxes and tuck shop in the past, reflecting meal provision on campus.

House System
The school has a house system with house allocation for students. A house-colour PE T-shirt is used to identify different houses.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a non-profit making private school and is the feeder primary school for Diocesan Girls' School.
Fees

Annual tuition at Diocesan Girls' Junior School ranges from HKD 86,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- A non-refundable application fee is charged for each Primary 1 application: HK$210, payable online by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or JCB).

Tuition fees (per year / per instalment / per year group)
- Annual tuition: HK$86,000 per annum for the current school year. The school applies the same published annual fee across the junior-year groups (Primary 1–Primary 6).
- Billing format: the annual tuition is payable in ten instalments. This corresponds to HK$8,600 per instalment (HK$86,000 ÷ 10); the school states fees are payable in ten instalments rather than publishing a termly amount.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school specifies that the annual fee is payable in ten instalments; an itemised term-by-term schedule (dates and invoice months) and any published late-payment penalty are not provided on the public admissions/general information pages.
- Where fee remission is approved, the effective month of remission is the month following approval (i.e., remission applies from the next instalment month after approval). The school advises that fee-remission application results are normally released about two months after receipt of applications.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a whole-day (non-residential) junior/primary school and does not publish any boarding or hostel arrangements or boarding charges.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, lunches, transport, books, extracurriculars)
- The school does not publish a single public, itemised schedule of charges for uniforms, textbooks, lunches, school-bus service or extracurricular activity fees on its general information and admissions pages. Parents should expect separate charges where third-party suppliers or optional activities are involved.

Refund information
- No separate, publicly posted refund policy or an itemised refund/withdrawal schedule for paid school fees or registration deposits is published on the school's admissions, FAQ or general-information pages.

Fee payment options
- Application payments (Primary 1) are accepted online by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or JCB) for the stated application fee.
- The school's public pages that state the annual fee and instalment arrangement do not publish a complete list of accepted payment channels (for example, bank transfer, cheque, FPS/Autopay or credit-card acceptance for recurring tuition instalments is not listed on those pages). Parents should rely on the school's admissions or finance office for the formal list of accepted payment methods and exact billing dates.

Fee remission / financial assistance
- A school fee-remission scheme exists: partial or full fee remission may be granted to families with genuine financial need, and the scheme uses defined annual family-income thresholds and family-size criteria to determine the remission level. The school provides a formal application process and specific income brackets for 100%, 75%, 50% and 25% remission levels. Results are normally issued about two months after application and, if approved, remission takes effect from the following instalment month.

Academics

Diocesan Girls' Junior School teaches British Curriculum.

Curriculum
Diocesan Girls' Junior School places a strong emphasis on biliteracy in English and Chinese and promotes trilingualism, with English as the medium of instruction for most subjects while Chinese, General Studies II, and Putonghua are taught in Chinese. Putonghua is included across the curriculum, with a Putonghua stream in learning Chinese from Primary Four to Primary Six and Hanyu Pinyin taught from Primary One, complemented by lunchtime Putonghua chat rooms. The formal curriculum is organized around core strands—Literacy, Numeracy, Science and Technology, Performing Arts, and Environmental Education—with General Studies I for Primary 1–3 and General Studies II for Primary 4–6, and Information and Computer Technology integrated throughout. Project-based learning is embedded across Science and Technology and General Studies, including annual year-level projects and a year-end science exhibition. A Primary 6 Code-to-Care (C2C) Programme embedded in ICT combines computational thinking and community-oriented app design, with parent mentoring workshops.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL at Diocesan Girls' Junior School is integrated into a holistic, values-based education that prioritizes emotional and social development alongside academic learning. The School Vision and Mission state that the school provides a quality, all‑round liberal education and empowers students to participate as confident, responsible global citizens, with explicit emphasis on nurturing emotional well‑being. The Headmistress' Welcome describes a positive learning environment where students grow through Christian principles and Chinese cultural values. Staff contribute to SEL through coaching, guidance and counselling, and they supervise educational visits and enrichment activities that build social and communication skills. The ‘Other Learning Experiences' include character and moral development programmes, community service, and leadership opportunities designed to foster empathy, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
DGJS provides learner support through a School Counselor and a Student Support Officer who work with a Guidance Team to support student well‑being. The school also follows a Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity, including group and individual remedial teaching for students with academic learning difficulties and enhanced classes for gifted learners. A speech therapist, supported by a coordinator team, lends expertise to students with diverse learning needs, and learners with challenges are placed in smaller class settings when appropriate. These elements indicate an integrated education approach within DGJS and in collaboration with Diocesan Girls' School, rather than a dedicated SEN‑only institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Medium of Instruction is English at Diocesan Girls' Junior School. The publicly available CHSC profile notes English as the language of instruction for the school, and it describes a broader learner-diversity framework that includes remedial and language-support services as part of integrated education. Publicly disclosed materials do not detail a separate, stand‑alone EAL programme beyond standard English instruction and related supports. Support for language needs appears within the school's Speech Therapy and Guidance provisions as part of an integrated approach to learning diversity. Therefore, explicit EAL staffing or dedicated EAL courses are not described in the public information.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is a central focus of DGJS, reflected in its well‑being‑oriented learning environment and life education. A School Counselor and a Student Support Officer work with a Guidance Team to support students' well‑being and resilience. The school also references the 4Rs Mental Health Charter as part of its safeguarding and health initiatives. The Life Education Activity Programme and a broadly well‑balanced curriculum contribute to values education, resilience and personal development. Overall, the school describes its aim to develop healthy lifestyles, positive values and proactive attitudes among students, prioritizing student well‑being within the whole‑school approach.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and student health are addressed through a Whole School Health Programme and related safeguarding provisions. A School Counselor and a Student Support Officer, together with a Guidance Team, provide ongoing welfare support for students. The school references the 4Rs Mental Health Charter as part of its safeguarding framework and student welfare initiatives. Lifewide activities such as Life Education and related programmes are incorporated to promote safety, health and values education. The school operates an integrated education approach with Diocesan Girls' School, ensuring a safe, supportive environment across the DGJS–DGS pathway.
Parent Experience

History
DGJS is the feeder primary school for Diocesan Girls' School (DGS) in Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is part of the Diocesan Girls' School family within the Anglican Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui and shares the Jordan Road campus with the senior school. DGS traces its origins to the Diocesan Native Female Training School founded in 1860, and DGJS functions as the junior arm within that family. The DGJS domain began online in 1999, reflecting its established online presence, and the school's motto is 'Daily Giving Joyful Service'.

Community
DGJS fosters a close school community with active parent involvement through the DGJS Family and the PTA, and it collaborates with the Diocesan Old Girls' Association (DOGA) as part of the broader school life. The PTA coordinates annual activities including Fun Day and PTA Outings in June and December, and funds scholarships, awards, coaching in many extracurricular activities, and trophies for Sports Day and Swimming Gala. DGJS families and teachers share open communication through the PTA, and membership is automatic for current DGJS and DGS families without subscription fees.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA was formed in 1951, and its Chairperson is an ex-officio member of the School Council. It fosters contact between parents and the School and helps implement policies while supporting school activities year-round for the girls' welfare. Donations fund facility improvements, scholarships and awards, sponsor coaching in many ECAs, and donate trophies for Sports Day and the Swimming Gala. The PTA coordinates the school bus service and assists in sourcing quality school uniform providers. The PTA runs sub-committees and activities under the DGJS Family umbrella, including events such as Fun Day and PTA Outings. Parents can contact the PTA at pta@dgjs.edu.hk.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Diocesan Girls' Junior School occupies almost 13,000 square metres of facilities designed to support learning across academic, creative, and physical education. The campus includes a Library, STEM Room, Science Centre, and Multimedia Learning Centre to support classroom work and independent study. Creative spaces include a Performing Arts Centre, Music Activity Centre, Music Practice Rooms, Visual Arts Centre, and Art Garden for arts education. Sports and fitness facilities include a Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Outdoor Basketball Court, and Sports Field. Additional spaces support wellbeing, events, and student life, such as the DGJS Roof Garden, Assembly Hall, Conference Centre, and various learning spaces like the Language Room, Medical Room, and Classrooms.

Sports Facilities
Gymnasium provides indoor physical education and activities. The Swimming Pool supports aquatic lessons and swimming programmes. An Outdoor Basketball Court and a Sports Field support team sports and PE. Additional outdoor spaces and facilities contribute to the school's broad PE program.

Academic Facilities
Library provides access to books and resources for reading, research, and study. STEM Room supports hands-on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics activities. Science Centre provides dedicated science learning spaces for experiments and demonstrations. Multimedia Learning Centre supports digital learning and information technology resources. Language Room and dedicated classrooms support language instruction and everyday lessons. Supportive Education Rooms provide targeted support for students with additional needs.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Performing Arts Centre provides spaces for drama, music, and theatre productions. Music Activity Centre and Music Practice Rooms support music education and rehearsals. Visual Arts Centre and Art Garden offer spaces for art making and displays. Extracurricular Activity Room supports clubs and activities outside class time.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
DGJS offers a range of academically oriented ECAs, including mathematics and science-focused activities and ICT initiatives. The Mathematics Club for Primary 4–6 develops problem-solving and real-life mathematical thinking through hands-on tasks. The Gifted Young Scientist Workshop provides Beginners and Advanced levels with hands-on STEM projects, including basic coding in the advanced level. The Code-to-Care (C2C) Programme in Primary 6 embeds computational thinking and coding in ICT, complemented by Parent Mentor Training to support student projects.

Arts & Creative
The school runs extensive arts programs, including Choirs, Bands and Orchestras with School Choirs, Percussion Bands and Orchestras and three major annual performances. Drama Clubs offer year-long training and public performances, with productions such as The Maid and the Movie Star and Snow White historically staged in the Primary years. The Visual Arts Club gives Primary 4–6 students opportunities to explore resin art, découpage and book binding, along with peer-to-peer workshops. The Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Club provides instruction in traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy led by an experienced teacher.

Cultural & Language
Mandarin language development is supported through the PTH Chatroom Mandarin, conducted during lunch for younger pupils. The English Debate Team trains Primary 5–6 students to articulate arguments, conduct research, and develop presentation skills, with competitive achievements at inter-school events. The Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Club complements language and cultural learning by exposing students to traditional Chinese arts. Additional language- and culture-related activities are integrated into the broader co-curricular program through performance and visual arts offerings.

Social & Hobbies
A variety of social and hobby clubs are offered, including Gardening Club, which meets at lunchtime for Primary 4 to learn planting techniques and garden maintenance, with outings to an organic farm and the Hong Kong Flower Show. The Indoor Activities Club provides arts-and-crafts, board games and cooking during lunch for younger pupils. Skateboarding Club began in 2019 with beginner lessons taught by qualified instructors, focusing on confidence and perseverance. Dance Club offers movement-based training for lower primary students and has staged performances.

Community & Service
DGJS runs community service and service-learning through activities such as Red Cross training and volunteering, and the Care Ambassadors programme which empowers students to lead service projects. The Code-to-Care programme includes a community-focus component and Parent Mentor Training to support student initiatives. Outward Bound School experiences are incorporated as an outdoor learning activity before graduation in Primary 6. Sustainable development and environmental stewardship are integrated through SDG-focused sessions and related talks.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership development is supported by the Growth Mindset programme, Acorns to Oaks, launched in November 2025 to foster growth mindset and personal development. Pupil leadership roles include House Captain elections that encourage decision-making and teamwork. The Care Ambassadors programme develops empathic leadership through school service projects. The Code-to-Care programme adds leadership elements by training parent mentors to help students collaborate on projects.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
DGJS maintains a broad sports program, including Volleyball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Swimming, Gymnastics, Fencing, Basketball, Badminton and Athletics, with coaching by qualified PE staff. Dance Club provides lower-primary dance training and performance opportunities, while Skateboarding Club offers beginner lessons with qualified instructors to build confidence and perseverance. Outdoor and experiential activities are supported by the Outward Bound School experience planned for Primary 6, alongside Growth Mindset initiatives like Acorns to Oaks that promote resilience and wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught at the school include English, Chinese, and Putonghua (Mandarin). English is the medium of instruction for most subjects, with Chinese, General Studies II and Putonghua taught in other formats. Putonghua begins in Primary One, and a Putonghua stream runs in the Chinese language from Primary Four to Six; in all levels, reading of Chinese texts and vocabulary is presented in Putonghua. Hanyu Pinyin is taught from Primary One.

Bilingual Teaching
Diocesan Girls' Junior School places a strong emphasis on biliteracy in English and Chinese and supports trilingual development with Putonghua. English is the medium of instruction for most subjects, while Chinese language subjects are taught in Chinese and Putonghua is taught as a core language. Hanyu Pinyin is taught from Primary One, and a Putonghua stream has been available for Primary Four to Six to strengthen Mandarin learning. Lower primary students also participate in lunchtime Putonghua Chat Rooms to increase language exposure.

Immersion Programs
Putonghua is delivered through immersion-like features within the curriculum: a Putonghua stream for Chinese language from Primary Four to Six, and Putonghua-based lessons for cultural studies. Hanyu Pinyin is introduced from Primary One to support Mandarin pronunciation, and Chinese culture and national identity lessons are taught in Putonghua. Lunchtime Putonghua Chat Rooms provide additional exposure for lower grades.
Reputation

Awards
Odyssey of the Mind Hong Kong Regional Tournament 2023: Problem 2 Division I Champion (Science & Technology) — DGJS team won the division. The award is a school-level commendation for teamwork and problem-solving performance.

Hong Kong International Science Olympiad 2022-2023 (Heat Round): Overall Champion (Primary Group) for DGJS, with multiple Gold Awards across students.

Bebras Computing Challenge 2022-2023: Best in School (full score) and multiple student Gold/Silver awards, recognizing the school's strong performance in computational thinking.

Short Video Competition for Primary School Students on 'Respecting Privacy Begins with Me' (2022-2023): Merit (team award) – DGJS participated as a school group.

The 3rd View Win Chinese Instrumental Contest: Gold Award in Chinese Orchestra; Silver Awards for DGJS Sheng Trio and DGJS Wind Ensemble.

ISTA Award (Artificial Intelligence) 2022-2023: Best School-Based (AI) Award and Most Actively Participating Award for DGJS in AI education initiatives.

Biliteracy and Trilingualism Competition (Hong Kong): Champion; First Runner-up; Merits – DGJS achieved top school-level results in language-integrated writing/bi/multilingual categories.

Hong Kong Budding Poets (English) Award 2022-2023 (Primary Section): Gold Award, Silver Award; Outstanding School Award awarded to DGJS.

Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival 2023 – Primary School: Gold Award for DGJS Intermediate Choir (Senior Division) and Gold Award for DGJS Junior Choir (Junior Division).

The Lion Rock English Poetry Award 2022: Green Award (DGJS entry).

Hong Kong Young Writers Award 2023: Finalists and Honourable Mentions for DGJS entries (English) – school-level recognition of student work within a public competition.

Hong Kong Secondary Schools Debating Competition (Primary Section) 2022-2023: First Runner-Up (DGJS Junior Team) – school-level recognition in debating.

TWGHs Good People, Good Deeds: English Writing Competition 2022-2023: Gold Award – DGJS team entries.

World Book Day Creative Competition 2023: Winner of Senior Primary Section – DGJS entry recognition.

The Biliteracy and Trilingualism Competition (第二屆全港小學「兩文三語」菁英大比拼): Champion; First Runner-up; Merit Awards – school-level results for DGJS.

Hong Kong Budding Poets (English) Awards also note the school's Outstanding School Award in 2022-2023.

Accreditations
EatSmart School Accreditation (Department of Health, Hong Kong). DGJS has been recognised under the EatSmart @school.hk program with Basic Level Accreditation and Advanced Level Accreditation for Lunch and Snacks, and the school notes this accreditation was awarded for nine consecutive years as of 2015-2016.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Online application and eligibility. The DGJS online admission system is accessed at admission.dgjs.edu.hk and the online application period for Primary One admission is from August 15 to August 26, 2025. Only girls born between September 1, 2019 and December 31, 2020 are eligible to apply; applicants should not submit if the child is outside this age range. Parents must send the required documents to the School by Registered Post or Courier Service between August 15 and August 27, 2025; applications with stamps or postage shortfalls received after August 27 will not be processed. After submission, print the Portfolio Cover Sheet and Portfolio Summary Form for hard-copy submission if required, and consult the Notes to Applicants section in the system for any additional requirements. The admissions portal and status updates are accessed through the DGJS Online Admission System.

2. Scheduling and conducting the first interview. Following the online application, the school communicates the first interview date and time on the portal's Stage 2 page; parents should log in after 6:00 pm on September 24, 2025 to view the latest details. The initial interview is the first formal assessment of applicants, with the session video shown to attending parents during the visit. A single parent accompanies the child to the interview, and the day's schedule is posted in the portal to help families plan. Parents should monitor the portal for any updates and follow notes in the system for exact instructions.

3. First interview results and subsequent steps. The first interview results are released on November 3, 2025 after 4:00 pm; you can log in to the online admission system and check Stage 3: First Interview Result for the latest details. The portal also indicates that some applicants may be invited to a second interview, while others may proceed directly based on the portfolio and interview performance. If you are on the reserve list, you may be invited to a third round of interview if the school requires further information. After the interview outcomes are published, the system will provide next-step instructions and any applicable notes to applicants.

4. Outcome types and next steps. The DGJS FAQ confirms three possible interview results: an offer list, a reserve list (waitlist), or a rejected list. Applicants on the reserve list may be invited to a third round of interview if needed. The portal notes provide the specific steps and deadlines once a place is offered, including how to proceed with enrollment. Overall, acceptance and enrollment are processed through the online system with communications posted under Stage statuses and the Notes to Applicants section.

Scholarships
Scholarships and financial support are available in two related strands. DGJS itself offers bursaries (fee remission) for families with financial need, intended to enable access to the DGJS program; retention depends on ongoing academic effort and conduct. In parallel, the Diocesan Girls' School (the senior school feeder) provides a broad scholarship program, including DSS-funded scholarships such as the DGS S1 Entrance Scholarship, and non-DSS-funded scholarships, exhibitions, and other named awards. These DGS scholarships cover various categories (academic, leadership, music, sports, and service) and are available to students who progress to DGS, with some awards requiring an entrance scholarship examination. There are also additional scholarships and exhibitions sponsored by the DOGA, PTA, and other benefactors. See the DGS information on scholarships for details, including the existence of unlimited bursaries and multiple named scholarships.

Waitlist
Yes. DGJS uses a reserve list (waitlist) as part of its Primary One admissions outcomes. Applicants are categorized into three result groups: offer list, reserve list, and rejected list. Those on the reserve list may be invited to a third round of interview if the school requires additional information before final decisions are made. This waitlist mechanism operates within the school's online admission portal and is explained in the FAQ.
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