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ICHK Secondary

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$184,500 - 204,900
Ages 11 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2009
Bus Service Yes
Part of
ICHK
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Performing Arts, Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

International College Hong Kong (ICHK) is a secondary school (Years 7–13) located in the New Territories, described by the school as “a world away from the bustle and crowds of the city.” Students follow Cambridge IGCSEs (Years 10–11), BTEC options, and the IB Diploma Programme (Years 12–13). The campus setting enables an activities program that uses nearby coastline and country parks for hiking, sailing, kayaking, cross-country and cycling, and the school runs an annual Deep Learning+ Week focused on outdoor pursuits, service and teamwork. ICHK highlights consistent success in the Hong Kong School Drama Festival, as well as participation in Model United Nations, Junior Achievers and mathematics competitions. The school states a small-class approach and operates as a day school with an extensive bus service across the New Territories and Kowloon. Instruction is in English, with languages including Chinese, Japanese and Spanish offered

This campus is part of ICHK

60 Sha Tau Kok Road, Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong

The Essentials

ICHK Secondary has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
ICHK’s secondary campus is located at 60 Sha Tau Kok Road, Shek Chung Au, in the New Territories of Hong Kong. It sits in a more rural area near Starling Inlet and Plover Cove Country Park, offering ready access to country-park trails and coastal terrain.

Stages
The school’s secondary arm covers Years 7 to 13, with programmes spanning a lower secondary “Years 7–9” segment, IGCSE/BTEC in Years 10–11, and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13.

Type
ICHK is co-educational day school.

Additional learning support
ICHK provides inclusive education and supports students with recognized learning needs when they can be accommodated. For students with pronounced educational needs, they run a dedicated facility called the +1 Centre (for secondary students) with specialist staff.

Country affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any country.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliations.

School day structure
ICHK’s school hours are Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 3:30 pm. The school also includes “Activities” (Curriculum X) as compulsory periods in the timetable as part of its programme structure.

Bus service
ICHK offers an extensive bus service across Hong Kong (New Territories and Kowloon).
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is run as a day school. There is an extensive bus service serving the New Territories and Kowloon.

Uniform Requirement
The school uses ICHK-branded schoolwear. Students choose from items bearing the ICHK logo, and many wear a lightweight sports kit for fitness sessions.

Food Options
There is a canteen for lunches; students eat lunch in the canteen.

House System
The Dynasty House System assigns secondary students to Ming, Song or Tang. Each house is led by three House Captains and representatives from every year. Inter-house events include House Sports, fundraising and the arts; points determine the House Cup at year end.

Governance and Ownership
ICHK Secondary is part of a through-train partnership founded by ICHK Hong Lok Yuen, Japanese International School and Kingston International School. It is governed by a Board of Governors.
Fees

Annual tuition at ICHK Secondary ranges from HKD 184,500 to HKD 204,900 for 2026/27.


Application Fees
A non-refundable application fee of HKD 205 is payable upon submission of the application. A second payment of HKD 2,000 confirms the place and covers administrative processing.

Annual Tuition Fees (2025–26)
All fees are quoted in Hong Kong Dollars (HKD) and are payable annually or through 10 monthly instalments via Autopay.

* Years 7–9: HKD 184,500 per year
* Years 10–11: HKD 192,500 per year
* Years 12–13: HKD 204,900 per year

Tuition is billed across three terms:
• Term 1 (Aug–Dec) – larger proportion of annual fee
• Term 2 (Jan–Mar) – mid-term payment
• Term 3 (Apr–Jun) – final term balance

Non-Refundable Capital Fee
This one-time fee supports campus development and facility upgrades. It is paid in three instalments:
• HKD 60,000 (before enrolment)
• HKD 20,000 (June 1 of the first study year)
• HKD 20,000 (June 1 of the second study year)
Discounts apply: 10 % for the second child and 50 % for subsequent siblings. Partner-school students follow adjusted schedules.

Other Fees and Costs
• Examination fees for IGCSE / IB Diploma subjects are charged separately.
• Refundable activities deposit: HKD 4,000 (per student, credited against school trips and co-curricular programmes).
• Additional personal costs include uniforms, bus fees (paid directly to transport providers), camp fees, and Year 12–13 textbooks.

Withdrawals and Refund Policy
A term’s written notice is required before withdrawal. Tuition for the following term may still be payable without sufficient notice. The Capital Fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.

Payment Methods
Fees are payable by cheque or bank autopay to *International College Hong Kong (NT)*. Parents must include the student’s full name and school reference with all payments.
Academics

ICHK Secondary teaches IB (DP), BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum
Curriculum
International College Hong Kong (ICHK) offers a broad secondary programme for students in Years 7 to 13. In Years 7–9, students follow the ICHK Middle Years curriculum, which combines elements of the UK National Curriculum with inquiry-based learning, outdoor education, and interdisciplinary projects. In Years 10–11, students work toward the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), with the option to include BTEC qualifications in selected subjects. In Years 12–13, students undertake the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), which provides internationally recognised university entrance qualifications. English is the main language of instruction, and students study Chinese, Japanese, or Spanish as additional languages. The curriculum is complemented by programmes in arts, sports, technology, and service learning to provide a balanced academic experience.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ICHK uses a 5+1 pastoral care model and draws on Positive Psychology (including Dr. Martin Seligman’s PERMA model) to frame its SEL approach. Staff across the school are trained in this model, and Year 7 students begin with an induction and a four-day Deep Learning unit that addresses well-being, resilience, and emotional self-understanding. The tutorial programme continues SEL themes (resilience, mental health) throughout secondary years. The House system and Student Representative Council provide social frameworks where students can belong, lead, and express their voices.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
ICHK is committed to inclusive education and supports students whose learning needs can be accommodated within the school’s resources. For students with pronounced educational needs, ICHK operates a +1 Centre, a specialist facility with dedicated staff to provide additional support. ICHK has experience supporting conditions including dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, and autism spectrum characteristics. The school is not a specialist SEN institution — students are primarily in mainstream classes with adjustments or individualized support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
ICHK provides support for EAL students via in-class support and withdrawal classes to strengthen English language skills but not enough information is known about a dedicated EAL prorgram.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental well-being is part of the school’s central mission: the pastoral care model integrates emotional health into everyday school life. Counseling services are part of the Student Wellbeing Team, alongside form tutors and pastoral leaders. ICHK encourages open dialogue, peer support, and resilience training through outdoor, sporting, and challenge-based programmes.

Safeguarding
ICHK commits to safeguarding and child protection; staff must undergo background checks/child protection screening as part of recruitment. The school frames well-being, safety and community as central to its environment, embedding care into policies and the pastoral system.
Parent Experience

History
ICHK traces its origin to a small group of parents who wanted a green, community-minded secondary school complementing existing feeder primary schools. In November 2008, the school was awarded the site of the former Sha Tau Kok Government Secondary School, and JIS (Japanese International School) and KIS (Kingston International School) joined as partners to establish ICHK. The school reopened in 2009 after major renovation of its buildings. Over time, ICHK has developed signature curricular and pedagogical innovations (e.g. Human Technologies, 5+1, Deep Learning) and has been recognised by Cambridge Strategies for innovation.

Community
The ICHK community hosts numerous cultural, social, and service-oriented events throughout the year. For example, they organize a Community Concert at Mid-Autumn to engage local residents, students, and partner organizations in music and festivities. The school also runs Spirit Week, which features themed days, talent shows, and student competitions, helping foster broader student engagement. “The Happening” is another signature event for Year 7 students, bringing them together via hands-on, community-building activities and dinner. ICHK also partners with local NGOs: for instance, they host a weekend camp for SoCO (Society for Community Organisation) students, co-led by Year 13 students, as part of community outreach.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school does not publicly label a formal “PTA” in its current materials, but parent engagement is active through Parent Voices and Parent Resources pages, which include guides, presentations, and wellness/empathy resources for families.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
ICHK Secondary is a dynamic IB World School located in the New Territories, Hong Kong. Outdoor learning is built into the curriculum, enabling activities such as walking, exercising, cycling, canyoning, measuring, and conducting science experiments in the surrounding environment. The curriculum blends features from international programmes with elements of ICHK's own design, delivered through the Epistemic Apprenticeship. Curriculum X is an award-winning program that expands learning beyond the traditional curriculum.

Academic Facilities
Year 7 begins the Epistemic Apprenticeship, with a focus on Approaches to Learning and the 5+1 model of learning. In Years 10–11, students follow IGCSEs and BTECs and move into the Wayfinder phase, with Enrichment & Flow classes and the ICHK Transcript. In Years 12–13, students progress to the IB Diploma Programme. The ICHK Transcript recognises a broad range of attributes beyond academic attainment. The school reports strong IGCSE, BTEC and IB Diploma Programme results, with IB graduates progressing to universities worldwide and accreditation as an IB World School, plus membership in The Council of International Schools and the HK Outdoor Learning Association.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Outdoor learning is integrated into the curriculum, and students can engage with literature, science, and history in the surrounding environment. The school runs a wide panoply of environmentally-focused extracurricular activities designed to develop a growth mindset in students. Sustainability is addressed as part of the school's holistic wellbeing and community approach, with activities that support environmental awareness. These outdoor and environmentally-focused activities complement the formal curriculum and student life at ICHK.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
ICHK Secondary offers Cambridge IGCSEs and BTECs in Years 10–11 and the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13. The journey starts in Year 7 with an Epistemic Apprenticeship that blends character development with academic learning. A 5+1 model of learning underpins the programme, with Enrichment & Flow classes introducing students to the ICHK Transcript. Since the first cohort, IB Diploma Programme students have scored above world averages and progressed to universities around the world.

Arts & Creative
In Years 7 and 8, Arts Carousel Curriculum covers art, drama, music, and media, and in Year 9 students select an arts elective from visual art, drama, music or media production. Drama is taught as theatre and performances are showcased rather than staged as traditional school plays. The programme includes annual showcases and has a strong track record at the Hong Kong School Drama Festival.

Cultural & Language
Language study is a strength, with strong Chinese, Spanish and Japanese curricula. Chinese immersion and an IB Preparation Camp support language development, and Kingston Chinese Programme provides additional support for higher-level Chinese. A Languages Guide outlines the language pathways available.

Social & Hobbies
A broad Activities Programme sits in the timetable as a core part of learning, blending exercise, outdoor learning and creativity. The outdoor setting supports hiking, sailing, kayaking, cross‑country running and cycling. Students celebrate success in sport, creative writing, drama and performing arts, win major awards in the Hong Kong School Drama Festival and Super Language Competition, and participate in Model United Nations, Junior Achievers and Mathematics Competitions.

Community & Service
Deep Learning+ Week is an annual programme focused on learning outside the school environment, including outdoor pursuits, service work and teamwork. Cultural Exchange and a Chinese Immersion and IB Preparation Camp offer opportunities to grow language skills and IB readiness through immersion and exchanges. These experiences develop resilience, collaboration and a service mindset.

Leadership & Professional
The House System (Ming, Song, Tang) fosters community spirit and leadership, with inter-house events that develop leadership and organisational skills. The Student Representative Council is the student voice, with elected members organizing activities and promoting adventure, environmentalism, and service. These structures provide ongoing opportunities for student initiative and project leadership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing and community are central to ICHK's ethos, with a safe mental and physical environment for students. Outdoor learning is built into the curriculum, and the campus enables access to coastline and country parks for physical activity. The 5+1 pastoral model supports holistic development, and Deep Learning+ Week emphasizes resilience, teamwork and service through outdoor experiences.
Languages

Language Provision
Chinese, Spanish and Japanese curricula are offered. Language study is a core strength of ICHK. The Kingston Chinese Programme provides a strong syllabus for higher level Chinese. A language pathways flow-chart details options, and a Languages Guide is available for more information.

Immersion Programs
Chinese immersion is offered as part of language study, with an IB Preparation Camp integrated into the program.
Reputation

Awards
* GBA Innovative Teaching and Learning Award (2025) – Presented by the Greater Bay Area Schools Awards, recognising ICHK’s innovation in teaching and learning approaches.
* GBA Public Choice Award (2025) – Also from the Greater Bay Area Schools Awards, acknowledging community and public recognition of ICHK’s educational initiatives.

Accreditations
* IB World School: Authorised by the International Baccalaureate Organisation to deliver the IB Diploma Programme, a globally recognised pre-university qualification for senior secondary students.
* Council of International Schools (CIS): Accredited by CIS, which recognises schools that meet high international standards in teaching, leadership, and student welfare.
* Hong Kong Outdoor Learning Association (HKOLA) – Accredited provider of the Outdoor Learning Award, acknowledging ICHK’s structured and safe outdoor education programmes.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial enquiry and application
Prospective families complete the online application form via the ICHK website. At this stage they also pay the non-refundable application fee and the HKD 2,000 administrative fee.

2. Assessment & documentation review
The school requires previous school reports and may ask for standardised test results (especially non-verbal tests) to verify whether the student can access the curriculum. Students must also demonstrate sufficient English proficiency or show that they can reach it in the short term.

3. Placement decision & conditional offer
The Head of School makes the final admission decision. If learning support is required, the offer may be conditional (for example, with additional costs). The school may change grade or class placement after reviewing a student’s learning profile.

4. Offer acceptance & capital fee payment
Once an offer is made, parents pay the first instalment of the Non-Refundable Capital Fee (HKD 60,000) to confirm the student’s place. Enrolment is final only after this payment.

5. Transition and induction
New students join an induction programme (especially Year 7) including a Deep Learning unit to help with social, emotional, and academic transition. Parents are expected to agree to support their child’s English development and participate in school life (activities programme, CAS+ Week, etc.).


Scholarships
ICHK operates a scholarship scheme to attract or retain students and support deserving candidates. Scholarships are divided into four categories:

* Category A: for new or existing students demonstrating desirable qualities (service, sporting or dramatic talent, academic effort, integrity).
* Category B (Community): aligned with core school values (Growth Mindset; Courage in the Learning Zone; Support of Peers); students are nominated and awards made at term’s end.
* Category B (Entrepreneurial & Leadership): for contributions in school life (e.g. in sport, drama, environmental initiative).
* Category C: hardship scholarships for families experiencing financial difficulty.
* Category D: scholarships specifically for Deep Learning and Activity costs exceeding HKD 2,000.

Each year, 10% of the annual school fees are allocated for scholarships across these categories.

Waitlist
ICHK does not explicitly describe a traditional waitlist or pool system on its official admissions pages.
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