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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction
Kellett’s Pok Fu Lam Preparatory School serves ages 4–11 on Hong Kong Island’s south side, in Wah Fu at the foot of Mount Kellett. Reception follows the EYFS, moving to a modified English National Curriculum with specialist teaching in subjects including Mandarin, music, art, PE, public speaking and digital skills; classes are capped at 24 and Pok Fu Lam runs three classes per year group. Facilities include a multi-use auditorium, gym, library, science lab, drama and dance studios, ICT and language labs, music rooms, art studio, and a SEN learning support base. The school day at PFL runs 8:30–15:15 with scheduled breaks by year group. Families use a dedicated Kwoon Chung bus service. Distinctive programmes include Innovation in Prep and whole-school wellbeing via “Positively Kellett.” Graduating Prep pupils typically continue within Kellett’s through-train pathway to Senior in Kowloon Bay.
Wah Fu Estate, 2 Wah Lok Path, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
The Essentials
Kellett School – Pok Fu Lam Preparatory School has 1,550 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.
Location
The Pok Fu Lam Preparatory campus is situated on Hong Kong Island’s south side, in the Pok Fu Lam/Wah Fu area. The campus lies near Mount Kellett and overlooks Kellett Bay. It is in the Southern District and is well served by public transport, including bus and minibus links, alongside a dedicated school coach service.
Stages
This campus serves children from Reception to Year 6 (ages 4–11). Reception follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), after which pupils progress through a modified English National Curriculum.
Type
Kellett is a co-educational day school. Boarding is not offered at either of its campuses in Hong Kong.
Additional learning support
The school operates an Additional Support Needs (ASN) framework, which provides tailored help for students requiring extra assistance and offers “Further Challenge” opportunities for those exceeding expectations. Support may include differentiated teaching, targeted interventions, and collaboration with external specialists when appropriate.
Country affiliation
Kellett is a British international school. It follows the English National Curriculum and is inspected as a British School Overseas.
Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation.
School day structure
The school day runs from 08:30 to 15:15. Breaks and lunchtimes vary by year group; for example, Years 4–6 have a morning break from 10:30–10:50 and lunch between 12:30–13:30.
Bus service
A dedicated school bus service is offered through Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Ltd., which provides routes to and from Pok Fu Lam. Detailed bus routes and fees are published by the school. Public transport options, including buses and minibuses, are also available nearby for families who do not use the school service.
Fees
Annual tuition at Kellett School – Pok Fu Lam Preparatory School ranges from HKD 208,800 to HKD 267,100 for 2026/27.
Application Fees For Reception to Year 4, an application fee of HK\$2,000 is required. For Year 5 to Year 13, the application fee is HK\$2,500, which includes the assessment charge. These fees are non-refundable.
Annual Capital Levy / Debentures All new students must either pay an Annual Capital Levy of HK\$40,000 (non-refundable, non-redeemable) or hold a debenture. Debenture options include a Corporate Debenture of HK\$650,000 (increasing to HK\$1,000,000 from September 2025), as well as Foundation and Golden Jubilee debenture options.
Tuition Fees (Per Year) Reception – Year 6: HK\$208,800 Fees are billed by term as follows:
Term 1: 40% (HK\$83,520) Term 2: 30% (HK\$62,640) Term 3: 30% (HK\$62,640)
Billing and Payment Terms Tuition is invoiced three times per year, about one month before each term begins. Payment is due on the first day of term. For families joining partway through the school year, fees are charged on a pro-rata basis.
Additional Fees Costs not included in tuition are school transport, uniforms, lunches, certain extracurricular activities, examination entry fees, and optional overseas trips. For Senior School only, students are required to bring their own device under the BYOD programme.
Academics
Kellett School – Pok Fu Lam Preparatory School teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 4 to 11.
Curriculum
At Pok Fu Lam, pupils begin in Reception with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. From Year 1 to Year 6, the school follows a modified English National Curriculum, adapted for an international setting. The curriculum includes core subjects such as English, mathematics, and science, alongside specialist teaching in Mandarin, music, art, PE, public speaking, and digital skills. Learning is supported by small class sizes capped at 24 and additional teaching assistants in the early years. The curriculum also incorporates an Innovation programme to encourage problem-solving and creativity, and pupils participate widely in Expressive Arts and extracurricular activities. Students completing Year 6 at Pok Fu Lam typically transfer to the Senior School at Kowloon Bay.
Kellett embeds wellbeing through its whole-school programme called “Positively Kellett.” This initiative promotes wellbeing across all age groups and is supported by resources and events such as Positively Kellett Week. The school also highlights wellbeing as a core strand of its Additional Support Needs (ASN) framework, with provision points outlining how wellbeing is monitored and supported. Publications on the school’s website include parent resources and booklets to reinforce wellbeing strategies both in school and at home.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides support through its Additional Support Needs (ASN) Department, which offers tailored help for students at different levels of need. Support includes differentiated teaching, targeted small-group interventions, and in some cases collaboration with external specialists. Provision also covers students who require “Further Challenge” because they are working beyond age-related expectations. Kellett follows a wave model of provision points, which sets out the level of support required for different needs. The school is not a specialist SEN institution, but aims to meet a range of needs within a mainstream setting.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported as part of the Positively Kellett framework, which is designed to nurture student health and happiness across the school. The initiative includes published wellbeing resources, parent engagement, and a structured approach within the ASN provision points. At Senior School, counselling staff are mentioned, but the website does not detail counsellors specifically for the Preparatory section. The emphasis for Preparatory pupils is on proactive wellbeing education, monitoring, and inclusion within everyday teaching and school life.
Safeguarding
Kellett follows safeguarding and child protection policies aligned with COBIS Patron’s Accreditation standards. The school states a clear commitment to safer recruitment and to creating a safe environment for children. In 2021, Kellett became the first school in Hong Kong to be awarded COBIS Patron’s Accreditation, which verifies strong practice in safeguarding, student welfare, and governance.
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.
Scholarships
The school does not publicly provide information about scholarships.
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.
FAQs
What curriculum does Kellett Pok Fu Lam follow?
Reception follows the Early Years Foundation Stage, then Years 1-6 follow a modified English National Curriculum with specialist teaching in Mandarin, music, art, PE, public speaking and digital skills.
What are the tuition fees?
Fees range from HKD 208,800 to HKD 267,100 per year. Application fees are HKD 2,000 for Reception to Year 4. An Annual Capital Levy of HKD 40,000 or debenture is also required.
How many students are at the Pok Fu Lam campus?
The campus has approximately 1,550 students with three classes per year group. Class sizes are capped at 24 students.
What facilities does the campus have?
Facilities span two buildings (Mountain Wing and Ocean Wing) including an auditorium, gymnasium, library, science lab, dance and drama studios, ICT suite, language lab, music rooms and art studio.
Does the school offer learning support?
Yes, the Additional Support Needs department provides differentiated teaching, targeted interventions and Further Challenge for advanced learners. Support follows a wave model of provision points.
What are the school hours?
The school day runs from 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. Breaks and lunch times vary by year group.
Is there a school bus service?
Yes, Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings operates dedicated routes to and from Pok Fu Lam. Public transport links are also available.
What languages are taught?
Mandarin is taught from Reception as a key subject with a near-native curriculum and theme-based approach. Students may also access additional Modern Foreign Languages.
What is the Positively Kellett programme?
Positively Kellett is the whole-school wellbeing initiative promoting resilience and happiness. It includes resources, parent engagement activities and a structured approach within the ASN provision.
What accreditations does the school hold?
Kellett was judged Outstanding in every BSO category in 2023 and holds COBIS Patron's Accreditation, the first school in Hong Kong to receive this recognition.
How does admissions work?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Families submit online applications with the fee and supporting documents. Waitlists operate for year groups at capacity.
Is there a uniform?
Yes, the school has a uniform policy. Pre-loved uniform sales are organised with proceeds supporting UNICEF and disaster relief efforts.
What food arrangements are there?
Lunch is provided during the school day, with different timing for Reception (11:30 am-12:30 pm) and older year groups (12:30 pm-1:30 pm).
