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Lam Tai Fai College

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$45,130 - 134,916
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 836
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, English
Typical class size 31
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Arts and Creative, Arts and Creative
Stages Senior Secondary School, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Lam Tai Fai College is a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) English-medium secondary school in Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. It opened in September 2004 with a curriculum that blends academic study with sports, fashion design, and innovative technology, and emphasizes Art & Fashion Design, Sports Development, Health Education, Innovative Technology and Chinese Culture. The school serves junior and senior secondary students (S1–S6) under the Hong Kong secondary system, with the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) as the senior qualification. The campus features facilities such as an Innovation and Technology Centre, a Library and Learning Resources Centre, a Fashion Centre, and STEM labs, plus extensive co-curricular and partnership programmes. LTFC also runs the Partnership School Programme to support elite student athletes balancing sport and study. Co-curricular activities include a range of school teams, uniform groups and student clubs that encourage sport, arts, culture and service.

25, Ngan Shing St, Sha Tin, Hong Kong

The Essentials

Lam Tai Fai College has 836 pupils, typical class sizes of 31, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at 25 Ngan Shing Street, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. It is in a residential Sha Tin area with convenient access to public transport. Direct public transport to the campus includes bus routes 85A, 182, 49X, 82M, 82X, 84M, 86, 89X and 281A, and the Ma On Shan Rail serves City One Station nearby.

Stages
LTFC offers Junior Secondary (S1–S3) and Senior Secondary (S4–S6). The school delivers the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) curriculum and emphasises a strong interface between junior and senior study.

Type
LTFC is a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) secondary school and is co-educational. It is sponsored by the Lam Tai Fai Charitable Foundation. There is no religious affiliation noted.

Additional learning support
The school provides remedial measures and reinforcement classes in key subjects. Specifically, Chinese Language Reinforcement, English Language Reinforcement, and Mathematics Reinforcement classes are part of the support offered, with additional school-based curriculum and pastoral guidance as part of Student Development.

Country affiliation
No country affiliation is stated; LTFC operates as a Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme school sponsored by a local charitable foundation.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not indicated; LTFC is presented as a secular institution.

School day structure
LTFC runs a whole-day schedule. The curriculum covers Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary with a range of elective subjects, and elite athletes may have flexible timetabling through the Partnership School Programme with HKSI.

Bus service
There is no published dedicated school bus. Students typically use public transport. Public bus routes to the campus include 85A, 182, 49X, 82M, 82X, 84M, 86, 89X, and 281A, with City One Station on the Ma On Shan Rail nearby.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
LTFC uses a formal school uniform comprising a Summer Uniform, a Winter Uniform and a Winter Overcoat. There is also a Summer PE Uniform, a Winter PE Uniform, and a PE Tracksuit; shorts may be worn only during PE lessons.

Food Options
LTFC has on-site food facilities: a Cafeteria on the New Annex 4th Floor and Starluck Cafe on the 1st Floor. Menu details and dietary options are not listed on the campus information pages.

House System
LTFC operates a four-house system: Red House, Yellow House, Blue House and Green House. House activities include events such as the Swimming Gala, and there are House representative roles linked to the Student Union.

Governance and Ownership
LTFC is governed by an Incorporated Management Committee established on 16 July 2009, which took over governance from the School Management Committee established in August 2004. The IMC includes the Supervisor and other members; the school was established under the Direct Subsidy Scheme by the Lam Tai Fai Charitable Foundation.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lam Tai Fai College ranges from HKD 45,130 to HKD 134,916 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- A non-refundable, non-transferable application fee of HK$100 applies for S1 admission; this application fee may be paid in cash or by Octopus at time of application.

Tuition fees (by year group)

- Secondary One (S1): Local students HK$45,130 per annum. Non-local students HK$121,446 per annum.

- Secondary Two (S2): Local students HK$45,130 per annum. Non-local students HK$121,446 per annum.

- Secondary Three (S3): Local students HK$45,130 per annum. Non-local students HK$121,446 per annum.

- Secondary Four (S4): Local students HK$45,130 per annum. Non-local students HK$134,916 per annum.

- Secondary Five (S5): Local students HK$42,780 per annum. Non-local students HK$132,566 per annum.

- Secondary Six (S6): Local students HK$42,780 per annum. Non-local students HK$132,566 per annum.

- Note on non-local students: Non-local students (those requiring a student visa) pay the regular school fee plus an additional amount equal to the government subsidy (i.e., a higher total fee for non-local status).

Per-term breakdown

- The school publishes the tuition figures on an annual (per annum) basis; no per-term fee breakdown is published. A per-term amount is therefore not provided by the school.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No detailed billing schedule or standard term-by-term payment timetable is published. The application fee must be paid when submitting the application (the application will not be processed until the application fee is received).

- The school handles financial-assistance and fee-remission applications through the General Office; parents are directed to submit forms and enquiries to the General Office. Formal billing dates and payment deadlines for tuition invoices are not published.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable: the school does not list any boarding or hostel provision and does not publish any boarding fees. No residential/boarding charges are provided.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Uniform: The school requires a school uniform (summer, winter, PE kit and tracksuit are specified) but does not publish uniform prices. Families should expect to budget separately for uniform items.

- Textbooks, materials, excursions, uniform-group items, co-curricular activity charges, examination fees, specialist class materials or optional programme charges are not listed as consolidated amounts; individual charges for books, trips, or optional activities are handled separately and are not published as fixed annual totals. Fee-remission and textbook/travel subsidies are administered through the Student Finance Office and school schemes for eligible students.

Refund information

- The application fee is explicitly non-refundable. No separate general refund policy for tuition or other charges is published. For fee-remission, application and administrative procedures are handled by the General Office; enquiries about refunds or fee adjustments are directed to school administration.

Fee payment options

- The S1 application fee may be paid in cash or by Octopus (as stated for the application). No further published list of accepted tuition payment methods (for example cheque, bank transfer, credit card or other electronic payment channels) is provided. Parents should make payment arrangements directly with the school's General Office for tuition invoices and other charges.

Summary of what is published and what is not published

- Published and specific: the per‑annum tuition amounts for S1–S6 for local and non-local students, and the S1 application fee and its payment method for application.

- Not published online: a per-term fee schedule or explicit billing calendar for tuition instalments; detailed tuition payment methods for all fees; published prices for uniforms and other ancillary items; a general tuition refund policy beyond the stated non-refundable application fee. The school's General Office is the contact point for fee payment arrangements, fee‑remission applications, and enquiries.
Academics

Lam Tai Fai College teaches Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school offers a two-stage secondary curriculum: Junior Secondary (S1–S3) and Senior Secondary (S4–S6), with the HKDSE pathway and a strong interface between the two stages. Junior Secondary provides a broad range of subjects across languages, sciences, humanities and arts, including Chinese Language, Putonghua, English Language (Language Arts), Mathematics, Citizenship and Society (S1–S2) or Life and Society (S3), History, Chinese History, Integrated Science, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Innovation and Technology, Health Education, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Life Education, and Reading, plus enrichment options such as Visual Arts Enhancement Class, STEAM Enhancement Class, and Life-wide Learning. Senior Secondary offers four core subjects Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, and Citizenship and Social Development plus a broad elective menu including Chinese History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Business, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Health Management and Social Care, Visual Arts, and Physical Education; Mathematics Extended Module 2 is available for high-achieving students. A school-based component includes Physical Education General, Life-wide Learning, Chinese History and Culture, and Remedial Measures Chinese Language Reinforcement, English Language Reinforcement, Mathematics Reinforcement to support diverse learner needs. The Extended Curriculum comprises five Focus Learning Areas Art and Fashion Design, Health Education, Innovation and Technology, Sports Education, and Chinese Culture along with Life-wide Learning activities and related enrichment opportunities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Lam Tai Fai College participates in the Whole School Health Programme and was named an Advanced School for the 2024/25 academic year, recognizing the integration of mental health and social health themes into the curriculum as part of a Health Promoting School framework. The Guidance and Counseling Department provides formal student support through a School Social Worker (two social workers) affiliated with the Jockey Club Shatin Integrated Service Centre for Children and Youth, with defined service hours. The Guidance and Counseling Unit offers guidance support, group activities, and training programs to help students adapt and thrive, and it strengthens communication among students, families, and the community. Stress management, time management, and other wellbeing topics are provided through student talks and workshops, and there are peer-support structures such as a Guidance Prefect to promote a caring campus culture. Discipline and Pastoral Care aims to develop students' emotional quotient and self-discipline to maintain a positive learning environment, with related activities like Prefect training and camps.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Lam Tai Fai College provides SEN support through a Learning Support Department (LSD) coordinated by staff including the Head of LSD who coordinates the department. Staff hold certifications such as Certification of Catering for Diverse Learning Needs (Advanced Level), indicating training to support Diverse Learning Needs. The department's focus centers on catering for Diverse Learning Needs within the inclusive education model, rather than presenting LTFC as a dedicated specialist SEN institution. School Social Workers, part of the Guidance and Counseling Department, work with external partners (affiliated with the Jockey Club Shatin Integrated Service Centre for Children and Youth) to support students with learning or wellbeing needs. Public materials describe SEN provision as delivered via LSD and GCD (Guidance & Counseling Department) rather than a separate specialist SEN facility.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school aims for a tri-lingual approach (English, Cantonese, and Putonghua) with English and Putonghua as core languages and regular small-group teaching to support diverse abilities. Some junior secondary Chinese classes are taught in Putonghua, and regular Language Arts lessons are taught by native English speakers to strengthen English proficiency. An authentic language environment is provided through the English Café and Putonghua World, with additional English and Putonghua activities during lunch and after school. Morning assemblies and daily announcements are conducted mainly in English and Putonghua to maximize exposure. The school emphasizes immersive language use across the curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Lam Tai Fai College has been recognized for implementing mental health and social health themes as part of WSHP. The Guidance and Counseling Department provides School Social Workers and a School Social Worker network to support student wellbeing through external partnerships. The Guidance and Counseling unit emphasizes facilitating communication among students, families, and the community to support whole-person development. It offers activities and talks on stress management and related topics to support mental wellbeing, and the Discipline and Pastoral Care Department focuses on developing students' emotional well-being and resilience through structured programs and events.

Safeguarding
The Guidance and Counseling Department includes two School Social Workers (Ms. Yeung LK and Ms. So MM) with affiliated organizations at the Jockey Club Shatin Integrated Service Centre for Children and Youth, and they provide defined contact hours to support safeguarding needs. The Guidance Mistress states a commitment to creating a caring and respectful atmosphere for students, aiming for whole-person growth and strong school-family-community communication. The Discipline and Pastoral Care Department outlines objectives to foster self-discipline and a safe learning environment, supported by activities such as prefect training, camps, and student workshops focused on wellbeing and safety. The Guidance and Counseling unit provides teacher training on topics including communication with parents and teenagers, to support safeguarding best practices.
Parent Experience

History
Lam Tai Fai Charitable Foundation proposed to establish a quality secondary school under the Direct Subsidy Scheme in 2002. Lam Tai Fai College began operation in September 2004. The school offers an innovative curriculum with a special emphasis on Art & Fashion Design, Sports Development, Health Education, Innovative Technology and Chinese Culture. With the backing of its sponsoring body, the College aims to develop its teaching team, curriculum, pedagogy and facilities to the highest possible standards.

Community
LTFC's Extended Curriculum covers five focus areas: Art & Fashion Design, Health Education, Innovation and Technology, Sports Education, and Chinese Culture. The school participates in the Partnership School Programme for elite student athletes; LTFC launched PSP in the 2015-2016 school year and by 2021-2022 more than 120 students had benefited. The school hosts events such as the annual Fashion Show and graduation ceremonies, and regularly features athletics and community activities involving parents and alumni. Alumni achievements and student showcases are highlighted in campus media.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Lam Tai Fai College's Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is an officially recognized body that operates as a subsidiary of the school's board. Membership includes parent members (parents or guardians of LTFC students), non-paying ex officio members (the principal and teachers), and honorary members. The PTA is governed by an Executive Committee of fourteen members (seven parent members and seven teacher members) and holds at least one annual general meeting each year. Parent members are elected for two-year terms; the executive committee includes a chair, two vice-chairs (one parent and one teacher), a secretary, a treasurer, and roles in academic/publication, welfare, and liaison. Funding comes from membership fees, school allocations, donations and activity revenue, with the fiscal year running from September 1 to August 31 and membership fees being non-refundable. The PTA runs a variety of activities and events, including Graduation ceremonies, PTA trips, Lunar New Year stalls, rice cake workshops, Narcissus cutting, Volunteer Day and parent seminars on diversified pathways.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Lam Tai Fai College operates a modern campus that integrates teaching spaces, sports facilities, and creative spaces across a New Annex and the main building. The New Annex includes a year-round indoor swimming pool on the ground floor and a Learning Resources Centre on the 2nd floor, with a Grand Stairs connecting levels. The Innovation and Technology Centre on the 3rd floor houses an AI Lab with VR, robotics, and 3D printing, and a campus TV studio to support media and technology projects. The 6th floor is home to Science Lab and STEM Lab, while the 1st floor hosts a Lecture Theatre and a Cafeteria on the New Annex's 4th floor. The 5th floor contains a Gymnasium and a Multi-purpose Stadium for indoor sports, with additional sports facilities on the ground floor including a basketball court, a miniature football artificial turf pitch, and running tracks.

Sports Facilities
The school has a ground-floor basketball court and a miniature football artificial turf pitch, plus running tracks on the ground floor. A year-round indoor swimming pool is located in the New Annex on the G/F, and the 5th floor houses a Gymnasium and a Multi-purpose Stadium for indoor sports.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include a Lecture Theatre on 1/F, a Learning Resources Centre (library) on 2/F of the New Annex, and 6/F dedicated to Science Lab and STEM Lab. The 3/F houses the Innovation and Technology Centre with an AI Lab, VR, robotics, and 3D printing capabilities, complemented by a Campus TV Studio for media production. Full campus WiFi coverage supports e-learning across classrooms, laboratories, and learning spaces, with AV enhancements such as LED displays in multiple locations.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Creative and media facilities include a Campus TV Studio within the Innovation and Technology Centre and a Fashion Centre on campus to support design-related activities. The New Annex houses a Cafeteria, and the 1/F features Starluck Café for student dining. Additional spaces such as the Grand Stairs and a multi-purpose stadium support events and activities beyond the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Lam Tai Fai College offers co-curricular activities that extend academic and intellectual learning beyond the classroom. The STEAM School Team works on cross-disciplinary projects across science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, with opportunities to compete and showcase work. The Chinese Debate Team provides regular practice and participation in public speaking and debate activities. The school also maintains a Student Union to cultivate student leadership and collaborative skills through student-driven initiatives.

Arts & Creative
LTFC offers a broad range of arts and creative activities beyond the classroom. The Art & Fashion Design Club focuses on visual arts and fashion design, organizing school-wide events such as fashion shows and workshops, and coordinating exhibition visits. The Dance Society runs regular workshops and performs at events including the Fashion Show and singing contests. The Chinese Drama Club provides opportunities to write, rehearse, and perform theatre, including inter-school drama events and productions.

Cultural & Language
LTFC runs a Chinese Culture program that emphasizes engagement with Chinese heritage. The Chinese Culture Museum hosts activities, Chinese Culture Day, lectures, audio-visual morning assemblies, and cultural trips to experience Chinese culture. The program comprises seven pillars: Chinese Culture Museum, Chinese Culture Day, thematic lectures, audio-visual morning assemblies, cultural activities, library Chinese culture collections, and off-campus cultural experiences and study visits. The Chinese Culture Society supports these activities with ongoing campus programming.

Social & Hobbies
LTFC supports social and hobby activities through its School Teams, Student Union, Houses, Societies & Clubs, Uniform Groups, and a Services Group. The Student Union (2025-2026) is led by student officers and provides governance and event-planning opportunities. The Houses system organizes inter-house activities and fosters teamwork and belonging. Societies and clubs include the Art & Fashion Design Club, Chinese Culture Society, Christian Fellowship, Dance Society, and Chinese Drama Club, offering a diverse range of social and leisure pursuits beyond classes.

Community & Service
LTFC integrates community service through Service Learning within Health Education. Service Learning activities are embedded in the curriculum to promote civic responsibility and social awareness, with a focus on mental wellness and personal growth. Students participate in community service projects that connect classroom learning to real-world needs. The program supports experiential learning and collaboration with community partners.

Leadership & Professional
LTFC provides leadership and professional development through the Student Union and Careers Education. The Student Union offers governance experience, with elected leaders and roles such as president, treasurer, and secretary. Careers Education includes major tasks such as raising self-awareness, guiding career interests, and expanding horizons; it provides career talks, university visits, information days, and individual career counselling. The program also features activities like career talks, university visits, and information sessions designed to prepare students for higher education and work.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
LTFC supports lifestyle and wellbeing through a comprehensive Sports Education program and whole-school health initiatives. The sports program offers core fitness training and focus sports, and participates in events such as the Hong Kong Primary Schools Basketball and Fencing Championships, with a schedule across year groups. The school emphasizes mental, physical, and social health as part of its health education and wellness initiatives, including service-learning and health promotion. The school was recognized as an Advanced School under the Whole School Health Programme for promoting physical activity and mental and social health.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Putonghua are the core working languages, with the goal of trilingual proficiency in English, Cantonese and Putonghua and biliteracy in English and Chinese. Regular Chinese Language and English Language lessons include small-group teaching to support students with diverse abilities, and some junior secondary Chinese Language classes are taught in Putonghua. The school also delivers language arts taught by native English speakers, and provides language-enrichment resources such as e-learning and school-language activities.

Bilingual Teaching
LTFC provides bilingual education in English and Putonghua. The program aims for students to be trilingual in English, Cantonese and Putonghua, and biliterate in English and Chinese. Some junior secondary Chinese Language classes are taught in Putonghua, and regular Language Arts lessons are taught by native English speakers. English and Putonghua are used in assemblies and school communications, with language-focused activities such as the English Café and Putonghua World providing additional immersive exposure.

Immersion Programs
LTFC uses an immersive language environment rather than separate immersion tracks. The English Café and Putonghua World provide authentic language exposure outside regular classes. Daily announcements and school activities are conducted mainly in English and Putonghua, reinforcing classroom learning. A range of English and Putonghua activities are offered during lunch and after school.
Reputation

Awards
WSHP Advanced School Award (Health Promoting School) – Highest distinction: LTFC was named an Advanced School under the Whole School Health Programme for 2024/25 (one of 11 Advanced Schools) and was again highlighted as receiving the Advanced School Award in a 2025 WSHP recognition ceremony (eight schools honoured). These recognitions reflect LTFC's leadership in health-promoting practices across campus and curriculum.

Accreditations
- Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) status: The school was established under the Direct Subsidy Scheme in 2002 and began operating in September 2004, indicating its designation as a DSS secondary school. This identifies LTFC as part of Hong Kong's DSS framework.

- Health Promoting School via the Whole School Health Programme (WSHP) – Advanced School: The Department of Health recognized LTFC as an Advanced School within the WSHP for the 2024/25 academic year, among a cohort of 808 participating schools, reflecting LTFC's comprehensive health-promotion efforts aligned with the WHO Health Promoting School framework.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions Process for S1 (2026-2027) and 2) Admissions Process for S2–S5 (2025-2026) with fees and scholarships information.

Scholarships
LTFC offers scholarships for new students and for existing S1–S6 students. New-student scholarships award top entrants in sports or in academic study/art/technology, with Gold (HK$20,000), Silver (HK$10,000), and Bronze (HK$5,000) prizes. Existing-student scholarships cover multiple categories (e.g., Remarkable Academic Achievement Awards, Star Awards, and the Principal's Honour List among others) with prizes ranging from HK$1,000 to HK$3,000 and various certificates.

Waitlist
LTFC does not publish a separate waitlist pool.
School Events
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