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St. Paul's Convent School (Secondary Section)

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$30,000 - 32,000
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1141
Type Girls School
Opened 1854
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, Mandarin, French, Cantonese, Russian, Spanish
Typical class size 32
Strengths STEM, Languages, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School
Introduction

St. Paul's Convent School (Secondary Section) is a historic, single‑sex Catholic DSS secondary school for girls located at 140 Leighton Road in Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island. It was founded in 1854 and moved to its current site in 1914; the present building was completed in 1981. The campus includes separate buildings for Secondary, Primary and Pre‑school sections, and facilities such as an indoor heated swimming pool, a library, a Studio/Media Lab, and the Smart Oasis green building. The school offers HKDSE and GCE A‑Levels, and supports a broad programme of arts, languages and STEM through specialist facilities and programmes. Fee remission and scholarships are available, with policies in place to provide financial assistance and academic/non‑academic awards to qualifying students. Open days and anniversary events continue to celebrate the school's long history and community.

140 Leighton Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

The Essentials

St. Paul's Convent School (Secondary Section) has 1,141 pupils, typical class sizes of 32, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at 140 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. This places it on Hong Kong Island in the Wan Chai District. The campus sits in an urban Causeway Bay area that hosts a range of amenities and transport options.

Stages
The Secondary Section serves Form 1 to Form 6 for girls aged about 11 to 18. It operates as the secondary arm of St. Paul's Convent School, which also includes a Primary Section (P1–P6) and other early years divisions. Students in the secondary program follow the HKDSE pathway.

Type
St. Paul's Convent School is a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) school. It is a single-sex, girls-only Catholic school run by the Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres.

Additional learning support
Additional Learning Needs (SEN) support is provided. A dedicated SEN team works with form teachers, subject teachers, parents, and social workers to support students.

Country affiliation
No formal country affiliation is stated beyond its Catholic identity.

Religious affiliation
Catholic, administered by the Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres in Hong Kong.

School day structure
The secondary school day runs from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm on weekdays.

Bus service
The school does not operate a dedicated school bus service.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniforms are worn in two seasons: winter and summer. Winter uniform includes a plain long-sleeved white shirt, knee-length navy-blue pleated skirt, a navy cardigan or blazer, and a navy-blue or white scarf; summer uses a plain white blouse designed by the school with a knee-length tartan skirt. All seasons require a tartan tie, the school badge, white three-quarter stockings, and white Oxford-lace-up shoes (white with black middle); deviation from the uniform may prevent participation in school functions.

House System
There are six houses: Cavell, Curie, Keller, Kenny, Mason and Morris. Each house is named after a notable historical figure (e.g., Cavell, Curie, Keller, Kenny, Mason, Morris) and houses compete in inter-house events such as the annual sports day and swimming gala.

Governance and Ownership
St. Paul's Convent School is sponsored and administered by the Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres. Since September 2004 it has operated under the Direct Subsidy Scheme, as a non-profit institution governed by its sponsoring religious body.
Fees

Annual tuition at St. Paul's Convent School (Secondary Section) ranges from HKD 30,000 to HKD 32,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No separate application or registration fee is published for the Secondary Section. The public school profile for the Secondary Section lists no ‘Other Charges / Fees' or application fee for secondary applicants.

Tuition fees (by year group)

- School-wide published chargeable (tuition) fees are stated as annual amounts as follows:
- Form 1 (S1): HKD 30,000 per year.
- Form 2 (S2): HKD 30,000 per year.
- Form 3 (S3): HKD 30,000 per year.
- Form 4 (S4): HKD 32,000 per year.
- Form 5 (S5): HKD 32,000 per year.
- Form 6 (S6): HKD 32,000 per year.

- The published figures appear as annual school fees; no per-term fee amounts are published publicly for the Secondary Section. The public school profile shows the annual chargeable fees but does not provide a published breakdown by term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's public materials list the annual chargeable fees but do not publish a standard billing schedule or detailed payment terms for tuition (for example, per-term or instalment deadlines and surcharges are not published in the materials available online). The fee remission and scholarship pages describe how remissions and scholarships are administered, but a standard tuition invoicing timetable and payment-terms document is not published in the public pages.

- Scholarship payments (where scholarships are awarded) are paid in two equal instalments by direct credit to the parent's designated bank account; the school issues scholarship offer letters and the payments are scheduled in November and March. (This applies to scholarship disbursement only, not to general tuition invoicing.)

Boarding fees

- The Secondary Section does not publish any boarding or hostel facilities or boarding fees. No boarding/hostel charge is listed in the school profile for the Secondary Section. The school is listed as a day secondary school (no boarding fees published).

Other costs and fees (uniforms, books, activities, association fees, etc.)

- Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) fee: HKD 500 per year is listed as an annual charge.

- The school's public profile does not publish fixed amounts for uniforms, textbooks, field trips, uniform purchase, student ID replacement, extracurricular charges or other ‘non-standard' items for the Secondary Section; the profile shows ‘Approved Charges for Non-standard Items' and ‘Other Charges / Fees' as blank for the Secondary Section. This indicates no standard published amounts for those items in the public profile. Individual items (textbooks, camps, trips, instrument tuition, extra-curricular camps or overseas trips) are commonly charged separately by most schools, but no specific standard figures for those items are published for the Secondary Section.

Refund information

- The school maintains a formal Fee Remission Scheme and may grant fee remission up to 100% in cases of proven financial hardship or emergency circumstances; fee remissions and scholarships are awarded annually and the school provides a self-assessment platform and application procedures for fee remission. The fee remission policy and the availability of emergency assistance are published in the school's fee-remission documentation.

Fee payment options

- The school's publicly listed pages and school profile provide the chargeable amounts and fee-remission/scholarship procedures but do not publish a comprehensive list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer details, FPS/PayMe/PPS, in-person cheque, or credit-card gateway information) in the public profile. No standard payment-method text (credit card / bank account number / online payment gateway) is published in the public pages inspected.
Academics

St. Paul's Convent School (Secondary Section) teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 11 to 18.

Curriculum
St. Paul's Convent School (Secondary Section) offers a two-stage curriculum: Junior Secondary (S1–S3) with a school-based program and Ming Yi, Learning to Learn, and Project Learning, and Senior Secondary (S4–S6) with a broad set of electives and multiple qualification pathways. In S1–S3, core English-medium courses include English Language, Literature in English, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, and Integrated Science, with a wide range of electives and language options such as French, Spanish, German, Japanese, and Korean. In S4–S6, core offerings include Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature, and Chinese Culture & Heritage (for Chinese-medium tracks) alongside English Language, Literature in English, Mathematics (Further/ Pure), Economics, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ICT, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, and related electives. The school provides a diversified elective program (17 options) including ApL and BTEC qualifications in areas like Art & Design, Business, Home Cooking Skills, Information Technology, and Sports. Assessment pathways include DSE, IGCSE, GCE, IAL, and BTEC, with a six-class-per-year structure for S4–S6 to accommodate core and elective subjects.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) through the School Social Work Service. Two school social workers, Ms Sheh and Miss Leung, provide individual counselling and deliver diversified programmes. They collaborate with teachers and parents to support students facing academic, social or emotional challenges and to foster personal growth. Students are encouraged to chat with the social workers if they feel troubled, and topics related to personal growth are explored. The social workers' offices are on 2/F Room 213 and 5/F Room 512A, with contact via the Caritas Office on 2523 0060 on scheduled days. This arrangement reflects the school's commitment to SEL and student wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
St. Paul's Convent School provides Special Education Needs (SEN) support. The Education Bureau profile lists Special Education Needs Support as Yes and notes that the SEN team works closely with form teachers, subject teachers, parents, and the school's social workers to support students adequately and holistically. For incoming students, the school provides Orientation Programme, Individualized Support via school-based e-learning platforms, the Big Sister Scheme where senior students mentor newcomers, and Parental Support to connect families with the school community. The Education Bureau profile does not describe the school as a specialist SEN institution, indicating SEN support is provided within a Direct Subsidy Scheme secondary school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the Primary Medium of Instruction; Cantonese is listed as an additional language. ESL/EAL provisions are evidenced by IGCSE ESL (English as a Second Language) offerings within the curriculum. Form One Bridging Course provides targeted English language support for new entrants to ease transition to secondary schooling. These provisions demonstrate structured language-support measures as part of the school's curriculum and transition processes.

Mental Wellbeing
The School Social Work Service provides mental wellbeing support through individual counselling and diversified programmes. The service aims to facilitate students' growth and development via counselling and personal-growth activities, and it works in collaboration with teachers and parents to support students facing challenges. Students are encouraged to seek guidance from the social workers for coping strategies and personal development. The social workers' offices (2/F Room 213 and 5/F Room 512A) offer accessible support on regular days, with contact through the Caritas Office at 2523 0060. This framework underpins the school's emphasis on mental wellbeing within its broader SEL approach.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are supported through the School Social Work Service, with two social workers providing counselling and welfare programmes and working with teachers and parents to safeguard student welfare. The school also engages in safeguarding-oriented education, including National Security Education Day 2025 to promote safeguarding of national security. Orientation programmes for incoming students and the Big Sister Scheme provide additional safeguarding-related support by helping students adjust and connect with mentors. Public information shows these safeguarding-related activities and services are in place as part of the school's welfare and protection framework.
Parent Experience

History
St. Paul's Convent School (SPCS) is a Catholic girls' secondary school in Hong Kong founded in 1854 by the Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres. It was formerly called the French Convent School and was renamed St. Paul's Convent School in December 1955. The school moved to its present Causeway Bay site in 1914, and the main building was completed in 1981, with a seven-storey Sesquicentennial Block added to celebrate 150 years. SPCS is sponsored and administered by the Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres, an international congregation with a long educational heritage. In September 2004, the school transitioned from Grant-in-aid to Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS), reflecting its broader, holistic education mission.

Community
The school community includes students, staff, parents, and alumni who participate in a calendar of events that express the Paulinian spirit. Major milestones in the community calendar include the 170th anniversary opening mass and the subsequent homecoming gala with cultural performances. The Annual Sports Day is held at venues such as Wan Chai Sports Ground and showcases student athletics and school spirit. Family Fun Day 2025 brought together more than 13,000 guests to celebrate Paulinian heritage and community ties, while the Alumni Association coordinates gatherings and scholarships to maintain links between generations.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The St. Paul's Convent School Parent-Teacher Association (SPCS PTA) connects parents and teachers to support students and school activities. An Executive Committee leads the PTA and coordinates multiple volunteer groups to organize events and campus projects. The PTA supports environmental initiatives such as the Green Corner rooftop garden and promotes sustainability across school life. Volunteer activities include Parent Volunteer Briefings to recruit and train volunteers for major events, such as the Hong Kong School Speech Festival, and the organization of community programs like the Ocean Park In-Park Programme and Dress Casual Day for The Community Chest of Hong Kong. The PTA conducts AGM formalities and provides ongoing updates and news about events, reflecting a sustained program of parent engagement.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
St. Paul's Convent School (Secondary) sits on a compact, multi-building campus with dedicated blocks for Secondary, Primary and Pre-school. The campus includes a school hall, an indoor heated swimming pool, a covered playground and a garden for recreation, plus a dedicated netball/basketball court. The teaching block houses 34 classrooms, six science laboratories, a library, a Multi-media Self-access Learning Centre (MMLC), an Information Technology Learning Centre (ITLC), and a quality kitchen, with specialist rooms for English, Chinese, Mathematics, Humanities and Religious Studies. Recent additions include a dance studio, a video-broadcasting studio and a Media Laboratory on the sixth floor. The School Improvement Programme (SIP) block adds a seven-storey annex with a Student Activity Center, CAL Laboratory and Language Laboratory, plus an art room and a music room, and the roof features a Classroom of the Future powered by renewable energy.

Sports Facilities
Indoor sports facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool. There is a covered playground and a netball/basketball court available for PE and school activities. The Secondary School Hall can accommodate over a thousand people and is used for indoor sports and events.

Academic Facilities
The main teaching block contains 34 classrooms, six science laboratories, a library, a Multi-media Self-access Learning Centre (MMLC), an Information Technology Learning Centre (ITLC), and a quality kitchen, with specialist rooms for English, Chinese, Mathematics, Humanities and Religious Studies. The School Improvement Programme (SIP) block adds a Computer Assisted Learning (CAL) Laboratory and Language Laboratory, plus an Art Room and a Music Room on its floors. The Library houses about 17,000 books and more than 20 computers, with a fully computerized catalog in operation since 1995.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The SIP block includes a Student Activity Center on the second floor for drama practice, speech rehearsal, DIP sessions and prefect activities. A Dance Studio and a Media Laboratory with a video-broadcasting studio support creative media and performance activities, complemented by additional arts spaces across the campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
St. Paul's Convent School offers a broad range of clubs that support academic enrichment and STEM learning. The school runs an Astronomy Club and a Computer Club to promote scientific inquiry and technical literacy beyond classroom lessons. Language and literacy clubs such as English Club, French Club, and Japanese Club extend language practice and cultural exploration. In total, the school maintains a large, active clubs ecosystem, with over 70 clubs reported during school events, reflecting a wide spectrum of student interests.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative life is supported through a spectrum of performing and visual arts clubs, including Art & Craft Club, Chinese Orchestra, Dance Club, Drama Club, Music Society, Symphony Orchestra, and Visual Arts Renaissance Club. The school also participates in and acknowledges arts leadership through programs such as Arts Ambassadors-in-School Scheme (AAiSS). Students have opportunities to engage in external arts and leadership activities, such as MIT Women Technology Programme experiences, expanding creative and leadership horizons.

Cultural & Language
Cultural and language activities are evident through dedicated language clubs, notably French Club and Japanese Club, which provide venues for language practice and cross-cultural engagement. These clubs are complemented by the school's broader life-wide learning offerings that emphasize global awareness and intercultural exposure.

Social & Hobbies
Social and hobby opportunities are embedded in the club system, with offerings such as the Dance Club, Drama Club, Art & Craft Club, and sports-related clubs including Volleyball. These activities complement academic life and help foster peer connection and personal interests. The school's annual events and club activities are highlighted within school communications, reflecting an active student life.

Community & Service
Community service is integrated into student life through initiatives such as the GX Humanitarian Club, established in collaboration with GX Foundation. The school also runs environmental and service-oriented activities, including the Environmental Ambassador Scheme, the Conservancy Club, Environmental Week, and the Moon Cake Boxes Recycling Campaign. The school's social work program provides counseling and guidance to support student development and well-being.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and professional development are supported by student-led initiatives like Youth Ambassadors, which the school has inaugurated with external partners to engage students in humanitarian and leadership training. Arts leadership is fostered through the Arts Ambassadors-in-School Scheme (AAiSS), and the school maintains an active Alumni Association that offers scholarships and networking opportunities for Paulinians. External programmes such as the MIT Women Technology Programme also provide structured STEM leadership experiences.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Wellbeing is a focus through a mental health charter and school-wide wellness initiatives, including the 4Rs Charter—Rest, Relaxation, Relationships, and Resilience—embedded in school life. Regular physical activity is supported through sports clubs such as Volleyball, and through a broad programme of co-curricular activities that balance academics with fitness, mindfulness, and social connection. The school also offers counseling and welfare support via its Social Work Department to assist students with personal growth and emotional well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught at St. Paul's Convent School Secondary include English and Chinese as core languages. French and Spanish are offered through immersion programmes. Non-Chinese-speaking students receive language support, including in-class Chinese language assistance and a school-based Chinese language curriculum. The Form One Bridging Course provides English Language and Chinese Language instruction to help new students adjust to secondary study.

Immersion Programs
St. Paul's Convent School runs immersion programs in French and Spanish for Paulinians. The Spanish Immersion Programme 2024 ran from June 30 to July 15, 2024, with 40 students and 4 teachers. Immersion lessons were conducted with instructors from the University of Salamanca, combining two hours of language study with one hour of culture and speaking; participants also engaged in flamenco and cultural activities and weekend trips to Madrid, Toledo, Salamanca, and Segovia. The French Immersion Programme 2024 ran from June 29 to July 14, 2024, with 50 students and 5 teachers; mornings included three hours of French lessons and afternoons featured visits to castles, parks, and Parisian sights, with sessions held at the Saint-Denis International School and opportunities to converse with French-speaking peers; certificates were awarded on completion.
Reputation

Awards
- Active Participation Award (2024/25 cycle): The school was one of six institutions out of 55 participating schools to receive this award, recognizing strong engagement in a program that supports active participation.

- The 27th Hong Kong Youth Science & Technology Innovation Competition (HKYSTIC) – Outstanding Organization: The prize presentation noted the school as one of the Outstanding Organizations for 2024/25, highlighting institutional support and coordination of student projects.

- 26th HKYSTIC – Outstanding Organization: The school was listed among Outstanding Organizations for the 2023/24 cycle, signaling sustained leadership in student science and technology work.

- Inter-School Volleyball Competition (Grade A) – 2023/24 season: The school's team won the Championship in the B Grade division, reflecting strong competitive performance in inter-school sports.

- Joint School Music Association (JSMA) Competition 2024 – Gold Award: The school's orchestra achieved a Gold Award at the JSMA Competition, signifying a high level of achievement in school music ensembles.

- 27th Asian Cities Taekwondo Championships: While entries show individual student participation, the page documents a high-profile competition involving school members and the broader Paulinian community as part of school achievements during the period.

Accreditations
- Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) status: St. Paul's Convent School operates under the Hong Kong Education Bureau's Direct Subsidy Scheme since September 2004. DSS schools have higher autonomy in curriculum design, admissions, and fees and receive government subsidies to support a broader, self-financing model.
- Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) Racially Friendly Campus recognitions: The school was recognized as a Racially Friendly Campus Champion under the EOC's Racially Friendly Campus Recognition Scheme for 2022/23, and later received a Silver Award under the 2024/25 activity stream. These recognitions reflect the school's commitment to inclusive campus culture.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The school operates as a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) school and does not participate in the Education Bureau's Central Allocation Scheme. Applications for Form One are invited from across Hong Kong and beyond, rather than being limited to a central queue. The school also makes clear that fee remission is available to all enrolled students, with the remission level determined by a Reckoner-based scoring system and by a Self-Assessment Platform that applicants can use to gauge eligibility.

2. The Form One admission process is conducted via online applications for Form One Places. The school details a merit-based selection path that includes multiple interview stages; in recent cycles, short-listed candidates proceed to a second interview after the first interview. When the 2025–2026 cycle was active, the page indicated that the application for Form One Places had closed and provided a route to the second-interview process for shortlisted candidates.

3. First-round interviews are part of the process. Shortlisted applicants are invited to attend the first interview, and successful candidates are then moved to the second-interview stage. In the published materials, candidates were instructed to bring the First Interview Form and to collect the Second Interview Form at the school reception before proceeding to the second interview.

4. The second interview is scheduled for a specific date (for example, March 15, 2025 in one cycle). Shortlisted candidates' numbers appear on a published list, and those not on the list may be considered unsuccessful. If a candidate's number is on the second-interview list, the family proceeds with the interview at the school at the arranged time.

5. Outcome notification follows the second interview. The published materials show a named list of applicants for the second interview and indicate that those not listed may be deemed unsuccessful. Successful candidates typically move toward the final offer and related enrollment steps, which are coordinated by the school's admissions team and can involve campus tours or informational sessions.

6. Fees and financial support are an explicit part of admissions. All students are eligible to apply for fee remission, with remission levels expressed as a percentage of the school fee based on a Reckoner scoring system. There is a dedicated Self-Assessment Platform to determine eligibility, and the principal can adjust remission levels in consultation with the Fee Remission / Scholarship Team.

Scholarships
Scholarships and financial assistance are an established part of the school's admissions ecosystem. Academic scholarships are available to all enrolled students and do not require a separate application; the school's scholarship team reviews academic performance to determine allocations. Non-academic scholarships require nominations from teachers-in-charge of extracurricular activities or functional groups and the nominees submit a portfolio for assessment. The school also notes that scholarship payments can be disbursed in two equal installments and that the policy is updated periodically, with the latest documented revision in mid-2025. The school also maintains a Fee Remission Scheme, with eligibility determined via a self-assessment platform and a Reckoner-based scoring system; maintenance allowances may be provided in hardship cases. In 2024–2025 the school reported that it allocates a portion of tuition revenue to both fee remission and scholarship programs, with the aim of supporting up to a substantial share of students.
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