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St. Stephen's College Preparatory School

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$89,500 - 133,200
Ages 6 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 750
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1938
Bus Service Yes
Part of
St. Stephen's College
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Typical class size 32
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Elementary
Introduction

St. Stephen’s College Preparatory School (SSCPS) is a co-educational Anglican primary school (Grades 1–6) in Stanley on Hong Kong Island. Teaching is bilingual: English is used for English, Mathematics, and Science & Health Education by Native English-speaking teachers, while Chinese and Social & Cultural Studies are taught by Putonghua-qualified staff. The school offers a compulsory one-year boarding programme in Grade 6 designed to build independence, self-management, and community engagement. Facilities and programmes include an extensive music provision (orchestra, symphonic band, choirs, and instrument classes) and a broad sports programme, with regular participation and results in inter-primary competitions. SSCPS reports 24 classes and 764 students in 2023–24. Graduates receive feeder priority to St. Stephen’s College, subject to requirements. School bus routes cover many Hong Kong Island neighbourhoods with published monthly charges.

This campus is part of St. Stephen's College

Hong Kong, 赤柱黃麻角道30-32號

The Essentials

St. Stephen's College Preparatory School has 750 pupils, typical class sizes of 32, instruction in English.

Location
St. Stephen’s College Preparatory School is located on the southern side of Hong Kong Island. The school sits within a quiet coastal area known for its open surroundings and proximity to Stanley Main Beach. It is accessible by road via Stanley Village and is served by multiple public transport routes connecting to Central and other parts of Hong Kong Island. The setting provides a calm learning environment within the city’s Southern District.

Stages
SSCPS is a primary school catering to Grades 1–6 (approximately ages 6–12). Each grade has multiple classes, with a total of 24 classes and 764 students in the 2023–24 academic year. Graduates typically progress to St. Stephen’s College, the affiliated secondary school.

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school, with an additional one-year compulsory boarding programme in Grade 6. It follows an Anglican educational tradition under the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (HKSKH).

Additional learning support
In 2023–24, SSCPS recruited an additional student counsellor to strengthen support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Teachers completed Child Protection Online Training and participated in an ADHD-focused workshop to better understand classroom strategies and collaboration with families and specialists.

Country affiliation
The school does not have an international country affiliation. It is a local Hong Kong school with feeder priority to St. Stephen’s College.

Religious affiliation
SSCPS is affiliated with the Anglican Church (Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui), and Christian education is part of the curriculum.

School day structure
The school operates on a whole-day schedule, reinstated in 2023–24 after partial days during the pandemic. The exact start and end times are not publicly listed, but the day includes lunch and afternoon lessons as part of the regular timetable.

Bus service
SSCPS offers a comprehensive school bus service covering key areas of Hong Kong Island, including Stanley, Central, and the Mid-Levels. Routes and monthly fees are published by the school, ranging from HKD 910 to HKD 2,640 per month, depending on distance. Separate arrangements and pricing exist for extra-curricular activity buses, with per-term and per-month concession options.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is part of SSCPS. The Grade 6 boarding programme lasts one year and is compulsory for Grade 6 students. It pairs classroom teaching with boarding life and includes four training areas: Life-skill Training, Personal Management, Community Service, and Cultural Activities; training is delivered by resident teachers, with Personal Management provided by professionals.

Food Options
Meals are provided by a catering service provider. Breakfast, Lunch, Tea and Dinner menus are published and available for download.

Governance and Ownership
Governance is provided by the Preparatory School Committee. The committee is chaired by Dr Christopher W. To, with Prof Frederick K.S. Leung as Supervisor, and the school is a feeder to St Stephen's College established by the College Council to complement the College programme. It embraces Anglican values as part of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui.
Fees

Annual tuition at St. Stephen's College Preparatory School ranges from HKD 89,500 to HKD 133,200 for 2026/27.

Application Fees
A Place Reservation Fee of HKD 1,000 is required when a place is offered. This amount is deducted from the September tuition fee once the student joins the school. The school does not list a separate registration or deposit fee.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Primary 1 – Primary 6: HKD 89,500
Fees are payable in 10 equal instalments over the school year by direct debit.

Boarding (Primary 6 only): HKD 43,700 per year (10 instalments)

Total annual cost for boarders (maximum): HKD 133,200
Total annual cost for day students (minimum): HKD 89,500

Additional Fees

Books & Stationery: HKD 2,700 per year
Boarder Daily-use Items: HKD 300 per year
Lunch (optional): around HKD 1,000 for September (as stated in the school circular)
Other costs, such as uniforms or extracurricular activities, are not listed publicly on the website.

Transportation Fees
Monthly school bus fees vary by route and distance:

Stanley area: approximately HKD 910 per month
Central / Mid-Levels: up to HKD 2,640 per month
Separate fees apply for after-school activity buses, with monthly or per-term concession options.

Boarding Fees
Compulsory one-year boarding is provided for Primary 6 students at HKD 43,700 per year, payable in ten instalments.

Refund Policy
The official circular does not specify refund arrangements for tuition, boarding, or ancillary fees. It notes that payments are generally non-refundable once paid.

Payment Options
All tuition and boarding payments are made via bank direct debit. The school does not list credit-card or cash payment options.
Academics

St. Stephen's College Preparatory School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 6 to 12.

Curriculum
The curriculum at St. Stephen’s College Preparatory School (SSCPS) is a bespoke primary programme designed for Grades 1–6. Core subjects include Chinese, English, Mathematics, Science and Health Education, STEM, Information Technology, Social and Cultural Studies, Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, Religious Education, and Library Studies. English, Mathematics, and Science and Health Education are taught in English by Native English-speaking teachers, while Chinese and Social and Cultural Studies are delivered in Putonghua by qualified instructors. The STEM programme is integrated across multiple subjects to develop inquiry and problem-solving skills from an early age. Students in Grade 6 complete a compulsory one-year boarding programme, which incorporates life skills, community service, and leadership development. Graduates are given priority entry to St. Stephen’s College, the affiliated secondary school, subject to requirements.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SSCPS promotes social and emotional development through programmes integrated into both the curriculum and school life. The Life Education Activity Programme (LEAP) runs across all six grades, focusing on health awareness, resilience, and drug-prevention education. The Ethics Education Programme, themed “Better Me, Better Us, Better World”, reinforces interpersonal responsibility and empathy among students. Participation in choirs, orchestras, sports teams, and community service activities provides structured opportunities for teamwork and self-expression. The Grade 6 boarding year further develops independence, cooperation, and social responsibility through shared living and daily reflection.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
In the 2023–24 school year, SSCPS recruited an additional student counsellor to strengthen support for students with special education needs (SEN). Teachers completed Child Protection Online Training and an ADHD awareness workshop focusing on classroom adaptations and cooperation with families and professionals. The school provides counselling and classroom accommodations, but does not specify the categories of SEN it can support. SSCPS is not a specialist SEN institution, and no separate SEN department is listed on the website.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL-specific support. English is a medium of instruction for English, Mathematics, and Science & Health Education, all taught by Native English-speaking teachers. However, no separate EAL programme, language support staff, or bridging classes are mentioned in publicly available sources.

Mental Wellbeing
SSCPS expanded its pastoral care capacity in 2023–24 by adding a student counsellor to provide direct emotional and psychological support. The LEAP programme complements this by promoting healthy choices and social awareness. Boarding activities for Grade 6 students include personal development and life-skills components aimed at fostering resilience and confidence. The school’s publications do not describe additional mental health initiatives or specialist psychological services beyond counselling and LEAP.

Safeguarding
All SSCPS staff completed Child Protection Online Training conducted by the Hong Kong Social Welfare Department in 2023–24. The principal’s report indicates that this training was part of the school’s continued emphasis on student safety and welfare. Safeguarding awareness is reinforced through staff workshops and student counselling provisions. No separate or publicly available safeguarding policy is linked on the school website.
Parent Experience

History
St. Stephen’s College Preparatory School was founded in 1938 as a feeder primary school for St. Stephen’s College, established in 1903. The school’s early years were interrupted during World War II, and it reopened in 1947. SSCPS operates under the Anglican Church (Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui) and continues to share close ties with its sister secondary school. Over the decades, it has expanded its facilities, adding new academic buildings and an auditorium in 2008, followed by further development projects in 2016.

Community
The SSCPS community is built around student participation in school events, music, sports, and ethics programmes. Annual highlights include the LEAP (Life Education Activity Programme), Ethics Education Programme, and regular performances by the school orchestra and choirs. Students also participate in inter-school competitions and community outreach activities during the Grade 6 boarding year. The school regularly publishes updates on its website about community involvement, student achievements, and cultural celebrations.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
SSCPS maintains an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that supports collaboration among families and school staff. The PTA assists in organising community and cultural activities, such as orientation events, family gatherings, and school festivals. It also contributes to welfare projects and supports school improvement initiatives when needed. The PTA serves as a bridge between parents and the administration, ensuring consistent communication and involvement in school life. Specific annual events and activities vary from year to year, as noted in the school’s PTA news section.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a spacious and beautiful campus, equipped with advanced facilities to support students' academic and extracurricular development.

Academic Facilities
In 2016 a new teaching building was completed, featuring an auditorium with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, a spacious library, a unique greenhouse, and new staff rooms.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Outside the classroom, the school focuses on building connections with students and fostering a sense of belonging to St. Stephen's. It cares for and supports students, values each student's individuality, and welcomes parental involvement to ensure home-school collaboration and promote student growth.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Mathematics Team provides opportunities for problem solving and competition preparation. English Club and Chinese Club, along with English and Putonghua Choral Speaking Teams, support language development and academic engagement. These activities foster collaboration and critical thinking.

Arts & Creative
Music is a prominent co-curricular area. The school offers Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Choirs, and Instrument Classes. The One Student One Western Orchestral Instrument program supports individual instrumental development, with Kodaly, Orff, and Dolcroze methodologies used in music education.

Cultural & Language
English Club and Chinese Club provide language-related activities, and English and Putonghua Choral Speaking Teams develop oral language and presentation skills.

Social & Hobbies
Cub-Scouts, Green Corner, and Religious Gatherings are among the recreational and interest-based groups. To broaden horizons, sports-themed overseas tours are organized, featuring professional training and friendly matches.

Community & Service
Boarding Programme includes four areas of training: Life-skill Training, Personal Management, Community Service, and Cultural Activities. The Community Service component is integrated into boarding life and supports student development.

Leadership & Professional
Personal Management, as part of the Boarding Programme, helps develop leadership and professional skills, alongside Life-skill Training that emphasizes self-management and teamwork.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports-themed overseas tours broaden perspectives and provide intensive training. Extra-curricular sports include triathlons, tennis, taekwondo, rope skipping, table tennis, fencing, rugby, football, and basketball, with several teams representing the school in competitions.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English, Chinese and Putonghua. English language is the MOI for Mathematics; Chinese and Putonghua are taught by a dedicated Chinese Department. The school emphasizes English and Putonghua use in learning. Teachers hold qualifications including the Diploma in using Putonghua as a Medium of Instruction from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses English and Putonghua as core languages of instruction. English is the medium of instruction for Mathematics. The school recruits native English-speaking teachers to teach English Language, Science and Health Education. A Chinese Department teaches Chinese, Putonghua and Social and Cultural Studies.
Reputation

Awards
All awards mentioned on the website and in school reports are competition results achieved by student groups, not institutional accreditations or recognitions granted to the school itself.

Accreditations
The school’s website does not publish any formal external accreditations for SSCPS.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Application period
SSCPS opens applications for each school year on specific dates, which are announced on its website. For example, Primary 1 applications have already closed, with the next round to be announced. Applications for Primary 2–6 are also closed, with the next round expected. Parents should refer to the school’s “Admissions” page for updated timelines and downloadable notices.

2. Information briefing
Before the application window, the school publishes an admissions briefing video for parents, outlining requirements, procedures, and deadlines. Attendance is optional but recommended for first-time applicants. The briefing provides context about the curriculum, boarding arrangements, and the transition pathway to St. Stephen’s College (secondary).

3. Application submission
Parents must complete and submit the official application form when the portal opens, following the detailed instructions on the SSCPS website. Required supporting documents typically include copies of a birth certificate, recent school reports, and proof of residence, though the school does not list these explicitly on the public page. An application fee is not mentioned on the site, but a place reservation fee is charged upon acceptance.

4. Interview or assessment
Selected applicants are invited for an interview and/or assessment, depending on grade level. Details about the assessment format or subjects are not published on the website. Parents are notified directly by the school if their child is shortlisted.

5. Offer and confirmation
Successful candidates receive an offer letter, after which families must pay the place reservation fee to confirm acceptance. This amount is later deducted from the first tuition instalment in September.

6. Transition to St. Stephen’s College
Graduates of SSCPS receive feeder priority when applying to St. Stephen’s College secondary school, provided they meet entry requirements.

Waitlist
The school does not publicly disclose details of a waitlist or pool system.
School Events
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