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United Christian College (Kowloon East)

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$29,800 - 37,200
Ages 12 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 900
Type Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2003
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Taught languages French, German, Japanese, Mandarin
Typical class size 32
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
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
Introduction

United Christian College (Kowloon East), established in 2003, is a co-educational Christian secondary school in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, operating under the Direct Subsidy Scheme. The medium of instruction is English, and the school offers both the HKDSE curriculum (with core subjects and a wide range of electives) and a Non-Local Curriculum option (GCE IAL / A-Level) for senior students. The school provides practical and modern facilities, including a dormitory block (used for semi-boarding, especially for new students), STEAM / robotics labs, block scheduling classrooms, and a school church for pastoral and spiritual care.

2 Lee On Ln, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong

The Essentials

United Christian College (Kowloon East) has 900 pupils, typical class sizes of 32, instruction in English.

Location
United Christian College (Kowloon East) is located at 2 Lee On Lane, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It sits in the Kwun Tong district, a highly urbanised area in eastern Kowloon, surrounded by residential and commercial zones. The location is accessible via numerous public bus routes and Citybus services.

Stages
It provides secondary education (S.1 to S.6) under the Direct Subsidy Scheme.

Type
The school is a Co‑educational Christian secondary school with a semi‑boarding programme. All S.1 students may board from Friday after school to Sunday or the last day of the holiday. If there is space, students in S.2 to S.6 can also apply to stay in the dormitory.

Additional learning support
UCCKE offers support to non‑Chinese speaking (NCS) students by providing special English sections for courses taught in Chinese, Chinese language & cultural activities, and simultaneous interpretation for talks conducted in languages other than English.

Country affiliation
The school does not have any country affiliation.

Religious affiliation
The school is Christian and integrates Christian education and values.

School day structure
The school hours are Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and on Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Bus service
UCCKE provides a school bus service.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school has provided semi-boarding for all S1 students since September 2009. Boarders leave the dorm on Friday after school and return on Sunday or the last day of holiday. If there are vacancies, S2–S6 students may apply to live in the dormitory.

Uniform Requirement
The school requires a uniform. The winter uniform is required.

House System
The school runs a four-house system comprising House of Diligence, House of Reverence, House of Virtue, and House of Faith. Houses are led by an advisor, captains and officials, and participate in house activities and competitions. The four-house system was established in 2015 with whole-school activities.

Governance and Ownership
The school is operated by United Christian College Ltd. and is a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) school. The School Management Committee includes representatives from OMS International, Free Methodist Mission and Schools For Christ Foundation, along with parents and teachers. United Christian Community Church provides pastoral support to the school community.
Fees

Annual tuition at United Christian College (Kowloon East) ranges from HKD 29,800 to HKD 37,200 for 2026/27.

For Secondary levels S.1 through S.6, the annual tuition fee is HK$29,800 per year.
United Christian College (Kowloon East)

For the Non-Local Curriculum (NLC) track (for certain students), the tuition is higher: HK$37,200 per year for S.5 (NLC) and S.6 (NLC).

Refund Policy
The school does not have their refund policy publicly available.

Payment Method
Application fee: Must be paid via FPS, credit card, Alipay, or WeChat through their online application system.

Tuition fee: The school does not have publicly available information for their tuition fee payment methods.
Academics

Curriculum
United Christian College (Kowloon East) offers the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) curriculum for senior levels. Core subjects include Chinese, English, Mathematics (with compulsory part), Citizenship and Social Development, Bible, and Physical Education. Elective subject options include extended mathematics, sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), humanities (History, Geography, Economics), business, ICT, arts, and ethics/religious studies.

Additionally, the school provides a Non‑Local Curriculum (NLC) path leading to GCE A‑Level (Edexcel IAL), allowing students to choose 3 or 4 IAL subjects as an alternative to HKDSE.

In junior secondary years, UCCKE uses block scheduling for humanities, science, and other subjects to allow deeper focus. Their STEAM curriculum includes robotics, design thinking, AI literacy, invention, and collaborative problem solving.

In language instruction, their English & Foreign Languages faculty integrates English, French, Japanese, and English literature studies. Their objective is to develop students’ trilingual and biliterate abilities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes spiritual growth and pastoral support; its school church provides a spiritual home for students and families.
The school also uses a dormitory program, especially in early years, which may foster community, responsibility, and interpersonal development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not have publicly available information on their SEN programme.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not have publicly available information on their EAL.

Mental Wellbeing
The school does not have publicly available information on their mental wellbeing support.

Safeguarding
The school does not have their safeguarding policy publicly available.
Parent Experience

History
United Christian College (Kowloon East) was established in 2003 with a land grant from the government to create a co‑educational Direct Subsidy Scheme Christian secondary school in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong. The school began operations with several classes in both S.1 and S.4 levels. Over time it has expanded its facilities, including a new building extension and, notably, a dormitory block to support boarding for a period.

Community
UCCKE views the school as a community or “family,” emphasizing partnerships with parents and strong connections among students, teachers, and staff. The school organizes events in collaboration with parents via the PTA, Parent‑Teacher Happy Hour, Parent Night, and class‑level parent involvement. Parent volunteers have participated in events like “Fruit Day,” Christmas wreath workshops, and social service projects.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a functioning Parent & Teacher Association (PTA). The PTA holds an Annual General Meeting, during which parent officer elections occur and parents engage with the school leadership. The PTA also organizes workshops, class‑level events, and collaborates on parent outreach (e.g. Parent Night, Parent Talk, etc.).
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is a Direct Subsidy Scheme secondary with a Christian education. The campus includes a School Hall for assemblies and events, a library with study spaces and IT resources, and a dormitory for semi-boarding. A new library and dormitory annex will expand facilities. The library supports independent and collaborative learning with a mix of print and digital resources, and students have access to computers and Wi-Fi for research and eBooks.

Academic Facilities
Library provides research facilities, a multi-purpose and individual study area, and project rooms for discussions. The library collection includes electronic and print resources for assignments and research. Computers and Wi-Fi are available for research, access to electronic databases and eBooks. The Library Program equips students with information literacy and promotes reading to develop literacy. The school is an EMI school providing biliterate and trilingual language proficiency.

Extra Curricular Facilities
UCCKE offers a broad range of co-curricular activities. Sport teams include Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Cross-country, Dodgebee, Fencing, Football, Rope skipping, Swimming, Table-tennis, Tchoukball, Tennis, Track and Field, and Volleyball. The school lists many subject clubs and teams such as Aviation Team, Chinese Club, Chinese History Club, Choir, Debate and Public Speaking, Drama, French Club, Geography Club, Handbell, Instruments Class, Minecraft Team, Robotic Team, Science Club, STEAM Team, and Orchestra. Non-subject based activities include Board and Card Games, Chess Club, Diving Club, GO Club, Photography, Red Cross, Scouts, Mission Dance, Mock Trial, and more.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is an EMI school providing a diversified curriculum and aims for biliterate and trilingual proficiency. The English curriculum blends the local syllabus with English Literature to support students planning to study overseas. Co-curricular Activities include Subject Clubs & Teams such as Debate and Public Speaking (Chinese, English), Robotic Team, Minecraft Team, Math Elite Team, and Science Club. School Teams cover a broad range of sports, including Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Cross-country, Fencing, Football, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field, and Volleyball.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities include Choir (Music), Instruments Class (Music), Handbell (Music), Creative Art Team, and Procreate. Drama is offered in Chinese and English, and there are language-based clubs such as French Club. Non-subject based arts activities include Photography, International Film Appreciation, and Guitar Club, among others. The co-curricular program supports artistic skill development through performance and visual arts.

Cultural & Language
Japanese, French and German are available as third language options. The school's English curriculum integrates literature to support global study, and some Chinese classes may be taught in Putonghua if needed. Extensive support is provided for non-Chinese speaking students, including special English sections for courses taught in Chinese, Chinese language and cultural activities, and simultaneous interpretation for talks conducted in languages other than English. Putonghua-enabled Chinese offerings may be used when appropriate to student needs.

Social & Hobbies
A wide range of non-academic clubs and activities is offered, including Chess Club, Board & Card Games, Photography, Diving Club, GO Club, Kendama, and Mission Dance. School Teams cover Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Cross-country, Fencing, Football, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field, and Volleyball, providing inter-school competition opportunities. Inter-school competitions are encouraged, and students may take on leadership roles within clubs. These activities help students develop social skills and pursue diverse interests.

Community & Service
Global Perspectives include covenanted sister-school relations with Australia, South Korea, and Mainland China, with exchange students from Denmark, Norway, Italy and Germany. Short-term scholarships for exchanges to Australia, Germany and South Korea are available, and annual mission and study tours broaden international exposure. Mission & Service activities integrate service experiences at multiple levels, including local and international projects, and a dedicated Mission and Service Team empowers student leaders to drive response to social needs. These experiences connect academic study with community engagement.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Council provides formal student leadership opportunities, with roles such as Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary, and additional directors for promotions, welfare and events. Helios, the student leadership body, organizes campus events (roadshows, dances, relays) and hosts experiences like the KE Water Festival, KE Lunar New Year Fair, and a High Table Dinner. A three-stage support system supports freshmen, guides Form 3–4 subject choices, and assists HKDSE candidates with planning and inter-school preparation. The Prefect Team and other leadership structures are part of student governance and development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Since 2009, all S.1 students participate in a structured semi-boarding program, with boarders returning on weekends or holidays; S.2–S.6 may apply for dormitory spaces when available. Dorm life provides daily routines, mentorship, and activities that foster self-discipline, independence, and strong study habits, with pastoral care from dorm parents. Community life includes mass games, board games, and social events such as etiquette trainings and alumni sharing. Habits like time management, responsibility, empathy, and respect are reinforced in dorm and carried into school and home.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the medium of instruction in the EMI program; Chinese is taught as a core language. Japanese, French and German are available as third language options. There is support for Non-Chinese-speaking (NCS) students, including an NCS Chinese program with English-medium Bible and Life Skills instruction; NCS students are exempt from Chinese History and Putonghua exams.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is an EMI institution that aims for biliterate and trilingual proficiency. English and Chinese are used for instruction and assessment to develop biliteracy. A third language option (Japanese, French or German) is available as an additional language. The curriculum integrates English language learning with Christian values to support global communication.
Reputation

Awards
The school does not have publicly available information on their awards.

Accreditations
The school does not have publicly available information on their accreditations.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Online Application Submission
Applicants must fill out and submit an online application form via the UCCKE eAdmission system, including required documents.

2. Payment of Application Fee
The non‑refundable application fee must be paid via FPS, credit card, Alipay, or WeChat through the online system. The application is invalid if payment fails.

3. Document Submission
Before the interview date, applicants must upload supporting documents such as past school reports, compositions in English and Chinese, parental questionnaire, and other relevant certificates.

4. Interview / Assessment
Each applicant is assigned an interview slot (date and time cannot be changed). The school notifies candidates via email and the online system.

5. Offer Release
Admission results are announced via email and the online system. Accepted students receive confirmation and must respond.

6. Enrollment Confirmation and Deposit
Upon acceptance, parents must confirm the student’s place and pay a tuition deposit of HKD 1,180 by a specified deadline.

7. S.2 to S.5 Entry (for higher levels)
For entry into S.2 to S.5, candidates submit required documents (photo, ID, academic reports) online within the application window.

Scholarships
The school sets aside at least 10% of its tuition income annually for fee remission, activity subsidies, and scholarships for students with financial need or outstanding performance.

Waitlist
The school does not have a waitlist.
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