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Yew Chung International School - Secondary

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees HK$228,980 - 255,000
Ages 12 - 17 years
Pupil numbers 1250
Type Co-educational
Opened 1985
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Mandarin
Typical class size 23
Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Secondary School
Introduction

Yew Chung International School – Secondary Campus serves students from lower secondary through Years 10‑11 IGCSE and Years 12‑13 IB Diploma. The curriculum is bilingual and draws on UK, US, Australia, Singapore and China frameworks, with core instruction in English and Chinese language tracks. Facilities include science laboratories, indoor and outdoor sports courts, and specialised classrooms for arts, technology and STEM learning. 

3 To Fuk Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

The Essentials

Yew Chung International School - Secondary has 1,250 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
The Secondary Campus is located at 3 To Fuk Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. The site is in the Kowloon City District with convenient access to transport links.

Stages
This campus provides education from Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) through IGCSE (Years 10–11) and the IB Diploma Programme (Years 12–13).

Type
Co‑educational day school (no boarding) serving secondary level students.

Additional learning support
YCIS hires Learning Support Teachers to work with students who need extra support academically. They assess learning/emotional needs, collaborate with teachers, and help implement interventions.

Country affiliation
The school is not affiliated with any country.

Religious affiliation
The school is founded on Christian values and integrates character education grounded in those values, but it functions as a broad international private institution.

School day structure
The school does not have their day structure publicly available.

Bus service
The school provides a bus service.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform. A new YCIS uniform was introduced and publicly shown in 2017.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by the Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF) and is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network.
Fees

Annual tuition at Yew Chung International School - Secondary ranges from HKD 228,980 to HKD 255,000 for 2026/27.

Year 7 to Year 11

Annual Tuition: HK$228,980
Installments: 10 monthly installments
Monthly Installment: HK$22,898 per installment

Year 12 and Year 13

Annual Tuition: HK$255,000
Installments: 9 monthly installments
Monthly Installment: HK$28,333 per installment

Application Fee

HK$1,500 (non-refundable and non-transferable)

Capital Levy

A non-refundable, one-off payment of HK$20,000 for all new students joining Secondary.

The Capital Levy supports long-term campus development and infrastructure enhancement.

Debenture

Parents may choose to purchase a non-interest-bearing, refundable debenture (amount not specified in the document).

The debenture will be refunded within 2 months after the student’s last day, provided all school fees are cleared.

Refund Policy

Tuition Fees: No refund or reduction of fees for absence, withdrawal, or dismissal once a term has begun.

If a student withdraws before the start of the school year, tuition already paid for the upcoming term will be refunded, less any outstanding fees.

If a student leaves during the school year, written notice must be submitted at least one full calendar month in advance. If not, one month’s tuition will be charged in lieu of notice.

Payment Methods

The school does not accept cash.

All payments must be made via:
Autopay
Bank Transfer
Crossed Cheque

Academics

Yew Chung International School - Secondary teaches IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 12 to 17.

Curriculum
For students aged around Years 7–13 (12‑18 years), this campus offers lower secondary (Years 7‑9) aligned with the National Curriculum for England, followed by the Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10‑11) and the IB Diploma Programme (Years 12‑13). Instruction is bilingual (English and Chinese) and the Chinese language programme is differentiated for native and non‑native speakers.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school includes structured character education in the lower secondary years. Through regular sessions and co-curricular activities like charity work, teamwork projects, and performing arts, students are encouraged to build empathy, communication, and responsibility. These activities are designed to complement academic learning with interpersonal development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides support for students with mild learning challenges who can succeed with limited adjustments in mainstream classes. While it does not operate a specialised SEN unit, staff make accommodations where possible and maintain open communication with families to monitor learning progress.

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

Mental Wellbeing
The school takes a whole-student development approach. This includes advising services, teacher mentorship, and access to pastoral care staff. Students can reach out to designated teachers or school leaders for guidance or emotional support. Cultural trips and extracurricular projects are also structured to help students manage stress and build confidence.

Safeguarding
The school applies a child protection policy across all campuses, consistent with international school guidelines. Staff are trained to recognise and respond to concerns related to student welfare. Safeguarding measures include secure campus access, teacher supervision, and procedures for reporting and following up on concerns. YCIS follows its stated commitment to ensuring physical and emotional safety for all students.

Safeguarding Policy
Parent Experience

History
YCIS Hong Kong was founded in 1932 by Madam Tsang Chor‑hang, beginning with early childhood and primary schooling. Over time, the school expanded its educational offering: the Primary section was formally established in 1987, and the Secondary section launched in 1993, thereby offering a continuous education pathway from early years through to Year 13. The school has been guided by a bilingual philosophy, merging Eastern and Western educational values since its early days.

Community
The YCIS community actively involves families through workshops, forums, and parent education programmes. The school has a Secondary Home‑School Partnership comprised of parent representatives and school staff, which helps bridge communication and cooperation between families and teachers. Families are also invited to participate in events like Open Days and parent forums, and there are programmes for grandparents and domestic helpers to engage in school life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
While YCIS does not have an official Parent‑Teacher Association, The Secondary Home‑School Partnership (for secondary levels) serves as a liaison group between parents and the school. Parent relations are handled via a dedicated Parent Relations Officer who coordinates communication, feedback, and parent involvement.
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Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school provides through-train, international education to expatriate and local children aged 6 months to 18 years. YCIS Hong Kong operates eight campuses in Kowloon Tong and one additional campus in Tseung Kwan O. The curriculum is bilingual in English and Chinese and includes Cambridge IGCSE for Years 10–11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12–13. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Cambridge International Examinations as a testing centre for IGCSE, and it is an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme. The student body represents over 30 nationalities, and the faculty comprises educators from more than 20 nationalities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Arts & Creative
The school offers a diverse range of co-curricular activities in the arts. It hosts events such as the YCIS Autumn Music Festival, where student musicians perform across years. The program supports arts, music, and performance opportunities across the school community.

Cultural & Language
The school operates in a bilingual English-Chinese environment.

Social & Hobbies
The school offers over 75 diverse co-curricular activities. This provides students with a broad range of social and hobby opportunities.

Leadership & Professional
The Careers and University Guidance Office supports student planning for future study and careers.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; instruction is bilingual in English and Chinese, with Mandarin offered as part of language study.

Bilingual Teaching
The school provides a bilingual learning environment in English and Chinese.
Reputation

Awards
YCIS Secondary campus was awarded “Excellent Class” in the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Certification Awards (recognition for air quality standards) for consecutive years.
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The school has been recognized as Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand – Gold Award, in the international school category for 12 consecutive years.

Accreditations
YCIS Hong Kong is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS).

The school is an approved Cambridge IGCSE examination centre.
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YCIS is an IB World School, authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme.
Admissions

Admissions
1.Online Application
Applicants complete an online application via YCIS’s admissions portal. Supporting documents must be uploaded, such as passport or HKID, previous school reports, and photos.

2.Review & Eligibility Check
The admissions team reviews submitted materials to confirm eligibility (identity documents, prior schooling, etc.).

3.Assessment / Interview
Depending on the applicant’s year level, assessments and/or interviews are conducted (written tests, English evaluation, interview) to evaluate academic ability, English proficiency, and social readiness.

4.Placement Decision
Based on the assessments and other factors (academic background, language ability, date of birth, learning needs), the school assigns students to the appropriate year level and programme (IGCSE, IB, etc.).

5.Offer & Confirmation
If accepted, families receive an offer letter. To secure the place, parents must follow the instructions for fee payment (reservation, debenture, etc.).

6.Waiting Pool / Waitlist (if needed)
If a year level is full, successful applicants may be placed into a waiting pool until a vacancy opens. Priority is sometimes given to siblings and internal transfers.

Scholarships
The Madam Tsang Chor‑hang Memorial Scholarship
This award recognises students with outstanding academic performance across subjects, leadership potential, and service contribution. Recipients may receive a 50% to 100% tuition waiver, and support can last up to 4 years.

Yew Chung Yew Wah Subject & Talent Award
This award is given to students excelling in specific subject areas or talents (e.g. music, art, sports). It typically offers 25% to 50% tuition waiver, and is valid for one year.

Yew Chung Yew Wah IGCSE / IB / A Level Award
This award targets students performing strongly in IGCSE, IB Diploma, or A Level studies. It may provide 50% to 100% tuition waiver, and the support may span 2 to 4 years.

Waitlist
YCIS operates a waitlist system if classes are at capacity. Applicants who meet the admissions criteria but cannot be offered immediate placement due to full classes are placed on a waitlist. Placement from the waitlist depends on space availability and other factors, such as priority considerations (e.g. siblings already enrolled at the school or debenture holding families).
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