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Yew Chung International School (Somerset Road Campus)

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees HK$265,420
Ages 4 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1985
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin
Typical class size 29
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Yew Chung International School (Somerset Road Campus) is a co‑educational day school in Kowloon Tong offering Early Years and Primary education. The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum framework complemented by a strong Chinese language and culture programme and bilingual co‑teaching in English and Mandarin. The campus environment supports young learners with age‑appropriate classrooms, outdoor play zones and learning spaces designed to develop cognitive, social and emotional growth. 

3 Somerset Road, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

The Essentials

Yew Chung International School (Somerset Road Campus) has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 29, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
The Somerset Road Campus is located at 3 Somerset Road, Kowloon Tong, in the Kowloon City District of Hong Kong. It is situated in a residential neighbourhood close to local amenities and public transport.

Stages
This campus offers Early Years / Preschool and Primary education.

Type
Co‑educational day school (no boarding) for preschool through primary levels.

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 uses uniforms; a redesigned uniform was introduced around the 2017–2018 school year, with cadet uniforms introduced in 2018 for YCIS Adventure Corps Cadets.

Governance and Ownership
YCIS Hong Kong is a member of the Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF). It is part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network (YCYW) and is described as the flagship school of the network. Through-train, bilingual international education is provided for children aged 6 months to 18 years, across eight campuses in Kowloon Tong and Tseung Kwan O. The Somerset Road Early Childhood Education campus serves children aged 3 to 4 years.
Fees

Annual tuition at Yew Chung International School (Somerset Road Campus) ranges from HKD 265,420 for 2026/27.

Years 1–6

Each instalment: HKD $26,542
Total number of instalments: 10 per year
Annual tuition fee: HKD $265,420

Primary Debenture

This is mandatory for all newly enrolled primary students and is fully refundable (non-interest bearing):

1st child: HKD $350,000

2nd child: HKD $175,000

3rd child and onwards: HKD $87,500

The debenture supports school development, resource expansion, and campus enhancements.

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 (Somerset Road Campus) teaches British Curriculum for students aged 4 to 11.

Curriculum
This campus offers a primary‑level programme based on the National Curriculum for England with instruction in English and Putonghua.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Children are supported in developing empathy, sharing, and self-regulation skills through structured group work, storytelling, and play-based interaction. Teachers guide students in conflict resolution and expression of emotions.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Somerset campus is equipped to support children with mild learning differences within a mainstream classroom setting. Teachers adapt instructions and offer one-on-one help when needed, though the campus is not set up for intensive or specialist SEN provision.

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

Mental Wellbeing
Teachers work closely with young learners to help them feel safe, supported, and confident. The daily routine includes structured quiet time, group circle discussions, and guided emotional expression through art and storytelling. These practices help children identify and manage their emotions in a supportive environment.

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 Somerset Road Campus houses the Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong's Early Childhood Education (ECE) program. The ECE campus is located at 3 Somerset Road, Kowloon Tong. The ECE program is delivered in a bilingual environment with Co-Teachers and two Co-Principals providing academic leadership. The curriculum is play-based and holistic, including Infant & Toddler Learning Programme for six months to two years and Kindergarten Two's, Three's and Four's. The classrooms are designed for exploration and creative expression, with opportunities for art, music, and dances, and a violin program for four-year-olds. Parent involvement is encouraged through workshops and information sessions.

Sports Facilities
Active play occurs in indoor and outdoor environments at the Somerset Road Early Childhood Education campus. The campus emphasizes movement and sensory exploration as part of daily routines.

Academic Facilities
Co-Teachers deliver bilingual instruction in English and Chinese. The programme follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and YCIS learning approach. It includes an Infant and Toddler Learning Programme (ITLP) for children aged six months to two years, a Kindergarten Two's programme, and Kindergarten Three's and Four's. An early violin program begins for four-year-olds. Classrooms are designed to support exploration, with opportunities for art, music, and dances. Parent workshops and information sessions support home-school partnership. The teacher-to-child ratio for two-year-olds is 1:6.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Violin program begins for four-year-olds. Art, music, and dance activities are part of daily learning. Parent workshops and information sessions are offered to engage families.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Somerset Road Campus houses the Early Childhood Education (ECE) programme, including Infant & Toddler Learning Programme (ITLP) for ages six months to two years; Kindergarten Two's; and Kindergarten Three's and Four's.

Cultural & Language
The programme is delivered in a bilingual English/Chinese (Cantonese) environment.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Chinese (Cantonese) are used for instruction, with Mandarin taught through visiting Mandarin teachers in some classes. The program follows an EYFS-based approach and includes language-rich activities to support bilingual literacy and speaking skills.

Bilingual Teaching
The Somerset Road Campus offers a bilingual learning environment in English and Chinese (Cantonese) for its Early Childhood Education programme. Co-Teachers support language development across the day, and the campus emphasises bilingual communication as a core part of learning. The overall approach integrates language learning with social and cognitive development.
Reputation

Awards
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.
Yew Chung International School

YCIS is an IB World School, authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Online Application Submission
Applicants complete an online form via the YCIS admissions portal. They upload required documents (birth certificate or passport, school reports, parent IDs, photos) and pay the non‑refundable application fee.

2. Application Review & Eligibility Check
The admissions team reviews the submitted materials to ensure all information and documentation meet the requirements and conditions of admission.

3. Assessment and Interview
Depending on the student’s age or level, YCIS conducts placement tests, subject assessments, and/or interviews to evaluate academic ability, language proficiency, and social readiness.

4. Decision & Offer
After evaluation, families are notified of the admission decision. If accepted, they receive an offer of placement, and must follow instructions to confirm the offer (e.g. pay reservation or debenture fees).

5. Waiting Pool (If Year Level Full)
If the desired year level is already at capacity, accepted applicants may be placed in a waiting pool / waiting list until a spot becomes available.

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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