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Kao Yip Middle School (KYIS)

Macau

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Opened 1975
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

KYIS is the international section of Kao Yip Middle School in Macau, serving students from age 3 to 18 as a co-educational day school. The school delivers a K–12 education through the IB framework, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and DP. Instruction is bilingual in English and Chinese, reflecting Macau's multicultural context and encouraging cross-cultural understanding. The Primary and Middle School campus is in NAPE (Avenida Xian Xing Hai); Kindergarten operates at Porto Exterior (A3 Centro Golden Dragon, Rua de Londres). Authorized as an IB PYP candidate in January 2016, an IB MYP candidate in March 2016, and DP in January 2020, KYIS also aims to provide free education of the highest quality to Macau students as part of a firmly established K–12 continuum. Extracurriculars include a Model United Nations team with results and language/heritage events, reinforcing both academics and leadership.

No, 4 R. do Monte, Macao

The Essentials

Kao Yip Middle School (KYIS) has instruction in English, Mandarin.

Stages
Kindergarten, Primary, Middle School, and High School (K-12).

Type
International Section of Kao Yip Middle School; co-educational; day school; IB World School offering PYP, MYP and DP; language of instruction in English and Chinese.

Country affiliation
Macau (Macao).
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a School Board that oversees the school's operations and allocation of resources.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no ongoing tuition application fee for enrolment in the International Section (KYIS) for Macau students; the International Section is provided as free education to students in Macau.

Tuition fees by year group

- Tuition fees per term or per year are not charged for regular Kindergarten through Grade 12 places in the International Section for Macau students (the International Section is operated as free K–12 international education).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Because there is no tuition charge for enrolled Macau students in the International Section, there is no standard tuition billing schedule or termly tuition payment plan for those places. For specific one‑off administrative payments when they arise (for example, registration or reservation payments for particular intakes), the school has historically required payment on specified registration dates.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Boarding is not applicable; the school does not operate boarding facilities for the International Section.

Other costs and fees

- Registration/reservation deposit: a one‑time reservation or registration payment has been collected for some intakes in the past (example: a reservation fee of MOP 800 for kindergarten admission in an earlier intake). Parents should note that occasional one‑time administrative payments have been used for enrolment procedures.

- Uniform and sportswear: students wear school uniform and sports kit; uniform items and their styles are specified by the school and are required for students. Costs for purchasing uniform pieces (where applicable) are separate and borne by parents.

- Examinations and programme costs: the International Section delivers IB PYP, MYP and DP programmes; students enrolled in IB Diploma‑level assessment may incur IB examination or related assessment charges where those externally administered fees apply.

- Extracurricular, materials or activity charges: costs for optional extracurricular activities, school trips, specific consumable materials, printed workbooks, or transport services (if provided) are charged separately when applicable.

Refund information

- There is no general tuition refund policy for regular tuition because regular tuition is not charged for Macau student places in the International Section. For one‑time registration or reservation payments historically collected, refund or forfeiture terms have been set in the school's enrolment instructions for the intake (for example, reservation payments tied to a specific registration period).

Fee payment options

- The school provides administrative contact details for fee‑related enquiries; specific accepted payment methods for any one‑time administrative or exam payments (for example, cash, bank transfer or other methods) are communicated by the school at the time those charges are invoiced. For payment enquiries, use the International Section contact information.
Academics

Kao Yip Middle School (KYIS) teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
KYIS provides a K-12 international education continuum; The school integrates the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework with Macau's formal education system. The school teaches in both Chinese and English and encourages understanding of different cultures. The Kindergarten and Primary sections at Porto Exterior and some Middle School classes have introduced the IB curriculum. The Kindergarten and Primary sections were authorized as IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Candidate School in January 2016; the Middle School section was authorized as IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Candidate School in March 2016; the High School section became IB Diploma Programme (DP) Candidate School in May 2018, and was officially authorized to conduct the DP in January 2020. A K-12 international education continuum is being firmly established to provide free education of the highest quality to Macau students.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
KYIS provides a K-12 international education continuum by integrating the IB curriculum (PYP, MYP, DP) across kindergarten, primary, middle, and high school. The program in Macau started with IB authorization for PYP in 2016, the middle school in 2016, DP pre-authorizations in 2018, and full DP authorization in 2020, establishing continuity from early years to graduation. KYIS encourages students to master both Chinese and English languages and to understand and discern different cultures. It aims to cultivate motivated, active, life-long learners with moral integrity and diligence, and to develop a sense of homeland, traditional wisdom and global vision. Its motto emphasizes values such as love of home and homeland; care for the community; be well disciplined and respectful; develop a strong work ethic and be erudite; inquire and seek truth, be innovative; be gracious and refined.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has a bilingual language emphasis, encouraging students to master both Chinese and English.
Parent Experience

History
Kao Yip Middle School has a history of more than a century. It originated from Hong Kao Middle School, founded by the Confucius Association in 1910, and Ngan Yip Primary School, founded by the Macau Association of Banks in 1949; the two schools merged into Kao Yip Middle School in 1975. The founding principal was Mr. Ho Yin. In January 2004, the kindergarten and primary school sections were established at Porto Exterior. In November 2009, the middle school building was completed. In September 2010, the building at Rua da Monte 6-6 was repurposed for the kindergarten and primary sections, forming the “one school, three sections” structure. The school aims to cultivate a generation with love of homeland, traditional roots, and global vision, while upholding patriotic traditions and adopting modern international education concepts. It blends traditional Chinese culture with contemporary educational ideas and emphasizes bilingual instruction in Chinese and English and cross-cultural understanding.

Community
The school motto is: Love home and homeland; Care and engage in community; Be well disciplined and respectful; Develop a strong work ethic and be erudite; Inquire and seek truth, be innovative; Be gracious and refined. Teaching and learning honor traditional Chinese culture while adopting modern international education strategies, with students mastering Chinese and English and engaging with diverse cultures. The International Section implements an IB continuum, including PYP for Kindergarten/Primary, MYP for Middle School, and DP for High School; PYP candidate status was granted in 2016, MYP candidate status in 2016, DP candidate status in 2018, and DP authorization in 2020.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
Kao Yip Middle School Model United Nations team participated in the 2021 Youth Model United Nations Conference — Winter Conference and achieved excellent results.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The International Section of Kao Yip Middle School implements the IB curriculum across kindergarten to high school, forming a K-12 international education continuum. In January 2016, the Primary and Kindergarten sections were authorized as Macau's first IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate school. In March 2016, the Middle School section was authorized as an IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) candidate school, and in January 2020 the Diploma Programme (DP) was officially authorized. The school emphasizes bilingual proficiency in Chinese and English and fosters understanding of different cultures.

Arts & Creative
In the Diploma Programme, six academic areas include two modern languages, humanities, science, mathematics, and one of the creative arts. Students have flexibility in choosing subjects within these areas to suit their interests and future study plans. Creative arts are part of the DP framework, reflecting the program's emphasis on creative expression within a rigorous curriculum.

Cultural & Language
Intercultural understanding and open-mindedness are central to the DP. The program emphasizes mastering both Chinese and English and appreciating diverse cultures. KYIS hosts language and heritage events, including bilingual celebrations such as the bilingual festival that builds language use and explores intangible cultural heritage.

Social & Hobbies
Student Life events are integrated with the curriculum to support all-round education. Activities include Children's Day celebrations, the First Little Diplomat Course, World Reading Day parent reading sharing, and other language and intercultural events. The school runs a Model United Nations team that participated in the 2021 Youth Model United Nations Conference with notable results.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership and international-mindedness are cultivated through programs such as the First Little Diplomat Course. The Model United Nations team provides leadership experiences in international collaboration. The Diploma Programme's subject flexibility supports student-driven planning for future study and professional development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
All activities are integrated with the curriculum to achieve all-round education. The school hosts cultural and reading events, including the bilingual festival and heritage-focused activities, and marks civic occasions such as Macau's return to the motherland to foster patriotism and community spirit. These activities contribute to a holistic approach to student wellbeing and global-mindedness.
Languages

Language Provision
KYIS provides instruction in Chinese and English and fosters bilingual proficiency. Teaching combines traditional Chinese culture with modern international education, and students are encouraged to understand and discern different cultures.

Bilingual Teaching
The school emphasizes bilingual education in Chinese and English, encouraging students to master both languages and to understand and discern different cultures.
School Events
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