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International College Hong Kong
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Institutional Overview
Curriculum:
Overview:
Primary: IB PYP at Hong Lok Yuen. Secondary: epistemic-apprenticeship Y7-9; IGCSE + BTEC Y10-11; IB Diploma, BTEC or hybrid Y12-13.
Curriculum Tracks:
Years 12 to 13 students choose IB Diploma or BTEC pathways.
Languages:
English medium. At Hong Lok Yuen, daily Mandarin lessons using traditional characters; Secondary offers Chinese, Spanish and Japanese as languages.
Levels:
Reception to Year 6 at Hong Lok Yuen Primary; Years 7 to 13 at Sha Tau Kok Secondary.
Student Body:
Secondary just under 400 students; small cohort sizes with class caps around 24.
Campus
Primary at Hong Lok Yuen, Tai Po; Secondary on a heritage campus in Sha Tau Kok.
Founded:
1983 (Hong Lok Yuen Primary); 2009 (Secondary).
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Academic Profile
IB Diploma (recent):
Average IB Diploma score 33.4 / 45 (2025); consistently above the world average.
IGCSE:
97% of 2025 IGCSE grades awarded A* to C.
Language & Stream:
English medium. At Hong Lok Yuen, daily Mandarin lessons using traditional characters; Secondary offers Chinese, Spanish and Japanese as languages. Additional languages: Mandarin Chinese core through Year 9; language options expand at IGCSE.
Notable Strengths:
Boutique scale; Human Technologies + Deep Learning interdisciplinary programmes; balanced outcomes; spacious rural Sha Tau Kok campus for arts and outdoor learning.
Admissions and Matriculation Statistics
Top University Destinations:
First-choice offers globally.; UK: Oxford, Imperial, UCL, Edinburgh.; US / Canada: NYU, UBC.; Asia / Aus: HKU, HKUST, Melbourne.
Academic Standing:
Small year groups; IGCSE and IBDP results consistently above world averages; BTEC for vocational-academic blends.
Reputational Standing:
Small year groups; IGCSE and IBDP results consistently above world averages; BTEC for vocational-academic blends.
Financials (2026-27 Academic Year)
Annual Tuition:
Reception to Y6:
HK$ 152,400
Y7 to Y9:
HK$ 184,500
Y12 to Y13:
HK$ 204,900 (Y12 to Y13); Y10 to Y11 HK$ 192,500
Annual Capital Levy:
Hong Lok Yuen: one-off HK$75,000 + annual HK$20,500. Secondary: non-refundable HK$60,000 (HK$30,000 primary-partner), in 3 instalments.
Debentures / Nomination Rights:
Individual:
None: capital is a non-refundable Capital Fee / Levy.
Corporate:
None.
Refundable Deposit:
HK$4,000 refundable activities deposit (Secondary).
Admissions & Application Windows
Admission Difficulty:
Confirm current-cycle details with admissions.
Application Window:
Main entry:
Deadlines change yearly. Confirm the current cycle with admissions.
Other years:
Rolling, subject to vacancies.
Note:
Apply early; popular entry years fill fast.
Assessment Format:
Deadlines change yearly. Confirm the current cycle with admissions.
The Consultant’s Take
Best Fit For:
Families drawn to boutique scale; Human Technologies + Deep Learning interdisciplinary programmes; balanced outcomes; spacious rural Sha Tau Kok campus for arts and outdoor learning. Speak to us for a fit assessment for your child.
The “Insider” Tip:
Ask us about how this school compares with its nearest alternatives for your child’s profile and entry year.