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Kellett School (The British International School in Hong Kong)
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Institutional Overview
Curriculum:
English National Curriculum; IGCSE (Years 10–11) and A-Levels (Years 12–13).
Levels:
Preparatory (Reception to Year 6) to Senior (Year 7 to Year 13).
Student Body:
~1,400 students across 40+ nationalities.
Campus
2 Wah Lok Path, Pok Fu Lam:
Preparatory School.
7 Lam Hing St, Kowloon Bay:
Preparatory and Senior School (State-of-the-art “Sky Pitch” and specialized Sixth Form center).
Founded:
1976
Website:
Academic Profile
A-Level Results (2025):
A:* 27.5%
A–A:* 60.6%
A–B:* 88.5%
IGCSE Results (2025):
85.1% of grades at A*–A (9–7).
Language & Stream:
English (Primary Instruction) | Mandarin (mandatory from Reception); French, Spanish, and Latin offered in Senior School.
Notable Strengths:
“Positively Kellett” (well-being and resilience curriculum), Global Citizenship, and the Mini-MBA program for Year 12.
Admissions and Matriculation Statistics
Top 10 University Destinations:
UK:
Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, Imperial College London, Durham, Exeter, St Andrews.
USA:
NYU, UPenn, University of Toronto, UBC.
Local:
HKU (Medicine/Law), HKUST.
First Choice Success:
92% of students are typically accepted into their first or second choice universities.
Financials (2025/26 Academic Year)
Annual Tuition:
Preparatory (Reception – Year 6):
HK$208,800
Senior (Year 7 – 11):
HK$259,600
Sixth Form (Year 12 – 13):
HK$267,100
Annual Capital Levy:
HK$40,000 (For students not covered by a debenture).
Debenture (Selection):
Corporate Debenture:
HK$1,000,000 (8 Years)
Individual:
HK$120,000 (Refundable, but offers no priority over Corporate/Siblings).
Golden Jubilee:
HK$ 20,000,000 (Indefinite)
Foundation Debenture:
HK$ 10,000,000 (15 Years)
Foundation Certificate:
HK$ 5,000,000 (15 Years)
Application Fee:
Reception - Y4
HK2,000
Y5 -Y13 (includes assessment)
HK2,500
Annual Association Fee:
HK$ 500/family
Admissions & Application Windows
Admission Difficulty:
Highly Selective.
Application Window:
Opens from birth for Reception Opens 2 years in advance for Senior School.
Assessment Format:
Early Years:
Play-based observation, age appropriate English based activities.
Year 3 – 13:
CAT4 (Cognitive Abilities Test), written English, and Mathematics assessments. Interviews are conducted for all Senior applicants.
The Consultant’s Take
Best Fit For:
Students looking for the “Best of British” education. It is ideal for families who prefer the A-Level system, which allows for deep specialization in three or four subjects, rather than the broad requirements of the IB Diploma.
The “Insider” Tip:
Kellett is a parent-owned cooperative, meaning parental involvement is high and the community feel is palpable. Strategic tip: Apply as early as possible which ensures you have a higher priority than later applications. Due to the rolling applications policy, there are many students sitting on the waitlist at any given time.
