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Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School (PLK CKY)
Image Source: Hong Kong Education Bureau
Institutional Overview
Curriculum:
Years 1–8:
School-based bilingual curriculum.
Years 9–10:
IGCSE.
Years 11–12:
IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Levels:
Year 1 to Year 12.
Student Body:
~2,100 students.
Campus
6 Caldecott Road, Piper’s Hill, Kowloon.
Founded:
2002.
Website:
Academic Profile
Average IB Score (2025):
38.29 (Pass Rate: 98.94%).
IGCSE Results (2025):
43% A* grades
72% A*–A grades.
Language & Stream:
Bilingual (English and Putonghua). The school uses a “one-teacher, one-language” approach in early years to ensure natural fluency.
Notable Strengths:
“One Student, One Musical Instrument” scheme, strong emphasis on reading/literature over textbooks, and a non-ranking, stress-reduced primary environment.
Admissions and Matriculation Statistics
2025 IB Highlights:
1 student achieved a perfect 45 points; 44.68% of the cohort scored 40 points or higher.
Bilingual Diploma:
Typically 62.37% of students earn the Bilingual Diploma (24% in the 2025 cohort specifically for certain language combinations).
Top 10 University Destinations:
UK:
Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College London, LSE, UCL, Warwick.
Hong Kong:
HKU (Medicine/Law), HKUST, CUHK.
North America:
UC Berkeley, NYU, University of Toronto.
Reputational Standing:
Highly sought after by local families who want an international curriculum but value traditional Chinese proficiency and discipline.
Financials (2025/26 Academic Year)
Annual Tuition (International Stream):
Years 1 – 5:
~HK$99,825
Years 6 – 8:
~HK$129,789
Years 9 – 10:
~HK$145,453
Admissions & Application Windows
Admission Difficulty:
Highly Selective. Entry at Year 1 is extremely competitive, with thousands of applicants for a few hundred seats.
Application Window
Year 1:
Usually opens in September
Transfers (Years 2–11):
Ad-hoc based on vacancies; assessments typically occur in the spring (March/April).
Assessment Format:
Year 1:
Multiple rounds of group interviews focusing on social interaction and basic language readiness in English / Mandarin.
Secondary:
Rigorous written exams in English, Chinese, and Mathematics, followed by a principal interview.
The Consultant’s Take
Best Fit For:
The “bilingual academic” local Hong Kong families. It is perfect for students coming from a local kindergarten who want a smoother transition to the IB. It suits parents who want the “best of both worlds”—the creativity of an international school with the solid academic foundation (especially in Math and Chinese) of the local system.
The “Insider” Tip:
Strategic advice: CKY loves students with musical talent. Because of their “one instrument” policy, showcasing a high level of musicality or a commitment to an orchestra can be a significant “plus” during the interview stages.
