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Strengths STEM, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Secondary School
Introduction
Yew Chung International School – Secondary Campus serves students from lower secondary through Years 10‑11 IGCSE and Years 12‑13 IB Diploma. The curriculum is bilingual and draws on UK, US, Australia, Singapore and China frameworks, with core instruction in English and Chinese language tracks. Facilities include science laboratories, indoor and outdoor sports courts, and specialised classrooms for arts, technology and STEM learning.
Yew Chung International School - Secondary has 1,250 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English, Mandarin.
Location
The Secondary Campus is located at 3 To Fuk Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. The site is in the Kowloon City District with convenient access to transport links.
Stages
This campus provides education from Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) through IGCSE (Years 10–11) and the IB Diploma Programme (Years 12–13).
Type
Co‑educational day school (no boarding) serving secondary level students.
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
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Fees
Annual tuition at Yew Chung International School - Secondary ranges from HKD 228,980 to HKD 255,000 for 2026/27.
A non-refundable, one-off payment of HK$20,000 for all new students joining Secondary.
The Capital Levy supports long-term campus development and infrastructure enhancement.
Debenture
Parents may choose to purchase a non-interest-bearing, refundable debenture (amount not specified in the document).
The debenture will be refunded within 2 months after the student’s last day, provided all school fees are cleared.
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 - Secondary teaches IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 12 to 17.
Curriculum
For students aged around Years 7–13 (12‑18 years), this campus offers lower secondary (Years 7‑9) aligned with the National Curriculum for England, followed by the Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10‑11) and the IB Diploma Programme (Years 12‑13). Instruction is bilingual (English and Chinese) and the Chinese language programme is differentiated for native and non‑native speakers.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
1.Online Application Applicants complete an online application via YCIS’s admissions portal. Supporting documents must be uploaded, such as passport or HKID, previous school reports, and photos.
2.Review & Eligibility Check The admissions team reviews submitted materials to confirm eligibility (identity documents, prior schooling, etc.).
3.Assessment / Interview Depending on the applicant’s year level, assessments and/or interviews are conducted (written tests, English evaluation, interview) to evaluate academic ability, English proficiency, and social readiness.
4.Placement Decision Based on the assessments and other factors (academic background, language ability, date of birth, learning needs), the school assigns students to the appropriate year level and programme (IGCSE, IB, etc.).
5.Offer & Confirmation If accepted, families receive an offer letter. To secure the place, parents must follow the instructions for fee payment (reservation, debenture, etc.).
6.Waiting Pool / Waitlist (if needed) If a year level is full, successful applicants may be placed into a waiting pool until a vacancy opens. Priority is sometimes given to siblings and internal transfers.
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).
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does Yew Chung International School follow?
For students aged around Years 7–13 (12‑18 years), this campus offers lower secondary (Years 7‑9) aligned with the National Curriculum for England, followed by the Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10‑11) and the IB Diploma Programme (Years 12‑13).
What are the tuition fees?
**Year 7 to Year 11**
Annual Tuition: HK$228,980
Installments: 10 monthly installments
Monthly Installment: HK$22,898 per installment
**Year 12 and Year 13**
Annual Tuition: HK$255,000
Installments: 9 monthly installments
Monthly Installment: HK$2
Where is Yew Chung International School located?
The Secondary Campus is located at 3 To Fuk Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. The site is in the Kowloon City District with convenient access to transport links.
What age groups does the school serve?
This campus provides education from Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) through IGCSE (Years 10–11) and the IB Diploma Programme (Years 12–13).
Does the school support students with SEN?
The school provides support for students with mild learning challenges who can succeed with limited adjustments in mainstream classes.
Is there a school bus service?
The school provides a bus service.
What are the school hours?
The school does not have their day structure publicly available.
How does admissions work?
**1.Online Application**
Applicants complete an online application via YCIS’s admissions portal. Supporting documents must be uploaded, such as passport or HKID, previous school reports, and photos.
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What accreditations does the school hold?
YCIS Hong Kong is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS).
The school is an approved Cambridge IGCSE examination centre.
What languages are taught?
The school offers Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme; instruction is bilingual in English and Chinese, with Mandarin offered as part of language study.
What wellbeing support is available?
The school includes structured character education in the lower secondary years.
What facilities does the school have?
The school provides through-train, international education to expatriate and local children aged 6 months to 18 years. YCIS Hong Kong operates eight campuses in Kowloon Tong and one additional campus in Tseung Kwan O.
When was Yew Chung International School founded?
YCIS Hong Kong was founded in 1932 by Madam Tsang Chor‑hang, beginning with early childhood and primary schooling.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school offers a diverse range of co-curricular activities in the arts. It hosts events such as the YCIS Autumn Music Festival, where student musicians perform across years.
