Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
300 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
26 |
| Most common nationality |
Hong Kong SAR |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
6;4 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Our teachers all have native language proficiency - we believe international schools should employ teachers from international backgrounds to act as role models for the students |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No, we have an inclusion policy and provide language support through differentiation |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 at present |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
We employ one assistant teacher per homeroom in the lower grade, and one per two homerooms in the upper grades |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use iPads, Apple TV and interactive whiteboards as learning and teaching tools |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
All primary students take NWEA MAP assessment for teachers and parents to better understand the child's language and math ability. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, but this is mostly reading and online mathematics activities |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
• Grade 1 students should spend no more than 30 minutes
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/a - the school is was established in 2017 |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No – we have an inclusion policy |
| Learning support offered |
We have student support teacher and a social worker. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
No - we have an inclusion policy |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No – we have an inclusion policy |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, we want to be confident that we can meet the needs of the students we accept |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Admission interviews for grade 1 will focus on readiness for school; listening to and following directions, social interaction, fine and gross motor development, oral English fluency and numerical sense. Admission interviews for grades 2 to 5 will also include academic assessments of both literacy and numeracy. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Year-round |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:15am |
| School finish time |
3:15pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Option 1: Sign up for the School lunch box delivery service.
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| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer a range of art, craft, language, music, science, sport and technology activities to better nurture individual interests, strengths and abilities. Activities offered are guided by student ‘voice’. |
| Sports activities included |
Students are engaged in competitive sports. All primary students enjoy 1 hour and 20 minutes of PE time per week to develop their gross motor skills. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Track and Field, football, basketball, swimming |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, STREAM Room, Performing Arts Room, Visual Art Room |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Playground, Hall, Climbing wall |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Our Vision is that students will become creative, critical thinkers who are internationally minded lifelong learners. We endeavour to create a happy, safe and caring school environment so that children will love coming to school. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
As a candidate school for the IB-PYP, we follow a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based teaching approach with a focus on student voice, choice and ownership. Our students will reach out to and interact with the local community, experiencing society through participation in a wide range of social service projects at the Kuk’s many service units. Po Leung Kuk will operate the school in a not-for-profit manner, ensuring that all revenue generated is used for the benefit of the students. |
Contact the admissions team at HKCA Po Leung Kuk School Hong Kong
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