Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
Number of students |
1400 |
Most common nationality |
British, American, Australian |
Max. number of students per class |
24 |
Average number of students per class |
23 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
The School enrolls a small number of children whose English is not completely fluent. Such children will be assessed to ensure that their needs can be met before a place is offered. The School does not usually offer EAL places to Grade 3 - Grade 12 applicants. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, French, Spanish, Latin |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Reception: Review of the application form, supporting information, latest school report, if applicable. Review of the Reception Entry Questionnaire completed by the applicant’s current kindergarten Years 1 - 2: Review of the application form, supporting information, latest school report. Review of the Y1-2 Entry Questionnaire completed by the applicant’s current school. Years 3 - 4: Review of the application form, supporting information and latest school report. Review of the Y3-4 Entry Questionnaire completed by the applicant’s current school. Years 5 - 6: Review of the application form, supporting information and latest school report. Externally moderated online computer assessment. Independent writing tasks to assess level of written English. Review of the Y5-6 Entry Questionnaire completed by the applicant’s current school. Years 7 - 11: Review of the application form, supporting information and latest school report Externally moderated online computer assessment. Internal subject assessment for option choices as required. Writing assessment. Review of the Senior School Entry Questionnaire completed by the applicant’s current school. Years 12 - 13: Review of the application form and supporting information. Externally moderated online computer assessment. Internal subject assessment for option choices as required. Writing assessment. Review of latest school report & student’s letter of application. Interview with a member of Kellett staff.
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Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No Deadline |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% + |
External examinations or assessments available |
GCSE, IGCSE, A Levels |
Results in these examinations |
Our most recent results can be found here: https://www.kellettschool.com/senior-and-sixth-form/sixth-form |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
School bus service available |
Yes |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Kellett is an inclusive school that aspires to meet the needs of all its students.
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Learning support offered |
Parents of students receiving SEN support are required to work closely with the SEN Team. They will fund all additional resources and support, over and above mainstream provision, that Kellett believes their child requires to access the curriculum. This may include, but not be limited to, additional classroom support, the advice and services of outside agencies. For example, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical and Educational Psychologist Assessment. |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Inclusion also focuses on those students whose academic ability significantly exceeds that of their peers. These students form part of Kellett's extension programme, which supports students who excel in certain areas. |
School start time |
7:50 am |
School finish time |
3:10 pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, rugby, athletics, cross country, swimming, martial arts, basketball, netball, rowing, sailing, choir, musical, visual art, drama, chess, battle of the books, model United Nations. |
School provided lunches |
Yes - from Year 3 upwards at our Kowloon Bay Campus |
Sports activities included |
Swimming, basketball, athletics, fitness, dance, football, netball, rugby, water polo, badminton, volleyball, ultimate frisbee |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, astroturf playground, adventure playground. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Other facilities at the school |
Library, Theatre, Swimming Pool, Fitness Studio, Science Labs, Music Suite, Media Suite |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Kellet School's dynamic learning community was founded over thirty years ago as a Not-for-Profit Association to provide a high quality British style education for the English speaking community in Hong Kong.
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Teaching approach of the school |
Kellett School offers a British style, academic education designed for the English speaking community in Hong Kong.
Kellett provides challenge, offers opportunity and entrusts responsibility; expecting in return from its community a commitment to achieving personal excellence, building transferable skills and developing a global outlook. |