Dear Parents,
I am delighted to welcome you to Wycombe Abbey School here in the culturally vibrant and diverse international city of Hong Kong.
As a British preparatory school in Hong Kong, we are preparing our children for the finest senior secondary schools and universities in the world.
Our vision is to provide many generations of Hong Kong children the opportunity to benefit from a truly exceptional prep school experience. This education draws on the very best teaching practices and traditions of Wycombe Abbey in the UK, a school that is recognised internationally as one of the UK's finest independent academic schools.
At Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong, we provide our talented young people with the very best start in life. Our aim is to teach the whole child through a holistic education. Academic, Physical, Social, Artistic and Technical skills are all nurtured equally. Our Music, Arts, Drama, PE & Sports, and iSTEAM programmes are all richly resourced and taught by expert, well-qualified teachers, trained in the British education system.
Our beautiful school campus is open to all visitors throughout the year. Please come and visit this stunning school for yourself. I look forward to meeting you in person here at Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong to discuss your child's education career.
Your sincerely,
Howard Tuckett
Headteacher
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 39 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
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Number of students
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250+
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Number of nationalities represented in the school
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25
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Most common nationality
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Hong Kong
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Ratio of local students to international students
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70/30
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Native English speaking teachers
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Yes, all our English teachers are British trained and our Chinese teachers are specialist teachers from Hong Kong and China.
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Language support for students not fluent in English
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Yes, we offer ESL and CSL classes after school.
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Additional language classes offered by the school
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Chinese in Putonghua and Simplified Characters, with Traditional Characters exposure.
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Max. number of students per class
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24
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Average number of students per class
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20
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Does the school employ teaching assistants?
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Yes, each class has a teaching assistant.
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Use of technology in the classroom
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Yes, we have a smart board for teaching and iPads are interactive learning within the classroom. The school is equipped with two science labs, as well as a dedicated STEAM lab including equipment such as 3D printer, laser cutter, personal desktop computers, and building stations.
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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)
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Yes, through Microsoft, our school provides both remote and in person learning, using various technologies to enhance the learning structure in times of emergencies. The is recognised as a Microsoft Flagship School for Education Innovation.
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Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
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None.
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External examinations or assessments available
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Common Entrance Exam, IGCSE, A Levels
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Do teachers assign homework to their students?
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Yes
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Approximate hours of homework given
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For Years 1-2, around 30 mins. For Years 5+, around an hour.
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Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation
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100%
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Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
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Yes
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Learning support offered
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Our SEN specialist will arrange one-on-one and small group classes with students who require special learning needs during a dedicated part of their school day.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students
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As part of our provision, we also support gifted and talented students with a variety of personalised programmes for the students to engage in.
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Student access to education psychologist
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Yes, if needed.
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Entry evaluation for students
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Yes, children will need to pass an assessment test before offer is given.
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Brief description of entry evaluation required
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Year 1 and Year 2 applicants are assessed for their abilities in numeracy, cognitive, interpersonal and social skills. Children are also assessed for their understanding and use of English. Applicants applying for Year 3 to Year 8 undergo a written assessment covering English, Mathematics and Non-Verbal Reasoning and Cat 3/4 testing.
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Waiting list
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No.
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Deadline for registration (new academic year)
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We have rolling/ongoing admissions throughout the year.
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Students can join after academic year begins
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Yes, we accept students joining after the academic year has started.
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School start time
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8:00am
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School finish time
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3.00pm
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Supervised care before/after school
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Yes, our award-winning ECA (Extra-curricular Activities) programme is available every day from 3-5pm with over 40 different clubs and activities to join.
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School bus service available
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Yes
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School provided lunches
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Yes. Parents can choose to order lunch for their child from our dedicated lunch service provider or the child may bring their own lunch to school.
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Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
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Yes
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Uniform required
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Yes
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Facilities at the school
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Library, Atrium, STEAM lab, Science Labs, Auditorium, Music Hall, Individual Music Practice Rooms, Drama and Dance Studio, Cafeteria, Rooftop Garden, etc.
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Sports facilities at the school
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We have a 20,000 rooftop outdoor space, an indoor gymnasium and an additional hard court football pitch to the side of the school.
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
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Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong is the premier British preparatory school in Hong Kong, offering a private UK curriculum to preparatory school aged children 5 – 13 years old. At our beautiful, co-educational preparatory school on Hong Kong Island we provide an English holistic educational model, using the National Curriculum for England and Wales as a foundation, which is complemented by an exciting extracurricular activities programme as part of our normal school day. We also offer an exceptional Chinese language and culture curriculum.
We emphasize our commitment to a broad and international school education including fourteen primary subjects, complemented by learning outside of the conventional classroom setting. Our teaching methods, experience and heritage enables us to offer a preparatory school education for each individual pupil that balances academic rigour with an integrated focus on mental and physical well-being.
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School Life
The Wycombe Abbey School curriculum has been specifically designed to provide Hong Kong children with an approach to teaching and learning that combines the best from the British and Hong Kong primary education systems, ensuring that our pupils are ideally prepared for the next steps in their schooling. All our pupils enjoy an outstanding British preparatory school experience during the years that they are with us at Wycombe Abbey School Hong Kong.
Our pupils develop total fluency in English and access a curriculum which is built around the core components of the internationally renowned National Curriculum for England and Wales. At the same time, we ensure that our pupils have a firm grounding in the Chinese language and culture through our exceptional Chinese curriculum.
Our Campus and Facilities
Our stunning school building is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and apparatus to provide an outstanding school experience, where our pupils enjoy the best possible educational foundation. We have dedicated facilities and specialised classrooms for Physical Education, Speech and Drama, Music, Art, Science, and iSTEAM subjects.
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