📚 Secondary ・ Kowloon City
Diocesan Boys' School
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
30
Average
Secondary：10 indicators apply, 3 matched
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Diocesan Boys' School
Kowloon City ・
Secondary ・ Est. 1869
📍 Address
131 Argyle Street Kowloon
📞 Phone
27115191
📠 Fax
27611026
✉️ Email
dbsadmin@dbs.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Protestantism / Christianity
👩🏫 Principal
Cheng Kay Yen, Ronnie
📅 Founded
1869
🏷️ School Type
DSS
👫 Gender
Boys
🎯 Mission
To provide a liberal education based on Christian principles. (https://www.dbs.edu.hk/index.php?s=profile&m=schoolmission)
📚 Approach & Strategies
The school strives to stretch students' scholastic potential and enhance the effectiveness of classroom learning and teaching. In order to cater for learners' diversity, subject panels regularly review their school-based curricula, streamline academic support for students and employ appropriate teaching strategies. Students are encouraged to engage in self-directed learning, develop critical thinking skills and construct knowledge for themselves through various learning and teaching strategies such as flipped classroom and cooperative learning. Moreover, e-learning has become an integral aspect of daily teaching. Teachers actively explore generative AI and innovative e-learning tools and platforms, feasible modes of online assessment and interactive teaching materials in preparation for t…
💛 SEN Support
The Special Education Needs Team has been formed. Meetings are held to assist SEN students regularly or when it is necessary. In order to render timely support, interviews are held with parents and new students with special needs. A group of teachers have already received the SEN training to cater for students with different learning needs. To enhance learning effectiveness of students of diverse abilities, the school flexibly deploys the Learning Support Grant and other available resources.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
The school has got more than 80 clubs and societies, school teams and student organizations to help students in organizing different activities. The school encourages students to make use of her rich resources to develop their personal interests and train their organization skills. Through joining inter-school competitions, students will exercise team spirit.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| title_of_principal | Mr. |
|---|---|
| imc | Not Applicable |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members | - |
| school_size | 50000 |
| sponsoring_body | Diocesan Boys' School Committee |
| school_motto | - |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | - |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 92 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 42 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 59 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 33 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 24 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 43 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Elementary Chinese |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Integrated Science, History, Geography, French, Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Innovation & Design, Music, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Life & Society (S.3), Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1–S.2) |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education (HKDSE), Elementary Chinese |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Mathematics (Compulsory Part), Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 or 2, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ICT, Design & Applied Technology, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Economics, Geography, History, BAFS, Ethics & Religious Studies, French, Citizenship and Social Development |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Elementary Chinese |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Integrated Science, History, Geography, French, Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Innovation & Design, Music, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Citizenship, Economics and Society |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education (HKDSE), Elementary Chinese |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Mathematics (Compulsory Part), Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 or 2, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ICT, Design & Applied Technology, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Economics, Geography, History, BAFS, Ethics & Religious Studies, French, Citizenship and Social Development |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| current_year_no_of_class_s1 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s2 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s3 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s4 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s5 | 6 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s6 | 6 |
| sc_school_fee_s1 | $63330 |
| sc_school_fee_s2 | $63330 |
| sc_school_fee_s3 | $63330 |
| sc_school_fee_s4 | $63330 |
| sc_school_fee_s5 | $63330 |
| sc_school_fee_s6 | $63330 |
| sc_tong_fai_s1 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s2 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s3 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s4 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s5 | - |
| sc_tong_fai_s6 | - |
| sc_pta_fee | 500 (for 6 years) |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | - |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | - |
| sc_others | IB Bridging Programme (S.4): $63,330 IB Diploma Programme (S.5): $145,090 <br>IB Diploma Programme (S.6): $145,090 |
| sc_remarks | With more resources deployed to support teaching and learning, school-based small-class teaching is fully implemented. In junior forms, the number of classes in each form is increased from 6 to 9. For the core subjects, including Chinese, English and Mathematics, students of the 9 classes are further streamed into 10 groups. In senior forms, there are 6 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) classes and 2 International Baccalaureate (IBDP) classes in each form. For the core subjects, including Chinese, English, Mathematics and Citizenship and Social Development, students of the 6 DSE classes are further streamed into 6 to 9 groups. |
| oa_s1_admission | Our school will not participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2026 ).Academic Results 60%; Extracurricular Achievements 20%; Performance in the Interviews 15%; Others 5% (e.g. father, brother are old boys; brother studying in DBS) |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | Our School runs Summer School programs for new Grade 7 students between mid-July and early August every year in order to help them experience and adapt to their new secondary school life. Through Summer School, students are given opportunities to practise their critical thinking skills and participate in different activities. Hence, their horizons will be broadened. Moreover, students are able to make friends and learn how to interact with people, thus enhancing them to build a new social network.<br>In addition, our school offers “Sports For All” program to encourage all students to participate in sport activities. Through these different sports’ trainings, students’ correct and positive values will be established. |
| school_management_url | http://www.dbs.edu.hk |
| school_major_concerns_url | http://www.dbs.edu.hk |
| school_major_concerns | 1. To enrich students’ personalized learning experiences through technology and adaptive learning.<br>2. To cultivate personal growth by enriching positive attitudes and mental well-being.<br>3. To deepen moral values, enhance school unity and unleash students' holistic potential. |
| school_organisation | DBS has been established for 156 years, with a sound heritage and organization. Altogether, there have been 10 principals leading the school, passing on the same heritage and culture. There are many committees and departments formed by the school to look into matters like the curriculum, IT, extra-curricular activities, resources and home-school co-operation. |
| imc_smc_mc | The School Management Committee encourages and facilitates autonomy of school management. There is direct involvement of the teaching staff representatives in internal affairs, particularly in areas such as the periodic review and development of the curriculum, teaching methodology and staff development.<br>Members of the Committee are:<br>The Headmaster<br>A Deputy Headmaster (to be elected by Deputy Headmasters)<br>Two Members of the Teaching Staff (to be elected by Teachers)<br>A School Committee Member<br>The Chief Financial Officer<br>A Parent Member Representative of the D.B.S.P.T.A. |
| school_green_policy | The school is endowed with a large green campus rich in biodiversity that we strive to maintain. Several programmes that aim to promote environmental sustainability are in place: a waste recycling programme that promotes the separation of recyclable materials such as paper, metals and plastics; a food waste collection programme when school lunches are provided; and the installation of solar panels to reduce the school’s carbon footprint as part of the government’s Solar Harvest Programme, supported also by our alumni. Finally, with the establishment of the Green School Committee, students are encouraged to take part in, as well as organize activities that promote a green life and the appreciation and protection of biodiversity. The committee also makes proposals to the school on ways to strengthen its green credentials. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | https://www.dbs.edu.hk/index.php?s=profile&m=plansreports |
| language_policy | English is the official medium of instruction across Grades 7 to 12. The school has established three multi-media learning centres to facilitate language teaching and learning. Putonghua is offered to Grades 7 to 9 students to cultivate their listening and speaking skills. Moreover, in both Chinese Language and English Language, the “Extensive Reading Scheme” is implemented to develop students’ biliteracy and trilingualism skills. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. <a href="https://sites.google.com/dbs.edu.hk/nss" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://sites.google.com/dbs.edu.hk/nss</a><br> 2. Curriculum highlights: <a href="http://www2.dbs.edu.hk/nss/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www2.dbs.edu.hk/nss/</a> and <a href="https://www.ib.dbs.edu.hk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ib.dbs.edu.hk/</a> |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | Reading to Learn: In Chinese Language, the school implements the “Extensive Reading Scheme” across Grades 7 to 12 to promote reading. Moreover, “Writers’ Workshops and Seminars” are held for writers and scholars to share their reading tips, creative experiences and examination skills with students.<br>Moral and Civic Education: The school organizes the “Leadership Training Camp” for senior form students to provide them with moral and discipline training. The Social Services Team visits Guangzhou, Sichuan and Africa regularly to render voluntary services and experience local life there.<br>E-Learning: Various online platforms such as Zoom and Google Classroom are used, which help to develop students’ self-learning ability and IT capacity. Learning materials are uploaded to these platforms for students’ easy reference. |
| life_planning_education | https://www.furtherstudies.dbs.edu.hk/ |
| student_support_url | https://sites.google.com/dbs.edu.hk/gifted |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | There are English, Chinese and Mathematics remedial classes to help G7 to G12 students who are weaker in the respective subject(s). The school has also set up sportsmen tutorial, weekend tutorials for both academically strong and weak students. |
| support_for_non_chinese_students | Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: providing after-school support programmes in learning Chinese; appointing additional teacher(s)/teaching assistant(s) to support NCS students’ learning of Chinese; arranging intensive Chinese learning and teaching mode(s), e.g. pull-out learning if necessary, split-class/group learning, etc.; developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting learning and teaching materials; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. We apply the EDB assessment tools to stream the NCS students when necessary, and we facilitate them in obtaining various alternative Chinese Language qualifications according to their abilities and needs. We also provide French as an optional choice for NCS students. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | https://sites.google.com/dbs.edu.hk/academics/assessments/promotion-and-repeat-policy?authuser=0 |
| fee_remission | Our school offers full school fee remission, 3/4, 1/2 or 1/4 school fee remission Needy students, including those from families receiving the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) and students receiving financial assistance provided by the Student Finance Office of the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFAA), could apply for fee remission. Newly admitted students could apply for the school fee remission before commencement of the new school year (usually in May and June). If the information provided is complete, the applicant will be notified of the result in two months' time from the date of application deadline.<br>- Please visit the <a href='<a href="https://www.dbs.edu.hk/index.php?s=welfare&m=sfas'" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.dbs.edu.hk/index.php?s=welfare&m=sfas'</a> target='_blank'><span class='title_link'>web-link</span></a> in our school’s website for details of school fee remission scheme, including the family income limits. |
| home_school_co_operation_url | https://www.facebook.com/DBSPTA |
| home_school_co_operation | The school has got Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) for parents and teachers; and DSOBA for the alumni. Through various activities, like Garden Fete, seminars, outing, picnic, and games day, home-school co-operation could be enhanced. Furthermore, these activities serve the purpose for reinforcing the loyalty and school spirit among parents, old boys, teachers and students. |
| school_ethos | The school strongly encourages students to join different types of activities. Students are encouraged to make use of the school’s rich resources to develop personal interests, broaden their horizons and to explore the outside world. It is the school’s goal to cultivate outgoing, positive and optimistic students who treasure friendship and be able to think laterally. There are two registered Social Workers stationed at the school to counsel students in need. |
| future_development_url | https://www.dbs.edu.hk/index.php?s=profile&m=plansreports |
| school_dev_plan | The school provides a holistic education based on multiple intelligence. We aim at helping students develop their creativity, leadership and independent thinking. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | The school provides in-service Professional Development Programmes for teachers. Teachers are positively encouraged to join different workshops, seminars and professional development courses. |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 44 |
| fac_school_facilities | DBS facilities include:<br>- Track and Field<br>- Football Pitch<br>- Swimming Pools<br>- Tennis Courts<br>- Basketball Courts<br>- Gymnasium<br>- 3 Multi-Media Learning Centres<br>- 13 Special Rooms<br>- Libraries<br>- Auditorium<br>- School Hall |