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Buddhist Tai Hung College

Buddhist Tai Hung College
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Buddhist Tai Hung College
Sham Shui Po ・ Secondary ・ Est. 1969
📍 Address
38 Cheung Fat Street, So Uk, Shamshuipo
📞 Phone
23862988
📠 Fax
23869365
✉️ Email
office@mail.bthc.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Buddhism
👩‍🏫 Principal
Chiu Hong Ming
📅 Founded
1969
🏷️ School Type
Aided
👫 Gender
Co-ed

🎯 Mission

Modesty & Integrity, Humility & Self-discipline, Industry & Thoughtfulness, Initiative & Independence, Care & Compassion

📚 Approach & Strategies

To further enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning: 1. Teachers participate in focused lesson observation and lesson study. 2. We train our students with a variety of learning skills. 3. We encourage learner autonomy by introducing diversified reading and web-based self-learning platforms. 4. We have programmes to enhance students' English proficiency. 5. We help students of lower ability with learning Chinese, English, Mathematics. 6. We set up English Village and Mathematics Corner in order to provide extended learning opportunities for students. 7. We provide a balanced and comprehensive curriculum, covering study skills, life skills, Civic, Moral and Environmental Education and National Education (including the Constitution and Basic Law Education, National Se…

💛 SEN Support

We are dedicated to cultivating the culture of integration by means of a 'whole school approach' in support of students with SEN. Through the allocation of resources, we provide appropriate and multifarious assistance and services in order to enhance their learning efficiency and enable them to integrate into school life. The Student Support Team consists of SEN Coordinator, SEN Support Teacher, Discipline Mistress, Counseling Mistress, Chinese, English and Mathematics teachers, discipline teacher, teacher of the Extracurricular Activity Team, teacher of the Social Services Group, counselor, social workers and educational psychologist. We make use of Learning Support Grant to employ a counselor for implementing the inclusive education programme ‘Pleasurable Learning Scheme’ and acquire pr…

🎨 Whole-person Learning

課外活動組宗旨是讓學生全面了解社會並發展他們的潛能,因此課外活動組積極鼓勵學生參加校外活動和舉辦多組興趣班,供同學們參加,讓他們有均衡發展。本校設有學生會,統籌四社、4個學會、8個術會及興趣小組,舉辦各項比賽和活動。本校更設有服務團、3個青少年組織和6個制服隊伍,加強學生為社會服務的精神。

📋 School Data

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title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc Ven.
title_of_principal Mr.
principal_qualifications_experiences (BSc (Hon.) HKU; MA, CUHK)
imc Established
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members 93
school_size 5000
sponsoring_body The Hong Kong Buddhist Association
school_motto Enlighten with Wisdom, Manifest with Compassion
parent_teacher_association Yes
student_union_association Yes
school_alumni_association Yes
tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts 55
tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training 93
tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above 60
tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training 53
tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 17
tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 9
tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above 74
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 Buddhist Moral and Values Education, Chinese Language, Putonghua, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Chinese History, Geography, History
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 English Language, Mathematics, Science (S.1 and S.2)
2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 Computer Literacy, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Science (including Biology, Chemistry and Physics) (S.3)*, Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.3)*
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 BAFS (Business, Accounting and Financial Studies), Ethics & Religious Studies, Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Citizenship and Social Development, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts, History, Geography, Physical Education
2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 English Language, Mathematics (including Extended Part Module 1 & 2), Chemistry, Physics
2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 Biology, Economics
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 Buddhist Moral and Values Education, Chinese Language, Putonghua, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Chinese History, Geography, History
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 English Language, Mathematics, Science (S.1 and S.2)
2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 Computer Literacy, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Science (including Biology, Chemistry and Physics) (S.3)*, Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.3)*
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 BAFS (Business, Accounting and Financial Studies), Ethics & Religious Studies, Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Citizenship and Social Development, Information and Communication Technology, Visual Arts, History, Geography, Physical Education
2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 English Language, Mathematics (including Extended Part Module 1 & 2), Chemistry, Physics
2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 Biology, Economics
current_year_no_of_class_s1 4
current_year_no_of_class_s2 4
current_year_no_of_class_s3 4
current_year_no_of_class_s4 4
current_year_no_of_class_s5 4
current_year_no_of_class_s6 4
sc_school_fee_s1 -
sc_school_fee_s2 -
sc_school_fee_s3 -
sc_school_fee_s4 -
sc_school_fee_s5 -
sc_school_fee_s6 -
sc_tong_fai_s1 -
sc_tong_fai_s2 -
sc_tong_fai_s3 -
sc_tong_fai_s4 $340
sc_tong_fai_s5 $340
sc_tong_fai_s6 $340
sc_pta_fee $50
sc_student_union_association_fee $30
sc_charges_for_non_standard_items An annual fee of HKD 200 per student covers accident insurance, school facility upgrades, and subsidies for student activities.
sc_others -
sc_remarks We are running Applied Learning in Mode 1 . Courses will be conducted on Saturdays in institutions offering the related courses for both S.5 and S.6 students.
oa_s1_admission Our school will accept discretionary places. Our school will participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2026 ).Criteria and weightings for S.1 admission:<br>Internal Examination Result: 50%; Interview, Conduct: 50%
oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life Orientation Day, Parents' Day, S.1 Orientation Day Camp, Summer Courses and Speaking classes by native English teachers.<br>To help students develop compassion and healthy eating habits, our Religious Education and Affairs Team and Civic and Moral Education Team hold "Healthy Vegetarian Day" annually. In addition, the Panel of Physical Education has held a number of sports exhibitions and participated in the "School Sports Programme".
school_major_concerns Modesty and Integrity, Humility and Self-discipline, Industry and Thoughtfulness, Initiative and Independence, Care and Compassion
school_organisation 1. Our school is led by the Incorporated Management Committee (IMC).<br>2. School development plans are formulated under the shared mission of all teachers, followed by the adoption of the PTA and approval of the IMC.<br>3. School Core Advisory Group and School-based Management Committee help the principal to implement the school policies. The School-based Management Consultation Committee consists of teachers of different seniority and functional groups to participate in school administration.<br>4. The Alumni Association, Parent-Teacher Association and Student Association work closely together with the school for our future development.
imc_smc_mc The IMC was established on 31st August, 2009.
school_green_policy In order to encourage students to save energy and make good use of natural resources, "Energy Saving Regulations" have been posted in classrooms and checks are carried out throughout the year. We also respond to activities such as "Light-off for an hour", "No Air-con Night" and organize "No Air-con Day". To reduce waste, students are encouraged to bring their own eating utensils to the school picnic or other activities. Recycling boxes are set up in the corridor of each floor on the school premises to facilitate the recycling of waste products.
language_policy We have adopted English as the medium of instruction (EMI) in some non-language subjects in some classes in junior forms. Both Mathematics and Science (S.1 and S.2) are taught in English. S.3 Citizenship, Economics and Society and Science subjects are taught in English or have Extended Learning Activities in English.<br>A series of school-based teaching and learning packages has been integrated into the curriculum to facilitate English learning. English learning is a priority of school development. We have held a variety of English learning activities, such as English Activity Days, NET Chats, Lunchtime English Performances, short presentations in English and some English cross-curricula activities with science, music, visual arts and physical education. These activities enrich the English learning environment for the students and maximize their exposure to the language.
school_based_curriculum 1. Electives: 2X. Our school provides multiple elective subjects (33 combinations) for students to choose according to their interests and abilities.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Based on Hong Kong educational goals and the central curriculum, together with the education goals and strengths of the school, we have developed a curriculum which suits the abilities and needs of our students. To promote the development of the key tasks and diversified learning experiences of students, elements such as civic and moral education and social services are diffused into our curriculum. Our Academic Team is also committed to assisting teachers to develop different teaching strategies and techniques, such as life-wide learning, the use of information technology in education, cooperative learning and self-regulated learning activities.
major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum We carry out different reading schemes, make use of information technology and implement project learning in order to promote students’ motivation and to develop their generic skills. Our Religious Education and Affairs Team, Civic, Moral & Environmental Education Team, Counseling Team and Discipline Team will run different courses and programmes in order to cultivate students’ virtues and raise their civic awareness. On a whole-school approach, each subject incorporates national security education, and moral, civic, and national education into the curriculum, intending to cultivate students’ awareness of national security and a sense of belonging to our country.
life_planning_education In promoting life planning, our Careers Guidance Team organizes different activities with other school teams for different levels of students. Activities are designed based on students' needs in their development with focused life planning. We also make use of resources outside to carry out activities such as seminars, visits to universities inside and outside Hong Kong. Our alumni also share their working experience with students in the mentorship programme. We help parents in guiding students to make their own decision in life planning.
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity 1. In teaching, all subject teachers adapt their teaching methodology, teaching materials and assessment modes to cater for learner diversity to promote students' interest in learning;<br>2. We organize activities and courses for students with different abilities: (1) Effective learning programme for high achievers in S.2 and S.3 (2) Nominate and subsidize elite students to join programmes organized by the Science Academy for Young Talent of the Faculty of Science at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. (3) Nominate and subsidize elite students to join the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Dual Program (DP). (4) Nominate gifted students to join the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education and encourage them to apply for related courses. (5) Organize courses for high achievers from S.4 to S.6 with the Diversity Learning Grant (DLG). Courses include Chinese writing and appreciation class, Chinese Orchestra Training, Physics elite class etc. (6) Remedial classes for junior forms; tutorial classes on specific subjects for senior forms;<br>3. Various extra-curricular activities are provided to arouse students' interest and explore their potentials, and complement their overall performances with "Student Learning Profile".
adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment We implement and develop the strategy of "assessment for learning", with diversified modes of assessment, such as projects, observations, reports, etc. in order to promote life-wide learning.
home_school_co_operation We aim at promoting home-school co-operation. Through a series of activities organized by our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), we enhance the capacity of the parents, so that students will have better family support. We have parent education talks for parents and sharing sessions for parents of Form One students to improve their parenting skills. In addition, we hold different classes and social functions, such as yoga workshops, parent-child outings and photo-taking activities. Moreover, to promote parents' well-being, the PTA organizes meditation classes for them to reduce their stress and boost their concentration. Through participating in these activities, teachers, parents and students can enjoy healthy leisure time. Besides, the gatherings allow the participants to share their anecdotes and lives in a relaxed environment.
school_ethos Our school ethos has won respect and recognition from the public. We focus on providing support for students, including:<br>1. Good use of resources, such as "school-based after-school learning support scheme" to enrich students' learning experience;<br>2. Partnership with parents;<br>3. Invite outstanding alumni and successful people in our community to deliver talks so as to inspire students and to broaden their horizons; provide life education, moral education, effective learning programme;<br>4. Offer guidance for work and study;<br>5. Offer guidance for all new students (including transfer students);<br>6. Organize the 'Big Brothers Big Sisters' mentoring programme and homework support programmes, bridging courses on Chinese, English, Mathematics and English Oral Communication Training for S.1 students;<br>7. Invite alumni to be the mentors of mentorship programme for our senior secondary students;<br>8. Arrange meditation class for all students to relax physically and mentally, so that students can be more concentrated in learning and become more resilient.
future_development_url https://www.bthc.edu.hk/Document1/List/document/1/16

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