📚 Secondary ・ Islands
Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College
✨ 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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Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College
Islands ・
Secondary ・ Est. 1977
📍 Address
99 Tai O Road Tai O Lantau Island
📞 Phone
29855365
📠 Fax
29855371
✉️ Email
info@eclass.bfhmc.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Buddhism
👩🏫 Principal
Yuon Fuk Lung
📅 Founded
1977
🏷️ School Type
DSS
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🎯 Mission
We aim to provide an all-round education and believe that everyone has an equal right to learn. Our goal is to help each student develop to his or her full potential within a supportive learning atmosphere based on open channels of communication and timely praise for effort as well as outcome.
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. Tolerance and respect is taught through a shared vision of a vibrant and harmonious multi-cultural community life. 2. EMI and CMI coexists. 3. Awareness of environmental protection on the beautiful island of Lantau. 4. Fitness program to develop willpower and increase adversity quotient 5. Healthy campus. 6. Focus on building language proficiency in English, Chinese and Putonghua 7. Small class teaching. Respect learning diversity. 8. Support program for New Arrival and New Admitted Students.
💛 SEN Support
Our school makes good use of the "Learning Support Grant" and "Grant for supporting Non-Chinese Speaking Students with Special Educational Needs" to cater for the diverse needs of students. Our school's curriculum design and teaching strategies emphasize student active participation and collaborative learning. Students will have the opportunity to learn through different methods and tools, such as small group teaching, modern technology instruction, field trips, and more. Additionally, our school provides teaching and assessment arrangements, after-school homework tutoring, individualized educational plans, educational psychology services, speech therapy, emotional support counseling, and relevant referral services for both local and non-Chinese speaking students with special needs. In ad…
🎨 Whole-person Learning
為使學生善用餘暇，豐富校園生活，伸延興趣及發掘潛能，學校有計劃地提供不同類型的課外活動給予學生參加： 1. 學會組織：本校提供多個學會及校隊予同學選擇，當中有球類、田徑、學術類的、服務性類的、藝術性類及制服隊伍的組織，亦有不少興趣小組，形式多元化。 2. 學校通過量才選拔，積極鼓勵學生參與各類校外比賽，取得優異成績： - 學術：校際朗誦節、非華語學生粵劇學習計劃、聯校數學、辯論、演講及徵文等比賽。 - 體藝：參加周年音樂會、學校運動會、聯校運動會、離島運動會、學界足球比賽、學界籃球比賽、欖球比賽、離島區越野賽、國際龍舟比賽、校際音樂節及視藝比賽等。 - 服務：義工服務計劃、青年獎勵計劃、傑出學生獎勵計劃、升旗隊。 3. 為鼓勵學生積極參加課外活動，學校設有課外活動獎勵計劃，以全學年積點計算參與率及獲獎成績，首五名積點最高獲金獎，其後二十名設銀獎，畢業學生設有最高榮譽獎。 4. 周年音樂會及全校參與校外大型…
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| title_of_principal | Mr. |
|---|---|
| principal_qualifications_experiences | (B.A. (Hons.) (London), M.A.,Pg.D. (Kent), M.S.W., PCEd (HKU), M.Ed, PFP (Distinction) (CUHK)) |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members | 15 |
| school_size | 4600 |
| sponsoring_body | Po Lin Monastery |
| 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 | - |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 55 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 44 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 55 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 61 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 9 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 30 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | CMI stream (Chinese as the medium of instruction) - Chinese Language, English Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Mathematics, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Integrated Science (S.1-S.2), Elementary Physics (S.3), Elementary Chemistry (S.3), Elementary Biology (S.3), Elementary Business (S.3), Computer and Information Technology, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Buddhist Morals & Values Education. (All subjects taught in Cantonese except English & Putonghua) |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | EMI stream (English as the medium of instruction) - Chinese Language/Chinese Language (Second Language Curriculum), English, Chinese History, Putonghua, Mathematics, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Integrated Science (S.1-S.2), Elementary Physics (S.3), Elementary Chemistry (S.3), Elementary Biology (S.3), Elementary Business (S.3), Computer and Information Technology, P.E., Visual Arts, Music, Buddhist Morals & Values Education. (All subjects taught in English except Chinese, Chinese History & Putonghua) |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | Students are placed in the EMI or CMI stream based on their learning needs. |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | CMI stream (Chinese as the medium of instruction) - Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4, S.5), Chinese History, History, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Buddhist Morals & Values Education, P.E. (DSE), P.E., Visual Arts, Music, Creative oriented Unit, Applied Learning Course. (All subjects taught in Cantonese except English Language & English Literature) |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | EMI stream (English as the medium of instruction) - Chinese Language/ Chinese Language (Second Language Curriculum), English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Buddhist Morals & Values Education, P.E. (DSE), Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, P.E., Visual Arts, Music, Creative oriented Unit, Applied Learning Course. (All subjects taught in English except Chinese Language) |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | Students are placed in the EMI or CMI stream based on their learning needs. |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | CMI stream (Chinese as the medium of instruction) - Chinese Language, English Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Mathematics, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Integrated Science (S.1-S.2), Elementary Physics (S.3), Elementary Chemistry (S.3), Elementary Biology (S.3), Elementary Business (S.3), Computer & Information Technology, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Buddhist Morals & Values Education (All subjects taught in Cantonese except English Language and Putonghua) |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | EMI stream (English as the medium of instruction) - Chinese Language/Chinese Language (Second Language Curriculum), Chinese History, English Language, Putonghua, Mathematics, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Integrated Science (S.1-S.2), Elementary Physics (S.3), Elementary Chemistry (S.3), Elementary Biology (S.3), Elementary Business (S.3), Computer & Information Technology, P.E., Visual Arts, Music, Buddhist Morals & Values Education (All subjects taught in Cantonese except Chinese Language and Putonghua) |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | Students are placed in the EMI or CMI stream based on their learning needs. |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | CMI stream (Chinese as the medium of instruction) - Chinese Language, English Language, English Literature, Chinese History, History, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Buddhist Morals & Values Education, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, P.E. (DSE), Citizenship & Social Development, P.E., Visual Arts, Music, Creative oriented Unit, Applied Learning Course. (All subjects taught in Cantonese except English Language and English Literature |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | EMI stream (English as the medium of instruction) - Chinese Language/ Chinese Language (Second Language Curriculum), English Language, Citizenship and Social Development, English Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Buddhist Morals & Values Education, Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, P.E. (DSE), P.E., Visual Arts, Music, Creative oriented Unit, Applied Learning Course. . (All subjects taught in English except Chinese Language) |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | Notes: <br>1. All subjects except GCSE Chinese follow the HKDSE curriculum.<br>2. The final elective choices offered are determined by student demand.<br>3. Creative oriented unit is a school based subject.<br>4. Applied Learning Course - Mode 1 & mode 2 by external institution. |
| current_year_no_of_class_s1 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s2 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s3 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s4 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s5 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s6 | 3 |
| sc_school_fee_s1 | $6600 |
| sc_school_fee_s2 | $6600 |
| sc_school_fee_s3 | $6600 |
| sc_school_fee_s4 | $6600 |
| sc_school_fee_s5 | $6600 |
| sc_school_fee_s6 | $6600 |
| 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 | $20 |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | $30 |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | - |
| sc_others | Fee Remission Scheme is provided |
| sc_remarks | EMI and CMI hand-in-hand: Naturally united by English and Chinese, we work hand-in-hand through regular language-based and sports activities, including weekly English and Chinese assemblies and reading sessions. In addition, we have Chinese culture and English weeks. Other annual events include our bilingual singing contest, Chinese and English drama competitions, sports day and sports competitions. At Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College, we are fortunate that our students come from diverse cultural backgrounds, so that we are naturally united by Chinese and English. |
| 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 ).S.1 Admission applications will be accepted as of 3/11/2025. Application forms may be downloaded from the school website.<br>School results 20%, Social services 10%, Interview 25%, Discipline 20%, Relationship with school organization 5%, Extra-curricular activities and awards 20%. |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | An Orientation course is organized for all Form 1 students to help them adapt to their new school life. <br>A Bridging-Course is held for Form 1 students for learning and adaptation.<br>A healthy life starts with a healthy mind. <br>Our school has been awarded the Loving and Caring Campus Prize for 18 consecutive years from The Christian Service. <br>All Staff and students enjoy our morning mindfulness and exercise session. <br>Principal and teachers organize morning running training program and participate in different international competitions. <br>Our Principal and teachers have been participating in the Oxfam TrailWalker for 16 years. We would like to strengthen our students' willpower and adversity quotient. |
| school_management_url | http://www.bfhmc.edu.hk/sch_intro/index.htm |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Improve oneself and respect each other. <br>2. Embrace our homeland, care for the society, and serve the people. |
| school_organisation | Practise School-based Management (SBM) |
| imc_smc_mc | Incorporated Management Committee established on 31-8-2009. |
| school_green_policy | 1. Recycling bins are placed around the campus while recycling boxes are provided for collecting paper and plastic bottles in each classroom.<br>2. Electric steamers, a healthier alternative for heating up food, are provided at school for students to heat up their lunch.<br>3. Our goal is to encourage students to protect the environment, and to participate enthusiastically in carbon neutral projects and public cleanliness campaigns. |
| language_policy | 1. We provide full ENGLISH Medium of Instruction (EMI) and CHINESE Medium of Instruction (CMI) streams to cater to the diverse needs of our students. Students are placed in the EMI or CMI stream based on their learning needs. <br>2. Students in the same form are divided into different groups according to their language proficiency levels in Chinese Language and English Language.<br>3. We offer the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) in both English and Chinese, as well as Chinese GCSE for non-native speakers of Chinese. Apart from the HKDSE, non-Chinese speaking students can apply for the GCSE Chinese Language Examinations instead. Applied Learning Chinese course for Non Chinese students is also provided. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Students can choose their elective subjects based on their own interests and abilities.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: <br> (1) The English, Integrated Science, Mathematics Departments have developed its own school-based textbooks. <br> (2) We are supported by the EDB to develop the Chinese curriculum for non-Chinese speaking students and school based English learning materials. |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | 1. Reading schemes promote Chinese and English books. <br>2. Students can use E-class to share learning materials, discuss in forums and submit their homework. <br>3. Holistic education offered to all students through theme-based learning. <br>4. Mainland Exchange Program and National Exchange Education Program offer students opportunities to visit different provinces for exposure and appreciation of Chinese culture. |
| life_planning_education | 1. Life Planning Education:<br>Our school provides students with Life Planning Education to address their learning needs and to equip them with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes. For Secondary 1 to 3, simulated social experience activities and card games are used to facilitate students’ self knowledge and to explore their ideal careers in life planning.<br>For Secondary 4 to 6, university admissions talks, job-seeking activities, workshops on the preparation of resumes and personal profiles, and interviews for university admission are organized to update students on employment trends, associated learning opportunities and recognised qualifications.<br>2. Personalised career guidance and support:<br>Our school offers personalised career guidance/support, such as guidance on university admissions and course selection, and assistance towards compiling learning profiles.<br>3. Disseminating information on scholarships:<br>Our school has successfully nominated a number of students for local University Admission scholarships, such as the Multi-faceted Excellence Scholarship.<br>4. Visits to tertiary institutions and universities, and organizing the Mock DSE Release of Results Day. |
| student_support_url | http://www.bfhmc.edu.hk/files/school-docs/2022-23%20s.y.%20School%20Support%20Summary_English%20form.pdf |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Core values- Gratitude, Respect, Optimism and Willpower – GROW.<br>Gratitude for •Po Lin Monastery’s generous sponsorship. •Our harmonious green learning environment.<br>Respect for • Inclusive and harmonious learning environment. Optimism for •Each day that brings opportunities to GROW as individuals and community members and leaders. Willpower training through •Our hiking, biking, rugby and basketball resilience training programmes •Our annual multi-lingual community concert performances and extensive volunteer initiatives. |
| 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; organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school; and hiring additional manpower and/or translation/interpretation services to facilitate the communication with parents of NCS students. ApL (NCSS Chinese) program. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | 1. Continuous assessment 2. School based curriculum to cater for students' learning needs 3. Project learning 4. Other learning experiences 5. Summer Chinese, English and Mathematics remedial classes for S.1 to S.3 students 6. After-school tutorial classes |
| fee_remission | Our school offers full school fee remission, 3/4 or 1/2 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. Students of all forms can apply for the school remission scheme from August to May. Application results is announced within 4 weeks after the submission of applications.<br>- Please visit the <a href='<a href="http://www.bfhmc.edu.hk/content.php?id=1074&lng=us-en'" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.bfhmc.edu.hk/content.php?id=1074&lng=us-en'</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 | Our PTA was established in 1999. <br>1. Various activities are organized by the PTA, for example, talks and parent gatherings. <br>2. Our school invites parents to participate in our activities and share the school experience with their children. <br>3. Different communication methods have been set up. Parents can get the latest news about our campus through the school website, notices, newsletters, and parents' nights, etc. |
| school_ethos | 1. To share a harmonious campus. To value every individual. <br>2. To cultivate our kindness and respect for cultural diversity. <br>3. To strengthen our students will power and faith, transform it into motivation to learn and to fulfill one's goals.<br>4. With discipline training and counseling skills, to teach students to manage themselves. <br>5. To train up our students by encouraging them to join uniform teams. <br>6. We are involved with and support our community development and co-operate with our parents to provide a better learning environment for our students. |
| school_dev_plan | 1. To promote among students a culture of respecting and caring for others so as to develop their confidence so that they will be able to contribute to society. <br>2. To strengthen students’ language proficiency and their ability to learn in a harmonious campus environment. <br>3. Establish the right values of students. To teach students to become trust- worthy, caring and responsible citizens who love their country and love their families. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | 1. Staff Development Day (On-campus and joint school)<br>2. We encourage professional sharing and establish a professional exchange culture.<br>3. We run a mentorship scheme to help new teachers to adapt to our school culture and build up our team spirit.<br>4. Peer class observation and post-class discussion. |