📚 Secondary ・ Wan Chai
Buddhist Wong Fung Ling College
📰 School Stories
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
50
High
Secondary：10 indicators apply, 5 matched
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Buddhist Wong Fung Ling College
Wan Chai ・
Secondary ・ Est. 1959
📍 Address
11 Eastern Hospital Road, Causeway Bay,…
📞 Phone
25779485
📠 Fax
28810148
✉️ Email
bwc-mail@bwflc.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Buddhism
👩🏫 Principal
Lee Wai Shing
📅 Founded
1959
🏷️ School Type
Aided
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🎯 Mission
Being sponsored by Buddhist Association, our college is run on the teachings of Buddha and upholds the principles of 'Enlighten with Wisdom, Manifest with Compassion' as the school motto. The school strives for the provision of quality education and the nurture of life-long learning as well as whole-person development among students.
📚 Approach & Strategies
Teacher work is recognized "The School effectively utilizes existing mechanisms to systematically coordinate and plan support measures for students' learning and physical and mental development, while timely reviewing and adjusting various measures, demonstrating a strong spirit of self-assessment." "The School implements various support measures , arranging subject-based after-school tutorials for senior students to prepare for HKDSE, and providing homework tutoring classes and summer orientation classes for junior students to help them quickly adapt to secondary school life.”.
💛 SEN Support
The School prioritizes inclusivity through a comprehensive approach to support students with Special Educational Needs (SENs). Specialized teachers and Teaching Assistants are employed to facilitate cooperative learning, offering both group and individual guidance. The School gets the Grant for Supporting Non-Chinese Speaking Students with Special Educational Need, leverages resources like the Learning Support Grant and community support to enhance learning through a variety of programs such as the Multiple Intelligence Happy Learning Project, Social Skills/Emotion Management Groups, and Occupational Therapy Team. Summer programs and Self-care Camp activities are organized to promote personal growth. Regular professional meetings are held to develop tailored support plans for SENs, coveri…
🎨 Whole-person Learning
1. Encouragement of service learning: Students are encouraged to give service. Boy Scouts and Girl Guides, Red Cross, Community Youth Committee, Junior Police Call, Volunteer Teams, Road Safety Patrol and Fung Ling Youth Committee are organizations with this end for establishment. 2.The School received the "Hong Kong Volunteer Award" for being a Caring School, Parents were awarded in the "Hong Kong Outstanding Parent-Teacher Volunteer Election." Students were recognized by the Social Welfare Department's Volunteer Service Coordination Committee, receiving 3 Outstanding Volunteer Awards and 39 Excellent Volunteer Awards. 3.The school's flag-raising team won 1st runner-up in the Hong Kong Police Force 2023 Police Cadet Corps Chinese Flag-Raising Competition for the Hong Kong Island division…
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Ven. |
|---|---|
| title_of_principal | Mr. |
| principal_qualifications_experiences | (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Education, Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Certification for Principalship) |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members | 37 |
| school_size | 4600 |
| sponsoring_body | 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 | 60 |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 90 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 37 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 60 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 19 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 24 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 57 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Putonghua, Buddhist Moral and Value Education, Chinese History, Computer Studies*, Visual Arts*, Physical Education*, Music*, STEAM Education* and <br>S.1: Citizenship, Economics and Society*, History*; S.2: Citizenship, Economics and Society*, Geography*; S.3: History*, Geography* |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | Mathematics (S.1-S.3)*, Science (S.1-S.2; S.3: Physics, Chemistry, Biology)*;<br>For NCS students: Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1 & S.2), History (S.1 & S.3), Geography (S.2 & S.3) |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Buddhist Moral and Value Education, Ethics and Religious Studies, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Business, Accounting and Finance Studies, Visual Arts, Aesthetic Studies, Physical Education |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | Mathematics, M1 and M2 of the Extended Part of Mathematics, Physics*, Chemistry*, Biology*<br>For NCS students: Citizenship and Social Development, Chemistry, Economics, Biology & History |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Putonghua, Buddhist Moral and Value Education, Chinese History, Computer Studies*, Visual Arts*, Physical Education*, Music*, STEAM Education*<br>and <br>S.1: Citizenship, Economics and Society*, History*; S.2: Citizenship, Economics and Society*, Geography*; S.3: History*, Geography* |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | Mathematics (S.1-S.3)*, Science (S.1-S.2; S3 : Physics, Chemistry, Biology)*;<br>For NCS students: Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1 & S.2), History (S.1 & S.3), Geography (S.2 & S.3) |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Buddhist Moral and Value Education, Ethics and Religious Studies, Chinese History, History, Geography, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, Business, Accounting and Finance Studies, Visual Arts, Aesthetic Studies, Physical Education |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | Mathematics, M1 and M2 of the Extended Part of Mathematics, Physics*, Chemistry*, Biology*<br>For NCS students: Citizenship and Social Development, Chemistry, Economics, Biology & History |
| 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 | $100 |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | $20 |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | - |
| sc_others | Printing charges, equipment maintenance and repair expenses: $300 |
| sc_remarks | School curriculum and activity may be revised in accordance with school conditions and students' needs. |
| 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 ).The selection criteria are as follows: <br>1. Rank Order of the applicants' academic record (50%); <br>2. Conduct grade, extra-curricular activities, service, awards, interview performance and others (50%). |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | A 2-week summer bridging program incorporating core subject knowledge, English Presentation and adaptation skills to prepare students for upcoming challenges of secondary education is in place. Newly arrived mainland students are targeted for quick settling in S.1 through a program titled "My new world—summer page". S.1 Parents' Day to disseminate the directional plan of school development and expectation on new students run regularly in every summer. An IT workshop for parents of new students to raise awareness of information technology education in the school is organized. S.1 orientation and Assembly Etiquette workshops in conjunction with Moral Training Camp to boost the communication skills, resilience and social interaction of students are school routines. Physical Fitness Check for S.1 and First Aid courses for all junior form students to enhance their adaptability are run as usual. Class streaming, Self-regulatory revision class, Enrichment and Remedial courses to boost students' learning capacity are developmental policies. The school report by the Health Department indicates that the School has made good progress in promoting health and has been recognized as an "Action School,". |
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| school_major_concerns | 1. To promote the “Fung Ling spirit” by focusing on the development of Form 1 students.<br>2. To implement curriculum reform measures, enhance students’ language, self-directed learning and innovation and technology abilities and develop perseverance and hardworking learning attitudes.<br>3. To continue to cultivate in students the spirit of “enlightening and improving oneself” with Chinese culture as the main focus, emphasize the attitudes of abiding by the law, integrity, perseverance and industriousness, promote a healthy and positive lifestyle and a school culture of appreciation and gratitude. |
| school_organisation | School Administrative Committee is set up as subordinate of I.M.C. to oversee developmental strategies of the school. The interests of different stake-holders are well communicated through various channels for self-improvement and pursuit of excellence. |
| imc_smc_mc | IMC was founded in 2008 to realize school-based management and the spirit of school motto of "Enlighten with Wisdom, Manifest with Compassion", complemented by whole-person development. All stake-holder managers play critical roles in formulating developmental plans and strategies from macro-perspective angles. |
| school_green_policy | Student Receives Gold Award in the Junior Category of the "Green Wave: We Can Reduce Carbon Emissions - Fung Shiu Yu Cup" Hong Kong Youth Participation Incentive Program Organized by Oisca International Hong Kong in 2023; Horticulture Corner, rooftop garden and hydroponic Garden set in place. Student also donated the produce to those in need during visits to elderly individuals living alone. In 2025, they achieved outstanding results, winning 4 golds and 2 silvers in the junior secondary category of the "Hong Kong Flower Exhibition" organized by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. They also secured third place in the Green Technology Creative Competition hosted by The Chinese University of Hong Kong. The School participates in the" Solar Harvest" program, installing solar panels on the rooftop to promote an eco-friendly and energy-saving campus. |
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| language_policy | All language teachers possess specialized qualifications to enhance students' bilingual and tri-dialect skills. Native English Teachers facilitate diverse activities, including English Across Curricular lessons for junior students. An English-rich environment is fostered through the school's e-learning platform. The school actively prepares students for competitions like the Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival and Writing Contest, yielding impressive results. Notably, students excelled in the "Liwen Cup" 3rd Chinese Culture and Tourism Knowledge Competition, securing individual and team 2nd place and 3rd place awards. They also attained significant success in the 76th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (2025), achieving 25championship, 5 first runners-up, and 5 second runners-up titles. Additionally, students received the special award in the senior secondary category of the "Secondary School Reading Exchange Activity Hong Kong District Essay Writing Competition," organized by the Shenzhen Reading Month Organizing Committee. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Students can choose 2 to 3 electives from a pool of 11 subjects in accordance with their ability and interest.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: School-based curriculum designed by teachers is set for junior form STEAM Education to keep abreast with the education reform as well as respond to students' learning needs. In respect of the need for developing a healthy lifestyle, the School implements "MVPA60"; in conjunction with health education programs and mindfulness activities to promote holistic development of students. |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | 1. For Reading, DEAR, Drop Everything And Read, is the school’s morning reading philosophy. Extensive reading and School-based e-learning are major projects launched by the two Language subjects. Library Sharing Corner, Book Recommendation, and Reading Week are example activities. Students also won in successive years the Harvard Book Merit Prize held by Hong Kong University Alumni Association. The school utilizes various resources to implement national security education, receiving invitations from the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers to share good practices promoting civic education. Education Bureau and the Wanchai Principals' Association co-organized a "School STEAM Coordinators Workshop," where our STEAM coordinator was invited to share experiences in promoting STEAM education.<br>2. Each year, interesting thematic cross-curricular learning projects are implemented, including "Magical Gems," "AIG: Animation and Games," and "Ancient Chinese Leisure Activities," encouraging students to integrate their learning and apply what they have learned, which has been widely reported by local media. Junior students engage in cross-subject thematic studies, allowing them to master various skills through collaboration, practice, and reporting. The teachers were awarded the Guiding Teacher Award by the Consumer Council. <br>3. Students are selected to participate in various gifted programs organized by local universities. The School also encourages self-directed learning. In 2024, students achieved 4 gold medals, 5 silver medals, and 1 bronze medal in the online self-learning program for science (junior). |
| life_planning_education | Life-planning is done on a 6-year basis. Self-management workshop held for S.1 to nurture ideal learning habits and value; S.2 and S.3 commence the "I can Make It" programme to help students with goal-setting; APL Briefing for S.4 and Road to University class teacher period plus Aptitude Test Workshop to boost students' understanding of job interview skills for responsible life planning. For S.5, activities were organized to assist students in their personal and career development, including the "Pathways to University" and the "Career Aptitude Testing Workshop. "For S.6, group counselling to help students sharpen their outlook for their future. To facilitate a better understanding of their path of life, students are put in various workplace experiential activities hosted by different commercial and social welfare organisations. |
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| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Streaming and split-class teaching are in tandem with graded materials and after-school learning activities to cater for learners' diversity while exemplifying the value of peer learning and inclusive mindset. Individual learning needs are well catered for through the ethos of mutual respect and acceptance. |
| 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.; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. Students were awarded Harmony Scholarships by Home Affairs Department in 2024-2025. NCSs have performed well in the IGCSE. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | Annual result is the summative report of uniform tests, examination and various coursework. Continuous assessment of and for learning is the focus of school. Both pre- and whilst-test/examination revision classes are run for S.1 students new to the school. |
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| home_school_co_operation | Parent representatives are official members of Purchase and Procurement Committee and work for the sole interest of students through harmonious co-operation with the school. Parents received the "Hong Kong Outstanding Parent Volunteer" award from the Hong Kong Island District Parent-Teacher Association in 2025. PTA is enthusiastic in organizing various activities. Projects include Parent’s Appreciation of Teachers Day, Evening Music Concert and various theme-based talks. Parents also actively participate in the "10,000 Steps Walking Challenge 2024" organized by the Department of Health, with teachers, students, and parents receiving commendations. |
| school_ethos | 1. Student performance has been recognized "Our students are attentive in class, courteous to others, and enthusiastic about service."<br>2. Commendable behaviours are credited through programmes like Saurus Award and Discipline/Cleanliness Competitions. There are around 85% students awarded a dazzling 2480 commendation stamps. The rate of students attendance and on time are 94.4% & 98.4% separately.<br>3. Students have been selected as "Outstanding Youth in Wanchai District" and "Outstanding Students in Hong Kong" for years. Students were chosen to participate in the "Hong Kong Youth Military Summer Camp" and also took part in the Education Bureau's "Harmonious Campus Program," with 9 students receiving the Alliance Commendation Award as "Harmony Ambassadors. |
| school_dev_plan | To pass on the “Fung Ling spirit” and optimize the curriculum in alignment with the school motto of “Enlighten with Wisdom, Manifest with Compassion” and with Chinese culture as the main focus, in hopes of helping students put due emphasis on health, good behaviour and studies and show love and concern for the school and country.<br>1. To pass on the “Fung Ling spirit”<br>2. To cater for learner diversity and enhance students’ language, self-directed learning and innovation and technology abilities in order to become visionary Funglingers.<br>3. To cultivate in students a healthy and positive lifestyle and proper values so that they will contribute to their family, school, society and country |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | Teachers' skills of counseling, teaching, IT and AI are enhanced and updated to keep abreast with new situations through various professional development activities. <br>1. A handful of teachers being invited to share good practices in various subjects such as STEAM "seed" projects, junior secondary Chinese History support scheme for pilot schools, plus Ethics and Religious Studies school-based teaching material development. <br>2. Our PE panel received the Outstanding Coach Award held by Hong Kong Coaching Committee. <br>3. To strengthen exchanges between teachers and students between HKSAR and Mainland, the School is also actively joining the HK-Guangdong Sisters Project, as well as becoming the first secondary school in Hong Kong to be invited to join the "Creative Education Alliance Community" of the Greater Bay Area. |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 30 |
| fac_school_facilities | Upon completion of various improvement projects, the school is now a serene place with modern facade that facilitates student’s facing up to the challenges of the 21st century. Apart from English Corner, there is the Interactive Laboratory, Piety Auditorium, Meditation Centre, STEAM Lab, VR Learning Centre and Hydroponics Garden. Digitized library facilities, as well as rich stocked with books of all kinds while Study Room, Reading Room plus Careers and Studies Corner are further advantages, not to mention more than 400 computers and tablets, and full IT-scaled classrooms for e-learning and STEAM Education to kick off. |
| fac_facility_for_special_educational_needs | Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |