📚 Secondary ・ Islands
YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
40
Average
Secondary：10 indicators apply, 4 matched
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YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College
Islands ・
Secondary ・ Est. 2003
📍 Address
2 Chung Yat Street Tung Chung, N.T., Ho…
📞 Phone
29888123
📠 Fax
29882000
✉️ Email
info@yhkcc.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Protestantism / Christianity
👩🏫 Principal
LO Yu Man, Diana
📅 Founded
2003
🏷️ School Type
DSS
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🎯 Mission
We envisage our school as a learning community where quality education, based on Christian beliefs and values, is offered in a joyful and stimulating setting. We believe that the foundation of this learning community is based on the joint partnership among teachers, parents and students. We also believe that students should take an active role in serving and caring for their community. Social service training is given to all students in the YHKCC. They are required to serve in the school and community every year to develop a sense of personal responsibility and a dedication to fostering so…
📚 Approach & Strategies
Our teaching approaches put the student at the centre of the learning process. We aim to provide student-centred learning and teaching experiences which actively engage students in developing their understanding. In most cases students are placed in appropriate sets according to subject choice and ability. All subjects in the school are taught in English (except second language). We offer both UK curriculum - IGCSE and GCE A-Level, and local curriculum leading to the HKDSE. In Form 3, students can apply to either continue with the HKDSE in Forms 4 to 6 or apply to take IGCSE examinations in Form 4 and then GCE Advanced Level ("A" Levels) in Form 5 and 6. This year, the school puts special emphasis on students' ownership of learning, and strategies such as Assessment for Learning and in…
💛 SEN Support
Our school implements inclusive education through a Whole School Approach, providing various support and care for students with special learning needs through the Student Support Team, which includes a special educational needs coordinator, an educational psychologist, two resident social workers, a student counselor, and several teaching assistants. We also arrange for teachers to take courses related to inclusive education to enhance their professional skills. We flexibly utilize the Learning Support Grant and the Grant for Supporting Non-Chinese Speaking Students with Special Educational Needs to provide diverse learning support for students with special educational needs including Non-Chinese speaking students with SEN. This includes hiring inclusive education teaching assistants to …
🎨 Whole-person Learning
學校除了重視學生的學術成績以外，更十分注重他們的全人和多元化發展，我們提供超過40項不同類型課外活動，讓學生得以在課堂以外，參與各種活動，爭取多元化的學習經驗，發展個人興趣及潛能，盡展所長。我們的課外活動包括英式欖球、手球、板球、籃球、足球、田徑、跆拳道、啦啦隊、棋盤遊戲學會、戲劇學會、STEAM學會、社會服務團、合唱團、管弦樂隊、鼓樂隊和餐飲服務組等。
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
|---|---|
| title_of_principal | Ms. |
| principal_qualifications_experiences | (B.Sc. (Hons), PGDE, M.Ed.) |
| imc | Not Applicable |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members | - |
| school_size | 15000 |
| sponsoring_body | Young Men's Christian Association of HK |
| school_motto | Fides et Virtus (Faith and Strength) |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | - |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 82 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 46 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 3 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 38 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 15 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 47 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language and Chinese History |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, Literature in English, Mathematics, Information & Communication Technology, Integrated Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, History, Geography, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Religious Studies, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Life & Society, Citizenship, Economics & Society, Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Home Economics, Physical Education, STEAM |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Literature in English, Mathematics, Mathematics (M2), Information & Communication Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, "Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Business Management)", "Business, Accounting and Financial Studies(Accounting)", Business Studies, History, Geography, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Travel and Tourism, Citizenship and Social Development, Visual Arts, Art & Design, Health Management and Social Care, Independent Living, Physical Education, Ethics & Religious Studies, Drama, Psychology |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language and Chinese History |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, Literature in English, Mathematics, Information & Communication Technology, Integrated Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, History, Geography, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Religious Studies, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Life & Society, Citizenship, Economics & Society, Music, Visual Arts, Drama, Home Economics, Physical Education, STEAM |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language, Literature in English, Mathematics, Mathematics (M2), Information & Communication Technology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, "Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Business Management)", "Business, Accounting and Financial Studies(Accounting)", Business Studies, History, Geography, Philosophy & Religious Studies, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Travel and Tourism, Citizenship and Social Development, Visual Arts, Art & Design, Health Management and Social Care, Independent Living, Physical Education, Ethics & Religious Studies, Drama, Psychology |
| 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 | $61000 |
| sc_school_fee_s2 | $58000 |
| sc_school_fee_s3 | $58000 |
| sc_school_fee_s4 | $57000 |
| sc_school_fee_s5 | $57000 |
| sc_school_fee_s6 | $50500 |
| 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 | $150 |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | - |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | - |
| sc_others | The additional fees is approx. $2,500. Also, $500 - $6,000 will be charged for trips or activities during the Enrichment Week. |
| sc_remarks | School fees for International Curriculum:<br>UK GCE 'A' Levels <br>S.5: HK$65,000 S.6: HK$62,000 |
| oa_s1_admission | Our school will not accept discretionary places. 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).<br>Admission criteria and weightings for S.1 <br>Academic results during the last two years (35%), Interview Performance (35%), Conduct and Attitude (20%), Participation in ECAs / Social Services / Awards (10%). |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | Induction Programme is designed to provide students with a better understanding of the school. This includes learning about the school scripture, school song, campus environment, ECA exploration and the use of ICT for learning. Additionally, we will help students understand more about the school’s expectations, especially with regard to manners and etiquette. They will also have the opportunity to get to know their classmates and make new friends.<br><br>We emphasize the importance of eating healthy food and doing the right amount of physical exercises to keep our students physically fit for challenges in life. In addition, the school based Personal, Social and Health Education curriculum provides a platform for students to learn and understand various moral and civic education issues, healthy life and eating habit, study skills and careers topics.<br><br>Our school also works with a canteen service provider, Sodexo, to provide on-site catering service for our students. A team of chefs prepares wholesome and healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks for students every day. The choices are always in a great variety and multi-cultural, healthy and of a high standard. |
| school_management_url | https://yhkcc.edu.hk/community/sponsoring-body/smc-members/ |
| school_major_concerns | 1. To enhance the academic performance of students and nurture independent learners.<br>2. To nurture responsible citizens in accordance with the CARES principles.<br>3. To enhance the wellbeing of members of the YHKCC community consistent with the PERMA model. |
| school_organisation | Mr Patrick YIP (Chairman), Mr Benjamin LAM (Honorary Secretary), Mrs Sheila CHUANG (Honorary Treasurer), Mr Peter HO (School Supervisor), Ms Vivienne FUNG, Mr Alexander KWAN, Ms Julia ONG, Mr Tony IP, Mr Dave LEE, Mr. Trevor MAK, Ms Diana LO (Principal), Mr Wallace LAU (Deputy Principal, School Administration & Local Curriculum), Mr Paul WONG, Mr Micheal LUI and Ms Natalia Nikiforova |
| imc_smc_mc | School Management Committee |
| school_green_policy | A variety of measures to save energy and resources have been implemented. This includes a cooperation with the school canteen provider, Sodexo, to minimize food waste across the school. Furthermore, the school has enrolled in The Alliance for Sustainable Schools (TASS) and has formed a team of TASS Ambassadors to promote sustainability and environmental protection. These themes are also integrated into the Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education curriculum for all students. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | https://yhkcc.edu.hk/student-learning/international-style-education/student-centred-learning/ |
| language_policy | The school has around 60% of students from about 40 countries, and English is used as the common language of communication as well as medium of instruction in all subjects (except second language). All students study English and Chinese as a second language. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. 2X - 3X<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: We aim to provide student-centered learning and teaching experiences which actively engage students in developing their understanding. In most cases, students are placed in appropriate sets according to subject choice and ability. |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | The key tasks for this year are to further enhance teaching and learning effectiveness, to provide an education which is 21st century relevant as well as to align and refine the organizational culture. |
| life_planning_education | To develop positive attitude towards work and learning and integrate aspirations with whole-person development and life-long learning, Life-Planning is crucial to students. Our school introduces a “FUTURE” programme to provide F.1 to F.6 students with quality life planning education and career guidance services which are aligned with the diverse, developmental needs of students at different forms. The activities range from self-exploration/self-adjustment, study and career options, work placement experience to further education expo, etc. Students are supported to make informed decisions in relation to their interests, abilities and orientations as well as assisted to manage and adapt to the transition from school to the workplace. |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | Students taking English, second language (Chinese) and Mathematics are divided into smaller groups of approximately 20. In the higher forms, a great variety of subjects such as Drama, Literature in English are offered. |
| support_for_non_chinese_students | Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their 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. The school, based on the learning background, experiences and ability of students, offers appropriate Chinese programmes and cultural exchange programmes for non-Chinese speaking students to facilitate the learning of Chinese. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | To support learners with special educational needs, the school provides a range of Access Arrangements, including additional time allowances, supervised breaks, the use of assistive aids, and modifications to presentation formats as needed. |
| fee_remission | Our school offers the "school-based assessment mechanism" approved by the Education Bureau. 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. <br>- Please visit the <a href='<a href="https://yhkcc.edu.hk/admission/fee-remission-scheme/objective-eligibility-criteria-assessment/'" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://yhkcc.edu.hk/admission/fee-remission-scheme/objective-eligibility-criteria-assessment/'</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.yhkcc.edu.hk/en/content.php?wid=119 |
| home_school_co_operation | We believe that the foundation of this learning community and the quality process is based on the joint partnership among teachers, parents and students. Our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) strengthens the partnership between the parents and the school through participation in school activities, e.g. Back to School Night, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Information Evenings, International Fun Fair, Arts Night, etc. |
| school_ethos | We are determined to develop our school based on the CARES principles where: <br>"C" Curiosity <br>We stimulate lifelong learners who are curious and investigative. <br>"A" Aspiration<br>We inspire learners to humbly strive for excellence in all that they do, be intellectually ambitious, determined and focused. <br>"R" Resilience <br>We encourage learners to take risks, persist when situations are challenging and reflect on both successes and failures. <br>"E" Enterprise<br>We foster the development of creativity, flexibility of mind and the ability to use initiative, think critically and make good judgements.<br>"S" Service<br>We develop empathic, self-assured, empowered leaders who contribute positively to their community both as individuals and as part of an effective team.<br><br>We are committed to educating and nurturing each and every student, helping them to excel in their learning and develop the 14 intellectual character dispositions in the YHKCC Learner Profile:<br><br>1. Curiosity<br>2. Ambition<br>3. Focus<br>4. Resilience<br>5. Risk taking<br>6. Persistence<br>7. Reflectiveness<br>8. Originality<br>9. Flexibility of mind<br>10.Initiative<br>11. Good judgement<br>12. Empathy<br>13. Self assurance<br>14. Collaboration <br><br>We have 5 core values which guide our school. These are:<br>1. Build a community that cares<br>2. Serve one another in love<br>3. Respect ourselves and others<br>4. Be responsible<br>5. Act with integrity |
| future_development_url | https://yhkcc.edu.hk/student-learning/international-style-education/student-centred-learning/ |
| school_dev_plan | 1. To further enhance teaching and learning effectiveness.<br>2. To provide an education that is 21st century relevant.<br>3. To align and refine the organizational culture. |