📚 Secondary ・ Eastern
Hon Wah College
📰 School Stories
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
10
Low
Secondary：10 indicators apply, 1 matched
📚
Hon Wah College
Eastern ・
Secondary ・ Est. 1945
📍 Address
3 Harmony Road Siu Sai Wan HK
📞 Phone
28171746
📠 Fax
28176453
✉️ Email
info@honwah.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Not Applicable
👩🏫 Principal
Kwan Wing Bun
📅 Founded
1945
🏷️ School Type
DSS
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🎯 Mission
Provide quality education to the younger generation, and enhance the all-round development of students. We nurture them to become a new generation in the knowledge-based economy of the 21st century, thus enabling them to contribute to Hong Kong, China and the world.
📚 Approach & Strategies
Learning & Teaching Strategies An inquiry-based collaborative learning method are used to develop the analytical and problem-solving ability as well as creativity of the students. Great effort is also put to promote online learning, so as to expand the learning spaces and help cultivating students’ self-learning ability.
💛 SEN Support
Teaching and assessment accommodations, social skills training group, learning skills training group, language group, reading and writing group, parents’ talks/workshops, emotional support and professional advices for students, professional assessment services, etc. are provided by school.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
Comprehensive Assessment Scheme is a system used to record in detail each student's development and achievements in life-wide learning, thus providing a good reference for his academic path and career planning. Students are encouraged to take part in different kinds of extra-curricular activities or competitions such as mainland field trips, English study tour, Arts and Sports Education Scheme, volunteer community service, uniform groups, school teams or other interest groups.
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Dr. |
|---|---|
| title_of_principal | Mr. |
| principal_qualifications_experiences | (B.Soc.Sc. (Hons.), Dip Ed., MEd.) |
| imc | Not Applicable |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members | - |
| school_size | 5710 |
| sponsoring_body | Hon Wah Educational Organization |
| school_motto | Educating students to become young leaders who will make contributions to Hong Kong, China and the world. |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | - |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 87 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 57 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 75 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 24 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 13 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 63 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language (using Putonghua as the teaching medium), Chinese History |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language (All classes)<br>History, Geography, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry & Physics (two classes in each form)<br>Computer Studies, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Citizenship, Economics and Society (one class in each form). |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | In each form, all subjects are taught in English in one of the classes (excluding Chinese Language and Chinese History), some subjects are taught in English in one of the other classes. |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language (using Putonghua as the teaching medium), Chinese History, Economics, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies (BAFS), Visual Arts, Physical Education & Music. |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | Citizenship and Social Development, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics (including Extended Part Module 2), Geography & History (two separate learning groups adopting Chinese and English respectively as the medium of instruction are offered) |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language (using Putonghua as the teaching medium), Chinese History |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language (All classes)<br>History, Geography, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry & Physics (two classes in each form)<br>Computer Studies, Music, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Economics and Society (one class in each form). |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | In each form, all subjects are taught in English in one of the classes in each form (excluding Chinese Language and Chinese History), some subjects are taught in English in one of the other classes. |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language (using Putonghua as the teaching medium), Chinese History, Economics, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies (BAFS), Visual Arts, Physical Education & Music |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | Citizenship and Social Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (including Extended Part Module 2), Geography & History (two separate learning groups adopting Chinese and English respectively as the medium of instruction are offered) |
| 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 | $18900 |
| sc_school_fee_s2 | $18900 |
| sc_school_fee_s3 | $18900 |
| sc_school_fee_s4 | $18900 |
| sc_school_fee_s5 | $18900 |
| sc_school_fee_s6 | $18900 |
| 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 | $60 |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | $30 |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | - |
| sc_others | $1,658 (Miscellaneous Fees for S.1) |
| sc_remarks | - |
| 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 ).Applicants are required to attend an interview. In addition to the performance in interview, criteria for admission is also based on the academic performance, conduct grade of the primary school as well as the comments made by the school, credits will also be given to students with active participation in extra-curricular activities or strengths in other areas other than academic. Academic performance (school results and the Rank Order List from EDB) – 44%, Interview Performance (Chinese and English language proficiency, current affairs, common knowledge, creativity, courtesy and appearance, etc.) – 34%, Conduct – 12%, Performance of sports and arts / services / leadership – 10%. |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | Parents Day, Bridging Course for S.1 students. Putonghua or English activities will be organized, enabling students to adapt to the new learning environment. <br>Strengthen student's healthy school life by means of green campus, nutritious diet & exercise training. |
| school_major_concerns | 1. To promote reading and language across curriculum.<br>2. To cultivate a spirit of diligence, integrity, and respect to others.<br>3. To continuously develop STEAM education and innovative learning.<br>4. To embrace the splendor of the 80th School Anniversary, uphold heritage and shape the future. |
| school_organisation | Provide the stakeholders with a contribution platform through the channel of school executive committee meetings, academic studies committee meetings, staff meetings, PTA & Alumni Association to strengthen the link and cooperation among parents, Alumni community and the School. |
| imc_smc_mc | Our School Management Committee is strong and effective, supervise the direction of the school development. |
| school_green_policy | Our school has introduced the strategy of sustainable development in campus while the ideal could be fulfilled by the practice from administrators, staff & students, etc. |
| language_policy | Emphasis has been put on the nurturing of students with proficiency in English and Putonghua; English classes are offered in S.1 to S.3 respectively (Mathematics, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Integrated Science, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Music & Physical Education are taught in English). One of the classes in each junior form adopts English as the medium of instruction for all subjects. English learning groups are offered in S.4 to S.6 respectively (Citizenship and Social Development, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Geography and History are taught in English). To enhance students' capabilities in both of the languages, Chinese for S.1 to S.6 are taught in Putonghua while, English, with Native English Teachers (NETs), English school-based curriculum, English drama course, English on-line reading program and overseas study tour, etc. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Economics, Chinese History, Business, Accounting & Financial Studies, Visual Arts, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: A variety of school-based curriculum, based on the curriculum of Hong Kong and the advantages of other countries’ curriculum, is adopted by school, covering English drama, Geography of China, Computer Operation, IT application in junior form. School-based curriculum is introduced for cross-curricular STEM education in junior form, STEAM Education, subjects relating to Humanities Education, top-notch lessons for language-related subjects, etc. to nurture students’ proficiencies in different aspects to meet the needs of the creative society. |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | By means of curriculum adaptation of the key learning areas, Reading Scheme, Learning beyond the Classroom Approach to strengthen the development of the four major concerns: reading to learn, information technology for interactive learning, project learning and moral and civic education. Reading Award Scheme is implemented to encourage students to do more reading (including online books), while reading sharing session and school-wide reading time are also introduced for developing students’ multiple intelligences and language proficiency. |
| life_planning_education | Apart from providing individual consultations of life planning, we will also arrange diversified activities cooperated with different professional organizations, which include sim-society experiences, internship opportunities, alumni sharing on further education and workplace experiences, etc., allowing students to plan their lives effectively. |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | We arrange students to different classes based on their level. We divide classes into groups and we have clear mechanism to identify learning diversity. We decide curriculum based on students’ ability and interests. We also introduce all-round learning and multi-intelligence activities effectively. |
| 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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | Two uniform tests (junior form) and two examinations are arranged every school year, a formative assessment system is also set up to facilitate learning. |
| fee_remission | Our school offers full school fee remission 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. <br>- Newly admitted students could apply for the school fee remission 1 month(s) after the commencement of the new school year. Application results will be announced within 1 month(s) after submission of applications. Various scholarship schemes are established, including academic and conduct scholarship, arts and sports scholarship, while a Cross Boundary Learning Activities Subsidy Scheme is also available.<br>- Please visit the <a href='<a href="http://www.honwah.edu.hk/hwpage1/about_us/bursary.htm'" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://www.honwah.edu.hk/hwpage1/about_us/bursary.htm'</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 | http://www.honwah.edu.hk/hwpage1/cooperation/pta.htm |
| home_school_co_operation | Hon Wah College Parents and Teachers Association has been formed since 1957 to strengthen the home-school connection and communication through the activities such as Parents’ Helpline, Parents’ Night, Home Visit Day, Parent-Child Picnic, Parent Volunteers, and Parents’ Talks. |
| school_ethos | The ethos of our school is simple and pragmatic, focusing on the development of extra-curricular activities for students, arranging remedial teaching to cater students at lower ability level, as well as offering support to gifted students. |
| school_dev_plan | Emphases are put on language education, self-directed learning, nurturing of arts and sports potential for students and value education as well. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | Our teachers are keen on improving themselves pro-actively. They will attend the courses, seminars or workshops organized by EDB or other professional sectors from time to time for catching up with the educational development. There is a provision of different kinds of school-based trainings, including collaborative lesson planning, peer observation, action research, etc. for developing research and exchange among teachers. |