📚 Secondary ・ Central & Western
St. Joseph's 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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St. Joseph's College
Central & Western ・
Secondary ・ Est. 1875
📍 Address
7 Kennedy Road Central
📞 Phone
36524888
📠 Fax
28770232
✉️ Email
info@sjc.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Catholicism
👩🏫 Principal
Kwok Tik Man
📅 Founded
1875
🏷️ School Type
Aided
👫 Gender
Boys
🎯 Mission
Our Mission: The mission of St. Joseph's College is to impart a Human and Christian education to those entrusted to our care within the Lasallian family, and to do so with Faith and Zeal. We strive to educate students in areas of moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and emotional development. This process will take place in an environment conducive to learning and in the context of interaction between staff and students.
📚 Approach & Strategies
Beyond emphasizing students' language competency—particularly bi-literacy and tri-lingualism—our school is dedicated to fostering holistic and all-round individual development. We strive to cultivate active and responsible learning attitudes, critical thinking skills, social awareness, and a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to community service. We implement small-class teaching for Chinese, English, and Mathematics to ensure personalized attention and enhanced learning outcomes. Our comprehensive reading initiatives include the iRead self-directed reading programme, reading achievement awards, extensive reading schemes, and collaborative book-sharing sessions. Additionally, we host regular book exhibitions to broaden students' literary exposure and inspire a lifelong love o…
💛 SEN Support
Our school is committed to developing an inclusive culture through the Whole School Approach (WSA) to support students with special education needs (SEN). To enhance their learning effectiveness and assist their social inclusion at school, the Learning Support Grant (LSG) is deployed to provide appropriate and diversified support to them. Our Student Support Team is composed of the Vice Principal, Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Special Educational Needs Support Teacher (SENST), Educational Psychologist (EP), teachers and student counsellor. Our school has utilized the LSG to employ SENST and student counsellor to cater for learner diversity, follow up and understand the students’ needs on a regular basis. Teachers are also required to take courses to promote their professi…
🎨 Whole-person Learning
1. 聖若瑟書院的課外活動鼓勵學生探索不同的興趣，培養必要技能和團體合作精神。學校設立超過五十個／隊學會及校隊，所涉範疇橫跨藝術、運動、學術和社會服務，令學生有充足的機會在個人方面及學術方面成長。 2. 聖若瑟書院秉持一貫於課外活動大放異彩的傳統，設立一系列多元化的學會及校隊，使學生可參與各種課外活動。一年一度的課外活動頒獎禮，肯定了學生的成就。學生在教師支援下，在協作學習環境中帶領活動，發展領導能力及創新能力。此外，針對不同團體的社會服務，學校會為學生進行培訓，增強學生回饋社會和參與社區的精神。 3.「Vision 22」項目翻新了多項設施，包括STEM工作室、美術室、電腦室、健身室、學生活 動中心、圖書館、演講室。各項翻新設施豐富了學生的課外體驗。 4. 聖若瑟書院舉辦課外活動周、喇沙會學校交流計畫、姊妹學校訪問，以及各種科本的海外遊學活動，以拓寬學生的視野，促進學生全面發展。
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Rev. Bro. |
|---|---|
| title_of_principal | Mr. |
| imc | Established |
| school_size | 6200 |
| sponsoring_body | The Director in Hong Kong of St. Joseph's College |
| school_motto | Labour & Virtue |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 65 |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 90 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 71 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 69 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 17 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 29 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 54 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, Mathematics, Religious and Moral Education, Integrated Science (S.1-S.2), Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3), Computer Literacy, Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1-S.2), History (S.1-S.2), Integrated Humanities (S.3), Business Fundamentals (S.3), Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese History, Chinese Language |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Information & Communication Technology, Economics, English Language, Geography, Citizenship and Social Development, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Religious and Moral Education (S.4 and S.5), Tourism and Hospitality Studies (S.6), Aesthetic Education (S.4) (Creative Media, Music, Illustration and Design Practice, Drama, Movie Appreciation), Visual Arts (S.5) |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language, Mathematics, Religious and Moral Education, Integrated Science (S.1-S.2), History, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Physics (S.3), Chemistry (S.3), Biology (S.3), Computer Literacy, Business Fundamentals (S.3), Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese History, Chinese Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, Biology, Chemistry, Information & Communication Technology, Economics, English Language, Geography, Citizenship and Social Development, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Religious and Moral Education (S.4 and S.5), Aesthetic Education (S.4) (Creative Media, Music, Illustration and Design Practice, Drama, Movie Appreciation), Visual Arts (S.6) |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| current_year_no_of_class_s1 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s2 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s3 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s4 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s5 | 5 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s6 | 5 |
| 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 | $100 |
| sc_tong_fai_s2 | $100 |
| sc_tong_fai_s3 | $100 |
| sc_tong_fai_s4 | $390 |
| sc_tong_fai_s5 | $390 |
| sc_tong_fai_s6 | $390 |
| sc_pta_fee | $500 (lifetime members) |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | - |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | S.1-S.6: $2,000 |
| sc_others | - |
| sc_remarks | Non-Chinese Speaking students will be offered suitable Chinese Language curriculum after being assessed by the school with the use of the Chinese Language Assessment Tool on a yearly basis. Senior form students can, according to their ability, opt to sit for public exams of different kinds, such as GCSE, GCSE A Level, DSE. Besides, we also offer after-school courses, French and Japanese, for students to take at their own expenses. |
| 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 ).(A) Performance in primary school as revealed in academic and EDB's rank order (25%), ECA and awards (15%) and conduct (10%).<br>(B) Performance in interview (50%). |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | S.1 Bridging Courses, S.1 Orientation Programme, Freshman Day and S.1 Parent Orientation Talk are offered. We aim to meet the needs of every single student by having a balanced diet, good physique as well as staying emotionally and psychologically healthy to resist temptation, build their emotional resilience and take up challenges ahead. Therefore, the school's Academic Administration Committee, National Education Team, Values Education Team, Counselling Team, School Discipline Board, Careers Team, Parent-Teacher Association and School Canteen Management Committee will work in collaboration to provide a desirable learning environment for our students. |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Enhancing students' national identity and sense of national pride through comprehensive national education;<br>2. Unlocking the power of students' digital competencies needed to succeed in a rapidly changing world;<br>3. Empowering Josephians to thrive in their full potential in everyday life and amid adversity. |
| school_organisation | School-based management is implemented by the Incorporated Management Committee, comprising principal, supervisor, SSB manager, teacher manager, parent manager, alumni manager, independent manager. Curriculum planning and organisation, the development of information technology, extra-curricular activities, moral development of students and home-school relation are administered by corresponding committees in the school. |
| imc_smc_mc | Members of the Incorporated Management Committee: the principal, the supervisor, the teacher manager, the parent manager, the alumni manager and the independent manager. |
| school_green_policy | The School is committed to the creation of sustainable environment, and has adopted the following guidelines: We will undertake sound environmental practices throughout the entire school operation; we will comply with all relevant regulatory requirements; we will minimize resource consumption and waste production; we will communicate our environmental objectives, efforts and achievements to all stakeholders of the school and the community; we will ensure our staff and students are aware of their environmental responsibilities; we support green purchasing and expect high environmental standards from our suppliers and contractors. |
| language_policy | Besides Chinese Language, Putonghua, Chinese History, Japanese and French, all lessons are conducted in English. In order to enable students to have a balanced development in English, Chinese and PTH, the Language Policy Committee has closely coordinated the development of these language subjects in the past few years. With the clear goal of nurturing and developing individuals who are both bi-literate and tri-lingual, various language activities have been held throughout the year, including different reading schemes for Chinese and English books, participation in the annual Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival, story-telling competitions, Chinese Cultural Trip, Putonghua Trip and English Immersion Trip. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 3X. Students should choose 3 from the 11 electives.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: English Language, Small class teaching in English, Chinese and Mathematics (S.1-S.3), Business Fundamentals (S.3), Aesthetic Education (S.4) |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | We have integrated the Major Renewed Emphases into our school curriculum to equip students with the essential skills, knowledge, attitudes, and values needed to flourish in our rapidly evolving world.<br>Moral, national, Basic Law, and national security education are seamlessly woven throughout our curriculum. Through this integrated approach, we cultivate responsible citizens who make meaningful contributions to society. Our comprehensive framework strengthens students' understanding of Chinese history, culture, and values through classroom instruction, educational trips, and cultural activities, fostering deeper connections to their heritage and broadening their cultural identity.<br>We have expanded our Reading to Learn programme to embrace Language across the Curriculum, encouraging students to apply their linguistic skills across diverse contexts while enhancing their capacity for clear expression and critical thinking.<br>We have also prioritized STEAM education. Students explore scientific concepts through hands-on experiments, competitive opportunities and digital literacy development, preparing them for future challenges and possibilities. We also encourage students to utilize artificial intelligence to enhance their learning.<br>We are committed to nurturing entrepreneurial thinking, providing students with the mindset and capabilities to pursue innovative solutions and create meaningful value. This philosophy permeates our curriculum through projects and activities that promote creativity, problem-solving, and business understanding.<br>Through the generous support of our alumni network, we offer diverse professional experiences that expose students to various career pathways, enabling them to make well-informed decisions about their futures.<br>For our gifted learners, we provide enriched and challenging programmes designed to help them reach their full potential. These specialized opportunities allow students to explore subjects that ignite their interests and showcase their talents.<br>We have strengthened Chinese as a Second Language instruction, supporting non-native speakers’ journey toward Chinese proficiency and facilitating their integration into local culture. |
| life_planning_education | We aim: <br>1. To incorporate career and life planning education into school curriculum and activities. <br>2. To assist students in making wise and informed career decisions with reference to students' interests, abilities and preferences. <br>3. To raise students' awareness of the importance of life-long career development planning. |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | In order to cater to students with different learning abilities and learning needs, we have launched Student Mentoring Programme and Peer Counselling Scheme to provide help to new students and students in need. In addition, small-class teaching has been adopted in the teaching of Chinese, English and Mathematics. |
| 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; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. Our school also utilises 'Grant for Supporting Non-Chinese Speaking Students with Special Educational Needs' to support our Non-Chinese students. |
| adaptation_for_learning_and_assessment | There are two exams and two assessment tests per annum. Besides, continuous assessment and project learning are adopted to assess students' academic performance and generic skills. |
| home_school_co_operation | PTA Formation: Established in 1995, the Parent-Teacher Association serves to act as a direct linkage between parents, teachers and Josephians. Meetings are held where ideas and suggestions are exchanged between the school authority and members of the Executive Committee. A wide range of meaningful and educational activities like the Parent Child Outing, Annual Dinner-cum-Appreciation Drive, seminars and sharing sessions are also held within the academic year. These meaningful activities tremendously enhance home-school cooperation and improve communication between parents and children. |