📚 Secondary ・ North
De La Salle Secondary School NT
✨ Happy Index
Composite score across the happiness indicators applicable to this school (0-100%)
50
High
Secondary：10 indicators apply, 5 matched
📚
De La Salle Secondary School NT
North ・
Secondary ・ Est. 1965
📍 Address
Kam Tsin Village Sheung Shui
📞 Phone
26700443
📠 Fax
26790161
✉️ Email
email@delasalle.edu.hk
⛪ Religion
Catholicism
👩🏫 Principal
Lo Kwok Fai Timmy
📅 Founded
1965
🏷️ School Type
Aided
👫 Gender
Co-ed
🎯 Mission
We believe each and every boy and girl in our school is unique and precious. We aim to touch the hearts of our students by loving, respecting, and nurturing them. With our firm commitment to fulfill the Lasallian Spirit of Faith, Zeal, and Community, we seek to provide a high quality human and Christian education to our students so that they can realize their full potential.
📚 Approach & Strategies
1. Strengthening the English atmosphere and enhancing students’ English proficiency, the school continuously optimises the English learning environment. A wide range of English-related activities, including cross-curricular events, are organised. In junior forms, each year group is divided into six ability-based groups from four classes, with the school-based curriculum tailored, thereby catering for students of different abilities. 2. Aims to foster student-centred autonomous learning. Subject learning design is optimised, with subject teachers incorporating various elements of self-directed learning into the curriculum to help students develop independent learning skills. The school leverages existing differentiated instruction schemes and peer lesson observation programmes to continuou…
💛 SEN Support
The Inclusive Education Team leads the planning, implementation, review, and evaluation of measures tailored to students with special educational needs. The team's composition includes the SEN Coordinator, student counselor, support teachers, social workers, and teaching assistants. Uses the Learning Support Grant to provide students with appropriate and diverse support services through a "3-tier support model". Tier 1: Weekly assembly are conducted to raise awareness of different challenges faced by people in society, and inclusive activities. Tier 2: Small group teaching, concentration classes, music, art, and horticultural therapy groups. Tier 3: Educational psychologists, parents, and class teachers regularly develop and review Individualized Educational Plans.
🎨 Whole-person Learning
Student Union, Four Houses, Catholic Society, Lasallian Youth Movement, Flag-guards Team, Scouts, Hong Kong Red Cross, Junior Police Call, Community Youth Club, Voluntary Services Team, Chinese Club, English Club, Mathematics Club, Science Club, Geography Club, Economics Club, National History Club, Reading for Excellence, Maker Group, Debate Team, Art Club, School Choir, Musical Instruments Class, Percussion Team, Chinese Calligraphy Society, Dance Group, Chess & Bridge Club, Home Economics Club, Gardening Club, Photographic Society, La Salle Drama Club, Dragon Lion Dance Team, Taekwondo Team, P.E. Club and School Teams, Fencing Club, Campus TV Student Team, Co-curricular Activities Student Team, Moral and Civic Education Student Team, Prefect,DLS Etiquette Ambassador, Dream Compassionee…
📋 School Data
All raw fields from the Education Bureau school profile not shown above.
| title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc | Mr. |
|---|---|
| title_of_principal | Dr. |
| principal_qualifications_experiences | (Doctor of Education — Leadership and Policy Studies, Master of Science — Educational Application of Information Technology, Postgraduate Diploma in Education — Specialization in Mathematics Education, Bachelor of Science —Electrical Engineering) |
| imc | Established |
| training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chair_members | 85 |
| school_size | 13000 |
| sponsoring_body | The Director in Hong Kong of St. Joseph's College |
| school_motto | Fides et Caritas |
| parent_teacher_association | Yes |
| student_union_association | Yes |
| school_alumni_association | Yes |
| tsi_no_of_approved_teaching_posts | 62 |
| tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training | 83 |
| tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above | 34 |
| tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training | 63 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4 | 36 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9 | 17 |
| tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above | 47 |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Putonghua, Chinese History, History*(S.1, S.2), Mathematics (S.1*, S.2*, S.3), Science*, Computer Literacy*, Visual Arts*, Music*, Physical Education, Design and Technology(S.1, S.2*), Ethics and Religious Studies*, Life and Society(S.3), Citizenship, Economics and Society*(S.1, S.2), Geography (S.3) |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Mathematics, M1, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, Geography, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Information and Communication Technology, Physical Education, Religious Studies (S.5), ApL (Digital Construction, Digital Comic Design and Production, Western Cuisine, Hotel Operations, Vocational English--English Communication) |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language |
| 2025_2026_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s1_to_s3 | Chinese Language, Putonghua, Chinese History, History* (S.1, S.2), Mathematics (S.1*, S.2*, S.3), Science*, Computer Literacy*, Visual Arts*, Music*, Physical Education, Design and Technology (S.1, S.2*), Ethics and Religious Studies*, Citizenship, Economics and Society*, Geography* (S.3) |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s1_to_s3 | English Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s1_to_s3 | - |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_chinese_s4_to_s6 | Chinese Language, Mathematics, M1, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, Geography, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts, Information and Communication Technology, Physical Education, Religious Studies (S.5), ApL (Digital Construction, Digital Comic Design and Production, Western Cuisine, Hotel Operations, Vocational English--English Communication) |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_by_english_s4_to_s6 | English Language |
| 2026_2027_subject_offered_others_s4_to_s6 | - |
| current_year_no_of_class_s1 | 3 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s2 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s3 | 4 |
| current_year_no_of_class_s4 | 5 |
| 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 | $360 |
| sc_tong_fai_s5 | $360 |
| sc_tong_fai_s6 | $360 |
| sc_pta_fee | $30 |
| sc_student_union_association_fee | $15 |
| sc_charges_for_non_standard_items | Quality School Campus Development Fee: $350 |
| sc_others | Replacement of student card: $25 |
| sc_remarks | Extended learning activities in English" is provided in most subjects (except Chinese Language, Putonghua and Chinese History) starting from S.1 since 2017/2018. Applied Learning curriculum and "Other Languages curriculum (Japanese and French)" are provided for senior form students. We offer religious education and a variety of learning experiences for the students to enrich their learning experiences and record the student's performance in the SLP. |
| 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 ).Admission criteria for S.1 discretionary places: Interview performance 40%; Academic results 30%; ECA performance 30%. |
| oa_orientation_activities_n_healthy_life | The S.1 summer induction program provides a series of learning and experiential activities in two phases including English Bridging Course, team building, physical and mental health activities, Orientation Day and training on school routine and learning skills, etc. We also offer talks on secondary school life and experiential activities to parents of new S.1 students. Through this program, parents can obtain more information and experience of the school life at DLS.<br>The school promotes a balanced diet with less meat and more vegetables. We seek to enhance the understanding of physical and mental health and promote positive attitude and anti-drug education through activities and programs like P.A.T.H.S., leadership training programs, talks, writing competitions, slogan and comics competitions, sport activities and teacher sharings. |
| school_management_url | https://www.delasalle.edu.hk/CP/pG/79/120/83 |
| school_major_concerns_url | https://www.delasalle.edu.hk/CP/pG/62/101/24 |
| school_major_concerns | 1. Enhancing the English language environment to improve students' proficiency in English.<br>2. Establishing a student-centered approach to foster Self-Directed Learning abilities.<br>3. Promoting positive education to create a harmonious and joyful campus. |
| school_organisation | With the implementation of school-based management, School Improvement Team and Administration Board are established to allow participation of more teachers in the process of policy making. The three Vice Principals supervise the School Administration and Development, Learning and Teaching Development and Students' Growth and Development. Review and optimize school curricular and policies to promote and enhance students' learning effectiveness and student development policies to provide appropriate support and care. |
| imc_smc_mc | The Incorporated Management Committee consists of Lasallian Brother, principal, alumni, teachers, parents and various professionals. It steers the developmental direction of the school and monitor the mechanism of operation for enabling the betterment of school governance. |
| school_green_policy | 1. To provide recycling bins to facilitate the recycling process. <br>2. To discontinue the sale of the bottled water and raise students’ awareness about the use of reusable and water bottles.<br>3. To promote environmental education by organizing seminars on environmental issues and facilitating student participation in programme. |
| learning_and_teaching_plan_url | https://www.delasalle.edu.hk/CP/pG/65/106/36 |
| language_policy | 1. Mother tongue is used as the medium of instruction, with Putonghua taught in junior forms. The whole school focuses on enhancing students’ English proficiency and implementing the “biliteracy and trilingualism”.<br>2. Implementation of "English Extended Learning Activities" integrates English into the learning content of various junior secondary subjects.<br>3. Implementation of the "English Language Environment Enrichment Programme" includes English Days, English interest activities, and annual visits to overseas Lasallian schools. School-based English curriculum reform, teachers developed teaching materials to cater to learning diversity and enhance learning effectiveness.<br>4. Utilization of additional resources, such as funding from the Project WeCan, new arrival children support grants, school-based after-school learning and support subsidies, language funds, etc., to provide small-group English teaching and after-school English courses. |
| school_based_curriculum | 1. Electives: 2X, 3X and 4X. Based on student interest and competence, more than 20 combinations of electives can be chosen by senior students to fit for their needs.<br> 2. Curriculum highlights: Our school is committed to developing a school-based curriculum tailored to the characteristics and needs of our students. The STEAM Development Plan aims to establish an interdisciplinary school-based curriculum at the junior secondary level, providing all students with opportunities to experience how knowledge from different subjects can be integrated and applied to problem-solving. Through thoughtful curriculum design, we foster students’ capacity for autonomous learning. At the same time, a variety of curriculum activities are organised to stimulate students’ interest in STEAM-related subjects, nurturing creativity, collaboration and problem-solving skills, and ultimately achieving the goal of lifelong learning. |
| major_renewed_emphases_in_the_school_curriculum | 1. Implementation of a Whole-School Reading Initiative: Morning reading, reading sharing sessions, reading awards, extensive reading programs, book fairs, author talks, paired reading programs between teachers and students, and other related activities.<br>2. Utilization of Information Technology for Interactive Learning: The entire school is equipped with WiFi coverage, and all classrooms have interactive touch screens. iPads are also available for students to use during lessons. Through collaborative learning strategies and student-centered exploratory learning, interactive learning is further deepened.<br>3. Junior Secondary Thematic Learning Program: S.1 and S.2 STEAM curriculum will incorporate elements of national education—specifically, food security—into existing themes of poverty and hunger. In addition to integrating related materials into Chinese and English, Citizenship, Economics, and Social Studies will launch project-based research programs (focusing on social inclusion). These experiences aim to foster students’ holistic development through firsthand participation.<br>4. Moral, Civic, and National Education: The Student Growth and Support Committee coordinates the formulation of moral, civic, and national education policies. Through activities organized by various subjects and groups, students are encouraged to develop twelve core values and attitudes. |
| life_planning_education | 1. P.A.T.H.S. is the core element of the junior form CLP curriculum. It consists of 12 units, covering different youth developmental needs. The lessons are conducted with reference to aspects of the individual, family, peers, schools and society. In order to facilitate students to prepare for the senior secondary curriculum and to set up appropriate learning objectives, Life-planning Workshops and Further Studies Guidance Talks are given to S.2 and S.3 students.<br>2. 'Gear Up' Scheme is also provided for senior form students to help them establish goals related to the HKDSE and career development, to help them maintain morale and the motivation to learn. |
| student_support_url | https://www.delasalle.edu.hk/CP/pG/28/39/45 |
| whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity | 1. Chinese Language, English Language, and Mathematics are taught in groups or through collaborative teaching at certain levels.<br>2. For many years, the school has benefited from the Education Bureau's school-based support services, which provide on-site support for English Language. This has helped to enhance curriculum design and teaching effectiveness, as well as address students' learning differences.<br>3. Support for newly arrived students in Hong Kong: English and social adaptation courses are organised.<br>4. Students' horizons are broadened through study tours. |
| 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 | 1. Two uniform tests and two exams are conducted annually. Regular quizzes and diversified mid-term assessments. <br>2. School provides adaptation scheme of assessments for students with special education needs. |
| home_school_co_operation_url | http://www.delasalle.edu.hk/CustomPage/paragraphGroup.aspx?ct=customPage&webPageId=36&pageId=47&nnnid=15 |
| home_school_co_operation | 1. To strengthen communication between parents and the school through messages sent directly via a mobile phone app, regular School Newsletter, Parent-Teacher Association Newsletter, and direct phone communication and talks during Parent Days with Class Teachers.<br>2. A variety of activities are organized by the Home-School Co-operation Committee and the Parent-Teacher Association, such as handicraft workshops, cooking workshops, outings, parenting talks, and other workshops.<br>3. To strengthen the partnerships between parents and the school, and to promote parental education for the healthy and balanced development of students. |
| school_ethos | 1. We provide a caring education by touching students' hearts and promoting mutual care among students on the basis of Catholic beliefs and the vision of St. John Baptist de La Salle.<br>2. Simplicity and serious discipline are the school's ethos. A dual Class Teacher system has been adopted.<br>3. An award scheme has been established to show appreciation for students’ good behavior and to raise their self-confidence.<br>4. Activities are held to enhance students’ responsibility, self-image and self-expectation. |
| future_development_url | https://www.delasalle.edu.hk/CP/pG/64/100/74 |
| school_dev_plan | 1. To improve students' proficiency in English is one of the school's major concerns. A school-based curriculum, extra-curricular activities, after-school enhancement classes and IT in education have been implemented to improve student English language.<br>2. Integrating STEAM curricula and utilizing the "MakerSpace" (STEAM Learning Center) to inspire and realize students' creativity and problem-solving skills.<br>3. The library has been expanded and redesigned to become a multi-purpose space incorporating a computerized library, an English activity corner, a self-study resource room, and a mini-performance area. It aims to facilitate a wide range of learning activities both inside and outside the classroom, providing students with an enhanced learning environment.<br>4. Create a Mindfulness Space that offers a peaceful environment and organize various activities to relax and rejuvenate the body and mind, to help teachers and students cope with daily stress and maintain physical and mental well-being.<br>5. With the generous support of alumni, teaching resources have been enhanced to actively improve students' self-directed learning abilities, while broadening their horizons through diverse and enriching learning experiences.<br>6. Establishment of the school chapel, physical fitness centre, cultural corner, Café De La Salle, increase of classrooms, expansion of the indoor space for activities and improvement of greenery. |
| teacher_pro_training_and_dev | 1. A series of training workshops in seven years based on Brain-based Learning theory is provided for teachers to develop a Brain-based Learning Professional Community.<br>2. The organization, support and coordination of teacher continuing professional development activities and training.<br>3. The promotion of school-based class observation activities to develop a professional learning community.<br>4. A mentoring system has been set up to offer professional support to new teachers. |
| fac_no_of_classroom | 26 |
| fac_school_facilities | 1. Classrooms and Facilities: All classrooms, special rooms and the School Hall are fully-equipped with air-conditioning, audio systems, computers, visualizers and projection systems.<br>2. Sports facilities: Grass Football Pitch, Handball and Basketball Courts, a Physical Fitness Center, an Archery Facility, Badminton Courts and Table-tennis Practice Corner. <br>3. Special rooms: Library, Study Rooms for senior-level students, English Corner, Social Worker Room, Campus TV Station, Automated Weather Station, 2 Computer Rooms, Music Room, Design and Technology Room, Visual Arts Room and Geographical Exploration Room, Integrated Science Laboratory, Physics Laboratory, Chemistry Laboratory and Biology Laboratory, Multi-purpose Room, Student Activities Centre, School Chapel, PTA Room, STEAM MakerSpace, BioSTEAM, Mindfulness Space, Cattery, Hall and Ground Hall. |
| fac_facility_for_special_educational_needs | Ramp, Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. |