Diocesan Boys' School
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 7.74K–30.7K
HKD 60.6K–241K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Boys' secondary school in Hong Kong with HKDSE and IB streams, boarding, need-blind admission, fee remission and merit scholarships.
Key facts
Source: Compiled from public sourcesRead from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 12–17
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
- Founded
- 1869
- Gender
- Boys
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Official records
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Whole Day Course - Primary One Class | HKD 60,630≈ USD 7.74K |
| Whole Day Course - Primary Two Class | HKD 60,630≈ USD 7.74K |
| Whole Day Course - Primary Three Class | HKD 60,630≈ USD 7.74K |
| Whole Day Course - Primary Four Class | HKD 60,630≈ USD 7.74K |
| Whole Day Course - Primary Five Class | HKD 60,630≈ USD 7.74K |
| Whole Day Course - Primary Six Class | HKD 60,630≈ USD 7.74K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Whole Day Course - Primary One Class | HKD 60,630 (about USD 7.74K) |
| Whole Day Course - Primary Two Class | HKD 60,630 (about USD 7.74K) |
| Whole Day Course - Primary Three Class | HKD 60,630 (about USD 7.74K) |
| Whole Day Course - Primary Four Class | HKD 60,630 (about USD 7.74K) |
| Whole Day Course - Primary Five Class | HKD 60,630 (about USD 7.74K) |
| Whole Day Course - Primary Six Class | HKD 60,630 (about USD 7.74K) |
| Whole Day Course - Primary One Class (Non-Local) | HKD 141,173 (about USD 18K) |
| Whole Day Course - Primary Two Class (Non-Local) | HKD 141,173 (about USD 18K) |
| Whole Day Course - Primary Three Class (Non-Local) | HKD 141,173 (about USD 18K) |
| Whole Day Course - Primary Four Class (Non-Local) | HKD 141,173 (about USD 18K) |
| Whole Day Course - Primary Five Class (Non-Local) | HKD 141,173 (about USD 18K) |
| Whole Day Course - Primary Six Class (Non-Local) | HKD 141,173 (about USD 18K) |
| Secondary 1 | HKD 65,980 (about USD 8.42K) |
| Secondary 2 | HKD 65,980 (about USD 8.42K) |
| Secondary 3 | HKD 65,980 (about USD 8.42K) |
| Secondary 4 | HKD 65,980 (about USD 8.42K) |
| Secondary 5 | HKD 65,980 (about USD 8.42K) |
| Secondary 5 (IBDP) | HKD 151,180 (about USD 19.3K) |
| Secondary 6 | HKD 65,980 (about USD 8.42K) |
| Secondary 6 (IBDP) | HKD 151,180 (about USD 19.3K) |
| Secondary 1 (Non-Local) | HKD 142,206 (about USD 18.1K) |
| Secondary 2 (Non-Local) | HKD 142,206 (about USD 18.1K) |
| Secondary 3 (Non-Local) | HKD 142,206 (about USD 18.1K) |
| Secondary 4 (Non-Local) | HKD 155,587 (about USD 19.9K) |
| Secondary 5 (Non-Local) | HKD 155,587 (about USD 19.9K) |
| Secondary 5 (IBDP) (Non-Local) | HKD 240,787 (about USD 30.7K) |
| Secondary 6 (Non-Local) | HKD 155,587 (about USD 19.9K) |
| Secondary 6 (IBDP) (Non-Local) | HKD 240,787 (about USD 30.7K) |
| Secondary 1 (Boarding Fee) | HKD 81,690 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Secondary 2 (Boarding Fee) | HKD 81,690 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Secondary 3 (Boarding Fee) | HKD 81,690 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Secondary 4 (Boarding Fee) | HKD 81,690 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Secondary 5 (Boarding Fee) | HKD 81,690 (about USD 10.4K) |
| Secondary 6 (Boarding Fee) | HKD 81,690 (about USD 10.4K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Diocesan Boys' School (this school) | HKD 60,630 (about USD 7.74K) | HKD 240,787 (about USD 30.7K) |
| Harrow International School Hong Kong | HKD 182,493 (about USD 23.3K) | HKD 248,155 (about USD 31.7K) |
| Glenealy School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Lantau International School | HKD 81,000 (about USD 10.3K) | HKD 105,500 (about USD 13.5K) |
| Korean International School | HKD 58,500 (about USD 7.46K) | HKD 143,200 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Kellett School | HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K) | HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Entrance exam, Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Gifted programme
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Swimming pool
- Auditorium
Sports
- Football
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Swimming
- Cross country
- Life saving
Arts
- Music
- Orchestra
- Speech festival
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Licence
Direct Subsidy Scheme school running HKDSE alongside the IB Diploma
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Has a boarding school. Scholarship and fee remission recipients may get partial boarding fee exemption.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
House system
Holds house meetings and inter-house events such as swimming competitions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Offers both the HKDSE curriculum and the IB programme, with subject and class structure information.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Community
Holds community events such as the annual Garden Fete, alumni association activities and a homecoming concert.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Has a Parent-Teacher Association that holds elections and an annual general meeting.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Sports facilities
Has sports teams and activities including football, athletics, badminton and swimming.
- football
- athletics
- badminton
- swimming
- cross country
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Runs music, orchestra and speech festival activities.
- music
- orchestra
- speech festival
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Accepts applications for Grade 7, Grades 8 to 11 and the IB stream, and holds admissions events.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Offers academic, sports, music and all-round scholarships plus need-based fee remission under a need-blind admissions policy.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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