
Kellett School
- IGCSE
- A Level
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 27.8K–35.6K
HKD 218K–279K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Kellett is a British-style international school in Hong Kong with a prep division (4 to 11) and a senior school (11 to 18) including Sixth Form. It was founded by a group of parents and has a 50-year history in Hong Kong.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IGCSE · A Level · Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 4–18
Students
1,550
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Higher fees
- Nationalities
- 45
- Founded
- 1976
- Religion
- none
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Selectivity
- Selective
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
Fees
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
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 |
|---|---|
| Reception | HKD 218,200≈ USD 27.8K |
| Year 1 | HKD 218,200≈ USD 27.8K |
| Year 2 | HKD 218,200≈ USD 27.8K |
| Year 3 | HKD 218,200≈ USD 27.8K |
| Year 4 | HKD 218,200≈ USD 27.8K |
| Year 5 | HKD 218,200≈ USD 27.8K |
| Year 6 | HKD 218,200≈ USD 27.8K |
| Year 7 | HKD 271,300≈ USD 34.6K |
| Year 8 | HKD 271,300≈ USD 34.6K |
| Year 9 | HKD 271,300≈ USD 34.6K |
| Year 10 | HKD 271,300≈ USD 34.6K |
| Year 11 | HKD 271,300≈ USD 34.6K |
| Year 12 | HKD 279,100≈ USD 35.6K |
| Year 13 | HKD 279,100≈ USD 35.6K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Reception | HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K) |
| Year 1 | HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K) |
| Year 2 | HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K) |
| Year 3 | HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K) |
| Year 4 | HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K) |
| Year 5 | HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K) |
| Year 6 | HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K) |
| Year 7 | HKD 271,300 (about USD 34.6K) |
| Year 8 | HKD 271,300 (about USD 34.6K) |
| Year 9 | HKD 271,300 (about USD 34.6K) |
| Year 10 | HKD 271,300 (about USD 34.6K) |
| Year 11 | HKD 271,300 (about USD 34.6K) |
| Year 12 | HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K) |
| Year 13 | HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Kellett School (this school) | HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K) | HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K) |
| Harrow International School Hong Kong | HKD 182,493 (about USD 23.3K) | HKD 248,155 (about USD 31.7K) |
| Delia Memorial School (Glee Path) | HKD 3,000 (about USD 383) | HKD 76,226 (about USD 9.73K) |
| Kennedy School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| Po Leung Kuk Ngan Po Ling College | HKD 35,900 (about USD 4.58K) | HKD 188,007 (about USD 24K) |
| Lantau International School | HKD 81,000 (about USD 10.3K) | HKD 105,500 (about USD 13.5K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Capital levy
- HKD 40,000
- Corporate discount
- Yes
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
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 2026-12-01
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Art studio
- Exhibition space
- Black box studio
- Dance studio
- Theatre
Arts
- Drama
- Art
- Music
After-school activities
- Football
- Netball
- Choir
- Orchestra
- Jazz Band
- Musical
- Visual Art
- Drama / LAMDA
- Chess
- Debate Club
- Model United Nations
- Coding
- Science Club
- Battle of Books
- World Scholar's Cup
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- Accreditations
- COBIS
- Memberships
- COBIS, COIS, fobisia
Licence
On the Education Bureau's official list of international schools in Hong Kong
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
The British-style curriculum leads to IGCSE and A Level. The school is introducing its own Kellett Assessed Programmes in place of some GCSE subjects, such as Oceanography and Innovation.
- IGCSE
- A Level
- Kellett Assessed Programmes
- Oceanography and Innovation
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
The school describes a 50-year history in Hong Kong. It was founded by parents seeking a British-style education for English-speaking families.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
The school emphasises links with the wider community and service to others. Senior students volunteer and Prep schools exchange with sister schools in Hong Kong.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent Committee volunteers organise events, raise funds, sell pre-loved uniforms for charity and support school functions.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic facilities
The school describes three art studios, an exhibition space, a black box studio, a dance studio and a professional-standard theatre.
- Art studios
- Exhibition space
- Black box studio
- Dance studio
- Theatre
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Academic clubs include chess, debate, coding, science and Model United Nations.
- Chess
- Debate Club
- Coding
- Science Club
- Model United Nations
- Battle of Books
- World Scholar's Cup
- Creative Writing
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
Arts activities include choir, orchestra, jazz band, musical, visual art and drama.
- Choir
- Orchestra
- Jazz Band
- Musical
- Visual Art
- Drama / LAMDA
- Instrumental Ensembles
- Life Drawing
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Senior students volunteer in weekend outreach sessions and overseas trips include community service. Year-long after-school service works with charity partners.
- Outreach weekend sessions
- Overseas community service trip
- Charity partner activities
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Mandarin is compulsory to Year 9 with two pathways, CSL and CFL. Year 7 students can add French or Spanish. Chinese, French and Spanish are offered at I/GCSE and A Level.
- Mandarin
- French
- Spanish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
Pok Fu Lam Preparatory: 2 Wah Lok Path, Wah Fu, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong; Kowloon Bay Prep and Senior: 7 Lam Hing Street, Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong
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