Kellett School

Kowloon Bay, Hong KongLicensed
  • 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)

Image from the school website · kellettschool.com

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

Private International school

Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026-27

  • Curriculum

    IGCSE · A Level · Own curriculum

  • Ages

    Ages 4–18

  • Students

    1,550

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

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.

GradePer year
ReceptionHKD 218,200≈ USD 27.8K
Year 1HKD 218,200≈ USD 27.8K
Year 2HKD 218,200≈ USD 27.8K
Year 3HKD 218,200≈ USD 27.8K
Year 4HKD 218,200≈ USD 27.8K
Year 5HKD 218,200≈ USD 27.8K
Year 6HKD 218,200≈ USD 27.8K
Year 7HKD 271,300≈ USD 34.6K
Year 8HKD 271,300≈ USD 34.6K
Year 9HKD 271,300≈ USD 34.6K
Year 10HKD 271,300≈ USD 34.6K
Year 11HKD 271,300≈ USD 34.6K
Year 12HKD 279,100≈ USD 35.6K
Year 13HKD 279,100≈ USD 35.6K
Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
Kellett School · Annual tuition by grade
per year
ReceptionHKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K)
Year 1HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K)
Year 2HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K)
Year 3HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K)
Year 4HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K)
Year 5HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K)
Year 6HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K)
Year 7HKD 271,300 (about USD 34.6K)
Year 8HKD 271,300 (about USD 34.6K)
Year 9HKD 271,300 (about USD 34.6K)
Year 10HKD 271,300 (about USD 34.6K)
Year 11HKD 271,300 (about USD 34.6K)
Year 12HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K)
Year 13HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K)

Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

Fee range vs schools in the same city
Lowest to highest annual tuition across grades.
Kellett School · Fee range vs schools in the same city
minmax
Kellett School (this school)HKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K)HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K)
Harrow International School Hong KongHKD 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 CollegeHKD 35,900 (about USD 4.58K)HKD 188,007 (about USD 24K)
Lantau International SchoolHKD 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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Accreditation and memberships

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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