Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 14.3K–28K
HKD 113K–220K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
UWC school in Shatin, Hong Kong, offering the IB Diploma. Fully residential campus with students from many countries.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources
Curriculum
IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 16–19
Students
250
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 90
- Founded
- 1992
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Secondary 5 (Local) | HKD 112,500≈ USD 14.3K |
| Secondary 6 (Local) | HKD 112,500≈ USD 14.3K |
| Secondary 5 (Non-Local) | HKD 219,500≈ USD 28K |
| Secondary 6 (Non-Local) | HKD 219,500≈ USD 28K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Secondary 5 (Local) | HKD 112,500 (about USD 14.3K) |
| Secondary 6 (Local) | HKD 112,500 (about USD 14.3K) |
| Secondary 5 (Non-Local) | HKD 219,500 (about USD 28K) |
| Secondary 6 (Non-Local) | HKD 219,500 (about USD 28K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-09)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong (this school) | HKD 112,500 (about USD 14.3K) | HKD 219,500 (about USD 28K) |
| Harrow International School Hong Kong | HKD 182,493 (about USD 23.3K) | HKD 248,155 (about USD 31.6K) |
| Glenealy School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) |
| French International School (Lycée Français International) | HKD 104,099 (about USD 13.3K) | HKD 224,298 (about USD 28.6K) |
| Diocesan Boys' School | HKD 60,630 (about USD 7.73K) | HKD 240,787 (about USD 30.7K) |
| 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 (2026-11-09)
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 (2026-11-09). Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- 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
Strengths
- Academics
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Boarding
- Yes
- Lunch included
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Boarding
Upcoming events
- Dec5SatOpen dayOn campus12:30 GMT+8 (local time)
Intercultural Open Day 2026
LPCUWC Campus, 10 Lok Wo Sha Lane, Sai Sha Road, Shatin, New Territories, Hong KongChecked 2026-10-29
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More details
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The essentials
Additional learning support
Teachers support students inside and outside class and in afterschool activities. Most faculty live on campus with their families.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
A 100% residential community. Each room is shared by four students, mixed by year and origin.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
IB Diploma with six subject groups and three core requirements: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS. Emphasis on project and research-based learning.
- Theory of Knowledge
- Extended Essay
- CAS
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
States that about 40% of students achieve an IB score of 40 or more.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
Second-year peer supporters are placed in each residence and can connect students to on-campus counselling.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Established in 1992 and one of 18 UWC schools worldwide. Located on the edge of Ma On Shan Country Park.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Operates a justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) policy covering students, staff, parents, board members and alumni.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A green campus on the edge of Ma On Shan Country Park, with four residential blocks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Each residential block has shared facilities including floor shower rooms, a day room and a laundry room.
- Day room
- Laundry room
- Shower rooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Cultural and language
Annual cultural evenings by region and a monthly Global Issues Forum promote cross-cultural exchange.
- Cultural Evenings
- Global Issues Forum
- Project Week
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
Students take part in service initiatives beyond campus, and the school cites over 90 student activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Language A courses in Chinese, English or Spanish, and second-language options in English, French, Mandarin or Spanish, including a self-taught track.
- English
- French
- Mandarin
- Spanish
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Applicants apply through a UWC national committee or the Global Selections Programme, with self-reflection questions and group activities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded on need and means, and the school states that over half of students receive them.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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