Yew Chung International School
- UK EYFS
- IGCSE
- IB Diploma
Per yearabout USD 34K–34.7K
HKD 266K–272K · 2026-27 school year · Source: official government data (checked 2026-11-02)
About
Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong serves local and expatriate students aged 6 months to 18 years, from Infant & Toddler Learning Programme to Year 13. Founded in 1932, it has campuses in Kowloon Tong and Tseung Kwan O.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
- Run directly by YCYW Education Network (Yew Chung / Yew Wah). See all 19 schools of YCYW Education Network (Yew Chung / Yew Wah)
Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
UK EYFS · IGCSE · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 0.5–18
Language
English, Chinese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 30
- Founded
- 1932
- Religion
- christian
- Ownership
- Non-profit
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 |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | HKD 266,150≈ USD 34K |
| Year 8 | HKD 266,150≈ USD 34K |
| Year 9 | HKD 266,150≈ USD 34K |
| Year 10 | HKD 266,150≈ USD 34K |
| Year 11 | HKD 266,150≈ USD 34K |
| Year 12 | HKD 272,250≈ USD 34.7K |
| Year 13 | HKD 272,250≈ USD 34.7K |
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| per year | |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | HKD 266,150 (about USD 34K) |
| Year 8 | HKD 266,150 (about USD 34K) |
| Year 9 | HKD 266,150 (about USD 34K) |
| Year 10 | HKD 266,150 (about USD 34K) |
| Year 11 | HKD 266,150 (about USD 34K) |
| Year 12 | HKD 272,250 (about USD 34.7K) |
| Year 13 | HKD 272,250 (about USD 34.7K) |
Source: school website (applications.edb.gov.hk) · checked 2026-11-02 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Yew Chung International School (this school) | HKD 266,150 (about USD 34K) | HKD 272,250 (about USD 34.7K) |
| 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
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · EYFS · IGCSE
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
EYFS
Early years · Ages 2–5
The early-years stage of British schools: play-based learning of language, social skills and early reading and number.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
- Students per teacher
- 9 : 1
Exam results
- IB Diploma · Pass rate
- 100%
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Accreditation and memberships
Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- CIS, IB
- Memberships
- ACAMIS, COIS
Licence
On the Education Bureau's official list of international schools in Hong Kong
More details
Source: Read from the school's website
The essentials
Additional learning support
Learning support programmes are available, and admitted students must be able to access the regular curriculum without services beyond these programmes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Early childhood day starts with arrival at 8:15am, followed by morning learning, lunch and rest time.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
The school uses a Western and Chinese co-principal leadership model and is a member of the registered non-profit Yew Chung Education Foundation.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Early years follow the EYFS framework with play-based learning in a bilingual English and Chinese setting. Upper levels offer IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Exam results
The school reports a 100% pass rate in the IB Diploma Programme and lists recent acceptances at universities in Asia, Europe and North America.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Safeguarding
The school is designated a Child-Safe School and publishes its child protection policies and procedures.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 1932, the school describes itself as the first homegrown international school in Hong Kong.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Part of the YCYW network across Hong Kong, mainland China and Silicon Valley, offering internal transfers between schools and online IB and A Level classes.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Early years are taught bilingually in English and Chinese (Cantonese), with both languages valued equally.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual English and Chinese teaching is emphasised, with co-teachers working together in each class.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Placement considers academic record, English level and development, followed by an assessment. Full year levels use a waiting pool, with priority for siblings and alumni children.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
A Christian Missionary Support Policy provides special tuition fee assistance for eligible children of missionary families. Eligibility is confirmed by the Admissions Office.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
When a year level is full, approved applicants who passed interviews are kept in a waiting pool until a suitable place opens.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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