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YK Pao School Hong Kong

Yau Tong, Kowloon East, Hong KongLicensed
  • IB PYP
  • IB MYP

Per yearabout USD 28.1K

HKD 220K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)

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About

Not-for-profit bilingual school in Hong Kong combining English and Putonghua, an inquiry-based international curriculum and Chinese culture. Opens September 2026 with Years 1 to 3.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's websiteCompiled from public sources

Private Bilingual school
School website

Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year

  • Curriculum

    IB PYP · IB MYP

  • Ages

    Ages 6–10

  • Language

    English, Chinese

  • Type

    Bilingual school

  • Fee level

Ownership
Non-profit

Fees

Source: Read 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
1-4HKD 220,000≈ USD 28.1K
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YK Pao School Hong Kong (this school)HKD 220,000 (about USD 28.1K)HKD 220,000 (about USD 28.1K)
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Lantau International SchoolHKD 81,000 (about USD 10.3K)HKD 105,500 (about USD 13.5K)
Kellett SchoolHKD 218,200 (about USD 27.8K)HKD 279,100 (about USD 35.6K)

Source: school website (ykpaoschool.hk) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

One-off costs

Application fee
HKD 2,000
Capital levy
HKD 50,000

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: school website (checked 2026-11-06)

Admissions

Source: Read from the school's website

Intake
9
Deadline
2026-10-31
Entry process
Interview
Open days
2026-10-29, 2026-11-06, 2026-11-26

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

  1. IB PYPOffered

    Early years to primary · Ages 3–12

    The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.

  2. IB MYPOffered

    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.

  3. IB DP (Diploma)Not here

    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.

  4. 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
  • Languages
  • Visual arts
  • Sport
  • Service

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Licence

On the Education Bureau's official list of international schools in Hong Kong

More details

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Diving deeper

  • Governance and ownership

    A not-for-profit school. The founding head is highlighted as having extensive UK education experience.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

  • Curriculum

    Inquiry-based international curriculum. The school is becoming an IB candidate school and plans PYP and MYP, subject to IB approval.

    • Inquiry-based curriculum
    • IB PYP (planned)
    • IB MYP (planned)
    • Enhanced Putonghua and Mathematics (planned)

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

  • History

    Opens September 2026 at the Kowloon East campus with Years 1 to 3, with plans to grow into the Rose Street campus.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

  • Community and service

    Builds global citizenship through global competitions, collaborative projects and community initiatives.

    • Global competitions
    • Collaborative projects
    • Community initiatives

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Languages

  • Language provision

    Years 1 to 5 split language learning 50% English and 50% Chinese; Years 6 to 9 use 60% English and 40% Chinese.

    • English
    • Putonghua (Chinese)

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Bilingual teaching

    Lessons are taught in English and Putonghua, with complementary teaching styles to help students understand concepts across subjects.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Admissions

  • Admissions

    Apply online via Open Apply for Early Decision. Two-stage assessment; selected families are invited to a family meeting.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

G/F, No.8 Shung Shan Street, Yau Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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