YMCA Christian Academy
- IPC
- British
Per yearabout USD 19K
HKD 149K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-03)
About
Private English-medium primary school on Hong Kong Island (Years 1 to 6) offering the International Primary Curriculum, rooted in Christian values.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IPC · British
Ages
Ages 5–11
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 20
- Religion
- christian
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.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 1 | HKD 148,800≈ USD 19K |
| 2 | HKD 148,800≈ USD 19K |
| 3 | HKD 148,800≈ USD 19K |
| 4 | HKD 148,800≈ USD 19K |
| 5 | HKD 148,800≈ USD 19K |
| 6 | HKD 148,800≈ USD 19K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 1 | HKD 148,800 (about USD 19K) |
| 2 | HKD 148,800 (about USD 19K) |
| 3 | HKD 148,800 (about USD 19K) |
| 4 | HKD 148,800 (about USD 19K) |
| 5 | HKD 148,800 (about USD 19K) |
| 6 | HKD 148,800 (about USD 19K) |
Source: school website (yca.edu.hk) · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA Christian Academy (this school) | HKD 148,800 (about USD 19K) | HKD 148,800 (about USD 19K) |
| 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) |
| Jockey Club Sarah Roe School (ESF) | HKD 145,000 (about USD 18.5K) | HKD 188,300 (about USD 24K) |
| DSC International School | HKD 153,700 (about USD 19.6K) | HKD 175,700 (about USD 22.4K) |
| Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School | HKD 132,500 (about USD 16.9K) | HKD 177,540 (about USD 22.7K) |
Source: school website (yca.edu.hk) · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- HKD 2,000
- Capital levy
- HKD 6,515
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 2026-11-03)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Deadline
- 31 October
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
IPC
Primary · Ages 5–11
The International Primary Curriculum: theme-based units that join science, history, geography and more; common in British-style schools.
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Languages
- STEM
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Chinese
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
Sports
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Football
After-school activities
- ASA
- ECA
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- Accreditations
- CIS
- Memberships
- COIS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
A Learning Diversity Team gives EAL, academic and social-emotional support within mainstream classes.
- EAL support
- Academic support
- Social and emotional learning support
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
An appointed bus provider runs routes across Hong Kong Island and some Kowloon areas; pick-up points are arranged with the provider.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Based on the International Primary Curriculum, with English following the UK National Curriculum and Maths using the White Rose approach.
- International Primary Curriculum (IPC)
- UK National Curriculum English
- White Rose Maths
- Chinese (Mandarin)
- Journey 2:52 Christian Studies
- Wellbeing (Jigsaw)
- PE twice weekly
- Innovation / STEM / Coding
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Social and emotional learning (SEL)
Lessons at the start of the year use a Social and Emotional Toolkit covering self-control, problem solving and relationships.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
English as an additional language (EAL)
Dedicated support helps students whose first language is not English build English skills for the curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
A strength-based wellbeing programme draws on positive psychology and age-appropriate social and emotional lessons.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parent Teacher Association builds links between families, teachers and the school through events, support and fundraising.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Campus has classrooms and play areas for each age group and uses nearby community facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Students use a heated indoor pool at a nearby YMCA centre and access basketball and football through local facilities.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
An Innovation Space supports hands-on science, STEM and coding learning.
- Innovation Space
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Mandarin is taught in three pathways (foundation, intermediate, advanced) placed by each student's skills and home exposure.
- Mandarin foundation pathway
- Mandarin intermediate pathway
- Mandarin advanced pathway
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Awards
Received a Bronze award in the Wellbeing School Initiative category of the Little Steps Asia Education Awards.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Applications for 2027-28 close 31 October, with spaces noted for the current year; on-site and virtual tours are offered.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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