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Elchk Lutheran Academy Hong Kong
ELCHK Lutheran Academy operates as a private Christian international school in Hong Kong, offering IB programmes within a faith-based educational framework. The school emphasizes positive education and whole-person development through its connection to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong.
In brief
ELCHK Lutheran Academy serves students from primary through Year 12 with International Baccalaureate programmes integrated into a Christian educational philosophy. The school's Chinese name 'Hong Xin Shu Yuan' derives from 1 Corinthians 13:7, reflecting its motto of faith and trust in God. Under ELCHK sponsorship, the school combines academic rigour with spiritual development through weekly Bible lessons, morning worship, and student-led chapel services alongside the IB curriculum framework.
The school maintains extensive student leadership structures with over 140 Prefects from Primary 4 upward and 30+ MC & Student Ambassadors across Years 3-12, launched in the 2024/2025 academic year to enhance community engagement. Social-Emotional Learning features prominently through a Whole School Approach aligned with Positive Education principles from the Institute of Positive Education. Students participate in house competitions, leadership workshops, camps, and global outreach initiatives including supporting WATOTO children in Africa, creating what the school calls the 'Luac Family' community.
Strengths
- IB programmes combined with Christian values education
- Strong student leadership development with over 140 Prefects and 30+ Student Ambassadors
- Positive Education approach with Social-Emotional Learning emphasis
- Active global outreach and community service programs
- Diverse 'Luac Family' community spanning primary to Year 12
- Regular spiritual development activities including student-led chapels
Considerations
- Christian faith commitment expected as part of school culture
- Limited public information about specific facilities and campus details
- Fee structure not publicly available requiring direct school contact
- No published university placement data or IB results available
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | Annual | HK$161,677 |
| Year 2 | 6 | Annual | HK$161,677 |
| Year 3 | 7 | Annual | HK$161,677 |
| Year 4 | 8 | Annual | HK$161,677 |
| Year 5 | 9 | Annual | HK$159,987 |
| Year 6 | 10 | Annual | HK$156,357 |
| Year 7 | 11 | Annual | HK$158,137 |
| Year 8 | 12 | Annual | HK$156,497 |
| Year 9 | 13 | Annual | HK$152,947 |
| Year 10 | 14 | Annual | HK$172,442 |
| Year 11 (HKDSE) | 15 | Annual | HK$170,772 |
| Year 11 (IBDP) | 15 | Annual | HK$191,972 |
| Year 12 (HKDSE) | 16 | Annual | HK$167,172 |
| Year 12 (IBDP) | 16 | Annual | HK$189,922 |
| Application Fee | One-time | HK$50 |
Reviews
- Yuen Long DSS school running an IB through-train (PYP, MYP candidate, IBDP) alongside HKDSE in upper years; Christian, English-medium with a heavy biliteracy and trilingualism push.
- Parents and former pupils online lean positive, with thin volume. One parent praised the dedication of staff and the academic level; one former pupil describes the school as fun, with light homework and lots of project work.
- Has its own unofficial student subreddit (r/luacsubreddit), which is small and largely social rather than substantive on academics.
- WhichSchoolAdvisor still lists the school as awaiting a full review, so independent commentary is limited.
- DSS plus IB pathway, lower fees than mainstream international schools, sits at the heart of the parent appeal in Hong Kong.
Head of school
Dr. Patrick Hak-chung LAM
Accreditations
- HK_EDB 01