Kellett School Hong Kong

Located across Kowloon Bay and Pok Fu Lam campuses, Kellett follows the English National Curriculum from Foundation Stage through A-Levels, with students typically taking 8-11 IGCSEs before selecting 3-4 A-Level subjects. The school operates a non-selective admissions policy yet achieves strong university placements to institutions including Cambridge, UCL, Edinburgh, and Melbourne. Recent expansion includes a dedicated Sixth Form Centre opening in 2026/27 at The Bay Hub, plus major refurbishment of the original Pok Fu Lam campus starting summer 2026 to enhance classrooms, library, gym, and specialist facilities.

Teacher discussions highlight Kellett as an excellent workplace with strong leadership, good professional development opportunities, and quality resources, though staff note limited internal progression opportunities as teachers rarely leave. The school's A-Level pathway rather than IB may disadvantage some non-British teachers, while the absence of housing provision is offset by competitive salaries including substantial annual bonuses of 22% of salary. Parent feedback emphasizes the school's strong sense of identity and forward-thinking educational policies, including consideration of following UK independent school trends in IGCSE subject selection.

Strengths

• Strong university placement record including Russell Group universities
• Excellent facilities including professional theatre and Apple Music Technology Suite
• Non-selective admissions policy with good academic outcomes
• Supportive working environment with quality professional development
• Substantial annual bonus structure (22% of salary)
• Forward-thinking educational approach following UK trends
• Multiple campus locations serving different areas of Hong Kong
• Strong sense of school identity and community

Considerations

• No housing provision, though salaries compensate
• A-Level pathway only, no IB option
• Limited internal career progression due to low staff turnover
• Teaching across multiple year groups (Y7-Y13) may be required
• Primarily serves British curriculum families rather than broader international market

Academics

2025 A-Level Results: - A grades: 27.5% - A -A grades: 60.6% - A -B grades: 88.5% - A -C grades: 95.1% - A -E (Pass Rate): 100% - Notable: 12.3% of students achieved 3+ A grades; 42% achieved 3+ A -A grades. - Average SAT Score (Class of 2025): 1444 or 1454 (sources vary slightly). 2025 IGCSE Results: - 9-8 & A grades: 67% - 9-7 & A -A grades: 85.1% - 9-6 & A -B grades: 95% - 9-5 & A -C grades: 99.7% - A -E (Pass Rate): 100% University Destinations (Class of 2025 highlights): Oxford, Cambridge, Princeton, Columbia, UPenn, HKU, UCL, LSE, Imperial College London, University of Manchester, University of Warwick, Durham University, University of Melbourne, and University of Adelaide.

School life

Sports: Competitive and recreational opportunities including football (soccer), rugby, netball, swimming, cricket, cross-country, and athletics. Teams participate in FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia) competitions. Arts/Music: Fully operational theatre, orchestra pit, recording spaces, music suites, practice rooms, drama and dance studios.

Pok Fu Lam Campus: Theatre, sports hall, dance studio, outdoor play-spaces, music room, science lab. Kowloon Bay Campus: State-of-the-art facilities including the David Kidd Theatre (fully operational), CrossFit gym, dance hall, large artificial turf (Sky Pitch) with rooftop running track and cricket nets, and a swimming pool with adjustable floor depth. Also includes purpose-built photography and cinematography studios (Media Studio), recording spaces, music suites, and science labs.

Student body

Total Enrolment: Nearly 1,550 students (approx. 1,560 reported in 2026). Nationalities: Over 40 nationalities represented (historically British, American, Australian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Pakistani, Iranian, Norwegian, Swedish).

The reputation that comes through is consistent. As one teacher put it, "A*-A at GCSE was up to 85% last year and 61% at A-Level" on a non-selective intake, with "incredibly high" senior staff retention and a pay package that reportedly tops the league for international roles. Family demand backs this up: the school is "full in every year group" with waiting lists of "100+ lower down." Among Hong Kong British schools outside the major chains, Kellett is consistently named alongside CIS as a top non-network option.

The main thing currently in flux is leadership. The CEO departed abruptly in 2024 and the new Principal, who arrived from the British School of Tokyo, has landed well inside Hong Kong so far. The other recurring practical concern is the two-campus transition between primary and secondary.