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Yew Chung International School Hong Kong
A bilingual through-train school across three Kowloon Tong campuses, founded in 1932. Around 2,200 pupils follow the English National Curriculum alongside the school's own Chinese Language and Culture programme, with a Western and Chinese co-teacher in every classroom.
In brief
Yew Chung International School is a bilingual through-train school founded in 1932, with around 2,200 pupils from toddlers to eighteen across three campuses in Kowloon Tong. Pupils follow the English National Curriculum alongside the school's own Chinese Language and Culture programme, with a Western and a Chinese co-teacher in every classroom, and move on to IGCSE and the IB Diploma. In 2022 the school reported a Diploma average of 37.3 points. Annual fees run from HKD 223,036 to HKD 268,640, and secondary places carry a debenture of up to HKD 470,000.
Parents who praise the school mention caring staff, a good environment and attention to personal development. Students are much harsher, describing inconsistent teaching, weak administration, bullying and poor value for money, and some families feel the Chinese-language emphasis is too heavy for an international school.
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Twos Whole Day | 2 | HK$223,036 |
| Threes Whole Day | 3 | HK$240,801 |
| Fours Whole Day | 4 | HK$249,216 |
| Fives Whole Day | 5 | HK$261,536 |
| Years 1 – 6 | 5 | HK$265,420 |
| Years 7 – 11 (IB Pathway) | 11 | HK$262,220 |
| Years 12 – 13 | 16 | HK$268,640 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee (Primary and Secondary) | HK$1,000 | |
| ECE Debenture (3rd child or more) | HK$75,000 | |
| ECE Debenture (2nd child) | HK$100,000 | |
| Secondary Debenture (3rd child or more) | HK$117,500 | |
| ECE Debenture (1st child) | HK$150,000 | |
| Secondary Debenture (2nd child) | HK$235,000 | |
| Secondary Debenture (1st child) | HK$470,000 |
Reviews
- Public signal is polarised and unusually critical for a long-established school. Some parents praise caring staff, a good environment, and personality development, but student comments are much harsher about academics, teaching quality, and value for money.
- Recurring negative themes include inconsistent teaching, weak administration, bullying or poor student culture, and concerns that the school leans too heavily on Chinese language and culture for some international-school families.
- Staff comments add another caution. Teachers describe opportunities and colleagues positively, but also flag leadership, workload, shifting expectations, and a culture problem at the Hong Kong campus.
Considerations
- Student and parent split. A small number of positive parent comments sit beside very negative student comments about teaching, administration, academics, and school culture.
- Bilingual identity. The Chinese-English emphasis is a defining feature, but some public criticism says it can feel over-weighted for an international school.
- Staff culture. Teacher reviews include positive comments on colleagues and opportunities, but also significant criticism of leadership, workload, expectations, and internal culture.
Leadership
Mr Martin Scott and Ms Shannon Shang
Martin Scott serves as Regional Executive Principal at Yew Chung International School of Hong Kong, overseeing operations across its multiple campuses as indicated in the school's official 2025 profile and team listings.
Accreditations
- ACAMIS member 01
Academic results
- IB Diploma 2022 average 37.3 points
- IGCSE 2022 A* / A 49%