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Ymca of Hong Kong Christian College
A DSS English-medium secondary in Tung Chung, Lantau, founded in 2003 by the YMCA of Hong Kong. Around 900 pupils work through to the HKDSE in a Christian-values setting that draws mostly local rather than expatriate families.
In brief
Located in Tung Chung on Lantau Island, YHKCC serves as an English-medium secondary school following the Hong Kong curriculum through to HKDSE examinations. Established in 2003 under the YMCA of Hong Kong's charitable mission, the school emphasizes whole-person development through Christian values while serving the growing residential community around Hong Kong's airport development. The campus includes Taylor House, named after missionary Hudson Taylor, reflecting the institution's Christian heritage and educational philosophy.
Former students on Quora describe positive experiences with the school's community atmosphere and teaching quality, with one graduate noting their progression to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. The school appears to serve primarily local Hong Kong families seeking English-medium education at more accessible fees than premium international schools. However, unlike established international institutions, YHKCC generates limited discussion in expat forums or educational comparison sites, suggesting a primarily local student body rather than international families.
Strengths
- Affordable English-medium secondary education under DSS framework
- Christian values foundation with whole-person development focus
- Convenient Tung Chung location with good transport links
- Positive feedback from graduates about school community
- Established track record since 2003 under YMCA charitable mission
Considerations
- Very limited public information about academic results or university placements
- Minimal visibility in international education forums or expat discussions
- No clear data on curriculum pathways beyond HKDSE
- Primarily serves local rather than international families
- Limited details available about facilities, extracurricular programs, or fee structure
Fees
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Form 1 | 12 | HK$61,000 |
| Forms 2 – 3 | 13 | HK$58,000 |
| Forms 4 – 5 DSE | 15 | HK$57,000 |
| Form 5 GCE | 16 | HK$65,000 |
| Form 6 DSE | 17 | HK$50,500 |
| Form 6 GCE | 17 | HK$62,000 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | HK$100 |
Reviews
- Staff reviews give the school a mixed but generally workable picture: students, colleagues, pay, and the Tung Chung setting receive positive mentions.
- The recurring cautions are staff wellbeing, housing benefits, distance from transport, and limited feedback channels for evaluating senior staff or leadership.
- The public signal is mostly employee-facing, so it says more about internal culture than day-to-day parent experience.
Positives
- students and colleagues. Staff reviews praise students, colleagues, atmosphere, and a helpful team.
Considerations
- benefits and logistics. Pay is often described positively, while housing benefits and distance from transport are flagged.
- leadership feedback. Some staff reviews describe weak feedback routes for evaluating senior staff and leadership.
Leadership
Ms. Diana Lo
Ms. Diana Lo is an educator with nearly 20 years of experience, joining YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College in 2003 as one of its founding Science teachers.
Accreditations
- HK_EDB 01
Academic results
- HKDSE 2024 average 53% A* or A
- IGCSE results 60% A* or A