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The school does not publish a dedicated SEL framework. However, students are supported in small class environments, and the school emphasizes service learning and participation in activities that build confidence and collaboration. Counseling support is also available on campus through a school social worker. Beyond these provisions, no further structured SEL initiatives are publicly described.
The school does not present itself as a specialist SEN institution. Its website notes that Inclusive Education professional services may be arranged if recommended, but these are not included in tuition fees. The site does not specify which categories of SEN can be supported, nor does it describe staff roles or dedicated SEN programs. Therefore, the scope of SEN support is limited to optional external services rather than in-house provision.
CISHK provides English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for students who require additional language support. These classes are optional and are billed separately from tuition fees. The website does not give details about the frequency, staffing, or structure of ESL provision. Beyond this, the school does not publicly disclose additional EAL programs.
The school partners with the Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service to provide an on-campus school social worker. Students may visit during scheduled walk-in hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or book private appointments. Contact details and availability are shared openly on the website. This ensures that students have access to professional counseling services for well-being and personal concerns.
The school’s website does not publish a standalone safeguarding or child protection policy. It does, however, highlight the availability of a school social worker as part of student support. No additional safeguarding measures, staff roles, or policies are disclosed online.
Concordia International School Hong Kong (CISHK) is a small, co-educational secondary school in Yau Yat Chuen, Kowloon, serving Grades 7–12. Teaching is in English, with Chinese Studies offered as a subject. The high-school program follows a North American pattern and prepares students for PSAT, SAT, AP, and TOEFL, with AP exams held each May; graduating students earn a Concordia diploma. Classes average about 15 students, and the school reports an enrollment of 51 in 2021–22. Co-curricular options include Model United Nations, World Scholar’s Cup, and History Bee & Bowl, plus an athletics program. A notable feature is the school’s emphasis on service learning and counseling support, provided by a school social worker in partnership with the Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service. The Yau Yat Chuen location is accessible on foot from Kowloon Tong MTR (Exit C2). Fees range from HKD 134,000 to 156,500 per year (Grades 7–12).