Diocesan Girls' Junior School

Diocesan Girls' Junior School is located at 1 Jordan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It sits in the Jordan area of Kowloon on the Diocesan Girls' School campus. The Jordan area is an urban neighbourhood with access to public transport and amenities nearby.

Primary 1 to Primary 6.

Private, non-profit making, girls-only primary school.

Supportive Education Rooms are available to support students with additional learning needs; Special Education Needs support is available on request.

No country affiliation published.

Christianity. Affiliated with the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (Anglican) through Diocesan Girls' School.

School hours on the campus are 7:55 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Yes. A school bus service exists; the School Bus Sub-Committee arranges routes with Poon's Transportation Co. Ltd., the official bus contractor.

Diocesan Girls' Junior School places a strong emphasis on biliteracy in English and Chinese and promotes trilingualism, with English as the medium of instruction for most subjects while Chinese, General Studies II, and Putonghua are taught in Chinese. Putonghua is included across the curriculum, with a Putonghua stream in learning Chinese from Primary Four to Primary Six and Hanyu Pinyin taught from Primary One, complemented by lunchtime Putonghua chat rooms. The formal curriculum is organized around core strands—Literacy, Numeracy, Science and Technology, Performing Arts, and Environmental Education—with General Studies I for Primary 1–3 and General Studies II for Primary 4–6, and Information and Computer Technology integrated throughout. Project-based learning is embedded across Science and Technology and General Studies, including annual year-level projects and a year-end science exhibition. A Primary 6 Code-to-Care (C2C) Programme embedded in ICT combines computational thinking and community-oriented app design, with parent mentoring workshops.

SEL at Diocesan Girls' Junior School is integrated into a holistic, values-based education that prioritizes emotional and social development alongside academic learning. The School Vision and Mission state that the school provides a quality, all‑round liberal education and empowers students to participate as confident, responsible global citizens, with explicit emphasis on nurturing emotional well‑being. The Headmistress' Welcome describes a positive learning environment where students grow through Christian principles and Chinese cultural values. Staff contribute to SEL through coaching, guidance and counselling, and they supervise educational visits and enrichment activities that build social and communication skills. The ‘Other Learning Experiences' include character and moral development programmes, community service, and leadership opportunities designed to foster empathy, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

DGJS provides learner support through a School Counselor and a Student Support Officer who work with a Guidance Team to support student well‑being. The school also follows a Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity, including group and individual remedial teaching for students with academic learning difficulties and enhanced classes for gifted learners. A speech therapist, supported by a coordinator team, lends expertise to students with diverse learning needs, and learners with challenges are placed in smaller class settings when appropriate. These elements indicate an integrated education approach within DGJS and in collaboration with Diocesan Girls' School, rather than a dedicated SEN‑only institution.

Medium of Instruction is English at Diocesan Girls' Junior School. The publicly available CHSC profile notes English as the language of instruction for the school, and it describes a broader learner-diversity framework that includes remedial and language-support services as part of integrated education. Publicly disclosed materials do not detail a separate, stand‑alone EAL programme beyond standard English instruction and related supports. Support for language needs appears within the school's Speech Therapy and Guidance provisions as part of an integrated approach to learning diversity. Therefore, explicit EAL staffing or dedicated EAL courses are not described in the public information.

Mental wellbeing is a central focus of DGJS, reflected in its well‑being‑oriented learning environment and life education. A School Counselor and a Student Support Officer work with a Guidance Team to support students' well‑being and resilience. The school also references the 4Rs Mental Health Charter as part of its safeguarding and health initiatives. The Life Education Activity Programme and a broadly well‑balanced curriculum contribute to values education, resilience and personal development. Overall, the school describes its aim to develop healthy lifestyles, positive values and proactive attitudes among students, prioritizing student well‑being within the whole‑school approach.

Safeguarding and student health are addressed through a Whole School Health Programme and related safeguarding provisions. A School Counselor and a Student Support Officer, together with a Guidance Team, provide ongoing welfare support for students. The school references the 4Rs Mental Health Charter as part of its safeguarding framework and student welfare initiatives. Lifewide activities such as Life Education and related programmes are incorporated to promote safety, health and values education. The school operates an integrated education approach with Diocesan Girls' School, ensuring a safe, supportive environment across the DGJS–DGS pathway.

1. Online application and eligibility. The DGJS online admission system is accessed at admission.dgjs.edu.hk and the online application period for Primary One admission is from August 15 to August 26, 2025. Only girls born between September 1, 2019 and December 31, 2020 are eligible to apply; applicants should not submit if the child is outside this age range. Parents must send the required documents to the School by Registered Post or Courier Service between August 15 and August 27, 2025; applications with stamps or postage shortfalls received after August 27 will not be processed. After submission, print the Portfolio Cover Sheet and Portfolio Summary Form for hard-copy submission if required, and consult the Notes to Applicants section in the system for any additional requirements. The admissions portal and status updates are accessed through the DGJS Online Admission System.

2. Scheduling and conducting the first interview. Following the online application, the school communicates the first interview date and time on the portal's Stage 2 page; parents should log in after 6:00 pm on September 24, 2025 to view the latest details. The initial interview is the first formal assessment of applicants, with the session video shown to attending parents during the visit. A single parent accompanies the child to the interview, and the day's schedule is posted in the portal to help families plan. Parents should monitor the portal for any updates and follow notes in the system for exact instructions.

3. First interview results and subsequent steps. The first interview results are released on November 3, 2025 after 4:00 pm; you can log in to the online admission system and check Stage 3: First Interview Result for the latest details. The portal also indicates that some applicants may be invited to a second interview, while others may proceed directly based on the portfolio and interview performance. If you are on the reserve list, you may be invited to a third round of interview if the school requires further information. After the interview outcomes are published, the system will provide next-step instructions and any applicable notes to applicants.

4. Outcome types and next steps. The DGJS FAQ confirms three possible interview results: an offer list, a reserve list (waitlist), or a rejected list. Applicants on the reserve list may be invited to a third round of interview if needed. The portal notes provide the specific steps and deadlines once a place is offered, including how to proceed with enrollment. Overall, acceptance and enrollment are processed through the online system with communications posted under Stage statuses and the Notes to Applicants section.

Scholarships and financial support are available in two related strands. DGJS itself offers bursaries (fee remission) for families with financial need, intended to enable access to the DGJS program; retention depends on ongoing academic effort and conduct. In parallel, the Diocesan Girls' School (the senior school feeder) provides a broad scholarship program, including DSS-funded scholarships such as the DGS S1 Entrance Scholarship, and non-DSS-funded scholarships, exhibitions, and other named awards. These DGS scholarships cover various categories (academic, leadership, music, sports, and service) and are available to students who progress to DGS, with some awards requiring an entrance scholarship examination. There are also additional scholarships and exhibitions sponsored by the DOGA, PTA, and other benefactors. See the DGS information on scholarships for details, including the existence of unlimited bursaries and multiple named scholarships.

Yes. DGJS uses a reserve list (waitlist) as part of its Primary One admissions outcomes. Applicants are categorized into three result groups: offer list, reserve list, and rejected list. Those on the reserve list may be invited to a third round of interview if the school requires additional information before final decisions are made. This waitlist mechanism operates within the school's online admission portal and is explained in the FAQ.