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Diocesan Girls' School

Hong Kong

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Boarding, Uniform and Food

Daily life details and school culture

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms are required. A Daily Living Subsidy can be used for uniform purchases.

Food Options

Lunch is available for ordering. A Daily Living Subsidy can be used for lunch ordering.

House System

Every student is allocated to a House on entering Secondary One. There are five Houses. Inter-house swimming galas, athletics meets and a programming contest are held annually.

Governance and Ownership

The school is governed by the Council of the Diocesan Girls' School. It has operated under the Direct Subsidy Scheme since 2005.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees HK$118,316 - 131,786
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1120
Type Girls School, Girls School (boarding)
Opened 1860
Bus Service Yes
Availability Are there places?

Diocesan Girls’ School (DGS) in Jordan, Kowloon, was founded in 1860 and remains a girls’ secondary school with English as the medium of instruction for all non-Chinese subjects. Students follow Hong Kong’s HKDSE route or opt into the British GCE Advanced Level pathway from Secondary Five. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, sports field, auditorium, fitness centre, and an Artificial Intelligence Laboratory; daily assemblies and a broad extracurricular programme are part of school life. Music is a distinctive strength, with multiple choirs, orchestras, and ensembles performing regularly, alongside drama and dance. A wide range of clubs spans robotics, programming, debating, Model United Nations, service initiatives through the Citizens’ Club, and numerous sports teams. Boarding is available Monday through Friday during term time for up to 60 students. Annual fees for local students are HKD 42,000, with published fee remission and scholarship schemes.

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