Diocesan Girls' School

The school is situated in a central urban area of Kowloon, within easy reach of public transportation, including the MTR, buses, and taxis. Its position offers convenient access from both Hong Kong Island and the New Territories, making it accessible for families across the city. The campus blends heritage buildings with modern facilities in a secure and well-connected setting.

The school offers education from Secondary 1 to Secondary 6 (approximately ages 11–18). Students in the lower forms (S1–S3) follow a broad junior-secondary curriculum, while those in the upper forms (S4–S6) pursue either the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) or GCE Advanced Level qualifications. The school is academically structured to support both local and international higher-education pathways.

DGS is a girls-only day and boarding school. It operates under Hong Kong’s Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS), which allows flexibility in curriculum and fee structure. Boarding is available for up to 60 students, primarily on a Monday–Friday basis during term time.

The school provides general pastoral care through Form Teachers, counsellors, and school social workers. Guidance and counselling teams help address students’ academic and emotional needs. However, the school does not publicly specify specialised SEN facilities or programmes on its website.

Diocesan Girls’ School has no foreign country affiliation. It follows Hong Kong’s education system under the Direct Subsidy Scheme.

The school has an Anglican (Episcopalian) foundation and continues to uphold a Christian ethos in its daily assemblies and school life.

Classes typically begin with a morning assembly, followed by lessons that run until approximately 3:00 pm from Monday to Thursday. Fridays include Other Learning Experiences (OLE) and extended activities, ending at around 4:00 pm. The daily timetable includes recess and a lunch break, with some afternoon sessions devoted to co-curricular or pastoral programmes.

DGS provides a school bus service managed by a School Bus Committee, which oversees route coordination and service arrangements. The service operates in partnership with local transportation providers to support commuting students across Kowloon and nearby districts. Details of the routes and schedules are made available to parents during enrolment and the start of the school year.

Application Fees
A non-refundable application fee of HKD 75 is required when submitting an online application through the school’s admission portal. No additional registration or deposit fees are stated.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)

Local Students (Secondary 1–6): HKD 42,000
Non-local Students (Secondary 1–3): HKD 118,316
Non-local Students (Secondary 4–6): HKD 131,786

Tuition fees for local students are billed in 10 monthly instalments (September–June) and paid via direct debit. Non-local students are billed annually.

Boarding Fees
Regular boarders are charged HKD 6,500 per month, covering Monday–Friday accommodation with breakfast and dinner (except Friday evenings).
Boarding options include full-year, full-term, or 20-day experiential programmes—the latter is compulsory for all Secondary 1 students.

Additional Fees
Uniforms, textbooks, extracurricular programmes, and optional lessons (e.g., music, languages) are charged separately.
Additional costs may apply for sports or cultural trips, competition entry fees, and training programmes.

Scholarships and Fee Remission
The school offers bursaries (fee remission) based on financial need and scholarships for academic achievement, leadership, music, and sports.
Continuation of awards depends on sustained effort, good performance, and conduct.

Payment Options

Application fees: Paid online through the school’s admission portal.
Tuition fees: Paid by direct debit through a Hong Kong bank account.
Boarding fees: Billed monthly and settled by direct debit or bank transfer.