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HKCA Po Leung Kuk School

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees HK$93,200 - 125,000
Ages 3 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages Mandarin
Typical class size 10
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School
Introduction

HKCA Po Leung Kuk School sits at 62 Tin Hau Temple Road on Hong Kong Island, in the Tin Hau area, and serves children aged 3 to 12. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) as its international curriculum, with English as the language of instruction and daily Mandarin (Putonghua) taught as a language subject. The campus is about a 350‑metre walk from Tin Hau MTR Station and sits on a renovated site that was originally built by the Hong Kong Construction Association and later developed through collaboration with Po Leung Kuk for an IB World School. The school began planning to implement the IB‑PYP with authorisation targeted for 2019‑2020; current provision includes Kindergarten (K1–K3) and Primary (Grade 1–6). In 2021–2022, Grade 6 was added; in 2022–23, PM sessions for K1–K3 were introduced. The school has a maximum capacity of 144 Early Years places and 480 Primary places (624 total), with up to 24 students per class and a 10:1 student–teacher ratio. The school emphasizes service to the community, language development and a broad range of co‑curricular activities.

www.plkis.edu.hk

62 Tin Hau Temple Rd, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

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The Essentials

HKCA Po Leung Kuk School has typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
HKCA Po Leung Kuk School is located at 62 Tin Hau Temple Road, Hong Kong. The campus is on Hong Kong Island in the Tin Hau area and is described as a small, leafy site. It is a short walk from Tin Hau MTR station, about 350 metres away, making it accessible by public transport. (+852 3465 8400 for the Primary, +852 3465 8404 for the Kindergarten).

Stages
The school serves children aged 3–12 years, with a through-train pathway from K1 to Grade 6. This means the campus offers Kindergarten and Primary levels under the IB Primary Years Programme. (Ages 3-12; K1 to Grade 6).

Type
HKCA Po Leung Kuk School is a private not-for-profit international school established by Po Leung Kuk. It offers an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme as part of its non-local curriculum. (Not-for-profit international school; IB World School).

Additional learning support
Published admissions information notes that English as a Second Language (ESL) support can be provided for students needing language assistance, with some ESL classes potentially occurring outside the regular school day at the parents' expense. The school does not publish detailed SEN provisions on its site.

Country affiliation
The school operates in Hong Kong and is not affiliated with a specific country. It is run as a not-for-profit international school under Po Leung Kuk.

Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation is not indicated in the published materials.

School day structure
Typical days begin with arrival around 7:55–8:15, followed by a homeroom period and morning block. Core subjects run through the morning, with lunch around 12:00–12:30, and dismissal (with an available school bus option) around 2:50–3:00, depending on section. After-school activities may run from 3:15–5:15.

Bus service
A school bus service is offered as part of the transport options; bus-related costs are listed among the school's additional charges. Dismissal times align with bus services when used. For exact routes and fees, consult the Admissions/Fees materials.
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Fees

Annual tuition at HKCA Po Leung Kuk School ranges from HKD 93,200 to HKD 125,000 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- Application fee: HK$800 (non-refundable).

Tuition fees (by year group and billing detail)

- Kindergarten (K1–K3): Annual tuition HK$93,200. Paid in 10 monthly instalments of HK$9,320.
- Primary (Grade 1–Grade 6): Annual tuition HK$125,000. Paid in 10 monthly instalments of HK$12,500.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Annual tuition is billed on an academic-year basis but structured to be paid in 10 monthly payments (the published instalment amounts are HK$9,320 per month for Kindergarten and HK$12,500 per month for Grades 1–6). The application fee is a one-time, non-refundable payment. Annual tuition fees may be adjusted subject to Education Bureau approval.
- Kindergarten miscellaneous fee: A HK$6,000 Miscellaneous Fee for Kindergarten (covers learning materials, stationery, art materials and field trip expenses) is payable in two instalments of HK$3,000. Additional costs for Primary are itemised separately (see Other costs).

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school for children aged 3–12. No boarding fees are published.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- For Primary: likely additional charges include field trips, some after‑school activities, school bus, school lunch, stationery and uniform. These are separately billed or charged and are not included in the annual tuition figure.
- For Kindergarten: the HK$6,000 Miscellaneous Fee (in two instalments of HK$3,000) is specifically published to cover learning materials, stationery, art materials and field trip expenses.

Fee remission / financial assistance

- A fee remission scheme (financial assistance for tuition) is available for eligible families; application details are handled by the Admissions Office.

Refund information

- The application fee is explicitly non-refundable. No general tuition‑refund policy for mid‑term withdrawal or similar situations is published in the publicly available fee summary.

Fee payment options and contacts for payment enquiries

- Specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, FPS, cheque, etc.) are not published on the fees summary page. For payment arrangements and accepted payment channels, contact Admissions or the school office using the published contact numbers. Admissions: +852 3465 8401; Primary Section: +852 3465 8400; Kindergarten Section: +852 3465 8404.
Academics

HKCA Po Leung Kuk School teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 3 to 12.

Curriculum
HKCA PLK School offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3–12, with Kindergarten through Grade 6 on Tin Hau Temple Road in Hong Kong. The PYP framework guides learning across a transdisciplinary programme that emphasizes inquiry, reflection and action in open, democratic classrooms. The homeroom teacher leads as the main language of instruction for English, with Mandarin taught as a separate language, and learning organized around a Programme of Inquiry (POI) comprising units of inquiry across Kindergarten to Grade 6. Core subjects include English Language, Mandarin, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, The Arts, and Personal, Social and Physical Education, with IB-scope & sequence documents guiding Language Arts, Mathematics, PSPE and The Arts and school-developed continuums for Science and Social Studies. Assessment uses a portfolio approach with Seesaw for daily communication, and formal Student-Led Conferences and reports; teachers record and report learning progress. The curriculum is organized into Kindergarten, Grades 1–2, 3–4, and 5–6 bands, each with age-appropriate POIs and unit continuums.
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Review eligibility and class placement. The school defines age guidelines for Early Years (K1) through Grade 6, and class placement is determined by the school after the admission process. The age framework aligns with UK/ESF equivalence and birth-date ranges, and placement decisions are made by the school, not by parental choice. The range of eligible ages and the corresponding grade levels are published to guide families before applying.

Step 2: Language readiness. The school requires proficiency in English to access the English-medium curriculum. If a student needs additional language support, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes may be taken outside of school at the parents' expense. This ensures students can participate in core subjects while language needs are addressed.

Step 3: Online application submission. Parents interested in enrolling their child can apply online by completing the Admission Form. Enrollment will be continuous until all available places have been filled, and the school is explicit about ongoing accepting of applications where places remain. In addition, there are currently limited remaining places for some years, so timely submission is advised.

Step 4: Admission interviews and criteria. Eligible applicants must demonstrate satisfactory social and communication skills and achieve satisfactory results in the admission interviews. First-round interviews for Early Years and Grade 1 typically last about 45 minutes, with longer sessions (60–70 minutes) for older grades. Interviews assess readiness for school and, for higher grades, literacy and numeracy.

Step 5: Admission decision and enrollment. If a place is offered, enrollment proceeds in line with available capacity, and there is a priority framework for admissions (non-local students, siblings, and the children of full-time staff). Admissions are described as ongoing, with inquiries accepted and places filled on a rolling basis. The process emphasizes continuous enrollment until spaces are exhausted.

Step 6: Fees and application outcomes. An application Fee of HK$800 is required and is non-refundable. The annual tuition for Kindergarten is HK$93,200 (paid in 10 monthly installments of HK$9,320), while the annual tuition for Grades 1–6 is HK$125,000 (HK$12,500 monthly). The school notes that paying the application fee does not guarantee admission and that annual tuition may be adjusted with Education Bureau approval.

Scholarships
The school does not offer traditional scholarships. Instead, a fee remission scheme is available for families needing financial assistance, applicable to those who already have a student enrolled at the school. Details and the appropriate forms are provided through the Admissions Office. Applicants should note that there is an HK$800 non-refundable application fee, and admission is not guaranteed by payment of this fee.

Waitlist
Waitlist or pool procedures are not described as a formal system on the admissions materials.
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