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ICS assigns a dedicated counselor in each school division who provides social-emotional support through both one-on-one and group counseling sessions. The counselors also conduct in-class lessons in the Elementary and Kindergarten divisions. In the High School, the “Tribe” advisory program meets daily during lunch, giving students consistent mentorship and a peer group structure.
ICS offers the Bridges Program for students aged 11–18 who have “significant special learning needs” in areas such as communication, social / emotional interaction, or physical / sensory challenges (equivalent IQ ~50–70) with a lower student-teacher ratio and specialized staff support. The school does not present itself as a specialist SEN institution, but rather integrates the Bridges support alongside its regular program.
ICS does not publicly disclose a separate, named EAL program.
ICS describes community, accountability, and interpersonal growth as core to its mission, emphasizing respect, care, and spiritual formation to nurture students’ social and emotional However, there is no publicly detailed program exclusively for mental health (e.g. clinical counseling services) beyond what is offered through their general counseling staff.
ICS maintains a detailed Child Protection Policy and Procedures document stating that staff, contractors, and volunteers must report suspected abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect). The policy names a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL: Nick Seward) and several Deputy DSLs for various divisions (Elementary, Middle, High, Kindergarten). ICS is also a member of the Child Safety and Protection Network (CSPN).
International Christian School (ICS) in Hong Kong educates students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 across two campuses in Sha Tin District: Shek Mun (Elementary–High School) and Ma On Shan (Kindergarten). All classes, except foreign languages, are taught in English. The high school follows a North American curriculum and offers an extensive Advanced Placement program, with courses such as AP Chinese Language & Culture and AP Spanish Language & Culture. Co-curricular opportunities are wide-ranging: performing arts include multiple choirs, ensembles, theatre productions, and stagecraft; STEM options span Robotics Club, STEM Club, Girls’ Coding, and Technovation; and service programs include Roots & Shoots plus required annual projects noted in the school profile.