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Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages French, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 23
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Kellett’s Kowloon Bay campus brings together a two-form Preparatory School and a four-form Senior & Sixth Form on one site, following the English National Curriculum through I/GCSEs to A-Levels. Facilities include a theatre, swimming pool and a rooftop Sky Pitch, supporting extensive sport and expressive arts. Wellbeing is embedded through the Positively Kellett programme and a deep pastoral structure with trained counsellors. Students engage in public speaking (LAMDA) and a wide co-curricular offer, while community work runs under the Kellett Cares banner with multi-year NGO partnerships selected by students. The campus opened in 2013 and is reachable by dedicated school buses operated by Lewis Motors. Instruction is in English; languages offered include Chinese (Mandarin), French and Spanish. Typical class sizes are capped at 24 in Prep, with smaller groups at I/GCSE and A-Level.
Kellett School – Kowloon Bay Preparatory and Senior School has 1,550 pupils, typical class sizes of 23, instruction in English.
Location
The Kowloon Bay campus is situated in East Kowloon, just across Victoria Harbour from Hong Kong Island. Families can access the school easily via public bus and minibus services, in addition to a dedicated school bus network.
Stages
The campus houses both Preparatory (Reception–Year 6) and Senior & Sixth Form (Years 7–13). This structure allows students to begin at age 4 and continue through to age 18 within the same campus.
Type
The school is a co-educational day school. It does not offer boarding facilities.
Additional learning support
Kellett provides Additional Support Needs (ASN) services, delivered by qualified teachers and assistants. Support may be in-class or targeted depending on individual needs. It is a mainstream school and not a specialist SEN institution.
Country affiliation
The school follows the British (English National Curriculum) and is accredited as a British international school.
Religious affiliation
Kellett has no religious affiliation.
School day structure
In the Preparatory School, the day runs from 8:00am to 3:00pm, with a morning break and a lunch break (timings differ slightly by year group). Senior School timetables follow a similar start time and structured breaks through the day.
Bus service
Yes, the school offers a dedicated bus service. The Kowloon Bay service is operated by Lewis Motors Company Limited, with published routes and fees. This service covers multiple districts across Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, providing reliable transport to and from the campus.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Kellett School – Kowloon Bay Preparatory and Senior School ranges from HKD 208,800 to HKD 267,100 for 2026/27.
Application Fees Reception – Year 4: HKD 2,000 (non-refundable) Year 5 – Year 13: HKD 2,500 (includes assessment fee; non-refundable)
Annual Capital Levy / Debenture All new offers made after 31 August 2025 require an Annual Capital Levy (ACL) of HKD 40,000 per student. This fee is non-refundable and non-redeemable, supporting the school’s estates and infrastructure. Every student must be covered by a Debenture or ACL.
Annual Association Fee Each family pays an Association Fee of HKD 500 annually, which grants voting rights on Board membership.
Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Reception: HKD 208,800 Years 1 – 6: HKD 214,200 Years 7 – 11 (I/GCSE): HKD 251,400 Years 12 – 13 (A Levels): HKD 267,100
Fees are billed in three instalments per year as follows: Term 1: 40% Term 2: 30% Term 3: 30%
Additional Fees Uniforms, lunch, bus services, overseas educational visits, examination entry fees, and some Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs) are charged separately. Senior students must provide their own devices (laptops and iPads).
Transportation Fees School bus services are available through external providers. Routes and fees are published annually and invoiced separately by the operators.
Refund Policy Tuition fees are non-refundable once paid for the current or past terms, including in cases of permanent exclusion or required withdrawal.
Payment Options Payments are made via bank transfer. Parents are responsible for any bank charges. Other payment methods are not specified publicly.
Academics
Kellett School – Kowloon Bay Preparatory and Senior School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
The school follows the English National Curriculum, adapted to its international setting. In the Preparatory School (Reception–Year 6), students study a broad range of subjects, including English, mathematics, science, humanities, expressive arts, and Mandarin. In Senior School (Years 7–9), the curriculum continues with a wide scope of academic and creative subjects, alongside public speaking through LAMDA. In Years 10–11, students prepare for International GCSEs (I/GCSEs) with a choice of subjects from different disciplines. In the Sixth Form (Years 12–13), students specialise through A Levels, supported by additional programmes such as the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), LAMDA, and a Mini-MBA developed with IE Business School. Instruction is in English, with additional language options including Mandarin, French, and Spanish.
1. Initial enquiry and review: Families can apply at any time, as applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Parents are encouraged to review the school’s Admissions Policy and relevant documentation before submitting an application, particularly since places at some year groups are often full.
2. Preparing documents: Applications must include a recent passport-sized photograph of the student, copies of the student’s passport and birth certificate, and Hong Kong ID if applicable. Families must also provide the most recent two years of school reports, if available, to support the application.
3. Application submission and payment: Applications are submitted online via OpenApply, and must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee. These fees are non-refundable.
4. Assessment and placement: Depending on the year group, applicants may be required to attend an assessment to confirm readiness for the curriculum. Placement decisions are made with reference to the school’s admissions criteria and curriculum requirements.
5. Offer and acceptance: If a place is offered, families must secure it through either a debenture or the Annual Capital Levy, as set out in the school’s fees policy. Tuition and other costs are then billed according to the school’s published termly schedule.
Scholarships
The school does not publicly provide information about scholarships.
Waitlist
Kellett states that a waitlist is in operation for certain year groups, and in recent years, classes have been full with families placed on waiting lists. Waitlist movement depends on availability, and parents are advised to maintain contact with the Admissions team for updates.
School Events
The school has not added events
FAQs
What curriculum does Kellett Kowloon Bay follow?
The school follows the English National Curriculum from Reception through to A-Levels. Students sit IGCSEs in Years 10-11 and A-Levels in Years 12-13.
What are the tuition fees?
Fees range from HKD 208,800 to HKD 267,100 per year depending on year group. Application fees are HKD 2,000 for Reception to Year 4 and HKD 2,500 for Year 5 onwards.
How many students attend the Kowloon Bay campus?
The campus has approximately 1,400 students across the Preparatory School (up to 300 places) and Senior School (up to 600 places).
What facilities are available?
The campus features a theatre, swimming pool with adjustable depth, rooftop Sky Pitch with running track, CrossFit gym, dance hall, and modern classroom spaces.
Does the school offer learning support?
Yes, Kellett provides Additional Support Needs services delivered by qualified teachers and assistants. Support may be in-class or targeted depending on individual needs, covering mild to moderate learning needs.
What is the Positively Kellett programme?
Positively Kellett is the school's weekly wellbeing initiative focusing on resilience, empathy and self-awareness. It includes resources and webinars for families and is supported by trained counsellors.
What languages are taught?
Mandarin is taught from Preparatory level. Senior students can access language immersion trips during Global Outlook Week in Years 10-11.
Is there a House system?
Yes, the Houses are named after four former governors of Hong Kong. House points are linked to the learner profile and support character development through competition and collaboration.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Over 50 ECAs are offered each year, most included in fees. Prep activities include Chess, Coding, Lego STEM, and Battle of Books. LAMDA public speaking is part of the curriculum.
How does admissions work?
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Families submit online applications with the required fee. Waitlists operate for year groups at capacity.
What accreditations does the school hold?
Kellett was judged Outstanding in every category in its 2023 BSO inspection. It also holds COBIS Patron's Accreditation and is featured in the Carfax Schools Index top 150 worldwide.
What is the school day like?
The Preparatory School day runs from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Senior School follows similar hours with morning and lunch breaks built into the timetable.
Is there a school bus service?
Yes, a dedicated bus service operated by Lewis Motors covers multiple districts across Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
What food options are available?
Sodexo provides lunch on campus. Details about menus and ordering are available through the New Parents Portal.
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