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KGV is situated in the Homantin area of Kowloon, a well-connected neighbourhood in Hong Kong. The school is easily accessible by public transport, with nearby MTR stations and several bus and minibus routes. The website provides clear information on directions and travel options for families.
KGV serves secondary school students from Year 7 to Year 13, typically ages 11 to 18. The school’s structure covers lower secondary (Years 7–9), middle years (Years 10–11), and senior years (Years 12–13).
KGV is a co-educational day school. The school does not operate boarding facilities, and all students attend on a day-school basis.
Support for additional learning needs is provided through a Response to Intervention (RTI) framework and a pastoral care system that includes counsellors, social workers, and Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSAs). This structure aims to help students with a range of learning and well-being needs.
KGV is part of the English Schools Foundation (ESF), an English-medium international school organisation in Hong Kong.
The school has no stated religious affiliation.
The school day typically runs from 8:15 am to 3:20 pm, Monday through Friday. On Mondays, bus pick-up times differ slightly, and the Learning Resource Centre and canteen remain open for students after classes.
A bus service is available for students, organised through external transport providers. Parents register directly with the contracted bus companies, and the school website provides details of available routes and operators.
Application Fees
A non-refundable application fee of HKD 2,800 is required for all new applicants. Once an offer is made, a refundable deposit equivalent to two months of tuition must be paid to secure the place. Half of this deposit is credited toward the first month’s tuition, and the remaining half is credited toward the final month if appropriate notice of withdrawal is given.
Tuition Fees (Per Year)
Years 7 – 10: HKD 181,100
Year 11: HKD 159,400
Years 12 – 13: HKD 167,600
Fees are billed in 10 equal monthly instalments and paid by direct debit. Fees are payable for any month in which a student attends classes for at least one day.
Additional Fees
Uniforms, stationery, and examination fees (for GCSE, IGCSE, IB, and BTEC) are billed separately. Parents may also be charged for school trips, activities, or optional services. There are no boarding or meal plan fees, as the school operates on a day-school basis.
Refund Policy
The application fee is non-refundable. The refundable portion of the deposit is returned once all outstanding payments are cleared and proper notice is given. Monthly tuition fees are not refunded for partial attendance or school closures.
Payment Options
All fees are payable through bank direct debit, as required by the English Schools Foundation. Other payment methods, such as cash or card, are not accepted.
KGV is an English-medium secondary school in Homantin, Kowloon, serving students aged 11–18. The curriculum progresses from the IB Middle Years Programme in Years 7–9 to GCSE/IGCSE or BTEC in Years 10–11, and then to the IB Diploma Programme, the IB Career-related Programme, or BTEC in Years 12–13; IBDP and BTEC classes are capped at 16. Modern languages offered include French, Spanish, German, and Chinese. Facilities and opportunities highlighted by the school include extensive sports provision and a structured co-curricular programme. Community engagement is a distinctive feature: KGV runs sustained partnerships with local NGOs through Community Service and CAS, alongside an active student leadership framework. The school publishes bus information for families and provides detailed directions with public transport options to the campus.
