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Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees HK$99,825 - 146,927
Ages 6 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2000
Type Co-educational
Opened 2002
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Introduction

Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School (CKY) is a through-train private, non-profit school in Kowloon offering a 12-year bilingual (English and Chinese) education for ages 6–18. The curriculum is school-based in Years 1–8, progresses to Cambridge IGCSE in Years 9–10, and culminates in the IB Diploma Programme in Years 11–12. Signature experiences include CAS Challenge Week, where students undertake projects in areas such as environmental conservation, social innovation, animal welfare, and physical expeditions. Languages available at IB include English A/Chinese A, English B/Chinese B (HL) and French/Spanish ab initio (SL). The campus is at 6 Caldecott Road, Piper’s Hill, Kowloon.

cky.edu.hk

6 Caldecott Rd, Piper's Hill, Hong Kong

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School has 2,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
The school is located at 6 Caldecott Road, Piper’s Hill, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It sits in a hillside residential area near Cheung Sha Wan in Sham Shui Po district, with access by road and some local bus services; for families relocating, it offers both city convenience and a slightly quieter hilltop setting.

Stages
CKY provides a through-train programme from Years 1 to 12 (ages 6-18). It covers primary years, lower secondary, IGCSE years and IB Diploma years in one continuous school setting.

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school.

Additional learning support
CKY has a formal Inclusion Policy for Special Educational Needs (SEN) support which states that the school recognises a range of needs (hearing, visual, physical disabilities; ADHD; ASD; specific learning difficulties etc) and commits to ensuring students can access the curriculum and be included in the community.

Country affiliation
The school does not have a formal affiliation to any other country’s education system; it is a private independent school in Hong Kong.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliations.

School day structure
The school does not publish a day structure or class timings on its website.

Bus service
The school offers an optional school bus/coach service.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School ranges from HKD 99,825 to HKD 146,927 for 2026/27.

Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of HK$ 200 is required when submitting a Year 1 application.

Tuition Fees (per annum / monthly instalment over 11 months)

Years 1-5: HK$ 99,825 per annum (HK$ 9,075 per month × 11 installments)
Years 6-8: HK$ 129,789 per annum (HK$ 11,799 per month × 11 installments)
Years 9-10: HK$ 145,453 per annum (HK$ 13,223 per month × 11 installments)
Years 11-12: HK$ 146,927 per annum (HK$ 13,357 per month × 11 installments)

Billing Schedule & Payment Terms
Tuition fees are billed annually and may be paid via 11 monthly instalments. Other fees-such as uniforms, lunches, extracurriculars or trips-are separate and billed as appropriate by the school.

Other Costs or Fees
Additional costs may include uniforms, textbooks, stationery, trips and after-school activities – although specific amounts are not published in detail on the website.

Refund Information
The website does not list a general refund policy for tuition if a student leaves mid-term; parents should enquire directly. The Fee Remission Scheme is reviewed annually and awarded by mid-August each year for the following school year.

Fee Payment Options
The school website indicates instalment payment is possible through monthly billing over 11 months; standard payment methods include cheque and bank transfer (application fee example shown as cheque).

Fee Remission Scheme
Eligible families may apply for tuition fee remission. Five levels of assistance apply (100 %, 80 %, 60 %, 40 %, 20 %) based on family income and assets.
Academics

Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
CKY offers a 12-year bilingual (English & Chinese) programme for students aged 6-18. From Years 1–8 the school uses its own school-based curriculum designed to build broad skills and bilingual competence. From Years 9–10, students follow the Cambridge IGCSE qualification (typically 14-16 yrs) across core and option subjects. In Years 11–12, students complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for university entry. The curriculum emphasises inquiry-based learning, flexibility in subject choice and development of the attributes of the IB learner profile.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Application Submission
Parents begin by completing the school’s online or paper application form within the stated application period. A non-refundable application fee of HKD 200 is required at the time of submission. Supporting documents such as the child’s birth certificate, previous school reports, and a recent photograph must be provided.

2. Assessment and Interview
Applicants are invited to take part in an assessment and interview. For Year 1, this may include individual or small-group observation activities. For higher year levels, the school conducts written tasks and interviews to gauge academic readiness, communication skills, and suitability for CKY’s bilingual curriculum.

3. Offer of Placement
Following the assessment, successful applicants receive a formal offer letter from the school. Parents must confirm acceptance within the deadline indicated in the offer, along with payment of the required deposit to secure the place.

4. Enrolment and Documentation
After accepting the offer, parents complete the official enrolment procedures. This includes signing the enrolment agreement, submitting any remaining documents, and arranging the first tuition payment according to the school’s billing schedule.

5. Orientation
Before the start of the academic year, newly admitted students and their parents are invited to attend an orientation programme. This session helps families familiarise themselves with school routines, expectations, and key contacts.

Scholarships
CKY offers a range of merit-based and achievement-based scholarships across both primary and secondary levels.

Academic Scholarships – Awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding performance in subjects such as Chinese, English, and Mathematics.
Excellence Beyond Academics Scholarships – Given to students excelling in areas such as music, arts, sports, or STEAM activities.
Resilience in Action Scholarship – Recognises students who have shown exceptional perseverance in overcoming personal challenges.
Scholarships may cover partial or full tuition fees, depending on the award type and the student’s achievements. Eligibility and selection are based on academic results, teacher recommendations, and overall conduct.

Waitlist
The school does not publicly describe the use of a waitlist or pool system in its admissions process. There is no published information indicating that applicants are automatically placed on a waiting list once offers have been filled.
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