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Sir Ellis Kadoorie (S) Primary School

Hong Kong

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Language Provision

Language learning opportunities and multilingual education

Language Provision

Languages taught include English, Chinese (taught in Chinese as the Chinese Language subject, Cantonese), and Putonghua (Mandarin) as a separate course. English is the medium of instruction for Mathematics, General Studies, and most other subjects; Chinese (Cantonese) is used for Chinese Language lessons; Putonghua is taught as a dedicated subject. The curriculum covers the primary grades P.1–P.6. Additional language support for non-native Chinese speakers is provided through bridging/after-school programmes and a school-based Chinese Language curriculum.

Bilingual Teaching

English is the medium of instruction for Mathematics, General Studies, and most other subjects. Chinese Language is taught in Chinese (Cantonese). Putonghua (Mandarin) is offered as a dedicated subject. Non-Chinese-speaking (NCS) students receive additional language support, including after-school Chinese language programmes, extra teaching assistants, and a school-based Chinese Language curriculum to assist daily usage and integration.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Fees HK$65
Ages 6 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 398
Type Co-educational
Opened 1891
Bus Service Yes
Availability Are there places?

The school was founded in 1891 by Ellis Kadoorie as the Ellis Kadoorie School for Indians. The Primary School has occupied the original premises since the secondary section moved to West Kowloon in 1999. The campus serves Primary 1–6 in a whole-day English-medium program.

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