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English and Putonghua are the languages emphasized in SJACPS. The school uses English language instruction and Putonghua usage to create a bilingual environment under the LRLE framework. The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is integrated into the English language curriculum to support pronunciation. The site does not specify whether these language offerings are compulsory or optional, nor the levels available or specific language support for non-native speakers.
The school implements a Language-Rich Environment (LRLE) policy to provide an English-language rich learning environment. English and Putonghua are used by students and teachers in natural ways inside and outside the classroom. The LRLE policy emphasizes using both languages to motivate language learning and to enable daily communication. The LRLE policy was established in 2005 for primary schools under the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong.
St. Joseph's Anglo-Chinese Primary School is a private, Catholic, single‑sex primary school for boys in Kowloon, Kwun Tong District. Founded in 1958 by Rev. Bro. Paul Sun, the school operates a full‑day program for Primary 1 to Primary 6 and is overseen by the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong. The school teaches primarily in English, supported by a language‑rich environment that also promotes Putonghua. An English phonics focus is integrated through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) program, helping students learn pronunciation, spelling, and vocabulary independently. The campus currently houses 18 classes and a range of facilities including a central library, a Gifted Learning Centre, and a Multimedia Learning Centre. In addition to core academics, the school offers STEAM Education and Gifted Education programs, with various pull‑out and whole‑class initiatives. Transport options include a school bus service and nanny van routes. The school is located at 57 Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon, close to Ping Shek Estate.
