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St. Paul’s Co-educational College is located at 33 MacDonnell Road, Hong Kong, on the Mid-Levels of Hong Kong Island. The area is a quiet residential neighbourhood close to Central, with convenient access to public transport including Citybus 12A from Admiralty and Minibus 1A from Hong Kong Station. The location allows students to reach the campus easily from many parts of Hong Kong.
The College provides secondary education from Form 1 to Form 6 (equivalent to Grades 7–12). Students can pursue either the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The associated St. Paul’s Co-educational College Primary School prepares pupils for entry into the secondary section.
SPCC is a co-educational day and boarding school.
The school website does not outline a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) department or programme. However, SPCC provides guidance and pastoral support through its class teachers, counselling staff, and the Careers and Life Planning Team. Students receive individual guidance and mentoring as part of their personal development and academic planning.
The school is not affiliated with any country.
The College was founded by the Anglican (Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui) Church and continues to uphold its Christian (Protestant) heritage. Religious education and values-based activities form part of the school’s ethos and assemblies.
The school website does not publish a detailed daily timetable.
SPCC does not list an official school bus service on its website.
Tuition Fees
For non-local students, annual tuition varies by programme and year group.
• F4–F5 (DSE) / F4 Prep Year: HK $160,688 — payable in 10 instalments.
• F6 (DSE): HK $160,688 — payable in 7 instalments.
• F5 IB Diploma Programme (IBDP): HK $201,088 — payable in 10 instalments.
• F6 IBDP: HK $196,488 — payable in 7 instalments.
Fees include tuition and the Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) unit subsidy, which is reviewed annually by the Education Bureau and may lead to later adjustments.
Boarding Fees
Boarding is available at the Chong Yau Pak Wan Residence Hall.
• F2–F5: HK $83,000 per year (meals included), payable in 10 instalments.
• F6: HK $74,700 per year (meals included), payable in 9 instalments.
Other Costs and Refunds
The school website does not list an application fee or separate uniform and book charges. Boarding fees cover meals; any other living costs (e.g. laundry, personal items) are borne by students. Refund policies are not specified publicly.
Payment Terms and Methods
Tuition and boarding are billed by instalment schedule as stated above. Payments are accepted in Hong Kong dollars via the channels designated by the College (commonly bank transfer or direct payment arranged by the bursary).
St. Paul’s Co-educational College (SPCC) is a Hong Kong secondary school (Grades 7–12) offering two senior pathways: the local Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). English is the medium of instruction for all subjects except Chinese, which is taught in Putonghua (F1–F3) with other Chinese subjects in Cantonese. The campus at 33 MacDonnell Road includes the Chong Yau Pak Wan Residence Hall, providing boarding places for up to 79 students. SPCC is well known for music, with multiple choirs and orchestras rehearsing weekly, and it hosts wide-ranging clubs across academics, arts, sports and service. Signature experiences include Student Activities Week, a “Rites of Passage” programme in Australia for Grade 9, and participation in the International Student Science Conference.