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The school’s Guidance Team works alongside teachers and social workers to help students understand and manage their emotions. Regular guidance sessions focus on developing self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal skills. On-site social workers from the Hong Kong Family Welfare Society provide counselling and support to students who may face personal or social challenges. Teachers are encouraged to take an active role in students’ spiritual, emotional, and psychological wellbeing.
The College provides one-to-one follow-up and support for students with special educational needs through a dedicated SEN team, including Educational Psychologists and Social Workers. Support includes assessments, counselling, and special examination arrangements. The school has experience supporting visually impaired students and ensures reasonable accommodations for eligible students. St. Paul’s College is a mainstream secondary school and not a specialist SEN institution.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding English as an Additional Language (EAL) support.
Student wellbeing is supported through the College’s guidance and pastoral care system. Trained social workers and counsellors provide advice and assistance to students experiencing emotional, family, or school-related difficulties. The pastoral team promotes open communication and encourages students to seek help when needed.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding safeguarding or child-protection policies on its website.
Founded in 1851, St. Paul’s College is a boys’ day school on 69 Bonham Road on Hong Kong Island. The College runs a school-based curriculum in Forms 1–3 and the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) in senior forms, with opportunities to take IGCSE and an International A-Level (IAL) stream for selected students. Co-curricular life is extensive: the Students’ Association operates 50+ clubs, alongside a Scout Troop and Youth Red Cross. The Global Classroom programme organises overseas study tours and exchanges each year. Facilities and teams support 15 sports with professional coaching. Languages include English as MOI, Chinese (with some Putonghua classes), and optional French and Spanish courses that progress to IGCSE