St. Stephen's College

St. Stephen’s College is situated in Stanley area on the southern side of Hong Kong Island. The campus covers about 150,000 m² and is surrounded by green hills and coastal views. It is easily accessible by several public bus and minibus routes connecting the area to major urban districts such as Central and Causeway Bay. The school’s setting offers a quiet atmosphere while remaining within practical commuting distance of the city.

The College provides secondary education from Form 1 (S1) to Form 6 (S6) for students typically aged 12 to 18. The lower forms (S1–S3) follow a broad general curriculum, while the upper forms (S4–S6) allow students to choose between the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).

St. Stephen’s College is a co-educational Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) school offering both day and boarding options. Boarding is available for local and overseas students, with accommodation for more than 400 boarders across six dormitories in four buildings.

The school provides a Guidance Service consisting of guidance teachers and two social workers, supporting students’ social, emotional, family, and academic needs. There is no publicly disclosed dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) or specialist provision.

The College has no foreign national affiliation. It is a local Hong Kong school under the Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) administered by Hong Kong’s Education Bureau.

St. Stephen’s College was founded as a Christian school and continues to maintain its Christian heritage, with a chapel on campus and regular religious activities.

The College publishes an annual calendar showing school terms, holidays, and events. Daily start and end times are not publicly stated on the website, but the structure includes regular assemblies, chapel services, and scheduled lunch breaks.

The school does not operate its own bus service. However, it provides detailed directions and lists public transport options, including Citybus routes 6, 6A, 6X, 14, 63, 65, 73, 260, 973, and green minibus routes 16M, 16X, 40, 52 to Stanley. Parents may also apply for a vehicle pick-up/drop-off permit via the school’s Important Documents section.

Application Fees
The school does not list a specific application or entrance fee on its public admissions pages. Applications for Form 1 are submitted online during the official admissions window. Required documents and scholarship applications (for music, sports, visual arts, and special talents) can be uploaded through the same portal.

Tuition Fees (Per Year)
For the 2025–2026 academic year, tuition fees are:

Permanent Residents: HKD 74,550 per year
Non-Permanent Residents: HKD 150,866 per year

The school notes that these figures are for reference only and may change for the following academic year. Fees are paid annually through an approved direct-debit authorization.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms
All tuition and boarding fees are paid via Direct Debit Authorization from a Hong Kong bank account. The school does not publicly specify installment dates or termly breakdowns.

Boarding Fees
St. Stephen’s College offers boarding accommodation for over 400 students across six dormitories in four buildings. The website does not disclose current boarding fee amounts.

Refund Policy
Refund and withdrawal conditions are not detailed on the school’s public pages.

Payment Options
All payments are processed through Direct Debit Authorization from local bank accounts. No alternative payment methods are specified.