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St. Stephen’s College provides student well-being support primarily through its Guidance Service, which consists of guidance teachers and two social workers. The team helps students address family, social, emotional, and academic difficulties. They also provide counselling and connect students with relevant resources when needed. The school website does not describe a specific Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum or programme by name. Beyond the Guidance Service, no other SEL initiatives or structured programmes are publicly detailed.
The school does not publicly disclose detailed information about a Special Educational Needs (SEN) programme or policy. The available information focuses on the Guidance Service, which supports students with general emotional, family, and academic challenges. The school does not specify any specialist SEN staff, dedicated learning support units, or specific SEN categories it can accommodate. There is no indication that St. Stephen’s College is a specialist SEN institution.
The school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL provision or support. While English is listed as one of the main languages of instruction, and Chinese (including Putonghua) is also emphasized, there is no mention of targeted assistance or programmes for students learning English as an additional language.
Mental well-being support at St. Stephen’s College is provided through the Guidance Service, which includes two qualified social workers working alongside guidance teachers. They assist students facing emotional, family, or academic difficulties and promote healthy adjustment and coping within the school environment. Beyond this service, the school does not publicly describe additional mental health initiatives, workshops, or partnerships with external counsellors.
The school website does not publicly disclose a safeguarding or child protection policy. While the site includes administrative documents such as forms and annual reports, no explicit safeguarding framework or procedures are published for parents or students. There is no reference to designated safeguarding staff or official protection training on the publicly available pages.
St. Stephen’s College is a co-educational secondary school in Stanley on Hong Kong Island, offering dual pathways to the HKDSE and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) in senior years. The 150,000 m² campus—described by the school as Hong Kong’s largest secondary campus—includes numerous academic, sports and arts facilities, plus boarding across six dormitories for more than 400 students. Signature initiatives include a Creativity Programme (e.g., iEngineering, Creative Ceramics, Creative Music and Creative Media) and a Service Learning Programme. Students access a wide range of ECA groups from academic societies and debate teams to music ensembles and community service clubs. The College highlights English and Chinese (including Putonghua) in its learning aims. The school’s Heritage Trail also showcases on-campus historic buildings, reflecting a long history since 1903.
