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Taught languages French, German, Japanese, Mandarin
Typical class size 32
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Secondary School
Introduction
United Christian College (Kowloon East), established in 2003, is a co-educational Christian secondary school in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, operating under the Direct Subsidy Scheme. The medium of instruction is English, and the school offers both the HKDSE curriculum (with core subjects and a wide range of electives) and a Non-Local Curriculum option (GCE IAL / A-Level) for senior students. The school provides practical and modern facilities, including a dormitory block (used for semi-boarding, especially for new students), STEAM / robotics labs, block scheduling classrooms, and a school church for pastoral and spiritual care.
United Christian College (Kowloon East) has 900 pupils, typical class sizes of 32, instruction in English.
Location
United Christian College (Kowloon East) is located at 2 Lee On Lane, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It sits in the Kwun Tong district, a highly urbanised area in eastern Kowloon, surrounded by residential and commercial zones. The location is accessible via numerous public bus routes and Citybus services.
Stages
It provides secondary education (S.1 to S.6) under the Direct Subsidy Scheme.
Type
The school is a Co‑educational Christian secondary school with a semi‑boarding programme. All S.1 students may board from Friday after school to Sunday or the last day of the holiday. If there is space, students in S.2 to S.6 can also apply to stay in the dormitory.
Additional learning support
UCCKE offers support to non‑Chinese speaking (NCS) students by providing special English sections for courses taught in Chinese, Chinese language & cultural activities, and simultaneous interpretation for talks conducted in languages other than English.
Country affiliation
The school does not have any country affiliation.
Religious affiliation
The school is Christian and integrates Christian education and values.
School day structure
The school hours are Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and on Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Bus service
UCCKE provides a school bus service.
Fees
Annual tuition at United Christian College (Kowloon East) ranges from HKD 29,800 to HKD 37,200 for 2026/27.
For Secondary levels S.1 through S.6, the annual tuition fee is HK$29,800 per year. United Christian College (Kowloon East)
For the Non-Local Curriculum (NLC) track (for certain students), the tuition is higher: HK$37,200 per year for S.5 (NLC) and S.6 (NLC).
Refund Policy The school does not have their refund policy publicly available.
Payment Method Application fee: Must be paid via FPS, credit card, Alipay, or WeChat through their online application system.
Tuition fee: The school does not have publicly available information for their tuition fee payment methods.
Academics
Curriculum
United Christian College (Kowloon East) offers the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) curriculum for senior levels. Core subjects include Chinese, English, Mathematics (with compulsory part), Citizenship and Social Development, Bible, and Physical Education. Elective subject options include extended mathematics, sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), humanities (History, Geography, Economics), business, ICT, arts, and ethics/religious studies.
Additionally, the school provides a Non‑Local Curriculum (NLC) path leading to GCE A‑Level (Edexcel IAL), allowing students to choose 3 or 4 IAL subjects as an alternative to HKDSE.
In junior secondary years, UCCKE uses block scheduling for humanities, science, and other subjects to allow deeper focus. Their STEAM curriculum includes robotics, design thinking, AI literacy, invention, and collaborative problem solving.
In language instruction, their English & Foreign Languages faculty integrates English, French, Japanese, and English literature studies. Their objective is to develop students’ trilingual and biliterate abilities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes spiritual growth and pastoral support; its school church provides a spiritual home for students and families. The school also uses a dormitory program, especially in early years, which may foster community, responsibility, and interpersonal development.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not have publicly available information on their SEN programme.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school does not have publicly available information on their EAL.
Mental Wellbeing
The school does not have publicly available information on their mental wellbeing support.
Safeguarding
The school does not have their safeguarding policy publicly available.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Online Application Submission Applicants must fill out and submit an online application form via the UCCKE eAdmission system, including required documents.
2. Payment of Application Fee The non‑refundable application fee must be paid via FPS, credit card, Alipay, or WeChat through the online system. The application is invalid if payment fails.
3. Document Submission Before the interview date, applicants must upload supporting documents such as past school reports, compositions in English and Chinese, parental questionnaire, and other relevant certificates.
4. Interview / Assessment Each applicant is assigned an interview slot (date and time cannot be changed). The school notifies candidates via email and the online system.
5. Offer Release Admission results are announced via email and the online system. Accepted students receive confirmation and must respond.
6. Enrollment Confirmation and Deposit Upon acceptance, parents must confirm the student’s place and pay a tuition deposit of HKD 1,180 by a specified deadline.
7. S.2 to S.5 Entry (for higher levels) For entry into S.2 to S.5, candidates submit required documents (photo, ID, academic reports) online within the application window.
Scholarships
The school sets aside at least 10% of its tuition income annually for fee remission, activity subsidies, and scholarships for students with financial need or outstanding performance.
Waitlist
The school does not have a waitlist.
FAQs
What curriculum does United Christian College (Kowloon follow?
United Christian College (Kowloon East) offers the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) curriculum for senior levels.
What are the tuition fees?
For Secondary levels S.1 through S.6, the annual tuition fee is HK$29,800 per year.
United Christian College (Kowloon East)
For the Non-Local Curriculum (NLC) track (for certain students), the tuition is higher: HK$37,200 per year for S.
Where is United Christian College (Kowloon located?
United Christian College (Kowloon East) is located at 2 Lee On Lane, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It sits in the Kwun Tong district, a highly urbanised area in eastern Kowloon, surrounded by residential and commercial zones.
What age groups does the school serve?
It provides secondary education (S.1 to S.6) under the Direct Subsidy Scheme.
Does the school support students with SEN?
The school does not have publicly available information on their SEN programme.
Is there a school bus service?
UCCKE provides a school bus service.
What are the school hours?
The school hours are Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, and on Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.
How does admissions work?
**1. Online Application Submission**
Applicants must fill out and submit an online application form via the UCCKE eAdmission system, including required documents.
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What accreditations does the school hold?
The school does not have publicly available information on their accreditations.
What languages are taught?
English is the medium of instruction in the EMI program; Chinese is taught as a core language. Japanese, French and German are available as third language options.
What wellbeing support is available?
The school emphasizes spiritual growth and pastoral support; its school church provides a spiritual home for students and families.
What facilities does the school have?
The school is a Direct Subsidy Scheme secondary with a Christian education. The campus includes a School Hall for assemblies and events, a library with study spaces and IT resources, and a dormitory for semi-boarding.
When was United Christian College (Kowloon founded?
United Christian College (Kowloon East) was established in 2003 with a land grant from the government to create a co‑educational Direct Subsidy Scheme Christian secondary school in Kwun Tong, Hong Kong.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Arts and creative activities include Choir (Music), Instruments Class (Music), Handbell (Music), Creative Art Team, and Procreate. Drama is offered in Chinese and English, and there are language-based clubs such as French Club.
