Kellett School

Kellett is one of the oldest British independent schools in Hong Kong, reflecting the best of British education

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Type: Primary and secondary

Curriculum: English National Curriculum: IGCSE, A-Levels

Languages: English; students study Putonghua from their first year (Reception) and can opt to study French from Year 3

When to apply: Anytime

Waiting list time: Depends on the year group

Fees: Reception to Year 6: HK$172,600 • Years 7-11: HK$214,500 • Years 12-13: HK$220,800

Debentures: Individual Debenture: HK$120,000 • Sixth Form Capital Contribution: HK$48,000 • Depreciating Corporate Debenture: HK$650,000 • Foundation Certificate: HK$5,000,000

Campus and facilities: Kellett has two preparatory schools, at Pok Fu Lam and Kowloon Bay, with the latter campus also hosting the secondary school. It features an indoor swimming pool, a sports hall, a sky pitch with a running track, a theatre, a drama studio and art exhibition areas. The campus has won various international design awards.

Competitive advantage: Small classes, low student-to-teacher ratios and robust pastoral care. The school also has a strong focus on positive education and student well-being, helping students with issues such as stress resilience while at the same time enabling them to be better learners.

Top university acceptances: University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, University College London, Imperial College London, Durham University, The University of Edinburgh, University of Southern California

Primary school: 7 Lam Hing Street, Kowloon Bay; 2 Wah Lok Path, Wah Fu, Pok Fu Lam. Secondary school: 7 Lam Hing Street, Kowloon Bay, kellettschool.com