Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 106

Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School 10 Lok Wo Sha Lane, Sai Sha Road, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, New Territories District: Sha Tin Tel: +852 2640 0441 Email: [email protected] www.lpcuwc.edu.hk No. 2, Tai Po Tau Drive, Tai Po, N.T. District: Tai Po Tel: +852 2665 3459 Email: [email protected] www.tpsy.edu.hk Principal: Dr. Yu Cheong Ning Lawrence Principal: Arnett Edwards Description: Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong (LPCUWC) is one of 17 colleges that share the value and philosophy of the UWC movement and the mission of UWC. Sharing a firm commitment to diversity, LPCUWC is a boarding school that goes beyond being “international”. We are a vibrant community interwoven by more than 250 students from over 80 different nationalities, cultures, and various socio-economic backgrounds supported by scholarships. Living in a fully residential college, students get to learn from and with friends of different backgrounds in their shared living experiences. Description: Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School (TPSY) has been faithfully serving the young people and the community of the northern New Territories since its establishment in 1956. This well-established tradition of service enables us to hold our heads high and at the same time drives us to reach out more widely and serve with an even stronger commitment. Number of Teachers: 28 Facilities: All classrooms are fully air-conditioned with Internet access and LCD projectors. A 300-sq. metre Library, Physical Fitness Centre, Hall, Science (MML) Laboratory, Design (DT) Room, Campus TV station, 4 Science laboratories, 2 Computer rooms, Geography room, Music room, Home Economics room, Art room, Multi-Media Learning Centre, Youth Centre and an elevator. Teacher/student ratio: 1:9 Scholarships: Yes Curriculum: IBDP Fees: per month S1-S5 HKD$780 S6 HKD$7,250 Number of Mandarin Teachers: 3 Mandarin Curriculum: IBDP Features: LPCUWC is a 100% residential community. The 256 students of LPCUWC live in the 4 residential blocks on campus. Each room is shared by four students. Residences and rooms are deliberately diverse, socio- engineered in order to offer the students the best opportunities to share in a meaningful way. Whenever possible, rooms are composed of two second year and two first year students, two from Hong Kong and two from different overseas regions. Facilities: Swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, climbing wall, sports hall, gym, squash court, dance room, spiritual centre, canteen, assembly hall, library, medical centre, student common room, student kitchen. Scholarships: Yes Accreditations: IBDP Fees: Local Students Overseas Students HKD$288,000 HKD$380,000 Admission: [email protected] Transport: Full-boarding University Information: A full-time universities guidance counsellor is on hand to provide expert and personalised guidance and information to each student. 104 www.playtimes.com.hk Transport: There is a school bus service to and from school. It is mainly for students living in Fanling and Sheung Shui. Parents: Active PTA.