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YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College 2 Chung Yat Street, Tung Chung, Lantau District: Islands Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.yhkcc.edu.hk Principal: Mr. Dion Chen Description: YMCA of Hong Kong Christian College (YHKCC) was established in 2003. It is the first DSS English-medium school sponsored by the YMCA of Hong Kong. YHKCC has over 70 per cent international students from over 40 countries, offering a dynamic international environment for students. All of our teachers are university graduates; 42 per cent possess master’s qualifications and over 40 per cent of our teachers are from overseas including UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Spain, Japan, India and others. Our students’ education is enriched by this cultural diversity, enabling them to become confident and happy ‘global citizens’, with equal respect for and values of other cultures. Inspection: Inspection for both curriculum and administration will be conducted by the Education Bureau periodically. Fees: (2018-19) per annum Form 1 Local Students HKD$42,000 Non-Local Students HKD$99,569 Form 2 Local Students Non-Local Students HKD$39,500 HKD$97,069 Form 3 Local Students Non-Local Students HKD$39,500 HKD$97,069 Form 4 Local Students Non-Local Students HKD$37,000 HKD$107,447 Form 5 DSE Local Students Non-Local Students HKD$36,500 HKD$106,947 Number of Teachers: 94 Number of Classrooms: 42 classrooms, 5 Special rooms, 2 Fitness rooms, 1 Drama room, 1 Theatre, 1 School Hall, 2 Music Studios and 3 Art rooms, 1 Astro Turf Pitch and 1 Grass Field Teacher/student ratio: 1:9.5 Form 6 DSE Local-Students HKD$34,000 Non-Local Students HKD$104,447 Hours: 8:10am - 3:45pm Curriculum: All subjects in our school are taught in English (except second languages). We offer both international curriculum—IGCSE & UK GCE ‘A’ Level, and the local curriculum HKDSE. Mandarin Curriculum: Yes Form 5 GCE Local Students Non-Local Students HKD$55,500 HKD$125,947 Form 6 GCE Local Students Non-Local Students HKD$55,500 HKD$125,947 Other Languages Available: French and Spanish Debenture Info: No debenture or levy will be collected. Features: Based on Christian beliefs and values to provide students with quality education in an internationalised, joyful and stimulating learning environment. We are committed to educating and nurturing students via a student-oriented approach and an excellent pastoral care and guidance system in accordance with the core values. Facilities: Generous-sized classrooms, laboratories, fine art centre, drama room, campus TV studio, student learning centre, fitness rooms, a newly-built indoor multi-purpose auditorium, artificial turf pitch, all-weather multi-purpose grass field, multi-purpose sports fields, a four-lane 100 metre running track, long jump sand-pit and an air-conditioned covered playground and a two-storey Music Block and Promenade. SEN Support: A full time SEN coordinator, two social workers and an educational psychologist are stationed in school to offer various support to students in need. Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes. Admission: Please refer to the school website www.yhkcc.edu.hk/en/ admission/admission_criteria/index.php for details. Admission Briefing will be held in mid-October. Transport: Our school has outsourced its transportation services to reputable bus companies who specialise in providing student bus services. We have a large network of bus routes which provide transport for students to and from their residential areas. For details, please visit www.yhkcc.edu. hk/en/facilities/school_bus_service/index.php. Parents: An active Parent-Teacher Association University Information: We have Careers and Higher Education Counsellors to provide students with professional careers and university guidance. Local university destinations include The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, whereas overseas university destinations include University of Durham (UK), University of College London (UCL, UK), University of New South Wales (Australia) and University of Waterloo (Canada). Scholarships: Yes Accreditations: Cambridge Assessment International Education by Cambridge International School and Edexcel The School Book 2019-2020 105