ELCHK Lutheran Academy is a IB Primary Years Programme / IB Middle Years Programme / IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Yuen Long, Hong Kong. Founded in 2010. It serves 1,257 students for students aged 6–18. Annual tuition ranges from $10,102 to $13,162 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
The school offers a Scholarship Scheme recognising strong academic performance or outstanding achievements in service, leadership, or creativity, providing partial tuition reductions. A Fee Remission Scheme is also available for families with demonstrated financial need. Both programmes are managed internally and application forms are available through the admissions office or website.
Key facts
About
ELCHK Lutheran Academy is a state-funded coeducational IB World School in Hong Kong authorized since 2014, offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme with English as the language of instruction. Located in Yuen Long, New Territories, the school provides a continuous IB education pathway for students from early years through the Diploma Programme.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP through DP) with trilingual instruction in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese; Lutheran faith affiliation; located in Yuen Long, New Territories.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | HKD 161,677~$ 20,675 |
| Year 2 | HKD 161,677~$ 20,675 |
| Year 3 | HKD 161,677~$ 20,675 |
| Year 4 | HKD 161,677~$ 20,675 |
| Year 5 | HKD 159,533~$ 20,401 |
| Year 6 | HKD 157,390~$ 20,127 |
| Year 7 | HKD 155,243~$ 19,852 |
| Year 8 | HKD 154,094~$ 19,705 |
| Year 9 | HKD 152,947~$ 19,558 |
| Year 10 | HKD 170,915~$ 21,856 |
| Year 11 (IBDP) | HKD 191,972~$ 24,549 |
| Year 12 (IBDP) | HKD 189,828~$ 24,275 |
| Year 11 (HKDSE) | HKD 173,058~$ 22,130 |
| Year 12 (HKDSE) | HKD 168,629~$ 21,564 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: IBPYP: HK$80,870 - HK$86,190 per annum; IBMYP: HK$78,920 - HK$84,110 per annum; IBDP: HK$85,350 - HK$102,830 per annum. Application fee: $7.
Admissions Process
- 1Review Enrolment Notes outlining eligibility, required documents, and timelines. 2. Submit online application with non-refundable fee and supporting documents (school reports, birth certificate, proof of identity). 3. Interview stage: Year 1 applicants attend a group interview then an individual interview if shortlisted, with a parent meeting; Year 7 applicants attend group and individual interviews with a parent session; transfer students are interviewed only if vacancies exist. 4. Admission results communicated by email with offer letter and registration instructions. 5. Accepted applicants complete enrolment procedures within the stated period and may apply for Fee Remission or Scholarship schemes.
Admissions Details
No general waitlist or pool system is operated. Transfer students are only interviewed when vacancies exist; applicants not shortlisted or applying to full year levels are not automatically placed on a rolling waitlist.
School Day
Full-day schedule, Monday to Friday. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays. Lunch breaks and subject-based lessons are aligned with IB programme requirements. Specific class start and end times are not publicly disclosed.
Student Life
The school operates a House System that fosters belonging across year levels and supports inter-house events and competitions to build teamwork, leadership, and resilience. House names are not publicly listed.
School uniform is compulsory for all students. Uniforms can be ordered online via Uniform Station Ltd. at la.ufsonline.com.hk, with a retail outlet at 8/F., China Pacific Industrial Building, 10 Wing Hong Street, Lai Chi Kok, Kowloon.
School lunch is available and paid separately through the respective service provider.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The Pastoral Care framework outlines structures for guidance, counselling, and support across all divisions. The Class Teacher System and House System promote positive peer interaction and belonging. Specific mental health programmes or counselling staff are not publicly disclosed.
The school has published a Campus Safety Policy and a Code for Preventing and Dealing with Sexual Harassment, defining responsibilities, reporting mechanisms, and behavioural expectations for staff and students. A designated safeguarding lead is not publicly listed.
Student Demographics
School Background
public
Lutheran