International College Hong Kong – Hong Lok Yuen (ICHK HLY) is a IB (PYP) school in Tai Po, Hong Kong. Founded in 1984. Annual tuition ranges from $3,272 to $18,864 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
No public scholarship or bursary programmes are disclosed. Families experiencing financial difficulty in paying fees may contact the Head of School in confidence to discuss potential arrangements.
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About
International College Hong Kong – Hong Lok Yuen (ICHK HLY) is a co-educational day kindergarten and primary school in Tai Po, New Territories, serving approximately 400 students aged 2 to 11. The school delivers the IB Primary Years Programme in English with daily Mandarin instruction, set on a distinctive green campus featuring outdoor classrooms, a Miyawaki mini-forest, and a large natural playing field. Students progress through a through-train system to ICHK Secondary upon completing Year 6, with a strong focus on outdoor education, sustainability, and performing arts.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Campus set in a green valley in Hong Lok Yuen with a giant natural playing field, a Miyawaki mini-forest, and dedicated outdoor classrooms used for shelter building, outdoor science, and woodworking. Delivers the IB PYP with daily Mandarin instruction. Part of a through-train system leading to ICHK Secondary. Strong emphasis on outdoor education, sustainability, and performing arts.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Part-time Nursery | HKD 83,500~$ 10,678 |
| Full-time Nursery – Year 6 | HKD 145,110~$ 18,556 |
| Pre-Nursery (3 afternoons/week) | HKD 25,170~$ 3,219 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$25,170 - 145,110. Application fee: $241.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an online application with a non-refundable HKD 1,850 application fee and supporting documents (birth certificate, passport, school reports). 2. Admissions team reviews documents and invites eligible applicants for an assessment interview (HKD 800 charge). 3. Interview and school visit with Head of School or relevant staff; early years applicants participate in play-based observation sessions. 4. Successful applicants receive a formal offer letter and must pay the One-off Capital Levy (HKD 75,000) and first term's tuition to secure the place. 5. New families attend orientation sessions before term start; Annual Capital Levy (HKD 20,500) billed each school year.
Admissions Details
No formal waitlist system is described. Placement availability is subject to class capacity at the time of application, and successful candidates are notified directly following assessment and review.
School Day
The school day typically runs from around 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., with scheduled morning and lunch breaks. Kindergarten hours may vary slightly for part-time and full-time options.
Student Life
All students in Kindergarten and Primary wear the correct uniform items with names written on all pieces. School hats are essential. Families may choose which uniform set to wear on any given day. Formal uniform is supplied by Uniform Station Ltd (online and in-store). PE uniform is provided by Tsunami Sports. Second-hand uniform sales are run by the Parent Community Group on selected dates.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
ICHK uses Positive Psychology and the PERMA model as a key framework for student wellbeing. A '5+1 pastoral model' structures emotional and social support, with all staff trained in it. Student wellbeing is described as being 'at the very centre of school life,' with structured staff training in wellbeing principles fostering environments for emotional growth and resilience.
ICHK HLY states its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and applicants undergo child protection screening and background checks as part of recruitment, reflecting compliance with international safeguarding standards. Detailed policies and reporting procedures are not publicly disclosed.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by the Board of Governors of ICHK Hong Lok Yuen Kindergarten & Primary, which includes a chair and multiple governors overseeing school governance and policy within the ICHK HLY framework.