ICHK Secondary is a Cambridge IGCSE / IB Diploma / BTEC Qualification school in Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong. Founded in 2009. Annual tuition ranges from $23,985 to $26,637 USD.
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Scholarships Available
ICHK allocates 10% of annual school fees to scholarships across four categories: Category A (new or existing students demonstrating desirable qualities such as service, sport, drama talent, academic effort, or integrity); Category B Community (aligned with core school values — Growth Mindset, Courage in the Learning Zone, Support of Peers — nominated by staff); Category B Entrepreneurial & Leadership (contributions in sport, drama, environmental initiative); Category C (hardship scholarships for families experiencing financial difficulty); Category D (scholarships for Deep Learning and Activity costs exceeding HKD 2,000).
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About
ICHK Secondary (International College Hong Kong) is a co-educational day school in the New Territories of Hong Kong serving students in Years 7–13, offering the Cambridge IGCSE, BTEC qualifications, and the IB Diploma Programme. The school is distinctive for its rural campus setting near coastal and country-park terrain, which underpins an active outdoor education programme including hiking, sailing, and kayaking. It operates a comprehensive bus service across the New Territories and Kowloon, maintains small class sizes of around 20, and embeds social-emotional learning through a 5+1 pastoral care model rooted in Positive Psychology.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Rural campus near Starling Inlet and Plover Cove Country Park enabling an outdoor activities programme (hiking, sailing, kayaking, cross-country, cycling). Annual Deep Learning+ Week focused on outdoor pursuits, service and teamwork. Small class sizes (typically 20). Consistent success in the Hong Kong School Drama Festival. Extensive bus service across New Territories and Kowloon. 5+1 pastoral care model grounded in Positive Psychology.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 7-9 | HKD 184,500~$ 23,593 |
| Year 10-11 | HKD 192,500~$ 24,616 |
| Year 12-13 | HKD 204,900~$ 26,202 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$184,500 - 204,900. Application fee: $27.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete online application form and pay non-refundable application fee (HKD 205) plus HKD 2,000 administrative fee. 2. Submit previous school reports; school may request standardised test results and will assess English proficiency. 3. Head of School makes final admission decision; offer may be conditional if learning support is required. 4. Parents pay first instalment of Non-Refundable Capital Fee (HKD 60,000) to confirm place. 5. New students join induction programme including a Deep Learning unit for transition support.
Admissions Details
ICHK does not explicitly describe a traditional waitlist or pool system on its official admissions pages.
School Day
Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 3:30 pm. 'Activities' (Curriculum X) are included as compulsory periods in the timetable.
Student Life
The Dynasty House System assigns secondary students to Ming, Song or Tang. Each house is led by three House Captains and representatives from every year. Inter-house events include House Sports, fundraising and the arts; points determine the House Cup at year end.
The school uses ICHK-branded schoolwear. Students choose from items bearing the ICHK logo; many wear a lightweight sports kit for fitness sessions.
There is a canteen for lunches; students eat lunch in the canteen.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental well-being is part of the school's central mission. The pastoral care model integrates emotional health into everyday school life via a 5+1 model and Positive Psychology (PERMA). Counselling services are part of the Student Wellbeing Team alongside form tutors and pastoral leaders. ICHK encourages open dialogue, peer support, and resilience training through outdoor and challenge-based programmes.
ICHK commits to safeguarding and child protection; staff must undergo background checks and child protection screening as part of recruitment. Well-being, safety and community are framed as central to the school environment, embedded in policies and the pastoral system.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of a through-train partnership founded by ICHK Hong Lok Yuen, Japanese International School and Kingston International School. Governed by a Board of Governors.