Kellett School – Kowloon Bay Preparatory and Senior School is a British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels / Pearson Edexcel IGCSE school in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong. Founded in 2013. Annual tuition ranges from $27,144 to $34,723 USD.
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About
Kellett School Kowloon Bay is a co-educational British international day school serving students from age 4 to 18 (Reception through Year 13) on a single campus in East Kowloon, Hong Kong. The school follows the English National Curriculum through to Cambridge I/GCSEs and A Levels, and is recognised as a COBIS Beacon School for Wellbeing through its Positively Kellett SEL programme. Facilities include a theatre, swimming pool, and rooftop Sky Pitch, and the school is part of the wider Kellett School group.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Kellett Kowloon Bay combines a Preparatory and Senior School on one site with facilities including a theatre, swimming pool, and rooftop Sky Pitch. The Positively Kellett SEL programme is embedded weekly across all year groups and the school is a COBIS Beacon School for Wellbeing. Students participate in LAMDA public speaking and a Mini-MBA developed with IE Business School. Community engagement runs under the Kellett Cares banner with student-selected multi-year NGO partnerships.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception | HKD 208,800~$ 26,701 |
| Years 1–6 | HKD 214,200~$ 27,391 |
| Years 7–11 | HKD 251,400~$ 32,148 |
| Years 12–13 | HKD 267,100~$ 34,156 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$208,800 - 267,100. Application fee: $260.
Admissions Process
- 1Initial enquiry and review: Families can apply at any time on a rolling basis. 2. Preparing documents: Recent passport-sized photo, passport and birth certificate copies, Hong Kong ID if applicable, and most recent two years of school reports. 3. Application submission and payment: Applications submitted online via OpenApply with appropriate non-refundable application fee. 4. Assessment and placement: Applicants may be required to attend an assessment depending on year group. 5. Offer and acceptance: Place secured through a debenture or Annual Capital Levy; tuition billed termly.
Admissions Details
A waitlist is in operation for certain year groups. In recent years, classes have been full with families placed on waiting lists. Waitlist movement depends on availability and parents are advised to maintain contact with the Admissions team for updates.
School Day
In the Preparatory School, the day runs from 8:00am to 3:00pm, with a morning break and a lunch break (timings differ slightly by year group). Senior School timetables follow a similar start time and structured breaks through the day.
Student Life
A House system forms a key part of Kellett Senior School life. The Houses are named after four former governors of Hong Kong. House points are linked to the learner profile and are used to support charitable activities, with each House aligning to a UN Global Goal for sustainable development.
The Senior School uniform is provided by Uniform Shop, orderable via their website. Summer and Winter uniform guidelines exist. Senior Sports Kit is provided by Kukri and swimwear by Jaked. Uniform pop-up shops are held at Kowloon Bay Campus and Pok Fu Lam Campus. A pre-loved uniform programme with Retykle is available.
Lunch arrangements are provided; Sodexo provides a sample menu. Details about lunch locations and ordering are published in the New Parents Portal.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Kellett promotes mental wellbeing through the Positively Kellett curriculum, pastoral support, and trained counsellors on staff. Sixth Form timetables include space for one-on-one sessions with tutors and guidance counsellors. The school is recognised by COBIS as a Beacon School for Wellbeing, with mental health support embedded into everyday routines and structured wellbeing programmes.
Kellett has a published Safeguarding Policy alongside Safer Recruitment and Health & Safety policies. Procedures meet UK Department for Education standards for British Schools Overseas (BSO). The 2023 BSO inspection judged safeguarding as outstanding, with policies covering staff training, child protection guidelines, and clear reporting procedures.
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School Background
Kellett is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. The Board consists of twelve parent Governors elected by the Kellett School Association. Governance operates without a sponsoring body and is overseen under the Education Ordinance.
COBIS Beacon School for WellbeingBSO Outstanding Safeguarding (2023)