Kellett School – Pok Fu Lam Preparatory School is a British Curriculum / EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) school in Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong. Founded in 1980. Annual tuition ranges from $27,144 to $34,723 USD.
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About
Kellett School – Pok Fu Lam Preparatory School is a co-educational British international day school serving children aged 4–11 in the Pok Fu Lam area of Hong Kong Island's Southern District. The school follows the EYFS framework and a modified English National Curriculum with specialist teaching in Mandarin, music, art, PE, public speaking, and digital skills, with class sizes capped at 24. In 2021 it became the first school in Hong Kong to receive COBIS Patron's Accreditation, and graduating pupils typically continue to the Kellett Senior School in Kowloon Bay via a through-train pathway.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Through-train pathway from Prep to the Kellett Senior School in Kowloon Bay; Innovation in Prep programme promoting problem-solving and creativity; whole-school wellbeing through Positively Kellett; first school in Hong Kong to receive COBIS Patron's Accreditation; small class sizes capped at 24 with teaching assistants in early years; part of the Kellett School group with charitable governance.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception - Year 6 | HKD 208,800~$ 26,701 |
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. Parents are encouraged to review the Admissions Policy before submitting. 2. Preparing documents: Required documents include a passport-sized photograph, copies of passport and birth certificate, Hong Kong ID if applicable, and the most recent two years of school reports. 3. Application submission and payment: Applications are submitted online via OpenApply with the appropriate non-refundable application fee. 4. Assessment and placement: Depending on year group, applicants may be required to attend an assessment. Placement decisions reference admissions criteria and curriculum requirements. 5. Offer and acceptance: If a place is offered, families must secure it through either a debenture or the Annual Capital Levy; tuition is then 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
The school day runs from 08:30 to 15:15. Breaks and lunchtimes vary by year group; Years 4–6 have a morning break from 10:30–10:50 and lunch between 12:30–13:30.
Student Life
A house system operates in both Prep and Senior. Senior Houses are named after four former governors of Hong Kong, and house competitions span sport, the arts and academics.
The school has a uniform requirement. Pre-Loved Uniform Sales are organized to raise funds for UNICEF, with proceeds supporting UNICEF and disaster relief efforts.
Lunch is provided during the school day. Pok Fu Lam Prep lunch is scheduled 11:30am–12:30pm for Reception and 12:30pm–1:30pm for older year groups. A dining hall offering hot food is planned as part of refurbishment.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through the Positively Kellett whole-school programme, designed to nurture student health and happiness. It includes published wellbeing resources, parent engagement tools, a structured approach within the ASN provision framework, and a dedicated Positively Kellett Week.
Kellett follows safeguarding and child protection policies aligned with COBIS Patron's Accreditation standards, with a stated commitment to safer recruitment and a safe environment for children. In 2021, Kellett became the first school in Hong Kong to be awarded COBIS Patron's Accreditation, verifying strong practice in safeguarding, student welfare, and governance.
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School Background
Kellett School is a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. Each family is a member of the Kellett School Association Limited and pays an annual association fee of HK$500. The Board of Governors consists of twelve parent governors; the annual general meeting is held toward the end of each calendar year.
COBIS Patron's Accreditation – first school in Hong Kong to receive this award (2021)