Sir Ellis Kadoorie (S) Primary School is a Bespoke Curriculum school in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Founded in 1891. Annual tuition ranges from $8 to $8 USD.
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Sir Ellis Kadoorie (S) Primary School is a government co-educational day school in So Kon Po, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, serving Primary 1–6 students aged 6–12 in a whole-day English-medium programme. Founded in 1891, it operates tuition-free under the Hong Kong Education Bureau and offers a bespoke curriculum covering core academic subjects alongside arts, PE, IT, and Putonghua. The school is known for its strong SEN provision, active SEL programmes, and dedicated support for Non-Chinese Speaking students.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
A government primary school with over 130 years of history, offering a whole-day English-medium programme from Primary 1–6 in a diverse urban campus. Strong support for Non-Chinese Speaking students, a comprehensive SEN provision with SENCO/SENST and specialists, and an integrated SEL approach through the Good Kadoorian Scheme and Attitude of Gratitude programme. No tuition fees are charged.
Fees & Financials
Original currency: HK$65. 0
Admissions Process
- 1Obtain the application form from the General Office (1/F) or download from the school website; include a recent photograph. 2) Prepare the application package: completed form, academic reports for the previous two years, birth certificate copy, passport copy (photo page and Hong Kong visa page), and Hong Kong I.D. card copy if available. 3) Sit the selection test (early January 2026) covering English, Chinese (local pupils only), and Mathematics. 4) Attend an interview with a parent/guardian if deemed necessary by the Headmistress. 5) Submit by the deadline (12 December 2025 for 2025–2026 2nd term admission). 6) Receive telephone notification of the outcome within two weeks after the selection test.
Admissions Details
No waitlist or pool system is published. The process proceeds directly from application and selection test to telephone notification within two weeks.
School Day
The school day begins at 8:25 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m., with a lunch break from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. There are ten 30-minute periods per day; the last period on Monday to Thursday is typically a home-class session.
Student Life
The school has a House Programme. Annual house activities have included themed performances such as 'Chasing the Dragon In Quest of Bruce Lee' (2023–2024) and 'Mulan@Metaverse' (2022–2023).
Lunch is arranged by parents — either provided by a designated supplier or brought from home. Lunch costs are payable directly by parents and are not part of the school fee.
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Wellbeing & Safety
The School Development Plan 2024–2027 includes explicit targets to implement mental wellness measures. The Good Kadoorian Scheme and Attitude of Gratitude programme foster positive values and social connectedness. A Parent's Academy provides mental health talks for parents. Life-planning Education (LEAP) addresses personal development and resilience.
No explicit safeguarding policy is published on the school's site. Formal oversight is provided by the School Management Committee, which includes a government representative, the Headmistress, teacher, parent, alumni representatives, and an independent member.
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School Background
Government (官立) school governed by a School Management Committee (SMC) under the Hong Kong Education Bureau, comprising a government-appointed officer, the Headmistress, two teacher representatives, two parent representatives, two alumni representatives, and an independent member.