St. Stephen's College is a IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Stanley, Hong Kong. Founded in 1903. Annual tuition ranges from $9,692 to $19,613 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Academic scholarships awarded automatically to top-ranked students with good conduct as full (100%) or half (50%) tuition remission for Forms 1–3 (Junior) and Forms 4–5/IB (Senior). Non-academic scholarships in music, sports, visual arts, and special talents awarded as: Gold HKD 40,000, Silver HKD 20,000, Bronze HKD 8,000, Iron HKD 2,000. Additional donor- and alumni-sponsored prizes recognise service, leadership, and community involvement.
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About
St. Stephen's College is a state-funded, co-educational day school located in Stanley, Hong Kong, authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization since February 2014. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme with instruction in English and serves a diverse student population.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Hong Kong's largest secondary campus at 150,000 m²; dual academic pathways to HKDSE and IB Diploma Programme; signature Creativity Programme (iEngineering, Creative Ceramics, Creative Music, Creative Media); Service Learning Programme; Heritage Trail showcasing historic on-campus buildings; boarding for over 400 students; strong bilingual emphasis in English and Chinese.
Fees & Financials
Original currency: HK$74,550 - 150,866.
Admissions Process
- 1Online application submitted during the official window (typically early October to early December) via the school's portal, with upload of academic reports, conduct records, co-curricular certificates, and optional scholarship applications. 2. Admissions talks for interested families followed by interviews for shortlisted applicants held in January. 3. Results released by April for the following academic year. 4. Successful applicants confirm acceptance through the admissions portal. Selection weighting: Academic 50, Interview 37, Extra-curricular 10, Other factors 3.
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School Day
Daily start and end times are not publicly stated. The structure includes regular assemblies, chapel services, and scheduled lunch breaks. The school publishes an annual calendar with terms, holidays, and events.
Student Life
The school operates a house system with inter-house competitions in athletics and cross country.
Dining Hall and Tuck Shop located in the Alex Y.D. Au Building; a separate Dining Hall at Martin Hostel.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental well-being support is provided through the Guidance Service, which includes two qualified social workers and guidance teachers who assist students facing emotional, family, or academic difficulties and promote healthy coping within the school environment.
Student Demographics
School Background
public
Christian