Yew Chung International School - Secondary is a IB Diploma / Cambridge IGCSE school in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. Founded in 1985. Annual tuition ranges from $29,767 to $33,150 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Three scholarships available: (1) Madam Tsang Chor-hang Memorial Scholarship — 50–100% tuition waiver for up to 4 years, for outstanding academic performance, leadership, and service. (2) Yew Chung Yew Wah Subject & Talent Award — 25–50% tuition waiver for one year, for excellence in specific subjects or talents. (3) Yew Chung Yew Wah IGCSE/IB/A Level Award — 50–100% tuition waiver for 2–4 years, for strong IGCSE, IB Diploma or A Level performance.
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About
Yew Chung International School – Secondary Campus is a co-educational day school in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, serving students from Year 7 through Year 13. It offers a bilingual English and Chinese curriculum culminating in Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, drawing on educational frameworks from the UK, US, Australia, Singapore and China. Founded in 1985 and governed by the Yew Chung Education Foundation, the school integrates character education rooted in Christian values within a broad international setting.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Bilingual (English and Chinese) curriculum drawing on UK, US, Australia, Singapore and China frameworks. Offers Cambridge IGCSE (Years 10–11) and IB Diploma Programme (Years 12–13). Character education grounded in Christian values integrated throughout. Part of the established Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | HKD 228,980~$ 29,281 |
| Year 8 | HKD 228,980~$ 29,281 |
| Year 9 | HKD 228,980~$ 29,281 |
| Year 10 | HKD 228,980~$ 29,281 |
| Year 11 | HKD 228,980~$ 29,281 |
| Year 12 | HKD 255,000~$ 32,609 |
| Year 13 | HKD 255,000~$ 32,609 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HK$228,980 - 255,000. Application fee: $195.
Admissions Process
- 1Online application via YCIS admissions portal with supporting documents. 2. Admissions team reviews materials for eligibility. 3. Assessments and/or interviews conducted depending on year level (written tests, English evaluation, interview). 4. Placement decision based on assessments and other factors. 5. Offer letter issued; families pay fees to secure place. 6. Waitlist placement if year level is full.
Admissions Details
YCIS operates a waitlist if classes are at capacity. Qualified applicants who cannot be placed immediately are added to the waitlist. Priority considerations include siblings already enrolled and debenture-holding families.
Student Life
The school requires a uniform. A new YCIS uniform was introduced and publicly shown in 2017.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Whole-student development approach including advising services, teacher mentorship, and pastoral care staff. Students can access designated teachers or school leaders for emotional support. Cultural trips and extracurricular projects are structured to help students manage stress and build confidence.
Child protection policy applied across all campuses consistent with international school guidelines. Staff trained to recognise and respond to welfare concerns. Measures include secure campus access, teacher supervision, and procedures for reporting and following up on concerns.
Student Demographics
School Background
Governed by the Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF); part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network
Christian