Yew Chung International School (Somerset Road Campus) is a British Curriculum school in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. Founded in 1985. Annual tuition ranges from $34,505 to $34,505 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Three scholarship types are available: (1) Madam Tsang Chor-hang Memorial Scholarship — for outstanding academic performance, leadership, and service; offers 50%–100% tuition waiver for up to 4 years. (2) Yew Chung Yew Wah Subject & Talent Award — for excellence in specific subjects or talents (music, art, sports); offers 25%–50% tuition waiver for one year. (3) Yew Chung Yew Wah IGCSE/IB/A Level Award — for strong performance in IGCSE, IB Diploma, or A Level; offers 50%–100% tuition waiver for 2–4 years.
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About
Yew Chung International School (Somerset Road Campus) is a co-educational international day school in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, offering Early Years and Primary education for children aged 4 to 11. The school follows the English National Curriculum enriched by a strong Chinese language and culture programme, with bilingual co-teaching in English and Mandarin. As part of the Yew Chung Education Foundation, it emphasises cognitive, social, and emotional development within a bilingual international framework.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Performing Arts
- STEM
- Academic Enrichment
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 1-6 | HKD 265,420~$ 33,941 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: HKD $265,420.
Admissions Process
- 1Online Application Submission: Applicants complete an online form via the YCIS admissions portal, upload required documents, and pay a non-refundable application fee. 2. Application Review & Eligibility Check: The admissions team reviews submitted materials. 3. Assessment and Interview: Placement tests, subject assessments, and/or interviews are conducted depending on the student's age or level. 4. Decision & Offer: Families are notified of the admission decision; if accepted, they must confirm the offer by paying reservation or debenture fees. 5. Waiting Pool: If the desired year level is at capacity, accepted applicants may be placed in a waiting pool until a spot becomes available.
Admissions Details
YCIS operates a waitlist if classes are at capacity. Applicants who meet admissions criteria but cannot be offered immediate placement are placed on a waitlist. Priority considerations include siblings already enrolled and debenture-holding families.
School Day
The school does not have their day structure publicly available.
Student Life
The school uses uniforms. A redesigned uniform was introduced around the 2017–2018 school year, with cadet uniforms introduced in 2018 for YCIS Adventure Corps Cadets.
Wellbeing & Safety
Teachers work closely with young learners to help them feel safe, supported, and confident. The daily routine includes structured quiet time, group circle discussions, and guided emotional expression through art and storytelling, helping children identify and manage their emotions.
The school applies a child protection policy across all campuses consistent with international school guidelines. Staff are trained to recognise and respond to welfare concerns. Safeguarding measures include secure campus access, teacher supervision, and procedures for reporting and following up on concerns.
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School Background
YCIS Hong Kong is a member of the Yew Chung Education Foundation (YCEF) and part of the Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network (YCYW). It is described as the flagship school of the network, providing through-train bilingual international education across eight campuses in Kowloon Tong and Tseung Kwan O.
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