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Yew Chung International School (11-13 Kent Road Campus)

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$260,220
Ages 4 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1985
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages French, Mandarin
Typical class size 29
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School
Introduction

This campus also focuses on Primary education, offering a similar curriculum: a blend of the English National Curriculum with bilingual instruction (English and Mandarin). Students also engage in subjects like Chinese Culture, the arts, science, and character education. Facilities at this campus support primary learning, and students also benefit from the wider YCIS network’s amenities (science labs, libraries, arts and sports facilities) located across campuses.

11‑13 Kent Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

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The Essentials

Yew Chung International School (11-13 Kent Road Campus) has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 29, instruction in English.

Location
This campus is located at 11-13 Kent Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, in a residential and academically rich neighbourhood with access to public transport, parks, and educational institutions nearby.

Stages
This campus offers Primary School programmes.

Type
The school is a co-educational day school with no boarding facilities.

Additional learning support
YCIS hires Learning Support Teachers to work with students who need extra support academically. They assess learning/emotional needs, collaborate with teachers, and help implement interventions.

Country affiliation
The school does not have any country affiliation.

Religious affiliation
The school operates with a Christian ethos / values foundation, integrating Christian values into its educational philosophy.

School day structure
The school operating hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Bus service
The school provides a school bus service. The primary section has a mandatory school bus scheme for new primary students, with exemptions granted only under special cases.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Yew Chung International School (11-13 Kent Road Campus) ranges from HKD 260,220 for 2026/27.

Application Fee
HK$1,000

Tuition Fees (Years 1–6)

HK$26,022 per instalment
10 instalments per year
Total annually: HK$260,220

A sliding scale sibling policy applies for families with more than one child studying full-time at the school.

Debenture (Primary)

A debenture is mandatory for all new Primary students. It supports school development such as campus facilities, educational resources, and equipment upgrades.

The debenture is non-interest bearing, refundable, non-transferable, and only redeemable upon withdrawal, provided there are no outstanding fees. Refunds are processed within two months of a student’s last day.

Debenture amounts are set on a sliding scale:

First child: HK$350,000
Second child: HK$175,000
Third child or more: HK$87,500

Refund Policy
Withdrawal requires a signed Withdrawal Notice Form at least one full calendar month in advance.

Application, registration, and reservation fees are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.

Tuition refunds are only considered once proper notice is received.

Debenture refunds are processed within two months after the last school day, provided there are no outstanding fees or costs.

Payment Methods
Autopay
Direct bank transfer into the YCIS designated account
Academics

Yew Chung International School (11-13 Kent Road Campus) teaches IB (DP), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 4 to 11.

Curriculum
This campus delivers the Primary Years curriculum, which is based on the National Curriculum for England but adapted for an international student body in Hong Kong. Lessons are taught through a bilingual co-teaching model, with one Western teacher and one Chinese teacher in each classroom, ensuring students gain strong foundations in both English and Mandarin. The curriculum at this stage emphasizes literacy, numeracy, inquiry-based learning, and social development, while also introducing core subjects such as science, humanities, and the arts. Students are also grouped according to their Chinese language ability, with options for native speakers and those learning Mandarin as an additional language.

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Admissions

Admissions
1. Application Submission
Families begin by completing an online application form through the YCIS admissions portal. Required documents such as birth certificate, passport, school reports, and recent photographs are uploaded at this stage.

2. Application Review
The admissions team reviews all submitted materials to ensure completeness and eligibility. Only fully completed applications are processed for the next step.

3. Assessment and Interview
Depending on the child’s year group, YCIS arranges age-appropriate assessments and/or interviews. These may include written English and mathematics evaluations, group interaction tasks, or one-to-one meetings. The goal is to understand the child’s academic level, language ability, and social development.

4. Placement Consideration
After assessments, placement decisions are made based on multiple factors: academic background, English proficiency, social development, past schooling, and the child’s date of birth. The aim is to find the most suitable year level and environment for the student.

5. Offer of Place
If successful, families receive a formal offer letter. The place is confirmed once parents accept the offer and settle the required fees (including debenture or capital levy, where applicable).

Scholarships
1.YCIS offers financial assistance for families unable to purchase a debenture (in full or partially). Exemptions or deferred payment plans are available under the school’s financial assistance programme.

2.The school also administers a merit-based Yew Chung Yew Wah Scholarship Programme, which recognizes academic achievement, leadership, and service.

3.A “Christian Missionary Support Policy” exists, allowing children from Christian missionary families to apply for tuition fee assistance under certain conditions.

Waitlist
YCIS operates a waiting pool / waiting list system. When a year level is full, approved applicants who passed interviews may be kept in the waiting pool until a spot opens.
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