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YMCA Christian Academy (YCA)

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What makes this school unique

We offer small class sizes with differentiated learning tailored to each child’s unique academic needs.

Focusing on wellbeing, pastoral care, and Christian values, we foster holistic social and character development.

We prioritize community building and foster strong, collaborative partnerships with our families.

The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees HK$144,470
Ages 5 - 11 years
Pupil numbers 200
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service Yes
Availability Are there places?
principal
Geoff Blaik
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Christian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Service and Sustainability, Outdoor Education, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School
Introduction

YMCA Christian Academy (YCA) is a private primary school on Hong Kong Island at 70 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan. It teaches an English-medium programme that combines the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with the UK National Curriculum for English, and uses White Rose Maths for mathematics. Chinese is taught daily in Mandarin supported by Traditional Characters while music includes the Orff approach. Students also have PE, and the school is opposite the CYMCA Bridges Street Centre, giving access to facilities including a swimming pool. After school sessions, children can join ASA/ECA such as Choir, Competitive Sports, Chinese Hip-Hop Dance, Film Club, Lego Club and Intro to Spanish. A distinctive feature is the “YCA Agents” focus, encouraging students to take charge of their learning, contribute to their community and reflect on progress.

yca.edu.hk +852 2537 2552

70 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan Hong Kong

The Essentials

YMCA Christian Academy (YCA) has 200 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
YCA is located at 70 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, in the heart of Hong Kong Island. We can be easily accessed from Mid-Levels and Sai Ying Pun. The school is opposite of the CYMCA Bridges Street Centre, which the school uses for access to facilities such as a swimming pool.

Stages
YCA is a private primary school teaching an international curriculum. Applications for Year 1 to Year 6 are accepted throughout the year. Once offer is given, new students can start at the beginning of every month. As YCA follows the British system, children can start Year 1 if they turn 5 years old in the entry year. The school offers Year 1 to Year 6 for children aged 5–11.

Type
YCA is a co-educational private primary school in Hong Kong.

Additional learning support
YCA has a dedicated team of learning diversity teachers and assistants to support students with diverse learning needs within the mainstream classroom. Individual Learning Plans are discussed with families and meetings are set up to discuss the child's developments.

Country affiliation
The school does not have any country affiliations.

Religious affiliation
YCA is a Christian school rooted in a Christian ethos, and emphasises on Christian values in school.

School day structure
YCA’s normal school day runs from 8.00am to 2.30pm (Monday–Friday). Doors open at 7.35am for drop-off. After-school activities run from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

Bus service
YCA has two bus providers: Hong Kong line and Kowloon line.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
YCA's uniform is an important part of the school's identity. The uniforms can be purchased online at the Uniform Station's website or at their shop. House t-shirts are available for purchase at the School Office.

House System
YCA has a house system. House t-shirts are available for purchase at the School Office.

Governance and Ownership
The School Sponsoring Body is the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong, a Christian service organisation established in 1901. The SSB oversees the operation of YMCA Christian Academy and will strengthen direct management of the school under YMCA Christian Academy since the 2022/23 school year.
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YMCA Christian Academy (YCA) — international school in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Fees

Annual tuition at YMCA Christian Academy (YCA) ranges from HKD 144,470 for 2026/27.

Tuition fees (by year group, 2025–26)
Year 1: HKD 144,470 per year.
Year 2: HKD 144,470 per year.
Year 3: HKD 144,470 per year.
Year 4: HKD 144,470 per year.
Year 5: HKD 144,470 per year.
Year 6: HKD 144,470 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms
For Year 1–Year 6, YCA states tuition is billed in ten instalments of HKD 14,447

Other compulsory fees
YCA lists an Annual Capital Development Contribution of HKD 6,515 per year, applicable to students in all year groups.

Other costs (uniform, transport, etc.)
Miscellaneous fees related to school operations and activities may be collected or paid to service providers. Uniforms are purchased via Uniform Station (online or at their shop), and house t-shirts can be purchased from the school office.
Academics

YMCA Christian Academy (YCA) teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), British Curriculum, Christian Curriculum for students aged 5 to 11.

Curriculum
YCA delivers the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), which is comprehensive, thematic, creative curriculum designed for children 5-11 years old. It has a clear process of learning with specific learning goals for every subject. English and Maths follow the UK National Curriculum developing strong foundations in literacy and numeracy.

Student Teacher Ratio
1:10 to 1:12

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
At YCA we foster a holistic, strength-based approach to student well-being by highlighting key elements of the Jigsaw (UK PSHE Curriculum) and Positive Education Enhanced Curriculum (Australian Geelong Grammar Curriculum). By using the strengths of both curriculums, we aim to proactively teach children the skills and concepts of well-being using evidence-based practices from the field of positive psychology.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
In collaboration with class and specialist primary teachers, our school’s Learning Diversity Team aims to support students with diverse learning needs within the mainstream classroom, such as providing English as Additional Language (EAL) support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
YCA is an EAL-friendly primary school that provides dedicated support to help students whose first language is not English. This support enables students to develop English language skills and strategies that help them access the school curriculum and acquire the academic language across the different subject areas.

Mental Wellbeing
SEL support aims to help students who need guidance and support in their social-emotional skills and competencies. This support enhances student development towards a healthy sense of self, improved connection with others, and cooperative habits that can further enable positive student contributions to the community. This support includes supporting the social and emotional needs of the gifted and talented.
Parent Experience

History
The school was established through a partnership between Generations Christian Education and the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong.

Following the restructuring in 2022, the school transitioned to sole governance under the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. It serves students from Year 1 to Year 6, utilizing the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside a pastoral care programme.

Community
YCA hosts many family events bringing together the YCA community, such as Christmas Fair, CNY Fair, YCA's Got Talent and Parents Day. Families are invited to 3-4 Exit Points a year, celebrating their child's learning in the unit of inquiry.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The YCA PTA supports this objective and facilitates a range of supportive services and events to bring our community together.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is a private, community-oriented primary school on Hong Kong Island. It opened in 2012 and was renamed in August 2022. It teaches in English and offers a vibrant, future-ready international IPC-based curriculum within a Christian ethos. The campus is well equipped to support learning and can access facilities at the nearby Bridges Street Centre, including a swimming pool. The school aims to Ignite Bright Futures of Abundance and Fulfilment.

Sports Facilities
Physical Education is taught twice weekly. The school provides opportunities to engage in a broad range of sports, including swimming, basketball and football, through on-site and local community facilities. The Bridges Street Centre swimming pool is accessible opposite the school. The programme emphasizes physical well-being and values such as fairness and respect.

Academic Facilities
YCA delivers learning through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), a comprehensive, thematic curriculum for ages 5–11 with goals for international mindedness and personal learning. The English programme is based on the UK National Curriculum, with a focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening, and Maths follows the White Rose approach. Chinese is taught in Mandarin with Traditional Characters, with three language pathways: Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced. Christian Studies uses Journey 2:52 to teach values within a shared vision for growth in Christlikeness, and Wellbeing draws on the Jigsaw (UK PSHE) and Australian Geelong Grammar curricula. An Innovation Space combines a fully operational science lab with a maker space/design technology area.

Extra Curricular Facilities
YMCA Christian Academy offers a full range of After School Activities (ASA) and Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA). ASA includes Aesop's Fable Crafts & Reading Club, Intro to Spanish, Lego Club, Calligraphy Club, Chess Club, Cooking Club and more. ECA includes Choir, Competitive Sports, Chinese Hip-Hop Dance Club, Chinese Recitation Team & Reading Club, Film Club, Music Ensemble and more. All ASA and ECA classes run from 2:30pm to 3:30pm, with pick-up at 3:30pm.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers ASA and ECA to extend learning beyond class hours. ASA includes Aesop's Fable Crafts & Reading Club, Intro to Spanish, Lego Club, Calligraphy Club, Chess Club, French Club and Cooking Club. ECA includes Choir, Competitive Sports, Chinese Hip-Hop Dance Club, Chinese Recitation Team & Reading Club, Film Club and Music Ensemble.

Arts & Creative
Arts and creative activities are delivered through ASA and ECA. ECA includes Choir, Film Club and Music Ensemble. ASA includes Aesop's Fable Crafts & Reading Club, Calligraphy Club, and the Lego Club.

Cultural & Language
Intro to Spanish is offered as ASA. French Club is offered as ASA. Chinese Recitation Team & Reading Club is offered as ECA.

Social & Hobbies
Social and hobby clubs include Lego Club, Calligraphy Club and Cooking Club (ASA) and Chinese Hip-Hop Dance Club and Film Club (ECA).

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education is taught twice weekly. The wellbeing program uses the Jigsaw UK PSHE curriculum and the Geelong Grammar Positive Education Enhanced Curriculum. The Social and Emotional Toolkit is used at the start of each year to support students' emotional development.
Languages

Language Provision
YCA is an English medium school. We follow the UK National Curriculum delivering a structured and effective curriculum on English literacy. We provide daily Chinese classes to children of all year levels. Mandarin is taught in Mandarin with Traditional Characters, guided by ACTFL proficiency guidelines and integrated with IPC themes. There are three language pathways (Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced) to match language proficiency, with Foundation Pathway providing English support for non-native Mandarin learners.

Bilingual Teaching
We are an English medium school with daily Chinese classes.

Immersion Programs
We offer EAL services to children with English language barrier.
Reputation

Awards
We received the Oh Pama Parent's Choice Award in 2024 and Sunday Kiss' Parent's Favourite Brand Award - Holistic International School in 2025.

Accreditations
We are accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS), which means that we demonstrates high quality international education and is an effective and agile learning organisation.
Admissions

Admissions
doris recommends that you start by speaking to admissions. This connects you directly to the school's admissions team who can respond with answers, more information, and next steps.

Our admissions process is very simple.
1. Apply online at https://yca.edu.hk/
2. You will be contacted via email to complete your application.
3. Your child will be invited to a trial day and assessment.
4. Once the results are out, placement offer will be given to successful candidates.
5. New students can start at the start of every school month.

Scholarships
Unfortunately, we do not offer any scholarships at the moment.

Waitlist
Currently, we only have waitlist for students' who need learning support.
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