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Sir Ellis Kadoorie (S) Primary School

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Fees HK$65
Ages 6 - 12 years
Pupil numbers 398
Type Co-educational
Opened 1891
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin, English, Cantonese
Typical class size 11
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School
Introduction

The school was founded in 1891 by Ellis Kadoorie as the Ellis Kadoorie School for Indians. The Primary School has occupied the original premises since the secondary section moved to West Kowloon in 1999. The campus serves Primary 1–6 in a whole-day English-medium program.

www.sekps.edu.hk

9 Eastern Hospital Rd, So Kon Po, Hong Kong

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Sir Ellis Kadoorie (S) Primary School has 398 pupils, typical class sizes of 11, instruction in English, Cantonese, Mandarin.

Location
Sir Ellis Kadoorie (S) Primary School is located at 9 Eastern Hospital Road, Sookunpo (So Kon Po), Wan Chai District, Hong Kong. The school sits in an urban setting near Causeway Bay with convenient access to public transport; its address places it close to local bus routes and tram services. The site comprises multiple facilities on a compact campus that has served the primary school since the secondary section moved out in 1999.

Stages
The school provides primary education from Primary 1 to Primary 6. It operates as a whole-day, single-primary-school campus and supports a diverse student body. Graduates historically feed into Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School (West Kowloon) as the designated secondary option.

Type
The school is a government (官立) primary school and is co-educational. It operates as a full-day program and does not offer boarding facilities. The governing framework is the Hong Kong Education Bureau system for government primary schools.

Additional learning support
The school provides extensive support for Additional Learning Needs (SEN) with a dedicated SENCO and SENST, access to speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social skills training, and teaching assistants for SEN students. An educational psychologist visits regularly to design Individual Education Plans for students requiring extra support.

Country affiliation
There is no official country affiliation for the school; it is a government primary school within Hong Kong.

Religious affiliation
The school has no religious affiliation. It is not linked to a specific faith.

School day structure
The school day typically begins at 8:25 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m., with a lunch break from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m. There are ten 30-minute periods in a school day, and in many years the last period on Monday to Thursday is a home-class session.

Bus service
A school bus service is provided with published routes for the current term (2025–26). Route details and stops are published on SEKPS's bus information page.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Sir Ellis Kadoorie (S) Primary School ranges from HKD 65 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- There is no application fee charged for admission to the school. Application forms are available in person at the school office. The admissions process includes submission of documents, a selection test and, if required, an interview.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- The school does not charge tuition fees for any primary year group (Primary 1 through Primary 6). There are no per-term or per-year tuition charges for enrolled pupils.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Because there are no tuition fees, there is no tuition billing schedule or termly tuition payment requirement for Primary 1–6 students. For other chargeable items recorded by the school authority, published annual charges show no standard non‑tuition items except the Parent–Teacher Association levy listed below. Detailed billing schedules and payment dates for any occasional activity charges are not published in the school's publicly listed annual charges.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a whole‑day day school and does not charge boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, PTA, excursions, etc.)
- Parent–Teacher Association (PTA) fee: HKD 65 (annual), as listed in the school's published annual charges for 2025/2026.
- School‑based management or other approved non‑standard item charges: no standard charge is published in the 2025/2026 annual charges.
- Lunch: the school's lunchtime arrangement notes a designated supplier and indicates that lunch is arranged by parents (either provided by the supplier or brought from home); lunch costs are therefore payable by parents directly and are not itemised as a school tuition charge.
- School bus: the school provides a school bus service; any bus fees are arranged separately (parents pay the bus service/operator) and are not part of the school tuition charge certificate.
- Uniforms, textbooks, stationery, extra‑curricular activity fees, musical instrument hire/tuition and optional excursion charges may incur separate costs payable by parents. No standard amounts for these items are published in the school's listed annual charges.

Refund information
- No tuition fees are charged, so tuition refunds are not applicable. The school's published annual charges do not include a general schoolwide refund policy for PTA levies or ad hoc activity charges in the publicly listed summary of annual charges. Specific refund terms for voluntary payments or activity fees are not published in the available school charge summary.

Fee payment options
- The school's publicly listed annual charges and the application/admissions information do not specify standard payment methods (for example, bank transfer, cheque, autopay or credit card) for PTA levies, bus fees or other incidental charges. Parents should note that such payments (where applicable) are typically arranged directly with the PTA, activity organisers or service providers; the school's published summaries do not list standard payment channels.
Academics

Sir Ellis Kadoorie (S) Primary School teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 6 to 12.

Curriculum
Sir Ellis Kadoorie (S) Primary School follows the Hong Kong primary curriculum, delivering core subjects Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, and General Studies, along with Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Information Technology, Library Studies, Putonghua, and Moral and Civic Education. The timetable totals 50 lessons per week, with Chinese 10, English 10, Mathematics 9 (taught in English), General Studies 5, and 2 periods for Music, Physical Education, and Visual Arts, plus 1 period each for Information Technology, Library Studies, Putonghua, and Moral and Civic Education; Homework 4 and extra-curricular activities are part of the schedule. English is the primary language of instruction for most subjects, while Chinese Language is taught in Chinese and Putonghua is offered as a dedicated subject. General Studies emphasizes inquiry-based learning and higher-order thinking, with objectives to foster global awareness and to develop generic skills through cooperative learning. The school aims to provide a balanced education covering ethical, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic development and to equip students with lifelong learning skills and a global outlook. The program is implemented across Primary 1–6, with rotating and non-rotating co-curricular activities integrated into the curriculum.

Student Teacher Ratio
Not publicly available

Exam Results
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Higher Education Progression
Historically, most primary graduates progressed to Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School.

Gifted and Talented
Co-curricular activities include rotating and non-rotating groups such as STEAM Elite, Choir, and a range of arts, language, and sports programs.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Obtain the application form. Application forms can be obtained in person at the General Office on the 1/F or by downloading the form from the school's site. The form must include a recent photograph of the applicant. This step begins the formal admissions process and sets up the required documentation for review.

2. Prepare the application package. The package requires: a fully completed Application Form with a recent photo, copies of the applicant's academic reports for the previous two years (and the current year if available), a photocopy of the applicant's birth certificate, a photocopy of the first page of the applicant's passport (including the photo and passport number) and the page bearing the Hong Kong visa, and a photocopy of the applicant's Hong Kong I.D. card (if any). Gather these documents ahead of submission to avoid delays. This step ensures all required materials are ready for the selection process.

3. Selection test. The selection test is scheduled for early January 2026 and includes English language, Chinese language (for local pupils only), and Mathematics. Parents should be aware of the testing window and ensure the child is prepared for these subjects. Results from the test form a key part of the shortlisting process.

4. Interview (if needed). An interview may be conducted by the Headmistress if it is deemed necessary. The applicant must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to the interview. This step allows the school to assess fit beyond test scores.

5. Application deadlines. For 2025–2026 2nd term admission, the deadline is 12 December 2025. Families should plan to submit all materials well before this date to avoid last‑minute issues. The deadline is explicitly stated to guide timely submissions.

6. Notification of acceptance/denial. Parents/guardians will be notified by telephone within two weeks after the selection test. This communication period is specified to manage expectations about decisions. Applicants should monitor the contact number they provided for updates.

7. Admission enquiries. For any questions, contact the school by email at [email protected], by telephone at 2577 3489, or by fax at 2882 4520. The school provides direct channels for clarifications on the admissions process.

Scholarships
SEKPS does not publish any primary-school scholarship program on its official admissions materials. The primary focus in published school information is on programs like The Good Kadoorian Scheme and other enrichment offerings, with no stated scholarship pathway for students at the primary level. If a family is seeking financial assistance, the school directs inquiries through its regular contact channels rather than through a scholarship application.

Waitlist
SEKPS does not publish a waitlist or pool system in its admissions materials. The published process centers on submitting the application and documents, taking a selection test (English, plus Chinese for local pupils, and Mathematics), possibly an interview, and then telephone notification of the outcome within about two weeks after the test.
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