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Kellett is a stand-alone brand with its own dynamic force, offering students an outstanding prep education within the framework of the English national curriculum delivered by well-trained and dedicated teachers. This, the original British prep school in Hong Kong, delivers a first-rate education within a tightly packed campus. It is hugely popular; be prepared to wait for a place.
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Overview
- Student numbers
- 485
- Curricula
- British
- SEN provision
- SEN considered case by case
- Religion
- Anglican
- Fees
- Annual Tuition Fee: HKD $198,900 + Individual or Corporate Debenture coverage. Individual Debentures: HKD $120,000; Corporate Debentures:HKD $650,000
- Linked schools
Head of school
Head of school
Ben Dixon
Since 2015, Ben Dixon, BEd NPQH Dip SEN. Leadership roles, teaching and SEN provision within the independent and state sector. Headship career spanning the UK and Asia, including deputy headship at the British International School in Ho Chi Minh for
Entrance
Key entry points in reception and year 1. Currently waitlists for both years, high demand for other years too. Three form entry as opposed to two at Kowloon Bay. School tours and open evenings continue abundantly; most recent one was oversubscribed.
Exit
At the end of year 6, majority of students advance into Kellett senior school, merging with Kowloon Bay prep graduates to become one cohort as they enter year 7 together. Strong academic results higher up the school have curtailed the previously
Latest results
There are no results to show for this school.
Teaching & learning
Head is a stalwart supporter of his teaching staff who are of high calibre and long-serving. Teachers are dedicated and enthusiastic, they seem to have drunk from the same fountain of gusto as the head.
Early years follow EYFS, moving onto the
- Curricula & qualifications
- British - National Curriculum for England
Learning support & SEN
Non-selective, the school provides support to those who need it - limited number of places available. Additional support needs (ASN) is based upon a points system (ie one point if they need in-class support, more points attributed if more support is
Language support
Many students are bilingual but must be fully fluent in English to access the curriculum. As such, there is no language support provided.
Arts & extracurricular
Parents satisfied with the huge selection on offer, students find ones that appeal to them (out of an enormous music and sport offering). Those in the reception and year 1 are limited on the number they can take part in, no limit for those in the
Sport
Use is made of the limited space on campus for PE lessons, ie the surprisingly large gymnasium and outside areas. For other sports students are bused off-site to Stanley Ho, a nearby sports ground which houses a sports stadium and large playing
Ethos & heritage
Founded by a group of parents in 1976 to provide a British education to the English-speaking community within Hong Kong. To this day, the school is still governed by a board of parents who are intrinsically woven into the fabric of the school.
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
Class teachers are first point of call if problems arise, parents kept abreast either through direct email or via the Kellett learning diary. The head often steps in to adjudicate.
Charity initiatives instilled early on via Kellett Cares;
Classroom & community
Volunteering runs through parent veins. Hugely popular with both working and non-working parents alike, all are engaged and involved. There is no shortage of parent support, particularly for trips outside the campus when they are always ‘inundated
- School year
- Late August – end June, with three terms
- School hours
- 8:30am – 3:15pm
- Student nationalities
- British 52%, HK SAR 8%, Other 40%
- Uniform requirements
- Yes
Money matters
After the initial debenture outlay, fees are undeniably less expensive than a UK prep school, parents are aware of this.
Bursaries on offer to those from disadvantaged backgrounds, most come through the school’s outreach programme held on campus
- Annual fee range
- Annual Tuition Fee: HKD $198,900 + Individual or Corporate Debenture coverage. Individual Debentures: HKD $120,000; Corporate Debentures:HKD $650,000
- Fee information
- Application fee:
Reception to Y4: HKD $2,000
Y5-Y6: HKD $2,500 (including Assessment Fee)
Annual Parent Association fee: HKD $500
Bus fees, uniform, extracurricular activities, and overseas education visits are not included in the school fees
The last word
Kellett is a stand-alone brand with its own dynamic force, offering students an outstanding prep education within the framework of the English national curriculum delivered by well-trained and dedicated teachers. This, the original British prep
Accreditations, inspections & memberships
- Accreditations/Inspections
- BSO (British Schools Overseas inspection programme)
Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS)
Penta International (DfE BSO approved)
Education Development Trust- Memberships
- Head's Conference (HMC) - International Member; Federation of International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA); Council of British International Schools (COBIS) - Patron's Accredited Member; The Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS); AQA; Cambridge International Examinations; Edexcel; ABSM. "Kellett School is an outstanding school", as stated in the report from the latest BSO Inspection.
