Kellett School

Kellet School's dynamic learning community was founded over thirty years ago as a Not-for-Profit Association to provide a high quality British style education for the English speaking community in Hong Kong.Subsequently, Kellett has grown to earn an enviable reputation as one of Hong Kong’s leading independent International Schools where students learn with growing independence, in a challenging and stimulating environment. High academic achievement is realised within a broad curriculum embracing 21st Century learning, creativity, the arts and sport, whilst taking into account our unique position in South East Asia at the gateway to China.

School Life

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes

Entry evaluation for students

All applications and supporting information are reviewed by the Admissions team. Assessments are conducted.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Reception: Review of the application form, supporting information, latest school report, if applicable. Review of the entry questionnaire completed by the applicant’s current kindergarten. Assessment of (written and spoken) English Language competency. Years 1 - 2: Review of the application form, supporting information, latest school report. Review of the Y1-2 Entry Questionnaire completed by the applicant’s current school. Years 3 - 4: Review of the application form, supporting information and latest school report. Review of the Y3-4 Entry Questionnaire completed by the applicant’s current school. Years 5 - 6: Review of the application form, supporting information and latest school report. Externally moderated online computer assessment. Independent writing tasks to assess level of written English. Review of the Y5-6 Entry Questionnaire completed by the applicant’s current school. Years 7 - 11: Review of the application form, supporting information and latest school report Externally moderated online computer assessment. Internal subject assessment for option choices as required. Writing assessment. Review of the Senior School Entry Questionnaire completed by the applicant’s current school. Years 12 - 13: Review of the application form and supporting information. Externally moderated online computer assessment. Internal subject assessment for option choices as required. Writing assessment. Review of latest school report & student’s letter of application. Interview with a member of Kellett staff. Review of the Senior School Entry Questionnaire completed by the applicant’s current school.

Waiting list

Chances for admission vary across grade levels and from one academic year to the next.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

Kellett accepts applications year-round.