Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School (West Kowloon)

The school is committed to whole-person development and fostering a multi-racial, inclusive environment. It emphasizes transparency and accountability through its School Management Committee and promotes values such as self-discipline, teamwork, and social responsibility. English serves as the major medium of communication, while the school actively encourages cultural exchange and national pride.

The school offers a secondary curriculum spanning levels S1 to S6, with 18 classes in the 2025/26 academic year. The academic programme includes core language subjects such as HKDSE Chinese and NCS Chinese, alongside a focus on STEM and AI education. Cross-curricular education and language-across-the-curriculum initiatives are integrated into the teaching structure.

Students achieve success in various academic and extracurricular fields, including university admissions through the School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme. The school has a history of success in inter-school debating competitions, AI innovation contests, and creative writing awards. Graduates and current students are recognized for their leadership, resilience, and community service contributions.

The school provides support for non-Chinese speaking students and offers guidance for university entrance requirements. It implements a Healthy School Programme and a drug testing scheme to support student well-being and personal development.

The school accepts applications for S1 to S5. For S1 Discretionary Places, admission criteria include a rank order list (45%), internal conduct assessment (25%), language abilities (15%), awards and interests (10%), and family links (5%). All applicants are invited for interviews, and the school welcomes enquiries regarding vacancies.

The school year follows a standard academic calendar, with S1 Discretionary Place applications typically occurring in January. The school provides specific arrangements for adverse weather and maintains a schedule for examinations and orientation days.

The school is housed in a modern, well-facilitated building designed with contemporary standards. Campus facilities include a school hall, laboratories, and various spaces to support teaching and learning, as well as areas for student activities and community engagement.

Students participate in a wide range of activities, including an English Debate Team, drama festivals, and leadership training camps. The school also engages in community-based initiatives such as the "Strive and Rise Programme," mural painting, and various sports and culinary competitions. Students have opportunities to serve as AI Student Ambassadors and participate in STEM-related exhibitions.