Admission FAQ

Are there any elite classes in the school? What are the criteria of class streaming in Junior and Senior Secondary?

貴校有否設精英班？初中及高中的分班有何準則？

There are no elite classes in this school. Classes are grouped according to the gender ratio in each form.

In Senior Secondary, students can be grouped based on their selection of elective(s), not according to their academic performance or ability.

本校不設精英班，全級按男女比例分班。

高中分班或以同學的選科意願而編配，同樣不設精英班 。

What are the subjects available in the Senior Secondary curriculum (HKDSE)?

貴校的香港中學文憑試 (HKDSE) 高中課程有哪些可供同學選修的科目？

Core Subjects:

• Chinese Language
• English Language
• Mathematics
• Citizenship and Social Development (Chinese or English)

Electives (Chinese as the medium of instruction):

• Chinese Literature
• Chinese History
• Ethics and Religious Studies (ERS)
• Physical Education (PE)

Electives (English as the medium of instruction):

• Mathematics Extended Part: Calculus and Statistics (M1), Algebra and Calculus (M2)
• Literature in English
• History
• Geography
• Tourism and Hospitality Studies (THS)
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Economics
• Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Module (BAFS): Accounting Module (BAFS A), Business Management Module (BAFS B)
• Visual Arts
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

必修：

• 中國語文
• 英國語文
• 數學
• 公民與社會發展（中或英）

選修（中文授課）：

• 中國文學
• 中國歷史
• 倫理與宗教
• 體育

選修（英語授課）：

• 數學延伸部分: 微積分與統計 (M1), 代數與微積分 (M2)
• 英語文學
• 歷史
• 地理
• 旅遊與款待
• 物理
• 化學
• 生物
• 經濟
• 企業、會計與財務概論: 會計單元 (BAFS A), 商業管理單元 (BAFS B)
• 視覺藝術
• 資訊及通訊科技

Is Chinese the medium of instruction for Citizenship and Social Development?

高中公民與社會發展科的授課語言是中文嗎？

Most students in this school take Citizenship and Social Development Examination in Chinese. Students who excel in English can apply for admission to the English Citizenship and Social Development class. Nevertheless, this is subject to approval by the school, and these students are required to take DSE Citizenship and Social Development Exam in English.

本校大多數同學均以中文應考公民與社會發展科，惟部分英語能力優異的同學可申請入讀公民與社會發展英文組，但需經校方審核批准，同學並需以英文應考中學文憑試公民與社會發展科。

Is Putonghua the medium of instruction for Chinese Language in junior forms?

初中中國語文是否以普通話授課？

If the number of students attaining a certain level of proficiency in Putonghua justifies the need, 1 class in each form will use Putonghua as the medium of instruction for Chinese. Please note that Putonghua-taught Chinese Language class is not offered in the Senior Secondary curriculum.

學校會因應需求，個別班別會以普通話教授中國語文科；但請注意高中課程不設「普教中」。

Does the school offer Chinese curriculum for Non-Chinese Speaking students?

貴校有沒有為非華語學生編訂中文課程？

Students who are Non-Chinese Speaking or who have studied foundation Chinese programs in primary school can apply for an exemption from the standard Chinese curriculum. Instead, they can take foundation Chinese courses and sit for the IGCSE Chinese exam.

非華語學生或於小學時已修讀基礎中文課程，入讀本校後可申請豁免修讀正規中文課程，轉修「基礎中文」課程，改為報考IGCSE中文。

Is Bible Studies a compulsory subject?

聖經是必修科嗎？

Bible Studies is a compulsory subject for all forms. Students are divided into two groups: the Red Class (for mature believers) and the Green Class (for non-believers and new believers) in junior forms. In senior forms, they are assigned to Christian Studies and Christian Ethics respectively.

聖經是各級學生的必修科。學校按照初中同學的信仰狀況分為紅（堅信）、綠（未信或初信）兩組上課。高中同學則分為基督教研究組或基督教倫理組。

Is it compulsory for students to learn a string instrument?

學生是否一定要學習弦樂？

String instrument learning is compulsory for students. The Junior Secondary music curriculum is divided into two parts: vocal and string instrument learning. Each class forms a chamber string orchestra, and students can choose the violin, viola, cello, or double bass in accordance with their interests. In addition, the school offers instrumental classes that students can join voluntarily.

弦樂是初中音樂科的必修課程。初中音樂課程包括弦樂以及聲樂兩部分，每一班自組一個弦樂團，同學可按興趣選擇學習小提琴、中提琴、大提琴以及低音大提琴。此外，學校設有樂器班供同學自由參加。

Is Japanese, French or German a compulsory subject?

學生是否一定要修讀日文、法文或德文？

Students must take Japanese, French or German as a third language. Japanese, French and German classes are offered in Junior Secondary. To broaden students’ horizons, they can freely choose one of the three languages based on their interests to study for three years.

學生必須修讀日文、法文或德文為第三種語言。初中設有日文、法文及德文科，同學可按興趣自由選擇修讀其中一種語言修讀三年，以擴闊自己的視野。

How does UCCKE assist new students in adjusting to the school?

貴校如何協助新生適應中學生活？

All newly admitted students should come to registration at school in early June accompanied by their parents, to receive information about school arrangements in early September. Moreover, we offer new S.1 students an “Induction and English Enhancement Program” taught by Native English-speaking teachers in August, which prepares them for the secondary school life and the comprehensive English curriculum. More importantly, this course allows tremendous interactions among the students, their peers, and the teachers, enabling them to meet new friends and learn how to work together in a fun and dynamic learning environment.

所有獲取錄學生連同家長必須於六月初前來學校辦理註冊手續，及早了解有關開學後的各項安排。此外，學校於開學前（八月中旬）安排中一新生參加新生適應課程及由以英語為母語的教師教授的英語增潤課程，一方面幫助同學適應中學生活及為迎接全面使用英語學習打好基礎，更重要是透過兩星期的群體生活讓學生學習待人接物。

Is it compulsory to board in school dorm? How is it arranged?

學生是否必須入住宿舍，當中的安排如何？

Every S.1 student must take turns joining the 10-week Boarding Programme. The Programme aims to enhance students’ self-management skills and improve their social and communication skills, as well as problem-solving and collaboration strategies through peer interaction. There are Dorm Parents (UCCKE teachers), Assistant Dorm Parent, Student Counsellors and Homework Instructors to take care of and follow up on students comprehensively.

There will be orientation activities during the first week of the Boarding Programme.

所有中一級同學必須分批參加為期十個星期的住宿計劃，以培養學生的自理能力，幫助學生學習過群體生活。宿舍設有舍監（本校老師），另有舍監助理、學生輔導員及功課指導員，全方位照顧及跟進同學。

入宿第一個星期會有宿舍迎新活動啟動整個住宿計劃。

What Co-Curricular Activities does UCCKE offer?

學校設有哪些聯課活動？

Our school has a wide variety of sport teams including Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Cross-country running, Dodgebee, Fencing, Football, Rope skipping, Swimming, Table-tennis, Tchoukball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, etc., allowing students to develop their talents and participate in various competitions as school representatives.

Besides sports, we provide a wide range of subject-based activities, including Biology Research Team, Chinese Club, Chinese History Club, Choir, Company Program, Creative Art Team, Debate (Chinese, English), Drama Club (Chinese, English), Echoes – Journalism Club, English Literature Club, French Culture and Film Appreciation Club, Geography Club, Handbell Class, Instrumental Classes, Math Elite Team, Orchestra, Science Club (with Astronomy) and STEAM Team (Aviation, Minecraft, Maker and Robotics). Non-subject based activities are also available such as ACG Club, Board & Card Games, CCA Team, Chess Club, Cycling, Dance Society, Diving Club, Editorial Team, GO Club, Guitar Club, Home Economics Club, Mission Dance Team, Mock Trial, Orienteering Team, Photography Club, Production Team, Rubik’s Cube, Sand Painting and Scouts.

運動方面，本校設有箭藝、羽毛球、籃球、越野長跑、躲避盤、劍擊、足球、跳繩、游泳、乒乓球、巧固球、網球、田徑、排球、等校隊，讓同學發揮一己所長，並代表學校參加不同種類的比賽。

除此之外，本校亦設有生物科研小組、中文學會、中國歷史學會、 合唱團、營商計劃、創意藝術隊、中英文辯論學會、中英文戲劇、傳理學會、英國文學學會、法國文化及國際電影欣賞、地理學會、手鈴班、樂器班、數學精英團、管弦樂團、科學（天文）學會、STEAM 教育（模擬飛行隊、Minecraft、Maker、機械人隊)、動漫及遊戲學會、桌遊學會、聯課活動隊、西洋棋學會、單車學會、舞蹈學會、潛水班、編輯小組、圍棋學會、家政學會、女子現代舞、模擬法庭、野外定向、攝影學會、Production Team、扭計骰興趣小組、沙畫班、童軍等，活動十分多元化。

Does UCCKE provide school bus service?

貴校設有校巴服務嗎？

Currently, our school offers school bus service for students living on Hong Kong Island (Central & Western District Route) and in the New Territories (Tsuen Wan Route, Tseung Kwan O Route, Tai Po-Shatin MTR Route).

現時，本校設有四條校巴路線：港島區路線 (港島中西區線) 以及三條新界區路線 (荃灣線、將軍澳線、大埔沙田港鐵線) 。

As our family live very far from campus, can my child apply to be long-term dorm boarders?

本人居於偏遠地方，子女是否可申請長期住宿？

Students living far from school can apply session by session to be long-term boarders. The school will screen applicants according to a number of criteria, including school-home distance and availability of dormitory places. However, the final decision will be made case-by-case.

部分居住偏遠地區的同學可申請長時間入住本校宿舍，但需於每一住宿期作獨立申請。校方會按幾項條件情況進行審批，包括：學校與住處距離及宿位情況。不過，最終申請結果亦會按申請人具體狀況而定。

How can I get in touch with UCCKE teachers?

家長如何接觸老師？

The school regularly organizes “Parent-Teacher Happy Hours”, through which parents can learn about school developments through the principal and teachers. They can also learn about their child’s academic performance from the Form Teachers and subject teachers. In case of emergency, parents can contact Form Teachers, subject teachers, D&C Committee (Discipline and Counselling Committee) or Student Counsellors directly to seek assistance.

每年學校會定期舉辦「家長教師輕鬆談」，家長可透過校長和老師分享知道學校的發展，家長亦可透過班主任、科任老師的講解， 以了解子女在校的學習情況。此外，如有突發事情，家長可即時聯絡班主任、科任老師、訓輔組老師或學生輔導員，盡快解決問題。