Kellett School, Hong Kong
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$27K – US$34K
Curriculum: British
Age Range: 4–18
Students: ~1,600
Location: Hong Kong
Updated February 2026
In Brief
Kellett School is a well-established British curriculum school founded in 1976, serving students aged 3-18 with IGCSE and A-Level pathways across multiple Hong Kong campuses. Teachers consistently praise the school's excellent facilities, strong student body, and supportive working environment, though the lack of housing provision and A-Level focus may not suit all families.
Located across Kowloon Bay and Pok Fu Lam campuses, Kellett follows the English National Curriculum from Foundation Stage through A-Levels, with students typically taking 8-11 IGCSEs before selecting 3-4 A-Level subjects. The school operates a non-selective admissions policy yet achieves strong university placements to institutions including Cambridge, UCL, Edinburgh, and Melbourne. Recent expansion includes a dedicated Sixth Form Centre opening in 2026/27 at The Bay Hub, plus major refurbishment of the original Pok Fu Lam campus starting summer 2026 to enhance classrooms, library, gym, and specialist facilities.
Teacher discussions highlight Kellett as an excellent workplace with strong leadership, good professional development opportunities, and quality resources, though staff note limited internal progression opportunities as teachers rarely leave. The school's A-Level pathway rather than IB may disadvantage some non-British teachers, while the absence of housing provision is offset by competitive salaries including substantial annual bonuses of 22% of salary. Parent feedback emphasizes the school's strong sense of identity and forward-thinking educational policies, including consideration of following UK independent school trends in IGCSE subject selection.
What parents value
- –Strong university placement record including Russell Group universities
- –Excellent facilities including professional theatre and Apple Music Technology Suite
- –Non-selective admissions policy with good academic outcomes
- –Supportive working environment with quality professional development
- –Substantial annual bonus structure (22% of salary)
- –Forward-thinking educational approach following UK trends
- –Multiple campus locations serving different areas of Hong Kong
- –Strong sense of school identity and community
Points of consideration
- –No housing provision, though salaries compensate
- –A-Level pathway only, no IB option
- –Limited internal career progression due to low staff turnover
- –Teaching across multiple year groups (Y7-Y13) may be required
- –Primarily serves British curriculum families rather than broader international market
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Preparatory (Reception – Year 6) | 5 | 26,668 |
| Senior (Year 7 – Year 11) | 12 | 33,157 |
| Senior Sixth Form (Year 12 – Year 13) | 12 | 34,115 |
Fees converted from HKD. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee (Reception – Year 4) | 255 |
| Application Fee (Year 5 – Year 13) | 319 |
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Academic Results
2025 A-Level Results: - A grades: 27.5% - A -A grades: 60.6% - A -B grades: 88.5% - A -C grades: 95.1% - A -E (Pass Rate): 100% - Notable: 12.3% of students achieved 3+ A grades; 42% achieved 3+ A -A grades. - Average SAT Score (Class of 2025): 1444 or 1454 (sources vary slightly). 2025 IGCSE Results: - 9-8 & A grades: 67% - 9-7 & A -A grades: 85.1% - 9-6 & A -B grades: 95% - 9-5 & A -C grades: 99.7% - A -E (Pass Rate): 100% University Destinations (Class of 2025 highlights): Oxford, Cambridge, Princeton, Columbia, UPenn, HKU, UCL, LSE, Imperial College London, University of Manchester, University of Warwick, Durham University, University of Melbourne, and University of Adelaide.
Extra Curriculars
Sports: Competitive and recreational opportunities including football (soccer), rugby, netball, swimming, cricket, cross-country, and athletics. Teams participate in FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia) competitions. Arts/Music: Fully operational theatre, orchestra pit, recording spaces, music suites, practice rooms, drama and dance studios.
Pok Fu Lam Campus: Theatre, sports hall, dance studio, outdoor play-spaces, music room, science lab. Kowloon Bay Campus: State-of-the-art facilities including the David Kidd Theatre (fully operational), CrossFit gym, dance hall, large artificial turf (Sky Pitch) with rooftop running track and cricket nets, and a swimming pool with adjustable floor depth. Also includes purpose-built photography and cinematography studios (Media Studio), recording spaces, music suites, and science labs.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
- Registered with Hong Kong Education Bureau EDB as international school Pok Fu Lam campus listed
- no EDB inspection or quality review published
Accreditations
- BSO British Schools Overseas outstanding 2023
- COBIS/BSO Patron's Accredited Member 2021
- CIS member 2026, not full accreditation
- no WASC, NEASC, ISQM published.
Memberships
- FOBISIA founding member, HMC 2019, IAPS 2018, COBIS Patron's Accredited, ISSFHK, Eco-Schools Green Flag Award, first in HK, HKAYP Duke of Edinburgh
- no EARCOS, ACAMIS, Round Square, Apple Distinguished School, HPL published.
Student Body
Total Enrolment: Nearly 1,550 students (approx. 1,560 reported in 2026). Nationalities: Over 40 nationalities represented (historically British, American, Australian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Pakistani, Iranian, Norwegian, Swedish).
Leadership
Paul Tough - Principal & CEO
Paul Tough is the Principal and CEO of Kellett School in Hong Kong, having joined in April 2024 from his previous role as Principal at The British School in Tokyo.
