School Classification
- Finance Type
- Private
- Location (District)
- Wan Chai
- School Level
- Secondary
- Student Gender
- Co-educational
- Religion
- Not Applicable
- Medium of Instruction
- English
School Picture
Note: There are 25 (5%) private secondary schools in Hong Kong. Co-educational schools are the norm among secondary schools, with 402 schools (86%). It has no religious affiliation; 199 schools (43%) fall into this category overall. Click to view an illustration.
Medium of Instruction & Curriculum
English is the primary Medium of Instruction (MOI).
Curriculum: The middle school uses the Dalton Plan with a dual curriculum, combining international outlook and local perspective. Core learning draws on United States Common Core, AERO social studies, Next Generation Science Standards and a Chinese curriculum.
Secondary One Admission
As a private school, the school does not participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) System and manages its Secondary One admissions independently. Parents should apply directly to the school in accordance with its application schedule and admission requirements. Application procedures, selection criteria, assessments or interviews, tuition fees and important deadlines may vary by school. Parents should therefore refer to the school’s official website or contact the school directly for the latest admission information.
School Fees
This is a private school and generally operates on a self-financing basis. Private schools account for approximately 5% of all secondary schools in Hong Kong and may charge school fees. The annual school fee is shown below. Please refer to the Education Bureau’s Fees Certificate for the approved fee and payment details.
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School Mission & Governance
Dalton School Hong Kong describes its mission as building a child-centered, dual-language community of global-minded learners and thinkers. The school seeks to nurture confident, creative, adaptable, self-motivated, resilient and independent learners who embrace differences and challenges, develop a deep sense of responsibility, contribute to the world with dedication, respect and compassion, and live its motto, I am not led, I lead.
Year of Commencement of Operation: 2017
School Facilities
The Stubbs Road campus covers about 95,000 sq ft, with a 260,000 sq ft main building, a 30,000 sq ft annex, 60,000 sq ft of open outdoor space and a 15,000 sq ft covered area. Facilities include new classrooms, library, instructional kitchen, Zen room, therapy room, canteen, climbing wall, basketball courts, running track, badminton courts and spaces for art, music, dance, STEAM and performances.
School Location & Map
Dalton School Hong Kong is located at 41B Stubbs Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong. Use the interactive map below to explore the surrounding area. Alternatively, use our School Map to view this school and explore nearby schools.
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