Chinese YMCA Secondary School
School Type
- District: Yuen Long
- School Type: DSS
- Student Sex: Co-educational
- School Banding: Band 2
- Medium of Instruction: Chinese and English
- School religion: Christianity
School History
- Year of establishment: 1961
- School Sponsor: Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
- Mission: The school was established in 1961 and is affiliated with the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong. We provide quality Christian education based on the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ, and promote whole-person education in the areas of ethics, intellect, physique, social skills, aesthetics, and spirituality. Our goal is to cultivate students' Christian character and to fulfill the school motto of "Honoring God and Loving Others", so as to build up students' self-confidence in learning, humility in seeking the truth, and gratitude in seeking the truth, and to build up a harmonious relationship with God, with others, with themselves and with the world.
- School Motto: Honoring God and Loving People
- Management structure: The School Council is composed of experienced educators, and the Principal and middle management teachers possess relevant qualifications. The school's daily operation is led by the Principal and the Executive Committee of the School Administration, which leads three major committees (Teaching and Learning, Student Development, and Administrative Support) and over 30 subjects or functional groups to effectively implement the school's affairs with a streamlined administrative structure.
- Existing Supervisor/Chairman of School Management Committee: Ng Kwai Wah
- Existing Principal: Cheung Fu Wah
Teacher Information
- Total number of teachers in the school: 93
- Percentage of teachers holding Diploma in Education: 89%
- Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 100%
- Percentage of Teachers with Master's/Doctoral Degrees: 43%
- Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 8%
Teacher seniority:
- Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 39%
- Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 17%
- Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 44%
Teaching and Learning
Language of Instruction:
The medium of instruction is both English and Chinese.
The subject of Chinese Language Teaching and Learning from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:
Chinese History, Chinese Language, Christian Education
English Language Teaching (ELT) subjects from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:
Biology, Introduction to Business, Chemistry, English Language, Geography, History, Home Economics, Information Technology, Integrated Science, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, STEM, Visual Arts
Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 Literature and Literature subjects in the 2023-2024 school year:
Chinese History, Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Ethics and Religion (S6), Health Management and Social Care, Sports, Tourism and Hospitality
Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) subjects from S4 to S6 in the 2023-2024 school year:
Chemistry, English Language, Mathematics Extended Module 2, Visual Arts
School-wide language policy:
Middle school students are taught primarily in English, with the goal of improving English proficiency. High school students may choose the medium of instruction for elective subjects according to their language ability, with the goal of using their best language to learn, acquire knowledge, and get the best grades.
Tests and study adaptation measures:
- In terms of assessment for learning and teaching, we emphasize the use of "assessment for learning" to enhance the effectiveness of student learning. Subject teachers can adjust the assessment mode according to students' abilities and needs, and provide timely and appropriate feedback to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning. We continue to conduct a wide range of progressive assessments to provide students with incentives for active learning and to maximize the effectiveness of their learning.
- In terms of curriculum practice, teachers in each junior high school re-adjust the progress of the curriculum according to students' abilities and needs.
Class Establishment:
- Number of S1 classes in this school year: 5
- Number of S2 classes in this school year: 5
- No. of S.3 classes in this school year: 5
- Number of S4 classes in this school year: 5
- Number of Form 5 classes in this school year: 5
- Number of S6 classes in this school year: 5
School fees:
- S1 (S1) Tuition Fee for School Year 2022-2023: $15200
- S2(S2) Tuition Fee for School Year 2022-2023: $15200
- Tuition Fee for Secondary 3 (S3) in the 2022-2023 school year: $15200
- Tuition fee for S4 (S4) in the 2022-2023 school year: $15200
- S5 (S5) Tuition Fee for School Year 2022-2023: $15200
- Tuition fee for S6 in the 2022-2023 school year: $15200
Fee remission: The school operates a fee assistance scheme to provide financial assistance to needy students. Needy students (including students from families on Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) and students receiving financial assistance from the Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA) of the Working Families and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFA)) may apply for fee remission. Applications can be made at any time of the year and the maximum amount of assistance is the full year's fee remission.
Application for S1 admission:
The school does not participate in the central allocation of Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA).
S1 Admission Criteria and Weighting: Academic Achievement - 40%; Interview Performance - 30%; Other Learning Experiences and Achievements - 30%.
How is YMCA Secondary School?
The school group Band is a few:
Ranking Estimate Band 2C
School Wind:
Adhering to the spirit of Christianity and the school motto of "Honoring God and Loving People", we hope to guide students to establish a holistic life direction, moral and ethical values, and the way of dealing with others, as well as the awareness of family, society, and the nation based on the truths of the Bible in the fast-changing world, so that all students and teachers can learn and grow happily in a healthy and harmonious campus that honors God, respects oneself, and loves others.
Learning and Teaching Strategies :
The school has implemented the "G21 Empowerment Learning in YCIS". In order to provide appropriate strategies and support for the implementation of "Empowerment Learning", we have established an electronic interactive cross-temporal learning platform by using "Google" with diversified teaching strategies. Through this platform, teachers will design a variety of teaching materials according to the individual needs of students, such as instructional videos, classroom broadcasts, interactive questionnaires, live broadcasts of activities, notes, tests, etc., so that students can preview before class, ask questions, discuss with teachers and classmates inside and outside the classroom, do exercises, homework and tests, etc., so as to enable students to receive timely feedback, consolidate their learning, and practice empowered learning. In addition, in order to prevent the labeling effect, students are grouped into classes according to a mixture of different abilities. However, in order to cater for individual differences, Chinese, English and Mathematics are divided into small groups according to their abilities.
Teacher professional training and development:
We have an excellent professional teaching team, with all teachers possessing degrees and professional qualifications, and more than 40% of them have completed a master's or doctoral degree. All English and Putonghua teachers have passed the Language Proficiency Assessment, and they are actively involved in different courses to enhance their professional knowledge outside the classroom. The latest External School Review (ESR) report on our teachers says, "Teachers care about their students and have a good teacher-student relationship. In-school support measures for students are varied and enhance students' self-confidence."
With the implementation of "G21 Empowerment Learning" in YCIS, nearly 100 teachers of the school have obtained Google Certified Educator Level 1, many teachers have completed Level 2 certification and many teachers have obtained GoogleTrainer qualification.
Whole School Participation Model Integrated Education:
The IE team of the school consists of the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCo), IE support teachers and social workers. The IE Team provides support and training to teachers in a well-planned manner, and adapts appropriate curriculum and assessment for students with SEN (including local and non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students), so that students with different needs can be taken care of in a timely manner in their learning and development. The Integrated Education Team communicates with parents of students with SEN from time to time to listen to their views and report on the learning progress of the students. In addition, the school utilizes the Learning Support Grant and the Support Grant for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and invites professionals or teams outside the school to provide support and counselling to students with special educational needs. The support services provided by the school include Chinese and English reading and writing training courses, focus group, social training group and support group for NCS students with SEN, etc. The school has also provided a number of support services to students with special educational needs, such as the learning and development of the students with SEN.
Educational support for non-Chinese speaking students:
The School provides additional support to the admitted NCS students to facilitate their Chinese language learning: employing additional teachers/teaching assistants to support NCS students' Chinese language learning; arranging intensive Chinese language teaching modes (e.g. pull-out learning, small group learning, etc.); developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting teaching materials; and organizing cultural integration activities. Arranging for NCS students to sit for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) (Chinese) Examination or/and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) (Chinese) Examination.
School facilities:
In order to make it easier for students to utilize the Internet to gain access to global information and knowledge, the school has established a comprehensive network system through state-of-the-art technological support, with wireless broadband coverage throughout the campus. Each classroom is equipped with computers, projectors, televisions, and laptops. In addition to regular classrooms, we also provide specialized classrooms and facilities for students, such as the Visual Arts Center, Computer Music Room, Recording Studio, AEROSTEM Room, Home Economics Room, Gymnasium, Chinese History and Culture Center, Drama Room, Computer Room, Adventure Racks, and Rock Climbing Wall.
School contact information:
- Tel: 25408650
- Fax: 24488763
- Email: [email protected]
- Web site:http://www.cymcass.edu.hk
- Address:Phase 6, Area 102, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long, N.T. (School House No. 2, Tin Fu Court)
- Webpage update: January 4, 2024
