The Chinese Foundation Secondary School
Application for S1 admission:
The School does not participate in the Central Allocation System under the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) System. The school admits all Secondary 1 students on its own and is open to all Primary 6 students from different districts in Hong Kong.
Admission requirements, criteria and weighting:
- 40% Academic standing;
- 20% Conduct Performance;
- 20% Extracurricular Activities and Services;
- 20% Admission interview.
School Type
- Region: Hong Kong East
- School Type: DSS
- Student Sex: Co-educational
- School Banding: Band 1
- Medium of Instruction: English as the main language
- School Religion: Not Applicable
School History
- Year of Establishment: 2000
- Sponsor: Chinese History and Culture Education Foundation Ltd.
- Our mission: We are committed to providing quality education; utilizing modern technology and methods to cultivate students' leadership, critical thinking, creativity and self-confidence; fostering a spirit of empathy and mutual respect to build a harmonious campus and society; and advocating global awareness so that our students are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to make significant contributions to society.
- School motto: -
- Management structure: School Management Committee, Principal, Deputy Principal and Assistant Principal. Policies for the day-to-day operation of the school are the responsibility of the School Policy Team, which consists of six experienced teachers, including the Principal, Deputy Principal and Assistant Principal.
- Existing Supervisor/Chairman of SMC: Mr. Wong Yue-pok
- Existing Principal: Dickson Ho
Teacher Information
- Total number of teachers in the school: 84
- Percentage of teachers holding Diploma in Education : 67%
- Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 100%
- Percentage of Teachers with Master's/Doctoral Degrees: 43%
- Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 18%
Teacher seniority:
- Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 43%
- Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 9%
- Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 48%
Teaching and Learning
Language of Instruction:
The medium of instruction is mainly English.
The subject of Chinese Language Teaching and Learning from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:
Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua
English Language Teaching (ELT) subjects from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:
English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Humanities, Science, ICT, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education and Enrichment (S1 and S2 only)
Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 Literature and Literature subjects in the 2023-2024 school year:
Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature
Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) subjects from S4 to S6 in the 2023-2024 school year:
English Language, Mathematics (including Extended Modules 1 and 2), Citizenship and Social Development, Introduction to Business Accounting and Finance, Economics, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Information and Communication Technology, English Literature, Music and Sports.
School-wide language policy:
English is used as the main medium of instruction. All English teachers have passed the benchmark examination, and students' English proficiency meets the English language teaching requirements set out in the "Medium of Instruction Policy for Secondary Schools". An English adaptation course is offered in Secondary 1, and Putonghua is used to teach Chinese Language in Junior Secondary 1 and 2. The school attaches great importance to the enhancement of "biliteracy and trilingualism". In addition, junior high school students can learn Japanese and Spanish in the classroom. High school students can also choose to study other languages such as French and Japanese.
School-based programs:
1. Elective subjects: 2X and 3X. Students may choose two or three elective subjects according to their abilities and interests, as well as Extended Modules 1 and 2 in Mathematics.
2. Curriculum Focus: English is the main medium of instruction in CEF Secondary School. The school is flexible in the use of resources, language policy, curriculum development, financial and human resources allocation. Based on the principle of "21st Century Education in CDF", the school aims to enable students to establish positive values and strive for excellence, to develop proper learning attitudes and methods, to pursue lifelong learning, and to cultivate a sense of responsibility and commitment, so that they can become well-educated and ideal citizens of the future society. Over the years, the school has implemented forward-looking teaching policies and curricula. The school-based curriculum includes the Enrichment Program, Science Program, Information Technology Program and STREAM Education.
Tests and study adaptation measures:
Continuous assessment (30% to 100%) is adopted for all grades and subjects, together with daily tests, to assess students' learning ability, and teachers adjust the content and progress of teaching. The assessment methods are diversified, including weekday assignments, oral reports, group work and classroom performance assessment, while project-based learning requires the submission of study reports and large-scale presentations to train students' investigative skills and enhance their public presentation skills.
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: $18120
- S2(S2) Tuition Fee for School Year 2022-2023: $18120
- Tuition Fee for Secondary 3 (S3) in the 2022-2023 school year: $18120
- Tuition fee for S4 (S4) in the 2022-2023 school year: $24150
- Tuition fee for S5 in the 2022-2023 school year: $24150
- Tuition fee for S6 in the 2022-2023 school year: $24150
Tuition Fee Remission: The school provides free or 1/2 tuition fee remission. 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.
How is Chung Wah Foundation Secondary School?
The school group Band is a few:
Ranking Estimate Band 1C-1B
School Wind:
The school is committed to fostering a positive, lively and simple school ethos, promoting self-discipline and the integration of discipline and guidance to enhance students' self-image. A school social worker and an educational psychologist are stationed at the school to provide appropriate counseling to students. Students from S1 to S3 stay at school for lunch, after which comprehensive and educational cultural activities as well as various activities with the theme of sustainable development are organized. In addition, the school has set up a number of uniformed teams to enhance students' awareness of discipline and community service. The school has set up a personal growth class to reaffirm the core values of the school and to enhance the overall quality of the students. It will be an important gateway to realize this key point this year. Whole School Approach" is indispensable in this process.
Learning and Teaching Strategies :
In terms of high-tech teaching, we use advanced computer equipment and the latest teaching software, such as the mobile learning platform and the new cloud technology, etc. We also adopt a holistic learning mode, such as project learning, visits, field trips, and academic exchanges both locally and abroad, to meet the needs of teaching and learning. The school employs four expatriate English teachers. During conversation classes, each class is divided into four groups to increase the opportunities for students to practice speaking.
Teacher professional training and development:
The Teacher Training Team provides induction training and support for new staff, comprising teachers from the Counseling Team, Discipline Team, Co-curricular Activities Team and Academic Team. The school has also set up at least three days of teacher training days for teachers. In addition to in-school training, the school has also invited professionals to organize workshops to enhance teachers' teaching and student counseling skills. In addition, teachers have been on multi-day study tours to Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Singapore, Hokkaido, Northern Europe, Switzerland and Germany.
Life-wide Learning:
Co-curricular activities aim to develop students' awareness of teamwork, mutual help and environmental protection, so as to realize the goal of whole-person education. There are 26 different co-curricular organizations in the school and students are required to join one to three of them. In order to cultivate the spirit of continuous pursuit of excellence in co-curricular activities. Teachers or external tutors will arrange different learning experiences for students and record them in the students' learning profile.
The development of the four key projects:
Extensive reading: reading schemes are set up for each subject to broaden the reading horizon. In order to enhance students' interest in reading, a book corner has been set up in each class of S1 and S2, and an e-book lending program was launched in the school library last year.
Independent Learning and Flipped Classrooms: Teachers are encouraged to use independent learning and flipped classrooms with the help of different facilities, including: high-standard facilities (suitable for IT, Enrichment and Liberal Studies, etc.), Creative Learning Center (suitable for IT, Visual Arts and Music), computer labs, and high-definition campus TV stations for Creative Media courses.
Project Work: Enrichment Program S1 and S2 project work, S2 presentation skills, and project knowledge.
Moral and Civic Education: A whole-school Character Award Scheme is in place to develop students' character and enhance their sustainable development. There are different themes for each level, including: respect, care, self-discipline, integrity, responsibility, perseverance and resilience. Activities include the Character Appreciation Program, Inter-social Promotion of Positive Values, Pledge Day, Citizenship Forum, Lunchtime Positive Values Extension Program, and the "Flame" journal.
Career Planning Education :
The school has introduced the Vocational and Career Planning Grant as an additional, recurrent cash grant to enhance and enrich the content of life planning education for students. Under this grant, an additional teacher is recruited to strengthen the school and the team in providing comprehensive life planning education and career guidance services. We have strengthened the holistic nature of career planning through the introduction of a career planning cycle (including: self-awareness and development, career exploration, career planning and management).
We will also provide career guidance, career-related alternative learning experiences, and other materials to adapt students to their needs.
Our holistic career and vocational planning education is delivered at four levels - formal curriculum, outside the classroom, simulation of the real business world and practical work experience. Students can broaden their horizons in the career field through sharing sessions and workshops. They can also integrate career and business planning concepts into many aspects of school life.
Whole school participation in caring for student diversity:
The school actively develops gifted education, which is modeled on the three-tier gifted education framework of the Education Bureau, to explore the potential of students. The school also actively develops school-based gifted education, including writing, creative mathematics, scientific research, information technology, physical education, music and visual arts, etc. The school also provides intensive programs and training for students with special talents. For students with special talents, the school also provides intensive programs and training, subsidies for special courses in tertiary institutions, and scholarships. The school provides after-school counseling for students with unsatisfactory academic performance, as well as psychological assessment and remedial classes for students who are less capable or have special needs. Teachers/teaching assistants provide small group/individual remedial lessons for students in all subjects, regardless of the level of the class. It is the school's aim to realize the full potential of each student. Group counseling is provided for each subject to cater for individual differences. The school organizes study tours during every long vacation to broaden the horizons of the students.
Whole School Participation Model Integrated Education:
The school makes good use of internal and external resources and the Learning Support Grant to help students with special educational needs. In addition to providing relevant learning and assessment accommodations, the school-based educational psychologist and speech therapist services are also provided according to the needs of students. In order to cater for the different learning needs of students, the school also provides different groups to provide training and support to students in need. The school works closely with parents and keeps them informed of the progress of their students' learning. In addition, the school also arranges for staff to receive relevant training and strives to create a caring and inclusive school culture, so that every student can learn effectively and grow up healthily.
Educational support for non-Chinese speaking students:
The school provides additional support to the admitted NCS students to help them learn Chinese: employing additional teachers/teaching assistants to support NCS students' learning of Chinese; arranging intensive Chinese teaching modes (e.g. pull-out learning, group learning, etc. on a need basis); organizing cultural integration activities; and providing additional support (e.g. pull-out learning, group learning, Pinyin teaching materials, etc.) as needed in the implementation of Putonghua teaching across the board for some of the grades in the school (i.e., for all classes/groups). (e.g. pull-out/group learning, phonics teaching materials, etc.).
Facilities to support students with special educational needs (SEN):
Accessible lifts and accessible toilets.
Home school cooperation:
The school has a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) which serves as a bridge of communication between the school, teachers, students and parents. To strengthen home-school cooperation, the Parent-Teacher Association organizes a number of workshops and parent-child activities every year to help parents understand the needs of their children and solve the difficulties faced by parents.
Environmental Policy:
The school is committed to promoting sustainable development and has won the Sustainable Community Project Award for six consecutive years, as well as the Gold Award of the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence Sectoral Awards (Academic Sector) and the Gold Award of the Green School Award of the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) in 2019. The school's environmental policy is constantly updated and improved. The school has a strong green purchasing policy and uses more environmentally friendly products, such as paints and detergents. All students are actively involved in the reduction of carbon emissions and the use of water and paper.
Other:
Teachers of the Science Section of the school were honored to receive the Chief Executive's Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Science Education Key Learning Area. Through the e-learning platform and the campus environmental education pathway, the teachers have developed diversified learning and teaching activities to promote "biodiversity" education and actively promoted the concept of sustainability in the community through the Community Walking Tree Project.
Scholarships are available to students in a number of areas, please refer to the school's website for details:
http://www.cfss.edu.hk/scholarship.html.
Each student will be able to participate in at least one exchange trip organized by the school during his/her six years of study there, regardless of his/her family's financial situation.
School facilities:
The Millennium School building is fully air-conditioned. Sports facilities include a large 1900 square meter sports court (for handball, tennis and volleyball training), gymnasium, volleyball court, basketball court, etc., and an eco-trail around the campus. Advanced technological facilities include 1Gbps broadband internet access, high-speed Wi-Fi coverage, a Creative Learning Center with interactive display software for music creation, a revamped school-based visual arts curriculum, a three-dimensional modeling lab, an advanced materials research center, a computer lab with 100 tablets, and a high-definition campus television station. Major renovations and remodeling are in progress, and the next phase of major maintenance will be held soon.
School contact information:
- Tel: 29047322
- Fax: 28922777
- Email: [email protected]
- Web site:http://www.cfss.edu.hk
- Address: 9 Fu Yan Road, Siu Sai Wan, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
- The Chung Hwa Foundation Secondary School Wikipedia
- Webpage update: January 4, 2024
