Kwun Tong Maryknoll College
Maryknoll College Kwun Tong is an aided school located in Kwun Tong. It is a Band 1 school and admits only male students. The medium of instruction is mainly English. Founded in 1971, the school is run by the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong and is a Catholic school.
Application for S1 admission:
The school accepts applications for S1 Discretionary Places and participation in the Central Allocation of Secondary School Places System.
Application form for S1 discretionary places for 2024:Click here to download
Interview Date:
- February 24, 2024
Self-allocation and central allocation (Part A and Part B) places in 2024
| Form 1 | Secondary One places | Self-supporting places | Part A places | Part B places | Knock-in Places |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 136 | 41 | 9 | 78 | 8 |
Admission requirements, criteria and weighting:
- 60% Academic Achievement and Interview Performance;
- 15% Conduct;
- 10% Contact the school;
- 15% Extracurricular Activities and Other Achievements.
School Type
- District: Kwun Tong
- School Type: Subsidized
- Student Sex: Boys' School
- School Banding: Band 1
- Medium of Instruction: English as the main language
- School religion: Catholic
School History
- Year of establishment: 1971
- Sponsor: Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong
- Objective: To honor the Lord and love others, and to achieve balanced excellence in education. We emphasize the development of students in the areas of academics, character, activities, service, civic education, information technology, and health and fitness.
- School Motto: Benevolence, Faithfulness, Modesty, Courtesy, Loyalty and Perseverance.
- (b) Management structure: A School Development Unit, comprising the Principal, the Administration and the Chairmen of the subject panels, is set up to discuss and recommend school policies and directions. Student representatives are also invited to attend meetings on student affairs to give advice. School administration is divided into eight sections: Religious and Moral Education, Civic Education, Student Support, Student Activities, Academic Affairs, School Affairs, Staff Affairs and Information Technology.
- Existing Supervisor/Chairman of School Management Committee: Fung Chi Ho
- Existing Principal: Ms. Sin Ah-lin
Teacher Information
- Total number of teachers in the school: 57
- Percentage of Teachers holding Diploma in Education: 100%
- Percentage of Teachers Holding Bachelor's Degrees: 98%
- Percentage of Teachers with Master's/Doctoral Degrees: 46%
- Percentage of Teachers with Special Education Training: 21%
Teacher seniority:
- Percentage of teachers with 0 to 4 years of experience: 10%
- Percentage of teachers with 5 to 9 years of experience: 4%
- Percentage of teachers with 10 or more years of experience: 86%
Teaching and Learning
Language of Instruction:
The medium of instruction is mainly Chinese.
The subject of Chinese Language Teaching and Learning from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:
Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Religion, Civic Education
English Language Teaching (ELT) subjects from S1 to S3 in the 2023-2024 school year:
English Language, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Basic Business, Economics, Computing, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, STEM
Secondary 4 to Secondary 6 Literature and Literature subjects in the 2023-2024 school year:
Chinese Language, Civic and Social Development, Chinese History, Ethics and Religion
Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) subjects from S4 to S6 in the 2023-2024 school year:
English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geography, History, Economics, Introduction to Business, Accounting and Finance, Information and Communication Technology, Physical Education, Mathematics Extended Module 1 (S5 and S6) and Module 2 (S4-S6)
School-wide language policy:
The school teaches primarily in English and enhances English proficiency and learning through instruction, language environment, activities (including summer classes, summer camps, and overseas English exchange tours), and family and external resources.
Tests and study adaptation measures:
In addition to exams and tests, daily assignments and learning attitudes are also assessed.
Class Establishment:
- Number of S1 classes in this school year: 4
- Number of S2 classes in this school year: 4
- No. of S.3 classes in this school year: 4
- Number of S4 classes in this school year: 4
- Number of S5 classes in this school year: 4
- Number of S6 classes in this school year: 4
School fees:
No Tuition Fee Payment
How is Kwun Tong Maryknoll College?
Kwun Tong Maryknoll College Band:
Ranking Estimate Band 1B
School Wind:
The school is a simple school with a culture of caring. Teacher-student and peer-peer relationships are harmonious. Senior students take care of junior high school students through programs such as "Big Brother" and "Peer Counseling" to build a caring culture. The Student Union is a highly democratic organization that fosters the spirit of democracy and autonomy, and encourages balanced development of students through various extra-curricular activities.
Learning and Teaching Strategies :
The principles of teaching are to stimulate "interest" and to develop "self-learning ability". In teaching, we encourage cooperation between "inside and outside the classroom" and emphasize self-directed learning such as field trips, experiments, study camps, group work, research, and reading. The educational ideals of "respect for the Lord and love for others" and "balanced excellence" are emphasized, as well as the development of students in the areas of academics, morality, activities, service, civic education, life education, information technology, and health and physical fitness. In accordance with the curriculum guidelines of the Education Bureau and the school's educational objectives (to enhance interest in learning and to learn to learn), a comprehensive and balanced curriculum is provided, including a wide range of learning experiences and learning areas, so as to provide students with a good foundation for their future life, employment, further studies and lifelong learning. In addition, in accordance with the relevant guidelines of the Education Bureau and the school-based spirit, we have arranged reading time (including morning reading and various subject reading programs), improved the reading environment, enhanced the interest in reading, provided diversified and appropriate reading materials, and made good use of technology, etc., so as to cultivate students' reading habits and improve their reading skills, thereby promoting their learning ability.
Teacher professional training and development:
It emphasizes educational reforms and new ideas to support the whole-person development of students, as well as the development of teachers in terms of their physical and mental health, self-improvement, sense of mission and team spirit.
Whole school participation in caring for student diversity:
There is a "Remedial Program" for each subject, as well as "Remedial" classes on Saturday mornings and after school to cater for the learning differences of students.
Educational support for non-Chinese speaking students:
The school provides additional support to the admitted NCS students to help them learn Chinese: providing after-school Chinese learning support; 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/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). The school also provides additional support (e.g. pull-out/group learning, phonics teaching materials, etc.) as necessary for the full implementation of universal education in some grades (i.e. all classes/groups).
Other:
- Small Class Teaching:
The original four classes in senior secondary schools have been reorganized into five classes so that the number of students in each class is not more than 28. Teaching in small classes is conducive to fostering teacher-student relationships and effectively catering for students' learning diversity. - Gifted Education.
We have participated in a number of inter-school and university-sponsored gifted education programs, as well as the Outstanding Student Awards, which aim to provide valuable opportunities for students with different talents to develop their potentials. The school also provides subsidies for enrollment or participation fees for gifted students with financial difficulties. Participating students are given the opportunity to be formally interviewed and to present their reports, which is beneficial to their self-worth. - Overseas study tours:
Various overseas study tours are organized every year, with teachers leading students to Mainland China, Asian countries, and English-speaking countries, aiming to broaden students' international outlook in line with the school's concerns. - Scholarships:
A number of scholarships are available to reward students who have demonstrated excellence in a variety of areas, including music, sports, community service, technological innovation and conduct, to name but a few. Some of the scholarships are open for application to encourage students to strive for excellence.
School facilities:
There are 5 laboratories, basketball court, computer room, multi-media teaching room, language room and student activity room, etc. The whole school is air-conditioned and all classrooms are equipped with computers and networked for Internet learning. 29 classrooms have been installed with interactive smart screens. The whole school is air-conditioned and all classrooms are equipped with computers and networked for Internet learning. 29 classrooms have been installed with interactive smart screens, and a virtual reality cave system has been installed in the STEM learning room to increase teacher-student interactions in the classroom and to make learning materials electronic.
School contact information:
- Tel: 27171485
- Fax: 27272788
- Email: [email protected]
- Web site:http://www.ktmc.edu.hk
- Address: 100 Tsui Ping Road, Kwun Tong, Kln.
Related information:
Video of Maryknoll College, Kwun Tong
- Kwun Tong Maryknoll College Wikipedia
- Webpage update: January 4, 2024
