School Profile

I am delighted to welcome you to St Stephen’s College Preparatory School, an Anglican co-educational primary school committed to preparing ethical and knowledgeable leaders for the challenges of the ever-evolving world.

In an era increasingly shaped by the rapid advancements of technology, we recognize the critical need to equip our students with a well-rounded education. At St Stephen’s, in addition to striving for academic excellence, we place a strong emphasis on developing students’ language skills, soft skills, and ethical values to meet the complex challenges of the future. We advocate joyful learning, steering away from an exam-oriented curriculum that fosters negative competition among students. Instead, we are committed to creating a learning culture where students can truly enjoy their school experience, nurturing a collaborative and caring atmosphere while providing various opportunities for students to discover their potential and thrive with confidence.

Situated on a spacious and beautifully designed campus, St Stephen’s provides a vibrant learning environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support our students’ academic and co-curricular pursuits. Our comprehensive language programme is one of our hallmarks, delivered by native English-speaking teachers and Putonghua teachers. This linguistic edge enables our students to effectively master both Chinese and English, enhancing their communication skills and also opening more doors for them in the future for learning and work opportunities. Additionally, we are the only primary school in Hong Kong providing a boarding facility. Our well received Boarding Programme for Grade 6 students gives students a chance to stay on campus for a year, learning self-discipline, independence, and interpersonal skills.

Beyond the classroom, we emphasize building strong bonds among our students that encourages a lifelong sense of belonging to the St Stephen’s community. Our unwavering commitment to providing personalized care and support for each and every student is also the cornerstone of everything we pursue. Additionally, we highly value parental involvement to ensure positive home-school collaboration that optimises our students’ learning journey.

I invite you to explore our website and learn more about the distinctive St Stephen’s difference. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our vibrant community.

Mr Kelvin Lo
Principal

St Stephen’s College, Hong Kong’s first EMI boarding school was established in 1903. In later years, the College Council decided to establish a preparatory school as a feeder school to the College to complement the programme.

St Stephen’s College Preparatory School formally entered the Hong Kong education force in the year 1938. Situated in Stanley peninsula, Hong Kong’s most scenic area in the Southern District, the School started as one block which housed classrooms, a dormitory and a dining hall. The total enrolment then was nine.

As World War II broke out, St Stephen’s was forced to close its doors. During that time, the campus was occupied by Japanese armies and used as their concentration camp. The School’s proximity to the shoreline facilitated the loading and unloading of boats, and therefore it was later enlisted as the General Commanding Post of the Taiwanese troop and thus survived the war.

After the war, the School reopened in 1947 with two blocks, which comprised of a block of classrooms and another housed the hall.

The School further expanded in the fifties and a new boys’ dormitory was added. In the sixties, the School opened its boarding facilities to girls. At that time the student population was about three hundred, and the class number went up to nine.

During the riots of 1967, enrolment numbers dropped drastically due to students emigrating with their families. In the early seventies, there was a surge in enrolment. The School had to expand to accommodate the growing numbers. Each grade was split into two classes. By 1983, the number of classes reached twelve.

In the year 2000, the School launched a new upgraded curriculum, which was focused on two languages and three dialects. The reform was supported by parents and demand for places started to rise, which prompted the addition of more classes in September of the same year. By 2005 the number of classes had reached 18.

In 2008, the block that housed the hall was demolished and a new block with upgraded facilities took its place. In 2016, the School expanded its infrastructure yet again. A new block housing state-of-the-art amenities, such as an ultramodern auditorium, an expansive library, a bespoke greenhouse, and an additional staffroom was constructed. By 2021 the number of classes will be reached 24.

Contributing to the overall learning experiences of our students, our exceptional facilities include: Assembly Hall, Auditorium, Library, Visual Arts and Music Rooms, Instrument Practice Rooms,

Campus TV Studio, STEM Lab, Green House, Water Sports Center, Table-tennis Room, Football Field, Basketball Courts, Playgrounds, Climbing Walls, Dormitories and Dining Hall.

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