School Profile

St Stephen’s College Preparatory School (SSCPS) is one of the oldest private primary schools in Hong Kong. Founded in 1938 as a feeder school to St Stephen’s College and located in one of the most scenic locations in Hong Kong, SSCPS aspires to unearth the potential in each and every one of our students. Our pupils are known for their passion for adventure, eagerness for knowledge, willingness to take initiatives and are never afraid to charter into unknown waters. Our mandatory Boarding Programme in Grade 6 instills a strong sense of bonding and self reliance among our students, fostering their personal growth to become compassionate leaders of tomorrow.

I look forward to welcoming you to SSCPS.

Dr Nadia Chan
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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