Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School (West Kowloon) Explained

Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School (West Kowloon) (SEKSS(WK)) is a secondary school in Tai Kok Tsui, Yau Tsim Mong District,[1] Kowloon, Hong Kong.

It was established on 16 October 1916 as The Ellis Kadoorie School for Indians by the Governor of Hong Kong.[2] Its purpose was to educate children of South Asian descent.[3] The school states that its heritage originates from the Kadoorie School set up in Sai Ying Poon in the 1890s.[4]

The initial institution was primary only but secondary levels were added in the 1960s.[4] Form 4 came in 1977, and Form 5 came in 1978. In 1980 the Kadoorie School was divided into separate schools for primary and secondary levels.[3]

In 1994 Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary was the sole government-operated secondary school with a programme catering to non-ethnic Chinese students.[5]

Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School is south of Nam Cheong Station, along a short walk.

Admissions

its catchment is Hong Kong wide and does not have admission preferences based on location.[6]

Curriculum

Its secondary curriculum uses the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination format. English is the language of instruction.[6]

Student body

In the 2000-2001 school year, 35% of the students were of Pakistani origin, 26% were of Indian origin, 19% were of Filipino origin, 10% were ethnic Chinese, and 7% were of Nepalese origin.[6] In 1994, over 50% were of Indian origin. At that time the total number of students exceeded 300.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: District Council Constituency Boundaries - Yau Tsim Mong District. Electoral Affairs Commission. 2021-07-08. - The school's label is only in Chinese.
  2. Web site: Appendix O Report of the Director of Education for the Year 1916. Governor of Hong Kong. 1916. 3–4.
  3. Web site: School Vision and School Mission. Sir Ellis Kadoorie (S) Primary School. 2021-07-08.
  4. Web site: School History & Background. Sir Ellis Kadoorie Secondary School. 2021-07-08.
  5. Web site: Students sing their gratitude . South China Morning Post. 1994-03-22. 2021-07-08.
  6. Bray and Yamato, p. 60 (PDF p. 11/24).