Kellett is one of a handful of not-for-profit international schools in Hong Kong, and as such all fees/income generated is reinvested back into the school.
School Fees 2024/25
*Figures are in HK$
Year Group | Term 1 Autumn ($) | Term 2 Spring ($) | Term 3 Summer ($) | Annual Tuition Fee 2024-25 ($) |
Preparatory (Reception-Year 6) | $79,560 | $59,670 | $59,670 | $198,900 |
Senior (Year 7-11) | $98,880 | $74,160 | $74,160 | $247,200 |
Senior Sixth Form (Year 12-13) | $101,760 | $76,320 | $76,320 | $254,400 |
Fees to be collected in advance per existing arrangements
School Fees 2025/26*
*Figures are in HK$ & Subject to EDB Approval
Year Group | Term 1 Autumn ($) | Term 2 Spring ($) | Term 3 Summer ($) | Annual Tuition Fee 2024-25 ($) |
Preparatory (Reception-Year 6) | $83,520 | $62,640 | $62,640 | $208,800 |
Senior (Year 7-11) | $103,840 | $77,880 | $77,880 | $259,600 |
Senior Sixth Form (Year 12-13) | $106,840 | $80,130 | $80,130 | $267,100 |
To note:
- Tuition Fee invoices are normally issued three times a year, one month prior to the start of each new term
- Tuition Fee invoices are payable by the first day of term
- Tuition Fees will be on a pro-rata basis if the student is to start in the middle of a term
- Annual Tuition Fees are payable in three instalments apportioned - Term One 40%, Term Two 30%, Term Three 30%
Other fees:
- Every student must be covered by a debenture or Annual Capital Levy, more information can be found below.
- Application Fee HK$2000 (Reception to Year 4) or HK$2,500 (Year 5 to Year 13 which includes the assessment fee).
- The Annual Association Fee of HK$500 is per family, granting each family voting rights on Board membership
- Bus fees, uniform, 'bring-your-own' devices (laptops & iPads) in Senior only, lunch, exam entry fees, some ECAs and education overseas visits are not included in the School Fees.
Debenture Information
Overview:
- Kellett School is a not-for-profit organisation.
- Termly school fees cover the School's running costs but not its capital costs.
- All students whilst at Kellett School must be covered by a debenture or Annual Capital Levy (see Debenture Guidelines for exceptions).
- Debentures were introduced to help finance the building of the School, the acquisition of equipment and other capital items.
- Kellett School has had a waitlist in place for some years. Contact Admissions for further information.
Annual Capital Levy:
Subject to the approval from the Hong Kong Education Bureau, the Annual Capital Levy (ACL) of HK$40,000 will apply for all new offers made after 31st August 2025.
The ACL is a non-redeemable, non-refundable and non-transferrable fee for service that will be used to fund the long-term capital and estates needs of the school such as the development/upgrading of our campus' facilities, and life-cycle replacement of infrastructure and major equipment.
The ACL is charged by the Kellett School Association Limited (Association) and does not relate to any debt owned by the Association to any person. The ACL does not confer any priority admission or other rights upon any person, and the ACL is not an asset or other property of any person.
Please see this letter from the Chairperson of Kellett, giving more context on the Annual Capital Levy. The relevant Collection Agreement pertaining may be obtained upon request by contacting [email protected].
Debentures Available:
The information below gives an overview of the Debentures currently available. Please see individual terms & conditions for full information.
*All applicants are required to meet the Curriculum Requirement, as stated in the Admissions Policy, irrespective of Debenture Cover.