YK Pao School Hong Kong

YK Pao School Hong Kong is a not-for-profit school that opened in September 2026, sharing its name and values with YK Pao School in Shanghai. Its motto is "Learning with joy, living with purpose", and it aims to combine strong values and academic standards with Chinese culture and an international outlook. The founding Head, Cathy Braithwaite, previously led Gresham's Prep School in the UK.

The school opened with Years 1 to 3 at its Kowloon East campus in Yau Tong, with plans to grow into a campus on Rose Street. Key features include:

• An inquiry-based international curriculum; the school is seeking IB candidacy to offer the Primary and Middle Years Programmes, with enhanced Putonghua and mathematics
• Bilingual teaching in English and Putonghua: 50/50 in Years 1-5, then 60/40 in favour of English in Years 6-9
• Whole-person education that integrates the creative arts, sport and character education
• Study of Chinese literature, history, philosophy and art, alongside global competitions and community projects

Children of all nationalities and backgrounds are welcome to apply.