YMCA Christian Academy
Sheung Wan, Central and Western, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong · Est. 2014
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- Established
- 2014
- Curriculum
- International Primary Curriculum (IPC), UK National Curriculum English, White Rose Maths
About this school
YMCA Christian Academy (YCA) is a community-oriented, English-medium private primary school in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, with a Christian ethos. Its school sponsoring body, the Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong (founded 1901), has overseen the school since 2012, when it was known as Island Christian Academy, and took over its direct management under the current name from the 2022/23 school year.
The curriculum is built on the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), a thematic, creative framework for ages 5 to 11, adapted to Hong Kong. Other elements include:
- English based on the UK National Curriculum
- Mathematics following the White Rose Maths approach
- Mandarin taught with traditional characters in foundation, intermediate and advanced pathways
- A bespoke Christian education programme, Journey 2:52
YCA highlights small classes, individual attention, strong pastoral care and an inclusive approach to learning diversity. Its campus sits near the historic Chinese YMCA Bridges Street Centre, whose heated indoor pool pupils use for swimming. The school's vision is to prepare future-ready, Christ-like ambassadors.
