St. Stephen's College Form 1 Admission 2027 | Applications from 10 October; 80–100 External Places; Interview Tips + Fee Overview

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Located in Stanley, St. Stephen's College (SSC) is a traditional co-educational Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) elite school with over 120 years of history. It boasts Hong Kong's largest 40-hectare campus and a unique boarding experience, offering both DSE and IB dual-track programmes. The school's Form 1 applications for the 2027/28 academic year will open from 10 October to 30 November 2026, with two admission talks and campus tours to be held in October.

📝 Online Applications from 10 October; About 80–100 External Places
Parents should note that all Form 1 applications must be submitted through the online system, with no physical forms accepted. After deducting places reserved for St. Stephen's College Preparatory School, the school expects to offer about 80 to 100 external places, attracting over 1,500 applicants each year, with an average of 15 to 18 candidates competing for each place. The online application period is from 10 October 2026 (Saturday) to 30 November 2026 (Monday), with an application fee of HK$75 (proof of transfer must be uploaded). Required documents include Primary 4 and Primary 5 full-year report cards (conduct must be Grade B / Good / Merit or above), extracurricular activity certificates/awards, a passport-sized photo, a copy of identity documents, and a copy of the "Primary 6 Student Record Form" emailed to the school on or before 31 January 2027. Applicants may also apply for non-academic scholarships in music, sports and arts at the same time.

🗣️ Two Open Day Talks and Campus Tours in October
To allow parents and students to gain a deeper understanding of the campus and boarding life, the school will hold two "Form 1 Admission Talks and Campus Tours" on 10 October 2026 (Saturday) and 24 October 2026 (Saturday), from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (reception and registration begin at 12:45 p.m.). The programme includes admission talks, introductions to the DSE/IB dual-track curriculum and enrichment programmes, boarding life sharing, student sharing and campus tours. The main hall has about 800 seats, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis; when full, visitors will be arranged to watch a live broadcast in other halls. No visitor parking is available on the day, so public transport is recommended.

📊 Admission Criteria and Weighting; About 800 Shortlisted for Interview
The school will conduct an initial screening based on applicants' primary school results, conduct and extracurricular activities, and expects to invite about 700 to 800 eligible students for individual interviews. The admission scoring criteria are as follows:

(A) academic results 50% (conduct must be Grade B or above),

(B) interview performance 37%,

(C) extracurricular activity performance 10%, and

(D) other factors 3% (such as parents being alumni/staff, or siblings currently studying or having studied at the school).

💡 Principal Explains Interview Focus; Single Round with Compulsory English Questions
SSC interviews are expected to be held in mid-January 2027, conducted as a "2-on-1" interview by Chinese and English teachers, lasting about 15 to 20 minutes, with no need for parents to attend. Interviews are mainly conducted in Cantonese and English (Putonghua interviews may be requested separately), and some candidates may need to demonstrate musical or sports talent on the spot. Principal Maggie Ma Lee Man-wai revealed in an interview that the interview focuses on three key areas:

(A) language ability, with English Q&A being compulsory to assess students' English communication and comprehension;

(B) learning enthusiasm, assessing whether students have a proactive desire for knowledge and the ability to think independently and solve problems;

(C) interpersonal attitude, observing through understanding students' daily life, routines and self-care abilities whether they know how to communicate with a team with an "Independent" and "Interdependent" mindset.

💰 Annual Fee Overview; Fee Remission Scheme Available
SSC is a DSS school and is not restricted by school net. Referring to the 2026/27 academic year fees (2027/28 fees are pending approval): local students (Hong Kong permanent residents) HK$76,000 per year; non-local students (non-Hong Kong permanent residents) HK$152,226 per year; IB Diploma Programme (Form 5 to Form 6) approximately HK$142,444 per year. The school has a comprehensive "Fee Remission Scheme" to ensure that outstanding students with financial needs are not denied an education due to fee issues.

🏫 Hong Kong's Largest Boarding Campus; Outstanding DSE and IB Results
SSC occupies a 40-hectare Stanley seafront campus, featuring a new comprehensive teaching building, black box theatre, real grass sports field and fitness room. As one of Hong Kong's few boarding schools, its dormitories are equipped with dedicated tutors and native English teachers (NETs) providing academic support and pastoral care, cultivating students' independent self-care, empathy and social collaboration skills, laying a solid foundation for future overseas studies. Academically, the school offers DSE and IB dual-track programmes. The 2026 IB results were outstanding, producing 5 perfect scorers with 45 points, 8 with 44 points and 4 with 43 points, earning an excellent reputation for whole-person education.