Creative Secondary School

What Creative Secondary School does

Creative Secondary School (CSS) is a private secondary school located in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, founded in 2006 and sponsored by Creative Education Foundation Ltd. It operates under Hong Kong's Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) and serves more than 700 students with a faculty of over 100 educators. CSS is the secondary tier of the Creative Schools Continuum, which also includes Creative Primary School (CPS) and Creative Primary School Kindergarten (CPSKG), creating a through-train educational pathway for families seeking continuity from kindergarten through pre-university study.

The school delivers a multi-credential curriculum that combines the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP), the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP), and the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE). It received IB MYP authorization in 2009 and has built a reputation for academic outcomes, reporting an average IBDP score of 36.2 in 2025 against a worldwide average of 30.58. Its student body is internationally diverse, drawn from more than 35 countries, and the school has established sister-school partnerships in Hangzhou and Edinburgh to support cross-border exchange.

As a DSS institution, CSS runs on a tuition-funded model supplemented by government subsidy rather than as a fully aided government school. The business model is B2C, with individual families purchasing tuition and the school bundling international and local credential tracks to broaden its addressable demand. Distribution is anchored by the Tseung Kwan O campus, with school transport routes serving the Kowloon East catchment. Public positioning is reinforced through annual Open Days and milestone programming, including the 20th anniversary cycle in 2026.

Name

Creative Secondary School

Legal name

Creative Secondary School

Website

https://css.edu.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Creative Secondary School is a private DSS secondary school in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, serving 700+ students from 35+ countries with IB MYP, IBDP, and HKDSE curricula within the Creative Schools Continuum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• International secondary education
• IB diploma programme
• Bilingual secondary school
• HKDSE curriculum
• STEAM secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kwun Tong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: School tuition fees charged to students for the 2026-2027 academic year. The school follows a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) model with separate fee structures for local and non-local students. Pro-rated fees apply for mid-month joining/leaving.
2. Scholarships: CSS offers various scholarships including General Scholarship, HKDSE Scholarship, IBDP Scholarship, and Special Scholarship for sports, music, Art, Drama, Dance, Leadership & Service, and STEM. Scholarships are offered as fee reduction and study enhancement subsidies.
3. Fee Remission: Need-based fee remission scheme providing percentage-based tuition fee reductions based on household disposable income, family size, and assets. Administered by the Fee Remission & Scholarship Committee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Creative Secondary School (CSS) is a progressive, English-medium Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) secondary school in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, delivering secondary education (Forms 1-6) through the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP, Forms 1-3) and dual diploma options (HKDSE and IB Diploma Programme, Forms 4-6). The school also offers STEAM education, Arts programmes, CLACH (Chinese Language, Arts, Culture & History), Experiential Learning, Personal Growth Programme, Learning Support, and Higher Education & Careers Guidance as part of its academic offering.

Product overview

Creative Secondary School is a progressive, English-medium Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) school offering a comprehensive educational programme from Forms 1-6. The school operates a platform-plus-programmes model with three main academic pathways: the IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) for Forms 1-3, and dual diploma options for Forms 4-6 comprising the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). These core academic programmes are supported by specialized offerings including STEAM Education, Arts Faculty (Music, Drama, Visual Arts), CLACH Education (Chinese Language, Culture & History), Experiential Learning (CCA, Creative Week, study tours), Personal Growth Programme, Learning Support Services, and Higher Education & Careers Guidance. The school also provides extensive facilities including a library, science laboratories, arts studios, and technology centres to support its inquiry-based, student-centred approach to learning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) The IB MYP is offered to students from Form 1 to 3, providing a world-class pedagogical framework for delivering the Hong Kong junior secondary curriculum. It promotes student learning skills across communication, social interaction, self-management, research, and thinking skills.
• Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• IBDP average score 36.2 out of 45 (vs worldwide 30.58 in 2025), with 21.9% achieving 40+ points and 59.4% obtaining Bilingual Diploma
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hangzhou Greentown Yuhua SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSS is partnered with Hangzhou Greentown Yuhua School under the Sister School Scheme. Each year, CSS students attend the International Cultural Festival organized by the sister school while staying with host families to experience their lifestyle. Students from Hangzhou visit Hong Kong in May in return. This exchange programme provides cultural immersion and international understanding for CSS students.
• Balerno High School (Edinburgh, Scotland)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs part of the Hong Kong Scotland School Improvement Partnership (HKSSIP), CSS has established a partnership with Balerno High School in Edinburgh. Both schools have organized student exchange programmes, enabling CSS students to attend schools abroad, widen their horizons, and embrace the CSS Learner Attributes.
• Wah Cheung Travel and Tourist Bus Co. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWah Cheung Travel and Tourist Bus Co. Ltd. is the exclusive provider of school bus services for CSS. Each year the company draws up bus routes based on students subscribing to the service, covering 18 regions including Tseung Kwan O, Kwun Tong, Kowloon Bay, Sai Kung, Kowloon Tong, Shatin, Tsuen Wan, Gold Coast, and more.
• Education Bureau (EDB) Hong KongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSS operates as a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) school under the oversight of Hong Kong's Education Bureau. School fees are subject to EDB approval. CSS follows HKDSE curriculum requirements and participates in EDB educational reforms and initiatives.
• International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSS is an authorized IB World School offering the MYP (since 2009) and IBDP programmes. The school follows IB educational frameworks, assessment standards, and undergoes authorization and evaluation processes as part of the IB World School network.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Yew Chung International School (YCIS) Hong Kong: Hong Kong international school offering IB and IGCSE pathways with bilingual Chinese-English emphasis; similar target families seeking blended Chinese-international education with global mobility.
• Renaissance College Hong Kong: IB World School in Ma On Shan offering IBDP and HKDSE with similar English-medium progressive curriculum; same DSS-adjacent positioning and exposure to Hong Kong's premium international market.
• Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS): Hong Kong IB World School offering PYP, MYP, and DP; similar dual-pathway positioning with strong university placement, comparable fee tier, and overlapping local/expatriate family base.
• Victoria Shanghai Academy (VSA): Private IB World School in Hong Kong offering PYP/MYP/DP and strong bilingual curriculum; comparable as a premium DSS-equivalent bilingual IB school targeting local and international families.
• St. Paul's Co-educational College: Top-tier Hong Kong secondary school offering IBDP alongside HKDSE, with comparable family demographic and premium university placement into HKU, Oxford, and Imperial; competes for same high-achieving Hong Kong students.
• Chinese International School (CIS): Hong Kong dual IB (DP/MYP) and IGCSE bilingual school serving similar local and expatriate family segments; directly comparable in curriculum mix, premium positioning, and university placement outcomes.
• Hong Kong International School (HKIS): Premier IB World School in Hong Kong with IB continuum, English-medium instruction, and similar premium international family target market; directly competes for expatriate and mobile student families.
• Diocesan Boys' School (DBS): Highly selective HK secondary school with IBDP and HKDSE pathways, strong university placement record, and similar premium positioning; competes for top Hong Kong students and families.

Others

• Creative Primary School (CPS): Sister school within the Creative Schools Continuum (same sponsoring body), IB World School offering PYP; comparable as affiliated K-12 feeder institution but operates as a primary rather than secondary school.

Broad incumbents

• ESF (English Schools Foundation) schools: Network of 22 Hong Kong schools including South Island, West Island, King George V, and Sha Tin College; broader incumbent offering IB across multiple campuses as a publicly-funded alternative in the same premium international segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCH_bE7WjziIQ7mQhTre0M7Q/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/CreativeSecondarySchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/csshk
• Instagraminstagram.com/creativesecondaryschool

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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