CFSS

What CFSS does

The Chinese Foundation Secondary School (CFSS) is a private Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) secondary school located at 9 Harmony Road, Siu Sai Wan, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, founded in 1999 and currently operating with a headcount of 57 employees. It delivers a six-year secondary education (S.1 through S.6) to local and non-local Hong Kong students through a ST*R*EAM curriculum that integrates Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Robotics, Arts, Mathematics, AI applications, and aerospace education. Core academic delivery is supplemented by Gifted Education, Career and Life Planning, Counselling Services, Co-curricular Activities, and Enrichment Courses. Distinctive programmes include the Amgen Biotech Experience (PCR and gel electrophoresis workshops), the P.A.N.D.A. AI-enhanced escape room gamified learning project, the 1872 Hong Kong Young Writers' Class, and a Sister School Exchange Programme with mainland China partner schools.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition fees under EDB-approved Fee Certificate rates—local students pay HKD 20,960 (S.1–S.3) or HKD 27,930 (S.4–S.6) plus an HKD 80 PTA fee, while non-local students pay HKD 97,276 or HKD 117,716 respectively. The school's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, recruiting students through its website, open days, experiential learning days for prospective S.1 students, and in-year admissions. Marketing channels combine the official website, earned media coverage in SCMP, Ta Kung Pao, Hong Kong 01 and DotDotNews, and PTA-led community engagement. Operational positioning is reinforced by an outcomes profile of 82.5% of students meeting HKDSE university admission requirements in 2026 versus a 36.7% territory average, alongside graduate placements at Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College London, and UC Berkeley, multiple Geneva Inventions recognition, and a 16-award haul at the 5th Youth Aerospace Innovation Competition.

CFSS operates within a broader ecosystem of partnerships across academia (Hong Kong Baptist University, Jiangxi Normal University Affiliated Middle School, Shanghai Nanyang Middle School, Beijing University of Technology Affiliated High School, Stanford via the Jockey Club InnoPower Education Fellowship), industry (Amgen Foundation, China Merchants Group, Ocean Park, LOST HK), and government (Hong Kong Education Bureau, Hong Kong UNESCO Association). These partnerships materially shape curriculum delivery, teacher development, and student enrichment, and function as a deliberate ecosystem-build around the school's ST*R*EAM positioning.

Name

CFSS

Legal name

The Chinese Foundation Secondary School

Website

https://cfss.edu.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Chinese Foundation Secondary School (CFSS) is a Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme secondary school serving S.1–S.6 students through a ST*R*EAM curriculum integrating AI, aerospace, biotechnology, and mainland China exchange programs, funded by EDB-approved tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Local Students: Annual school fees charged to local Hong Kong students in S.1-S.3 ($20,960) and S.4-S.6 ($27,930) according to EDB approved Fee Certificate
2. Tuition Fees - Non-local Students: Higher annual school fees for non-local students: S.1-S.3 at $97,276 and S.4-S.6 at $117,716
3. PTA Membership Fees: $80 annual Parent-Teacher Association fee charged to families
4. Scholarships and Fee Remission: School provides scholarships for meritorious students and fee remission programs for needy families - revenue reduction through financial assistance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CFSS is a Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme secondary school delivering S.1 to S.6 education to local and non-local students. Its core offering is tuition-funded secondary schooling structured around a ST*R*EAM cross-disciplinary curriculum and supplemented by gifted education, career and life planning, counselling, biotechnology workshops, gamified escape-room projects, and mainland-China sister-school exchange programmes. Revenue is generated through annual tuition fees differentiated by residency status, plus PTA membership contributions.

Product overview

The Chinese Foundation Secondary School (CFSS) is a secondary educational institution offering a comprehensive educational programme through multiple integrated components. The core academic structure includes a standard curriculum supplemented by ST*R*EAM Education (Science, Technology, Reading, Writing, Engineering, Robotics and AI, Arts, Mathematics), specialised programmes such as Gifted Education, Career and Life Planning, and Counselling Services. The school provides Co-curricular Activities and Enrichment Courses for holistic development, alongside distinctive initiatives like the 1872 Hong Kong Young Writers' Class for literary development, the Amgen Biotech Experience for hands-on science learning, and the P.A.N.D.A. gamified escape room project combining AI with cross-disciplinary learning. International exposure is provided through Sister School Exchange Programmes with mainland China partner schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ST*R*EAM Education A school-wide cross-disciplinary educational programme covering Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Robotics, AI, Arts, and Mathematics with embedded aerospace and AI applications, designed for S.1–S.6 students.
• Gifted Education Programme Specialised programme providing advanced learning opportunities and enrichment activities tailored for academically gifted secondary students.
• Career and Life Planning Comprehensive programme supporting students in exploring career paths, goal-setting, and preparation for further academic and professional pursuits.
• Counselling Services Student support service offering psychological support, peer counselling, and personal-development guidance delivered by a professional counselling team.
• Co-curricular Activities After-school offering encompassing clubs, sports teams, and interest groups that complement the formal academic curriculum.
• Enrichment Courses Additional academic extension courses designed to broaden student learning beyond the standard curriculum through diverse learning experiences.
• 1872 Hong Kong Young Writers' Class Specialised literary development programme run in collaboration with China Merchants Group, providing students with professional writer mentorship, creative-writing training, and publication pathways.
• Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) Hands-on molecular biology programme supported by the Amgen Foundation, enabling students to perform laboratory techniques such as PCR and gel electrophoresis to link classroom theory with practical applications.
• P.A.N.D.A. Escape Room Project Student-led gamified learning initiative in which students design escape rooms that integrate Problem-solving, Arts, Numbers, Interdisciplinary Design, and AI across subjects including Science, Mathematics, ICT, Visual Arts, and Chinese History.
• Sister School Exchange Programme International exchange programme offering study trips, joint classes, and cultural activities with sister schools including Jiangxi Normal University Affiliated High School, Shanghai Nanyang Middle School, and Beijing University of Technology Affiliated High School.

Quantifiable outcome

• 82.5% university admission rate (vs 36.7% territory average) in 2026 HKDSE
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hong Kong Ocean ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Collaboration on STREAM education and biodiversity learning; co-presented at Learning and Teaching Expo 2026 on SDGs education connecting classroom with nature
• Hong Kong UNESCO Association (UHKA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Carbon Neutral School Program certified by UNESCO's Green Education Partnership; recognized for sustainability education achievements
• Hong Kong Education Bureau (教育局)coreOthers · 2 June 2026Education Secretary Dr. Choi Yuk-lin visited to recognize life planning education achievements; supports school development and policy implementation
• LOST HK (Professional Escape Room Company)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 17 May 2026Provided professional guidance and training for students designing AI-enhanced escape room educational games
• Amgen Foundation (安進基金會)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2026Support for Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) program providing molecular biology education for secondary students through hands-on laboratory work
• Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) - Department of BiologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2026Joint cancer cell research workshop where HKBU faculty conducted molecular biology training for secondary students including cell growth, migration and histology research
• Jockey Club InnoPower Education Fellowship (賽馬會教師創新力量)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 202615-month teacher development program in partnership with Stanford University Center for Excellence in Teaching; provided study tour to Stanford University
• Jiangxi Normal University Affiliated Middle School (江西師大附中)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Sister school partnership with 4-day exchange program including academic classes, sports activities, and cultural performances
• Hong Kong Anhui Friendship Association (香港安徽聯誼總會)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 April 2026Co-organized Anhui Education Tour 2026; partially sponsored by Civil Affairs and Youth Affairs Bureau; provided access to scientific research facilities including Hefei Science Island
• Lu Xun Literary Academy (魯迅文學院)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Partnership with China Writers Association for Hong Kong Youth Writers Program; students participated in Beijing literary training and China Merchants Cup reading competitions
• China Merchants Group /招商局集團coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 April 2026Sponsor of 1872 Hong Kong Young Writers Program; organized study tours to mainland cities; provided scholarships for students to participate in literary activities
• Shanghai Nanyang Middle School (上海市南洋中學)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Sister school partnership; students participated together in reading competitions and cultural exchange activities
• Beijing University of Technology Affiliated High School (北京工業大學附屬中學)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026Sister school partnership; collaborative participation in literary programs and study tours

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Shenzhen College of International Education: Leading mainland China international school in Shenzhen with strong global university placements. Comparable as an emerging Greater Bay Area premium school competing for the same mainland Chinese families seeking international curricula.

Direct peers

• Queen Elizabeth School (Old Students' Association) Secondary School: Direct Subsidy Scheme secondary school in Hong Kong focused on academic excellence and student development. Comparable as a DSS school with similar curriculum approach and premium Hong Kong positioning.
• Hong Kong Academy: Private international secondary school in Hong Kong serving premium local and international families. Comparable as a premium-priced Hong Kong secondary school competing for non-local and affluent local families.
• St. Paul's Co-educational College: Highly selective DSS secondary school in Hong Kong known for academic excellence and top university placements. Directly comparable on admissions selectivity, HKDSE outcomes, and premium Hong Kong secondary positioning.
• Diocesan Boys' School: Elite Hong Kong secondary school with strong global university placement record and emphasis on holistic education. Comparable as a high-achieving Hong Kong secondary school competing for premium students and academic outcomes.
• Hong Kong International School: Elite international secondary school in Hong Kong with strong IB outcomes and global university placements. Comparable on premium tuition pricing, international family targeting, and academic outcomes leadership.
• Chinese International School: Private international secondary school in Hong Kong with bilingual curriculum and top global university placements. Comparable on premium positioning, international student mix, and Cambridge/Oxford feeder profile.
• Ying Wa College: Direct Subsidy Scheme boys' secondary school in Hong Kong with similar academic excellence focus and Cambridge/Oxford feeder outcomes. Comparable in curriculum breadth, university placement profile, and Hong Kong DSS positioning.
• Heep Yunn School: Direct Subsidy Scheme girls' secondary school in Hong Kong with strong HKDSE outcomes and STEM offerings. Comparable as a top-tier DSS school competing for premium Hong Kong students with similar holistic development emphasis.

Regional players

• Caritas Bianchi College of Careers: Private Hong Kong secondary/post-secondary institution offering applied and vocational education pathways. Comparable as a Hong Kong private educational institution serving local and non-local students with diversified curriculum offerings.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cfss

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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