Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School 保良局蔡繼有學校 (PLKCKY)

What Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School 保良局蔡繼有學校 (PLKCKY) does

Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School (PLKCKY / CKY) is a private independent K-12 through-train school in Hong Kong, founded in 2002 and operated under the Po Leung Kuk charitable organization on a non-profit-making principle. Located at 6 Caldecott Road, Piper's Hill, Kowloon, the school delivers 12-year continuous bilingual education (Chinese and English) from Year 1 through Year 12, with approximately 250 teachers and support staff serving students across Primary (Years 1-5) and Secondary (Years 6-12) sections. The school is authorized as an IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme and as a Cambridge Assessment International Education center offering IGCSE, preparing students for global university admission.

The school's core pedagogical approach centers on all-round holistic education, delivered through a co-tutor bilingual system in the Primary section and a student-centred teaching philosophy that avoids exam-only motivation. Differentiated programme features include the 'one student, one musical instrument' initiative, the use of readers and novels as primary language-teaching resources, and the CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) Challenge Week which dispatches students to 14+ international destinations for service-learning. Supporting infrastructure includes a University Guidance Centre, library services, an academic scholarship programme (HK$800 to full tuition remission), and a Parent-Teacher Association established in 2005.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition fees structured per annum with monthly instalment options. 2025-2026 fees range from HK$99,825 (Years 1-5) to HK$146,927 (Years 11-12), with 2026-2027 fees set approximately 9% higher. A five-tier income-based Fee Remission Scheme provides up to 100% remission for families earning under HK$297,973 (3-person household), broadening access. The school is led by Head Principal Ms. Jenny Chong with a School Management Committee providing governance under the Po Leung Kuk parent organization.

Name

Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School 保良局蔡繼有學校 (PLKCKY)

Legal name

Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School (保良局蔡繼有學校)

Website

https://cky.edu.hk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PLKCKY is a Hong Kong-based, non-profit private K-12 through-train school under Po Leung Kuk, delivering 12-year bilingual education (Chinese and English) with IB Diploma and IGCSE pathways to students from Year 1 through Year 12 at its Kowloon campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Primary and Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

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

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAJABAL

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAJAFAB

Instructional Delivery & Pedagogy (School-Led)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment (School-Delivered)

Keywords

• Bilingual secondary education
• IB World School
• IGCSE Cambridge curriculum
• Holistic all-round education
• Through-train primary school

Headquarters

HQ city

Kowloon

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The school operates on a non-profit-making principle, providing education at reasonable fees. Tuition is charged per annum with monthly or instalment payment options. Fees vary by year level: Years 1-5 at HK$99,825 per annum (2025-2026), Years 6-8 at HK$129,789 per annum, Years 9-10 at HK$145,453 per annum, and Years 11-12 at HK$146,927 per annum.
2. Fee Remission Scheme: Financial assistance program for families needing support with tuition fees, with five levels of fee remission based on annual family income and household size.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School provides a 12-year bilingual through-train private education from Year 1 to Year 12 under the non-profit Po Leung Kuk organization. It delivers IGCSE (Cambridge) and IB Diploma programmes with all-round holistic education, a co-tutor bilingual system in primary, and the 'one student, one musical instrument' philosophy, preparing students for global university admission. Revenue is generated through annual tuition fees and an income-based fee remission scheme.

Product overview

Po Leung Kuk Choi Kai Yau School is an IB World School offering a 12-year bilingual, holistic through-train education programme from Year 1 to Year 12. The school provides two main academic pathways: the IGCSE (Cambridge) programme and the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum emphasizes all-round education with bilingual teaching, 'one student, one musical instrument' philosophy, and uses readers and novels as primary teaching resources for language education. The school also offers CAS Challenge Week with international service-learning trips, a University Guidance Centre, Library Services, and Academic Scholarship Programmes. The institution operates under Po Leung Kuk, a non-profit-making organization providing quality education at reasonable fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• IB Diploma and IGCSE examination results published annually, demonstrating high academic achievement
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Po Leung KukcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002Po Leung Kuk is the parent organization of Choi Kai Yau School. The school is one of the few quality private independent through-train schools under the Po Leung Kuk banner. As a Po Leung Kuk school, it operates on a non-profit-making principle, providing quality education at reasonable fees.
• IB Organization (International Baccalaureate)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is an authorized IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme, providing students with access to globally recognized university entrance qualifications.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is a Cambridge Assessment International Education center offering IGCSE examinations, providing students with internationally recognized secondary school qualifications.
• Glory Sea Travel Limited (譽海旅運有限公司)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchool bus service provider for Years 1-5 students. The school offers optional school bus service operated by Glory Sea Travel Limited.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Singapore International School (Hong Kong): Private international school in Hong Kong offering Singapore curriculum with bilingual elements. Comparable as a regional international school serving Asian families seeking structured bilingual education, though smaller and earlier-stage than PLKCKY.

Regional players

• Diocesan Boys' School (DBS): Prestigious private boys' school in Hong Kong offering primary through secondary education with strong academic outcomes. Comparable as a high-prestige Hong Kong private K-12 school competing for top-tier families, though with different curriculum structure (DSE-focused rather than IB-primary).

Direct peers

• Chinese International School (CIS): Private bilingual (Chinese-English) IB World School in Hong Kong serving primary through secondary students. Highly comparable as another premium through-train international school emphasizing bilingual education and globally recognized qualifications, competing for the same affluent Hong Kong family demographic.
• French International School of Hong Kong (FIS): Private international school in Hong Kong offering French and IB streams serving K-12 students. Comparable as a long-established international school with similar through-train structure competing for the same premium demographic.
• Hong Kong International School (HKIS): Major private IB World School in Hong Kong serving Grades K-12 across two campuses. Directly comparable as an established IB continuum school targeting internationally-minded families, with comparable tuition pricing and similar curriculum structure.
• Discovery College: ESF-operated IB World School in Hong Kong serving Years 1-13 with strong bilingual program and CAS components. Comparable as a through-train IB school with similar holistic education philosophy and direct overlap in target demographic.
• German Swiss International School (GSIS): Private international school in Hong Kong offering both German stream and IB Diploma Programme. Comparable as a bilingual-through-international curriculum school competing for premium international education families in Hong Kong.
• Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS): Private IB World School in Hong Kong offering K-12 education with both English and Mandarin streams. Competes directly for the same bilingual, internationally-focused family segment with comparable IB Diploma outcomes.
• Hong Kong Academy (HKA): Private non-profit IB World School in Hong Kong offering PYP, MYP, and IB Diploma. Comparable as a non-profit international school with similar educational philosophy and shared competition for internationally-minded families.

Broad incumbents

• English Schools Foundation (ESF): Hong Kong's largest provider of international education operating multiple IB schools across the city. Comparable as a network operator of through-train IB schools and a major competitor in the same segment, though ESF serves a broader mission than PLKCKY's niche.

Market position

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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