Hotung Secondary School

Historical admission reference

S1 admission reference: September 2026

Our school will accept discretionary places. Our school will participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2026 ).Admission criteria for S.1 discretionary places include interview performance (25%), Rank Order List provided by EDB (20%), conduct (15%), school results (15%), ECA and services (10%), sister or parent being past students (10%) as well as awards (5%).

Use boundary: This can explain the prior cycle's published admission approach, but it cannot establish the 2027 application window, weightings or participation status.

Language policy

We nurture our students to become biliterate and trilingual learners with a view to maximizing their future educational and career opportunities. Chinese is the main medium of instruction for the junior levels, while extended learning activities (ELA) in English is offered in various subjects (except English Language, Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua and Physical Education) to enhance students' exposure to the language. In senior secondary levels, electives are taught in either Chinese and English to suit students' ability. Putonghua is also made available to S.1-S.3 girls.

Facilities

Our school campus comprises a Main Building and an Annexe Building. Facilities include 3 Halls, 2 playgrounds, 27 classrooms, a STEAM Learning Centre, 4 science laboratories, 4 Technology and Living Rooms, 2 Art Rooms, 2 medical rooms and 2 counselling rooms. There are also a Career Guidance Centre, a Library, 1 Student Activities Centre, 2 Music Rooms, 1 Ceramics Room, 1 English Zone, 1 Multimedia Learning Centre, 1 Geography Room, 1 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Centre and 4 ICT Rooms.

Facilities supporting special educational needs

The school has arranged for students with special education needs to be given additional time during tests and examinations. In addition, such students are able to make use of the assistance provided through screen reader software, speech-to-text software, etc on notebook computers.

Location and contact

Address: 1 Ka Ning Path Causeway Bay

Telephone: 25775433
Email: hotungss@hotungss.edu.hk

Public transport: Our school is easily accessible by tram, bus or MTR (Causeway Bay station or Tin Hau Station).