Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College
佛教筏可紀念中學
“Enlighten with Wisdom, Manifest with Compassion.”
At a Glance
- District
- Islands
- Founded
- 1977
- School category
- Direct Subsidy (DSS)
- Student gender
- Co-educational
- Principal
- Mr. Yuon Fuk Lung
- Supervisor
- Honorable Supervisor: Ven. Kok Kwong ; Ven. Chi Wai Supervisor: Ven. Jing Yin Acting Supervisor: Mr. Lam Hon Wan Nelson
- Sponsoring body
- Po Lin Monastery
- Religion
- Buddhist
Admissions & Fees
How to get in · Direct application
Direct Subsidy (DSS)- Medium of instruction
- Mixed (EMI / CMI)
This school admits students directly, outside the government's POA/SSPA allocation. Apply to the school itself — watch its website for open days, application windows and interview details.
Visit school website →2026/27 entry
Secondary 1 (S1)
- Application fee
- HK$75
- Annual tuition
- HK$6,400
- Interview
- Parent + childAt least one parent/guardian is invited to join the student in an interview with two members of the Academic Board. Purposes: To discuss the student's primary school learning experiences; To assess the student's language proficiencies; To assess problem solving and thinking skills; To assess the student's attitudes and behaviour; To address any questions the student or parent(s)/guardian(s) may have.
Required documents
- School reports for the past two years
- Applicant's HKID card or passport (including those pages with valid entry permit and personal particulars)
- Awards or certificates for extra-curricular activities and special achievements
- Principal's recommendation letter, if any
- Samples of the student's Chinese and English written assignments
- For non-local residents: Father's or Mother's passport (including those pages with valid working permit and personal particulars). Applicants must have the right of abode in Hong Kong
- Application form (completed by parent or legal guardian)
- Identity Card (Original and Copy)
- Employment Income: Latest Salaries Tax Assessment Notice(s), Latest Employer's Return(s) of Employee's Remuneration and Pensions (Form IP 56B), or Pay-slips/Bank Advices
- Investment Income: Dividend Advice and Interest Advice
- Business Income: Accounts of the business including balance sheet and profit and loss account; Relevant profits tax assessments issued by the Inland Revenue Department
- Property Income: Tenancy Agreement(s), Rental Receipt Records, or Property Tax Assessment Notices
- Low Income Families: Documentary evidence from social welfare agencies
- Any other relevant document(s)
- Self-addressed and stamped return envelopes
- Photocopy of student's birth certificate
- Photocopy of student's HKID card
- Photocopy of student's Passport or valid identity document(s) (if applicable)
- Photocopy of previous school report
- Supporting documents showing student's academic or non-academic achievements, if any
Selection criteria
- Interview performance
- The student's academic results in primary school, as shown on the Primary 5 and Primary 6 report cards
- Teachers comments as shown on the report cards
- Conduct marks as shown on the report cards
- Extra-curricular activities and awards
Application form for 2026-2027 (S.1 Admission) is available. Applicants must write 'Application for Admission 2026 - 2027' on the cover of the envelope. Two stamped, self-addressed envelopes must be included. The application fee is non-refundable.
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Vision & Mission
1. To share a harmonious campus. To value every individual. 2. To cultivate our kindness and respect for cultural diversity. 3. To strengthen our students will power and faith, transform it into motivation to learn and to fulfill one's goals. 4. With discipline training and counseling skills, to teach students to manage themselves. 5. To train up our students by encouraging them to join uniform teams. 6. We are involved with and support our community development and co-operate with our parents to provide a better learning environment for our students.
We aim to provide an all-round education and believe that everyone has an equal right to learn. Our goal is to help each student develop to his or her full potential within a supportive learning atmosphere based on open channels of communication and timely praise for effort as well as outcome.
Capacity & Enrolment
Teaching Staff
Subjects & Teaching Medium
EMI stream (English as the medium of instruction) - Chinese Language/Chinese Language (Second Language Curriculum), English, Chinese History, Putonghua, Mathematics, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Integrated Science (S.1-S.2), Elementary Physics (S.3), Elementary Chemistry (S.3), Elementary Biology (S.3), Elementary Business (S.3), Computer and Information Technology, P.E., Visual Arts, Music, Buddhist Morals & Values Education. (All subjects taught in English except Chinese, Chinese History & Putonghua)
EMI stream (English as the medium of instruction) - Chinese Language/ Chinese Language (Second Language Curriculum), English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Buddhist Morals & Values Education, P.E. (DSE), Business, Accounting and Financial Studies, P.E., Visual Arts, Music, Creative oriented Unit, Applied Learning Course. (All subjects taught in English except Chinese Language)
CMI stream (Chinese as the medium of instruction) - Chinese Language, English Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Mathematics, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Integrated Science (S.1-S.2), Elementary Physics (S.3), Elementary Chemistry (S.3), Elementary Biology (S.3), Elementary Business (S.3), Computer and Information Technology, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music, Buddhist Morals & Values Education. (All subjects taught in Cantonese except English & Putonghua)
CMI stream (Chinese as the medium of instruction) - Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development (S.4, S.5), Chinese History, History, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Buddhist Morals & Values Education, P.E. (DSE), P.E., Visual Arts, Music, Creative oriented Unit, Applied Learning Course. (All subjects taught in Cantonese except English Language & English Literature)
Campuses
- Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial CollegeMain campus
99 Tai O Road Tai O Lantau Island