Diocesan Boys' School
拔萃男書院
At a Glance
- District
- Kowloon City
- Founded
- 1869
- School category
- Direct Subsidy (DSS)
- Student gender
- Boys
- Principal
- Mr. Cheng Kay Yen, Ronnie
- Supervisor
- —
- Sponsoring body
- Diocesan Boys' School Committee
- Religion
- Protestant / Christian
Admissions & Fees
How to get in · Direct application
Direct Subsidy (DSS)- Medium of instruction
- English (EMI)
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 →Secondary 1 (S1)
2026/27 entry- Application window
- 13 Oct 2025 – 14 Nov 2025Applicants may collect the application form in person at the school from October 13 to November 14, 2025; they may also send it by A4 postal envelope affixed with a $5.4 postage stamp; or download the form from the school’s website.
- Application fee
- HK$5
- Fee subsidy
- The school has implemented a “Tuition Reduction Scheme” to provide full or partial tuition reductions for students in need, including those from families receiving comprehensive social assistance. In addition, the school has established an “Education Fund” to offer financial assistance to students who require it.
- Other fees
- The school adopts a rigorous “confidentiality” policy to ensure that applicants are not denied admission due to financial reasons. Students who excel in all areas are awarded “scholarships” as a form of encouragement.
- How to apply
- Multiple methods
- Priority categories
- The father or brother is a former student of this school; the brother is currently studying at this school.
- Interview
- 1 round(s) · mixedSelected applicants will be required to attend both Chinese- and English-language interviews. Applicants with special talents in sports or music will be invited to take part in relevant tests. Both overseas and local applicants will undergo interviews on the same day.
Required documents
- Application Form for Admission
Selection criteria
- Performance during the interview
- Past academic performance records
- Achievements in extracurricular activities
Selection weightings
Academic performance accounts for 60%, extracurricular activities for 20%, interview performance for 15%, and other factors (such as the father or brother being a former student of the school; or a sibling currently attending the school) account for 5%.
Applicants do not need to provide any information regarding their family income. The selection committee will consider applicants with special talents (for example, students with exceptional abilities or family members of faculty members), but such cases will not exceed 25 percent of the total number of admitted students. The admission results will be announced at the end of March or the beginning of April 2026.
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Vision & Mission
The school strongly encourages students to join different types of activities. Students are encouraged to make use of the school’s rich resources to develop personal interests, broaden their horizons and to explore the outside world. It is the school’s goal to cultivate outgoing, positive and optimistic students who treasure friendship and be able to think laterally. There are two registered Social Workers stationed at the school to counsel students in need.
To provide a liberal education based on Christian principles. (https://www.dbs.edu.hk/index.php?s=profile&m=schoolmission)
Capacity & Enrolment
Teaching Staff
Subjects & Teaching Medium
English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Integrated Science, History, Geography, French, Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Innovation & Design, Music, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Life & Society (S.3), Citizenship, Economics and Society (S.1–S.2)
English Language, Mathematics (Compulsory Part), Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 or 2, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ICT, Design & Applied Technology, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Economics, Geography, History, BAFS, Ethics & Religious Studies, French, Citizenship and Social Development
Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua, Elementary Chinese
Chinese Language, Chinese History, Physical Education (HKDSE), Elementary Chinese
Campuses
- Diocesan Boys' SchoolMain campus
131 Argyle Street Kowloon
Linked primary schools
Through-train pupils are auto-promoted; nominated schools reserve up to 85% of S1 places; linked schools reserve up to 25%. Sourced from EDB Primary School Profile.