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 can obtain the application form and other relevant materials in the following ways: by mailing an A4 envelope stamped with $5.4 to Grace College; by visiting the school in person from October 13 to November 14, 2025; or by downloading the forms from the school’s website. Applicants do not need to provide any information regarding their family income.
- Other fees
- Send an A4 return envelope stamped with a $5.4 postage stamp to Bo Chui Boys’ School. The school implements a “Tuition Reduction Scheme” that provides 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 provide financial assistance to students who require it. Students who excel in various areas will be awarded “scholarships” as a form of encouragement.
- Intake quota
- These special cases will not exceed 25 percent of the total number of enrolled students.
- How to apply
- Multiple methods
- Results announced
- The results of the admissions process will be announced at the end of March or the beginning of April 2026.
- Priority categories
- The father or brother is a former student of this school; the brother is currently studying at this school.
- Interview
- MixedSelected applicants will need to undergo interviews in both Chinese and English. Applicants with special talents in sports or music will be invited to participate in relevant tests. Both overseas and local applicants will have their interviews on the same day.
Selection criteria
- Academic performance
- Extra-curricular activities
- Performance during the interview
- Others (for example, if the father or brother is a former student of this school; if the brother is currently studying at this school).
Selection weightings
Academic performance: 60% Extra-curricular activities: 20% Performance during interviews: 15% Other factors (e.g., if the father or brother is a former student of this school; if a sibling is currently enrolled in this school): 5%
The selection committee will consider applications from applicants with special talents (for example, students with exceptional aptitudes or family members of faculty members). However, the number of such special cases shall not exceed 25 percent of the total number of admitted students. The school implements a strict “confidentiality” policy to ensure that no applicant is denied admission due to financial reasons.
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- Annual tuition
- HK$63,330
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.