Scholar Bliss

Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School

大埔三育中學

Strive for Perfection

SecondaryNew Territories · Tai Poest. 1956Principal · Dr. Chan Hon YuenEDB school code: 150894

At a Glance

District
Tai Po
Founded
1956
School category
Direct Subsidy (DSS)
Student gender
Co-educational
Principal
Dr. Chan Hon Yuen
Supervisor
Pr. Cham Chi Fan
Sponsoring body
Seventh-Day Adventist Sch. Org. Ltd.
Religion
Protestant / Christian

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.

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Secondary 1 (S1)

2026/27 entry
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Application window
2 Jan 2026 – 16 Jan 2026Application form should be submitted to our school office within the application period or via SSPA e-Platform. Applicant needs to submit the Secondary School Places Allocation slip along with this application.
Application fee
HK$75
Annual tuition
HK$15,500
Monthly tuition
HK$1,550
Payment schedule
10 payments a year
Fee subsidy
'Scholarship Opportunity at Admission': Full tuition fee waiver for S1 for students admitted at the 'Secondary One Discretionary Place' stage. Continued full waiver until S6 if annual average mark is 50 or above and conduct is Grade B or above. Other remissions: Conduct Grade B or above (P6 to S1) - half or full remission; Sibling/Alumni/Staff children, Student Financial Assistance Agency subsidy recipients, CSSA recipients, or financially disadvantaged families - half to full remission.
Other fees
The school fee for Secondary 1 in 2026 – 2027 will be HK$1550 per month (Pending approval from EDB), 10 payments a year.
Intake quota
The eighty successful applicants for the 2026 S.1 discretionary places...
Number of places
80
Age eligibility
All the discretionary-place applicants must be the current Primary 6 students.
How to apply
Multiple methods
Results announced
The eighty successful applicants for the 2026 S.1 discretionary places will be notified through phone and a letter from the school General office on 31st Mar 2026.
Priority categories
Students has a sibling/siblings currently studying or had studied in our school, or is the child of alumnus/alumni, or is the child of current teachers and staff.
Interview
1 round(s) · 8 Mar 2026 · mixedAll applicants will be interviewed. Interview assesses Chinese and English language proficiency, manners, communication skills and problem solving ability.

Required documents

  • Copies of Primary 5 report cards (First and Second Term)
  • Copies of awards or certificates (if any)
  • Secondary School Places Allocation slip

Selection criteria

  1. Applicant's 'Rank Order List'
  2. Recent 2 years conduct (Grade B or above)
  3. Extra-curricular activities, services and awards obtained
  4. Interview - Chinese and English language proficiency
  5. Interview - Manners, communication skills and problem solving ability

Selection weightings

Applicant's 'Rank Order List' 20%; Recent 2 years conduct (Grade B or above) 20%; Extra-curricular activities, services and awards obtained 20%; Interview - Chinese and English language proficiency 20%; Interview - Manners, communication skills and problem solving ability 20%

Applicants will be informed the interview date and time by letters. All materials submitted will not be returned and will be destroyed on 31st October, 2026. TPSY participates in the central allocation admission system. Applicants can apply for both discretionary places allocation and the central allocation.

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Vision & Mission

School ethos

Our school takes a simple and transparent approach to all things, with warm relationship between teachers and students, learning together to "honor God and love others" and growing in the grace of the Lord.

Vision & mission

Guided by Christian principles, our school seeks to nurture students' character and values through holistic education of spirit, mind, and body. We continually strive to inspire them to discover their potential, pursue excellence, and fulfill their calling to glorify God through serving others.

Capacity & Enrolment

S1
4
S2
4
S3
4
S4
4
S5
4
S6
4

Teaching Staff

Total teaching staff
62

Subjects & Teaching Medium

English-medium subjects (S1–S3)

English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Geography, Computer & Information Technology, Visual Arts, Music, Design & Technology, Home Economics, and Physical Education

English-medium subjects (S4–S6)

English Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Economics, Business/Accounting & Financial Studies, Information & Communication Technology, Geography, Visual Arts, Mathematics Extended Part Module I, and Physical Education

Chinese-medium subjects (S1–S3)

Chinese Language, Life and Society / Citizenship, Economic and Society, Chinese History, Religious Studies (Christianity), and Putonghua

Chinese-medium subjects (S4–S6)

Chinese Language, Citizenship and Social Development, Chinese History, Geography, Religious Studies (Christianity), Health Management and Social Care, Tourism and Hospitality Studies, Visual Arts and Biology

Campuses

  • Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary SchoolMain campus

    2 Tai Po Tau Drive Tai Po