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In a defining moment for Hong Kong’s educational landscape, the YK Pao Education Foundation officially announced the forthcoming opening of YK Pao School Hong Kong at a launch ceremony on 29th May, 2026.
Welcoming its first cohort in August 2026, the pioneering school is conceived to meet the growing demand for international bilingual education. Rooted in the philosophy “Learning with Joy, Living with Purpose,” the school’s mission is to develop the whole person, passing on traditions of Chinese culture and fostering an international perspective. Building upon the success of YK Pao School Shanghai, the Hong Kong school will offer a highly structured, integrated educational model—establishing a new paradigm for bicultural education in Hong Kong.
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New Chapter, New Legacy- YK Pao School Hong Kong Launch Event
The launch ceremony at the Asia Society on 29 May was graced by Dr. Christine Choi, JP, Secretary for Education, Education Bureau, and other distinguished guests. The event drew more than a hundred guests, including members of Sir YK Pao’s family, the Board of Trustees, leading educationalists, entrepreneurs, industry and association leaders, and student representatives from both the Shanghai and Hong Kong schools.
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Two Year 12 students from YK Pao School Shanghai opened the event, sharing their university destinations—Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Northwestern University—mapping the pathway forward built over 12 years at YK Pao School Shanghai.
The Education Bureau’s support has been instrumental in the school’s successful launch, through both the allocation of the campus at 4 Rose Street in Kowloon and backing the development of its educational offerings.
A Vision Set Sail Two Decades Ago, Now Embarking on a Journey Anew
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Mr. Philip Pao Sohmen, Co founder of the YK Pao Education Foundation and both schools, emphasised the profound significance of opening a new school twenty years later:“We are advancing with the precision of a proven educational model—one that equips students with the cultural agility to navigate an increasingly complex world. Our vision and mission have not wavered; they have only grown more urgent and relevant.”
A Community of Purpose. A Legacy of Bridges
The launch event paid tribute to Sir YK Pao for his immense role in bridging Hong Kong and China to the world, and for his profound legacy that rests within the halls of learning he helped erect—including founding Ningbo University in his ancestral home and establishing the Sino-British Friendship Scholarship to enable generations of young scholars to cross borders and broaden their horizons. His generosity endowed libraries, universities, countless institutions, swimming pools, and other facilities and centres, enabling generations of young people to pursue their dreams and the public to maintain their well-being.
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The YK Pao Education Foundation continues his legacy with a new focus on primary and secondary education, bringing together educators, entrepreneurs, and distinguished leaders who believe in the transformative power of education. The YK Pao Schools stand as a living embodiment of his vision, and we look forward to a future where young learners are fueled by compassion, integrity, and a joyful learning experience with purpose.
Enrolment for the 2027–28 and academic year will open this August. For admissions details, please visit www.ykpaoschool.edu.hk, or contact +852 9720 2661 or [email protected].
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