Sha Tin College
| Sha Tin College 沙田學院 | |
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3 Lai Wo Lane, Sui Wo Road , Hong Kong | |
| Coordinates | 22°23′34″N 114°11′18″E / 22.39278°N 114.18833°E |
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| Type | Private, comprehensive, secondary, co-educational |
| Motto | Ours is a culture where we take responsibility for fulfilling our own potential and that of others for the good of humanity at all levels. |
| Established | 1982 |
| Principal | Carol Larkin (2017– ) |
| Years | 7 to 13 |
| Enrolment | 1,170 (September 2016)[1] |
| Colour(s) | White, light blue, navy blue |
| Feeder schools | Sha Tin Junior School |
| Website | shatincollege |
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| Traditional Chinese | 沙田學院 | ||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 沙田学院 | ||||||||||||
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Sha Tin College (STC) is a co-educational international secondary school in Hong Kong and a member of the English Schools Foundation.
Established in 1982 as the Shatin Annexe based in the campus of KGV School in Kowloon Tong, the school relocated to 3 Lai Wo Lane, Fo Tan, in 1985, adopting its present name.[2]
Students
[edit]For the 2020–2021 school year, the school had 1389 students.[3] In 2020, 65.8 percent of students were Chinese, a total of 894 students. The next largest group was Eurasians, then Caucasians.[1]
House System
There are four houses at Sha Tin College. Students are randomly placed in either one of four houses. The houses are Dragon, Griffin, Pegasus, and Phoenix.
Curriculum
[edit]Middle School Curriculum
The Middle School Curriculum is designed for Years 7 to 9. At Sha Tin College, Middle School follows the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP).
IGCSE
Students in Years 10 and 11 follow the IGCSE curriculum. Some subjects are compulsory, such as, English, Mathematics, Sciences, and Physical Education.
IB Diploma
Year 12–13 students have the option to choose between the IBDP and the IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme).
Academics
[edit]Sha Tin College's IBDP program achieved a 40–40 status (where over 40% of students achieve 40 points or above). In 2021, an impressive 13 students received achieved full scores for their IB diplomas.
In 2017, one student at the college achieved the world's highest IGCSE Maths score.[4] In 2022, a student received the world's highest IGCSE History score. Two other students were each awarded the world's highest IGCSE mark in Psychology and Geography respectively. In 2023, three students received achieved outstanding awards from their examinations. One student gained the highest mark in the world for IGCSE Textile Design.
Facilities
[edit]The school's campus accommodation comprises of Art, Drama, Music, Film, Design and Computer Science studios, Science and Food Technology Laboratories, a comprehensive suite of subject-based classrooms, an Exhibition & Multi-Purpose space, a School Hall, a Library and Learning Centre, Seminar Rooms, a Senior School Centre, a Canteen and Cafe[5].
Sha Tin College's Sports Complex comprises of an indoor swimming pool, two sports gymnasiums, a climbing wall and a bouldering wall, a Fitness Studio, outdoor basketball courts, a rooftop basketball court, and a rooftop pitch.
Notable alumni
[edit]- Dawen – Singer-songwriter
- Stephanie Ho – Singer, actress and golfer
- Vivian Kong – Professional Olympic fencer, Women’s Épée Olympic Gold Medalist (2024)[6]
- Kaylin Hsieh – Professional Olympic fencer[6]
- Chu Ka Mong (Moonie Chu) - Professional Olympic fencer[6]
- Wesley Wong – Actor
As a filming location
[edit]Due to the school's location in the Hills as well as for logistical reasons, Sha Tin College has been a filming location for several TV shows and movies, including Fight Back to School.[7]
See also
[edit]Notes and references
[edit]- ^ a b "Provision of international school places". Sha Tin College. Sha Tin College. 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
- ^ [1][permanent dead link]
- ^ 2018–2019 Annual Report
- ^ "Maths whiz Anthony beats the world to top marks in exam". South China Morning Post. 6 July 2017.
- ^ "Our Campus | About Us | English Schools Foundation". shatincollege.esf.edu.hk. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "ESF ALUMNI OLYMPIC ATHLETES MAKE US PROUD!". English Schools Foundation. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "5 things to know about Fight Back to School – the action-comedy film starring Hong Kong icons Stephen Chow and Sharla Cheung, which turns 30 this year". South China Morning Post. 11 October 2021.
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