Yuen Long
ELCHK Lutheran Academy
Address: 25 Lam Hau Tsuen Road, Yuen Long, New Territories
Tel: 82082092
Email: info@luac.edu.hk
Fax: 24431400
URL: http://www.luac.edu.hk
How to travel to ELCHK Lutheran Academy
MTR Bus (MTR Bus in Northwest New Territories), number K68 goes from Yuen Long Industrial Estate to Yuen Long Park in circular mode. The nearest bus stop is 'South Yuen Long Government Primary School'; Bus number 68F goes from Yuen Long Park Bus Terminus to Park YOHO (Circular) and 68E goes from Tsing Yi Station to Yuen Long Park Bus Terminus, the nearest bus stop of both bus routes to the School is "Emerald Green".
About
ELCHK Lutheran Academy is a DSS Co-ed secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 2010. The school is located in Yuen Long, and covers an area of approximately 9900 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is CHANG Chun-wa Bishop,And the principal is LAM Hak-chung, Patrick Dr. undefined. The sponsoring body of ELCHK Lutheran Academy is The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "Through Christian education, ELCHK Lutheran Academy pledges to cultivate students’ ethics and morality to act with integrity and honesty. They think, inquire, interact, reflect, strive and excel within and beyond our school-based international curriculum framework. As a school that values and celebrates respect for diversity, we are dedicated to fostering students' consciousness of Chinese culture, and equipping them with international-mindedness and holistic abilities for lifelong learning."School has Parent-Teacher Association,doesn't has student union,doesn't has IMC,doesn't has old students/alumni associations, the existence of these organizations promotes the cohesion and cooperation of the school community. The motto of ELCHK Lutheran Academy Adhering to the school motto of Love bears all things, believes all things. (1 Cor 13:7), encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 4 classes. Form 2: 4 classes.
Form 3: 4 classes. Form 4: 4 classes.
Form 5: 4 classes. Form 6: 4 classes.
^It is important to note that these class numbers may change over time, so students and parents should check with the school for the most up-to-date class structure when applying for admission.
2022-2023
Secondary One Entrance
Our school will not accept discretionary places. Our school will not participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2023 ).
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
The School will conduct Induction Programme for new students to participate in late August so as to ensure a smooth transition and prepare them for the new challenges.
Students will be taught about food nutrition and how to eat smart through physical education and health management.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for ELCHK Lutheran Academy is as follows:
∎ Form 1: Tuition is $75530"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 2: Tuition is $72280"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 3: Tuition is $72280"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 4: Tuition is $76640"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $73340"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $73340"/year, lecture fee is $0.
The PTA dues are $100" per year.
Student union fee: $0.
The approved charge for non-standard items is $0 per year.
Other charges/fees: $0.
^Please note that the above prices and charges are for reference only and may change over time. Students and parents should check with the school for the latest tuition and related fee details when applying for admission.
2022-2023 Faculty Profile (Including Principal)
Based on 2022/2023 data, ELCHK Lutheran Academy has a total of 80 teachers and (not given) approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 73% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 100% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 53% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 7% of the total number of teachers in the school.
In terms of seniority of teachers, the data are as follows:
∎ Teachers with 0-4 years of experience account for 33% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 18% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 49% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that ELCHK Lutheran Academy has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. more than half of teachers hold master's, doctoral or above degrees, which will help to provide more in-depth and professional educational content. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, many teachers have rich teaching experience, and 49% of teachers have 10 or more years of seniority. This means that they have accumulated rich experience and professional knowledge in the teaching field, and can better guide and support the growth of students.These teacher profiles reflect that ELCHK Lutheran Academy has a team of strong and experienced teachers who provide a high quality education to their students.
Subjects offered in the 2022-2023 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language & Literature (Putonghua, Cantonese in some units), Chinese Language Acquisition (Putonghua with English supplement), Chinese History (Putonghua/ Cantonese), Chinese History for Non-Chinese Speaking Students (Putonghua with English supplement)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language & Literature, English Language Acquisition, Mathematics, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Integrated Science, Physical and Health Education, Life Education, Bible Study, Integrated Humanities, Design
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:HKDSE: Chinese Language (Core), Liberal Studies (S6) (Core) / Citizenship and Social Development (S4, S5)(Core) & Chinese History (Group A)
IBDP: Language A: Literature – Chinese (SL), Language B – Chinese (SL&HL), Theory of Knowledge
English as the medium of instruction:HKDSE: English, Mathematics (Core), Liberal Studies (S6)(Core) / Citizenship and Social Development (S4, S5) (Core)
Group A: Business, Accounting & Financial Studies/ Tourism & Hospitality Studies/ Chemistry/ Geography ; Group B: Physics/ Biology/ Visual Arts/ History/ Economics; Others: M2
IBDP: English A Language & Literature (HL & SL), English B (HL & SL), Business Management, History, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Mathematics Applications and Interpretation, Visual Arts, Music, Theory of Knowledge
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language & Literature (Putonghua, Cantonese in some units), Chinese Language Acquisition (Putonghua with English supplement), Chinese History (Putonghua/ Cantonese), Chinese History for Non-Chinese Speaking Students (Putonghua with English supplement)
English as the medium of instruction:English Language & Literature, English Language Acquisition, Mathematics, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Integrated Science, Physical and Health Education, Life Education, Bible Study, Integrated Humanities, Design
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:HKDSE: Chinese Language (Core), Citizenship & Social Development (Core) & Chinese History (Group A)
IBDP: Language A: Literature – Chinese (SL), Language B – Chinese (SL&HL), Theory of Knowledge
English as the medium of instruction:HKDSE: English, Mathematics (Core), Citizenship & Social Development (Core)
Group A: Business, Accounting & Financial Studies/ Tourism & Hospitality Studies/ Chemistry/ Geography ; Group B: Physics/ Biology/ Visual Arts/ History/ Economics; Others: M2
IBDP: English A Language & Literature (HL & SL), English B (HL & SL), Business Management, History, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Mathematics Applications and Interpretation, Visual Arts, Music, Theory of Knowledge
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Creative Arts Studio, Performance and Lecture Theatre, Wireless Connection Zone, Ball Courts (Basketball/Tennis/Handball/Badminton), Outdoor Running Track, Assembly Hall, Learnopia, I.S. Laboratory, Music Rooms, Computer & Multimedia Language Laboratory, Outdoor Multi-purpose Area, Design Studio, Black-box Theatre, Stem Hub, Green Kitchen and Cafe etc.
Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, tactile guide path, accessible public information / service counter and Learning support centre.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
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School Management Organisation:
The Academy is managed by the Incorporated Management Committee to oversee the operation of the school. Principal is required to directly report to the IMC about the school development and all other related matters.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
Incorporated Management Committee
School Green Policy:
1. Equipped with the solar panels to provide energy for the lighting of the campus
2. Equipped with Recycle Bin to foster students’ learning in “environmental protection”
3. Reduction of the usage of paper
4. Promote green lunch on campus by carrying out 'on-site meal portioning' to avoid using disposable containers
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
The Academy adopts English as the medium of instruction and the major communicative language. Chinese subject will be taught in Putonghua.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
The Academy designed a brand-new "Glocalized" Curriculum which combines the essence of International and local curricula. It has been authorized as a through-train IB World School and offers the IBPYP, IBMYP and IBDP curriculum.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 2X. Group A: Chemistry, Geography, Tourism & Hospitality Studies, Chinese History and Business, Accounting & Financial Studies / Group B: Economics, History, Physics, Biology, Visual Arts / Others: M2
2. Curriculum highlights: TRANSDISCIPLINARY DOMAINS-We encourage students to learn across different areas. The transdisciplinary feature of our curriculum allows students to extend their learning within, across and beyond subject boundaries. The Five Transdisciplinary Domains in the "Glocalized' Curriculum are Environment, Human Creativity, Learning Approach, Personal Growth, Social and Health Education, Society and Community Service.
ICT-INFUSED INQUIRY-DRIVEN CURRICULUM-At LA, we use technology as a tool for improving students' learning and communication with teachers. “The 1:1 Program” requires Year 7 students to purchase their own MacBook. It aims to facilitate ICT-infused curriculum effectively and efficiently.
A HOLISTIC APPROACH-At LA, there are no boundaries in learning. Learning is not confined to classrooms or laboratories. Aiming to ensure our students’ whole-person development, the school strived to foster their innate passion for learning, while encouraging them to explore their interest through a wide range of co-curricular activities. The school organizes different activities in music, sports, visual arts and food technology etc. which not only benefit students’ physical and mental well-being, but also instill the virtues of perseverance and self-discipline in them.
We also organize Global Classroom activities, which include local and overseas learning tours. They emphasize on learning that cannot be experienced in the classroom.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
1. To enhance students' personalized learning 2. To strengthen international connectedness for both teachers and students
3. To promote the collaboration for different stakeholders in the learning communities
Life Planning Education:
The Career Counselling Team coordinates the life planning program mainly for all secondary students with different foci for each year level.
Year 7: Guide students to explore their own talents and character strengths through experiential activities and assessments; strengthen students’ time management and goal setting skills; guide students to build up their personal profiles. Year 8: Strengthen students’ self-understanding; assist students to realise their potentials and explore their own idea of dream jobs; guide students to build up their personal profiles. Year 9: Strengthen students’ understanding towards work values and direction; guide students in making suitable subject choices in Senior School; guide students to build up their personal profiles. Year 10: Help students manage their learning in Senior School - review study plan and set academic and non-academic goals; guide students to build up their personal profiles; strengthen students’ self-understanding and career exploration. Year 11: Develop students’ careers aspiration and understanding of higher education; promote life planning among students and to prepare them for the production of SLP; guide students to build up their personal profiles. Year 12: Assist students to locate their career interests and related further studies opportunities; guide students to build up their personal profiles; guide students in making informed decisions and taking actions in applying for further studies.
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Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
The school maintains close and ongoing home-school cooperation with regard to the students’ learning progress and needs. Split classes are arranged according to learning needs and in-class learning supports are available at all times. Learning support groups (e.g. Chinese remedial classes and social skills training) to support students with diverse learning needs. The Inclusive Learning Team works collaboratively with students, teaching staff, parents and other professionals to ensure whole school support. School also works along with the EDB on school-based support services, to provide comprehensive support to students and teachers, and promote an inclusive learning atmosphere.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
A 3-tier support model is adopted by the Inclusive Learning Team (in collaboration with subject teachers, social workers, pastoral care team, school-based educational psychologist etc.) to cater for diverse learning needs including academic, social-emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Tier 1: All teaching staff receive regular training to optimise teaching strategies. Early identification and intervention mechanisms are established. School holds parent workshops and meetings to facilitate home-school cooperation. Tier 2: School provides remedial, preventive and developmental group interventions to cater for students who need additional support. Tier 3: Individual Education Plan with individualised targets is designed for students who need Tier 3 support. Special assessment arrangements are provided to optimise students’ performance. Technological support (e.g. screen readers and speech-to-text) is also provided.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
Students with special learning needs will be “pulled out” in a separate group to ensure they receive adequate support from teachers. Special examination arrangements will also be provided for them such as special examination room, extra time allowance, enlargement of exam paper prompter and use of screen reader etc.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
Lutheran Association of Parents and Teachers (LAPT), Parents Volunteers, Student-led Conference. The Academy specially offers parents education so that they can catch up with the latest education trends and view the students' learning from a global perspective.
School Ethos:
Caring Culture, Character-Building, Integrated Program for Pastoral Care, Discipline and Counseling
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Future Development
School Development Plan:
The Academy has commenced in the 2010/11 school year and is the first Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) through-train school in Hong Kong aiming at providing three levels of the IB Programmes. LA has officially been authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme (DP), IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in 2014, 2018 and 2019 respectively, making LA the first and only IB world school in the northwestern New Territories.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
Teachers will attend international conference such as IB training workshops as well as EDB workshops and other trainings. They will also take part in team-spirit building workshop.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
Activities are highly connected with the 3 core values of the Academy, which enable students to exploit their potential and develop their talents (multiple intelligence) throughout their study. Our CCA / ECA include Taekwondo, Judo, Football, Kendo, Tennis, Fencing, Chess and Board Games, Chinese Checkers, Robotics, Coding, Rugby, Campus TV and Gymnastics.
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