Brief History
Ying Wa College traces its history back to the Anglo-Chinese College founded in Malacca by Rev. Robert Morrison of the London Missionary Society in 1818. The mission of the school was the reciprocal cultivation of English and Chinese literature and the diffusion of Christianity. It trained students to be well versed in both Chinese and Western culture so as to help to spread the gospel in China.
In 1843 when Hong Kong became the Colony of Britain, Rev. James Legge brought the school to Hong Kong where it continued its educational, translation, and publishing activities. Since then, the school experienced various internal and external difficulties, leading to repeated instances of closure and then reopening with a renewed vigor. At present, the school remains as one of the Grant-in-Aid schools having the longest history.
Sponsoring Body
Ying Wa College is an Anglo-Chinese secondary school for boys. It was originally founded by the London Missionary Society. After the London Missionary Society departed from China, the school was affiliated with the Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China.
School Mission
According to the College Deed of 1821, the objective of Ying Wa College was the reciprocal cultivation of English and Chinese literature and the diffusion of Christianity. These aims remain today in the context of a very different world.
We are committed to a policy of providing a free and positive learning environment that students could develop into healthy and responsible citizens through a balanced educational programme which recognizes the needs of young people in all areas covering ethics, intellect, physique, social skills and aesthetics.
It is our aspiration that our students will be
- Willing to learn
- Skillful to communicate
- Eager to serve and contribute
- Brave to show innovation and creativity
With the school motto: "Steadfast faith, beneficent deeds¡¨ we encourage our students to live a meaningful life.
School Premises & Class Structure
The school campus, originally situated in 1B Oxford Road, Kowloon Tong is moved to 1, Ying Wa Street, Shamshuipo, Kowloon from September 2003. It is a tailor-made Y2K design for 1200 students and is linking with Ying Wa Primary School to form 'One Through Train' not only in curriculum but also in building structure. The secondary school consists of two blocks of building.
| Dr. YF Tam Teaching Block |
Old Boys' Association Teaching Block |
Ground Floor:
Canteen
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Ground Floor:
General Office
Principal Office
Vice Principals' Room
Discipline Master Office
Guidance Activity Room
Interview Rooms (2)
Social Worker's Room
Medical Room |
1st Floor:
Multi-purpose Room
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1st Floor:
Religious Room
Student Activity Centre
Supportive Education Room for Chinese
Classrooms
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2nd Floor:
Design & Technology Room |
2nd Floor:
Noble Hall
Classrooms
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3rd Floor:
Art Room
Careers Room
Music Room
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3rd Floor:
Balcony of Noble Hall
Classrooms
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4th Floor:
Geography Room
Biology Laboratory |
4th Floor:
Classrooms |
5th Floor:
Integrated Science Laboratory I
Physics Laboratory
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5th Floor:
Basket Ball Court
Classrooms
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6th Floor:
Chemistry Laboratory
Integrated Science Laboratory II
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6th Floor:
Multimedia Language Laboratory
CAL Room
Server Room
Computer Room
Supportive Education Room for English
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7th Floor:
Terence Iles Library |
7th Floor:
Conference Room
Staff Room
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Roof Floor:
Old Boys' Association Office
Parents' & Teachers' Association Office
Staff Common Room
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The Hall, the Library, all the Laboratories, the special rooms and all classrooms are air-conditioned to provide comfortable places for studying. Today, it has approximately 1200 students, with five classes (about 40 students in each class) in each Form from Secondary I to Secondary V, and 3 classes (30 students per class) each in Secondary VI and VII.
Campus Map
Ying Wa College is adjacent to Nam Cheong Station of MTR. Two bus terminals are located nearby as shown in the map.
Medium of Instruction
English is the medium of instruction at all levels apart from classes in Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History and some cultural subjects. There are also Putonghua lessons for Secondary I to Secondary III classes (S.4 & S.5 students may choose it as an option). To promote more interest in Putonghua, two classes in Secondary I, II and III use Putonghua as medium of instruction in Chinese Language lessons.
Address: 1, Ying Wa Street, Shamshuipo, Kowloon.
e-mail: ywc-mail@hkedcity.net
Tel: 2336-8838
Fax: 2336-1920
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