Tai Po Sam Yuk Secondary School

Our school will accept discretionary places. Our school will participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2026 ).S.1 Admission Criteria: Admission is based 20% on the "Rank Order List"; 20% on conduct for the past two years; 20% on extra-curricular activities, services and awards; 20% for interview (Chinese and English language proficiency), 20% for Interview (Manners, communication skills and problem solving ability). Academic Performance over the past two years is for reference purposes.

Continuous assessment is adopted as an on-going, diagnostic, classroom-based process to measure students’ performance. Apart from the two examinations, we have a uniform test to enhance students' learning motivation, etc. Moreover, examination arrangements are made for students with special needs, meeting the assessed need level. The school's repeating and promotion policy enables students to better prepare for public exams.

Our school attaches great importance to English learning. Many native English-speaking teachers are hired to help create an authentic language environment for students. S.1 and S.2 students must join Chinese/English/Mathematics enrichment classes, free of charge. Every year, we conduct several overseas study tours and make tour scholarships available to students. To foster positive thinking, Invitational Education has been continuously implemented. As our school aims to foster interactive learning, we apply Brain-Based Learning and e-Learning methods in our classrooms in order to cater to different learning styles among students. Students are able to become proactive learners through group activities, discussions, the use of continuous assessment and other collaborative learning methods. In response to students' needs, the whole-person curriculum is designed specifically to work in line with normal lessons and extra-curricular activities (over forty). This is regarded as an extension of classroom teaching so that a diversity of learning experiences can be gained.

The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has been operating for many years. Parents and teachers work together closely and enthusiastically to organize different activities both inside and outside school. Respect and co-operation are the important elements in this association. We nurture a collaborative and mutual environment which allows a better parental understanding of the school while helping their children enhance their sense of belonging to our school.

Our school provides additional support for NCS students to facilitate their learning of Chinese: providing after-school support programmes in learning Chinese; appointing additional teacher(s)/teaching assistant(s) to support NCS students’ learning of Chinese; arranging intensive Chinese learning and teaching mode(s), e.g. pull-out learning if necessary, split-class/group learning, etc.; developing school-based Chinese Language curriculum and/or adapting learning and teaching materials; and organising activities to create an inclusive learning environment in the school. Apart from Chinese lessons, some of the subjects using Chinese as teaching medium also have special arrangements for these students.

The school’s Student Support Team (SST) is made up of our school’s Vice Principal, Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Head of Counseling Team, School Social Workers and Support Teachers.
This team is responsible for planning, coordinating, and promoting the whole school approach to integrated education.
Support measures include assessments and training conducted by educational psychologists and speech therapists, as well as support services provided by clinical psychologists and occupational therapists.
Additionally, our school has employed several extra teachers and school-based counselors to facilitate small group learning in classrooms, as well as social, emotional, and executive function training groups, and special examination arrangements both within and outside the school. We also utilize the Grant for Supporting NCS Students with SEN to hire additional support teachers to assist non-Chinese-speaking students. Furthermore, we provide support, advice and timely training for our teachers and we meet with parents to follow up on students' progress, ensuring that we address the learning and developmental needs of our students.

The school adopts targeted teaching strategies together with enhancement and enrichment schemes to support students’ learning. Co-curricular activities are provided to stimulate interest in different subjects and broaden students’ horizons. In addition, various scholarships are offered, such as study tour scholarships and best improvement awards (please refer to the school website for details). To further address learning diversity, after-school remedial classes are also available, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support.