 
On behalf of our student body, welcome to King George V School. Built in 1894, KGV upholds a fine history of tradition, academic excellence, multicultural diversity, and creative spirit. Once you step inside, you will find yourself in a warm, inclusive environment where young people make lifelong friendships and embark upon crucial journeys of self-discovery towards adulthood.
For every student, KGV strives to provide a supportive, personalised space for growth and learning. KGV’s global perspective is reinforced by its international curriculum- the International Baccalaureate and the Advanced Diploma- which the senior students undertake, whilst middle school students build a solid foundation through a similar program. Students and staff develop friendly relationships based on mutual respect, producing a stimulating learning environment.
The school structure is based on a distinctive framework that cultivates valuable interaction between students of different age groups. Recently, the whole school has moved into vertical tutoring, in which years 7-10 and years 11-13 form tutor groups of mixed ages according to house. Additionally, the peer support and peer mentoring programs form effective bridges for senior students to help younger students on a less formal basis. Senior school prefects are responsible for maintaining order and representing the school’s positive ethos. KGV puts particular emphasis on giving students the opportunity to voice their opinions on school decisions- for example through the Student Council and the Middle School Committee, who liaise with students and the senior leadership team to facilitate progressive change.
Apart from academics, KGV prides itself on such a distinguished and long-lived passion for our house system. Each student and faculty member belongs to a house – Crozier, Nightingale, Rowell and Upsdell. The house system forms the basis for intraschool competitions, encompassing a multitude of events in which students contend to win points for their house. Should you attend our annual Swimming Gala or our renowned Evening of Music and Dance, you too would no doubt share and embrace our high spirits; Students engage in intense battles while constantly supporting one another. KGV provides senior students with countless opportunities to exercise their leadership skills, by guiding and inspiring younger students through positions known as ‘House Captains’. They have the additional responsibility of coordinating fixtures- the outstanding quality of team spirit is passed on year after year.
With the ever increasing number of opportunities offered, students are encouraged to recognize and enhance their individual strengths. Complemented by both the CAS (creativity action service) and house system, plus complete campus facilities, KGV students are never short of extra-curricular activities to participate in, whether they are for enjoyment, or at an interschool, even international level. Ranging from sport, arts, music, 10% (environmental group), to Lion Rock, these activities spur student leadership and broaden our experiences beyond the classroom. In fact, every year during Challenge Week we get to pick one destination either in Hong Kong or abroad. Be it a new skill or a new outlook on life, what we walk away with from these trips brings us closer to understanding and contributing actively to our global society.
Serving the community has always been an integral part of the extended curriculum. Besides raising social consciousness, KGV nurtures students to become responsible global citizens. With an extensive number of service-orientated opportunities, students are able to broaden their horizons by serving the wider community. Both the Charity Committee and the Community Service Committee organize regular fundraising activities in which all proceeds are donated to the multiple organizations KGV supports. Additionally, KGV has been able to build strong ties with established local and international organizations such as Community Chest and Crossroads International.
Life beyond secondary school is what KGV prepares students for; KGV recognizes and has shown that this involves not only the challenges of academia but also the perpetual process of character development. In these humble surroundings, students are motivated to face adversity with perseverance, compassion, integrity, and open minds.
We would like to thank you for visiting our website and hope that we have been able to give you an insight of the KGV School community.
Amrit Daswani and Melissa Zhang
Head Prefects |
