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WISS Secondary students
Secondary

Where Teenagers Discover Who They Are

The years between 11 and 18 are not primarily academic years. They are identity years. Children are working out who they are, what they're good at, what matters to them.

WISS Secondary science lab
Ages 12 to 18

Diverse pathways that fit the student.

WISS Secondary offers diverse pathways that best fit the students' needs. Through the IB MYP, IBDP, IBCP, and HKDSE programmes, each programme prepares students for university.

Our graduates go on to universities in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and beyond.

  • IB MYP — Grades 6–10
  • IB Diploma Programme — Grades 11–12
  • IB Career-related Programme — Grades 11–12
  • HKDSE — Grades 6–12
Secondary

What makes the difference.

University Readiness

Students learn traditional subjects by linking them to global and local issues with solutions, building the research and critical-thinking skills needed for university.

Mentorship

Each student has a mentor who supports their physical and mental well-being. Teachers guide students as they set future goals and grow through meaningful mentoring relationships.

Integrated Learning

Learning across math, science, art, and language links real-world concepts instead of teaching topics in isolation. Blending subjects makes learning feel more useful and closer to everyday life.

Curriculum

Four tracks through Secondary.

IB Middle Years Programme

Grades 6–10

Students take a deep dive into a topic that interests them.

About the MYP

IB Diploma Programme

Grades 11–12

100% pass rate. Highest IB score 41 (2026). Students attend universities across five continents.

About the DP

IB Career-related Programme

Grades 11–12

Combines IB academic subjects with real career-focused study in Sustainability, Art, Sports, and Aeronautics.

About the CP

HKDSE

Grades 6–12

Aligned with HKEAA syllabuses, we provide Grade 7–9 bridging courses and a full Grade 10–12 HKDSE curriculum, supplemented by Cantonese and Hong Kong cultural studies. Our seasoned educators come from qualified top Hong Kong and world-class overseas universities.

Career-related pathways

Four CP specialisms.

  • Sustainability — educates responsible leaders for a sustainable future
  • Art — design education recognized by the Red Dot Design Ranking
  • Sports — combines athletic ability with research in human performance and health
  • Aeronautics — prepares students for aeronautical science and flight training
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