Diocesan Boys' School Diocesan Boys' School (Hong Kong, China) ranks sixth in the Asia-Pacific region for Oxford and Cambridge University admissions statistics. The school's application numbers are in the top 21% of the Asia-Pacific region, while acceptance and enrollment numbers are both in the top 12%. The acceptance-to-application ratio is 66%, the enrollment-to-application ratio is 63%, and the enrollment-to-acceptance ratio is 39%. The comprehensive score is 70.5, with a standardized score of 90.19. Founded in 1869 by the Anglican Church's Eastern Kowloon Diocese, Diocesan Boys' School is one of Hong Kong's oldest educational institutions. Located on Argyle Street in Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, it includes a secondary section and an affiliated primary school (built in 2004). As a full-time boys' school, it offers both day and boarding options, making it one of the few secondary schools in Hong Kong with residential accommodation. In 2003, the school transitioned to a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) school and is now part of the Hong Kong Grant Schools Council. The school demonstrates exceptional academic excellence, offering both the local DSE curriculum and international IB program. It consistently produces outstanding results in DSE examinations and maintains exceptional IB scores, with many students achieving near-perfect results and an overall average significantly higher than the global average. Most graduates attend world-class universities, including elite UK institutions, top-ranked US universities, and prestigious local institutions such as the University of Hong Kong, highlighting the school's success in competitive college admissions. The curriculum is comprehensive and balanced, covering traditional subjects and modern technology. English is the primary instruction language, while Chinese, Chinese History, and Putonghua are taught in Chinese. As one of the few non-international schools in Hong Kong offering French, students can choose between Chinese and French as their second language. The school also provides a bridging program at Form 4 for students interested in the IB curriculum, allowing successful students to secure a place in the IBDP. The campus culture features a house system (introduced in 1922), rich extracurricular activities, and outstanding artistic achievements. Students are divided into different houses (Green House, Dark Blue House, etc.) and participate in various competitions that foster team spirit. The school has excellent sports facilities, including an athletic track, grass field, swimming pool, and gymnasium. The Diocesan Boys' School Choir is recognized as one of the world's finest male choirs, having performed at events such as Hong Kong's Handover Anniversary and the Beijing Olympics. The school's orchestra and football team have also won numerous awards. Admission to Diocesan Boys' School is highly competitive, with considerations including academic performance, extracurricular activities, and interview performance. Despite the low acceptance rate, the school offers financial aid programs to provide partial or full tuition waivers for students in need. For local students, tuition fees are relatively affordable, while fees for non-local students remain attractive compared to other international schools.