Our mission is to provide progressive, performance-oriented choral education for young singers, fostering core values, community service and a lifelong love for music.
Building on the success of the Hong Kong Inter-School Choir (HKISC), the Junior Academy is a new initiative catering to the critical early years, where musical foundations, confidence and values begin to take root. Young children are remarkably impressionable, and the training they receive at this age leaves a lasting impact.
Guided by the motto “Sing. Share. Grow.”, the programme develops young singers who perform with joy, share their love of music with others, and grow in character through the experience.
Programme Highlight
ABRSM Music Medals Singing Syllabus and a Year-long (32-week) training blending Dalcroze, Kodály and Orff: whole-body rhythm, pitch, literacy as a base to develop a choral foundation
Education Partner
From concert halls to amusement parks, the opportunity to shine on stage awaits
Interact and be inspired by our visiting artists
Ongoing values-based sharing with children and parents
Certificate and letter of reference upon satisfactory completion
Priority audition for a place in HKISC Primary Division
OUR CORE VALUES
Cultivating curiosity to explore the rich world of music
Fostering a sense of community by working together towards a shared goal
Building confidence through performing in a safe and supportive environment
FACULTY
Led by Artistic Director Mr. Kelvin Lau alongside HKICF’s core Artistic Team and Panels, the HKISC Junior Academy features an exceptional faculty of renowned experts. Renowned choral composer and Steinway Artist Mr. Warren Lee serves as Artist-in-Residence, injecting high-level musical expertise into the academy programme. Prominent educator Ms. Lucilla Leung, a respected and renowned educator whose 40-year career in early years education will guide both our students and our parent community in nurturing the character development of the children. Parents are invited to quarterly sharing sessions.
The Junior Academy choirs are conducted by Ms. Monica Yu, a dedicated music educator with over a decade of experience. Trained at the Kodály Institute in Hungary and the Institut Jaques-Dalcroze in Switzerland, she brings deep expertise in early childhood music education, classroom-choral integration, and the very pedagogies that shape our curriculum.
Artistic Director
Conductor
Conductor
Artist-in-Residence
Mentor
PROGRAMME DETAILS AND APPLICATION
GRADE
K2 & K3
Date and Time
October to June, 32 sessions^
Sunday, 2:00pm-3:00pm
Class Size
~40
Venue
Rehearsal Studio at Xiqu Centre, WestK
Tuition
HKD$3,980 per semester,
4 semesters per academic year.
(A limited number of scholarships are available for families with financial needs. Contact us for more.)
Deadline
31 August 2026 (or until quota is full)
GRADE
P1
Date and Time
October to June, 32 sessions^
Sunday, 3:15pm-4:15pm
Class Size
~50
Venue
Rehearsal Studio at Xiqu Centre, WestK
Tuition
HKD$3,980 per semester,
4 semesters per academic year.
(A limited number of scholarships are available for families with financial needs. Contact us for more.)
Deadline
31 August 2026 (or until quota is full)
GRADE
P2 – 3
Date and Time
October to June, 32 sessions^
Sunday, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Class Size
~50
Venue
Rehearsal Studio at Xiqu Centre, WestK
Tuition
HKD$3,980 per semester,
4 semesters per academic year.
(A limited number of scholarships are available for families with financial needs. Contact us for more.)
Deadline
31 August 2026 (or until quota is full)
IMPORTANT DATES
*Term 1 Course fee $3980 + Registration fee $250. Please arrange payment within one week of the invoice date, or the reserved spot may be forfeited. Admin Charge of $150 if payment is made after the deadline.
GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
Please thoroughly review the General Rules & Regulations prior to applying for the Hong Kong Inter-School Choir Junior Academy to ensure compliance with all requirements.
Frequently asked questions
There are significant differences in terms of character development, repertoire, and early childhood leadership training. The HKISC Junior Academy (HKISCJA) delivers a holistic music education designed specifically to nurture the impressionable early years of childhood development. Rather than focusing on repetitive technical drills, our unique curriculum incorporates character education directly into music training, embedding essential values like empathy, team synergy, and resilience into our weekly choral rehearsals. To make learning deeply accessible and musically rewarding, students perform tailor-made original pieces written specifically for early childhood by our Resident Composer, which are perfectly engineered for young vocal ranges and developmental stages. Furthermore, the ensemble framework introduces leadership training for holistic development from a young age, teaching young children to listen actively, communicate confidently, and work collaboratively toward shared artistic goals.
Yes. In February or March, the Academy will host a Progress Report session and a Mini Performance. This gives parents a direct opportunity to witness their child’s musical growth, vocal development, and stage confidence in a supportive environment.
Academy members enjoy an enriching, performance-oriented curriculum featuring high-profile staging opportunities throughout the year:
- Choral Carnival Day: An immersive, high-energy festival celebrating collaborative singing and community music-making.
- Guest Choir Appearances: Elite opportunities to perform alongside and learn from renowned local and international guest choirs at formal concert venues.
- Virtual Choir Project: An innovative digital media production that allows young singers to record music videos and engage with social and community causes globally.
To ensure systematic and internationally recognised benchmark training, each division undergoes structured assessments. We proudly incorporate the ABRSM Music Medal Assessment into our curriculum, providing a rewarding framework for young singers to measure their progressive musicianship and ensemble skills.
Yes. Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded an official certificate.
Yes. Official reference letters will be issued for students who meet the Academy’s attendance and artistic requirements.
Students wishing to join the programme after the commencement of the first term may only enrol during the official enrollment window prior to the start of the next term. Late or mid-term entry is strictly not permitted, and the Academy does not accept walk-in or unappointed placement applications.
Yes. We offer an optional Family Tour in May or August. This specialised itinerary travels to Japan, featuring high-level public performances, choral and cultural exchange sessions, and exclusive choral masterclasses. Families are welcome to join this immersive musical journey together.
