Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School

Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School (CAPCL) and Christian Alliance International School (CAIS) are two international schools that provides Christian education from preparatory to grade 12. The school uses the curriculum of Alberta Education. CAIS is a non-profit organization founded by the Kowloon Tong Church of the Chinese Christian and Missionary Alliance (KTAC).

Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School
宣道會劉平齋紀念國際學校
Location
Hong Kong
Information
TypeInternational School
Established1992
AffiliationKowloon Tong Church of the Chinese Christian and Missionary Alliance (KTAC)
Websitewww.capcl.edu.hk
Christian Alliance International School
宣道國際學校
Location
33 King Lam Street, Butterfly Valley, Kowloon

Hong Kong
Information
TypeInternational School
MottoTo cultivate learners with knowledge, skills, integrity and discernment, growing in love for God and service to humanity.
Established24 August 2017 (2017-08-24)
Head of schoolRichard Vanderpyl
GradesPreparatory-Grade 12
Number of students1400 as of 2018
LanguageEnglish and Chinese
Color(s)   Blue and white
AthleticsSoccer, basketball, table tennis, badminton, track and field, volleyball and hockey
MascotLion
AffiliationKowloon Tong Church of the Chinese Christian and Missionary Alliance (KTAC)
Websitewww.caisbv.edu.hk

History

Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School

Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School (CAPCL), formerly known as Christian Alliance International School (CAIS) in short,[1] is a primary and secondary Christian school owned and operated by Kowloon Tong Church of the Chinese Christian and Missionary Alliance (KTAC). CAIS began operation in September 1992 with approximately 40 secondary school students. In 1995, the school expanded to include elementary education. The international school used the former campus of Christian Alliance College in Ma Tau Chung, Kowloon City District, which also founded by KTAC. Christian Alliance College relocated to Tuen Mun, New Territories in 1992 in phases. The last class of Christian Alliance College in Ma Tau Chung campus was held in 1995–96 academic year.[2]

Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School closed down after the new campus was opened in Butterfly Valley under the name "Christian Alliance International School" in 2017.

In 2020, the original campus in Ma Tau Chung was re-opened under the original full name Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School.[3]

Christian Alliance International School (Butterfly Valley)

In August 2009, the Government of Hong Kong awarded the church a land lease for the construction of a school building in Lai Chi Kok[4] (some sources attributed the area as Butterfly Valley[5]) capable of housing 1600 students. The new school building was originally expected to be fully operational by August 2015, but completion of construction has been delayed until 2017. Carrie Lam, Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Government, admitted that the delays were attributable to the government. A temporary campus was opened in Shek Kip Mei in 2010, and a second temporary campus was announced for 2012. Kowloon City campus reached operating capacity, and the campus at Lai Yiu was opened on August 2012. Students from preparatory through grade 3 occupied the temporary premises until the new school was completed. In August 2017,[5] the Phase I of the school campus started operation and the school name was officially changed to Christian Alliance International School (“CAIS”).

Academics

The school maintains an evangelical Christian environment, and requires all students to speak English. CAIS utilizes the curriculum of Alberta Education at all grade levels. In addition, the secondary school program provides opportunity for students to enroll in a number of Advanced Placement courses that can be counted toward the 100-credit Alberta Diploma requirement.

References
  1. "Archived copy". www.cais.edu.hk. Archived from the original on 13 August 2006. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. 宣中歷史 (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). Hong Kong: Christian Alliance College. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  3. 新冠肺炎|宣道會劉平齋紀念國際學校八月重開 斥資百萬元防疫}. HK01 (in Chinese (Hong Kong)). 7 May 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  4. "Greenfield sites allocated for international school development" (Press release). Hong Kong Government. 6 August 2009. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
  5. Chiu, Peace (14 April 2016). "Christian Alliance International School to open next year in Butterfly Valley". South China Morning Post. Hong Kong. Retrieved 17 March 2021.

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