Yuet Wah College

Yuet Wah College
粵華中學

School Badge of Yuet Wah College
"IN VIRTUTE SCIENTIA"
Address
18, Estrada da Vitoria
Estrada da Vitória, Macau
Macau
Information
School type Grant-in-aid, Secondary school
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Established 1925
Status Open
Principal Mr. Muang Sein Myint (陳有強)
Grades F.1 - F.6 (Equivalent of Grades 7-12)
Gender Male Only
Enrollment 1692
Education system English Section: GCE/IGCSE
Chinese Section:
Language Chinese/English
Affiliation Salesians of Don Bosco
Website http://www.yuetwah.edu.mo

Yuet Wah College (traditional Chinese: 粵華中學; simplified Chinese: 粤华中学; pinyin: Yuè Huá Zhōngxué; abbr: YWC), often referred to as Yuet Wah, is a Macau all-boys Catholic secondary school. It was founded in 1925, making it one of the oldest secondary schools in Macau. It is accredited by the Salesians of Don Bosco.

The school aims to provide a liberal education based on Catholic principles; its students are encouraged to be well rounded. School teams participate in various inter-school sports and music competitions. In 2001, a primary school division was opened on Colégio Dom Bosco (Yuet Wah) campus.

Yuet Wah College has a long list of notable alumni, including entrepreneurs, politicians, musicians, actors, four members of the Macau Executive Council and two members of the Macau cabinet.

History

Yuet Wah College was founded in 1925 in Canton, China. The school, which is run by the Salesians of Don Bosco, aims at giving the students a complete and balanced education in its moral, intellectual, social and physical aspects.

Curriculum

Yuet Wah College (English Section) prepare the students for the Edexcel London Examinations IGCSE and GCE A-Level following the Edexcel Syllabus and the recommendations made by the Education Department of Macau.[1]

Notable alumni and staff

See also

Chan Sui Ki Perpetual Help College

References

  1. Enrollment Information 2009 – 2010 accessed on 14 September 2009

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