School History

Establishment of True Light

School History

1872
1872

Miss Harriet Noyes, a missionary of the American Presbyterian Church, founded the first True Light School, a primary school, in Guangzhou.

1917
1917

True Light Girls’ Middle School was built in Paak Hok Tong.

1935
1935

A branch primary school was established at 26 Caine Road in Hong Kong.

1939
1939

The branch Primary School was relocated to 75 Caine Road.

1947
1947

A secondary school section was added to the school campus on Caine Road. Only a junior secondary section was set up.

1949
1949

True Light Middle School in Paak Hok Tong, Guangzhou was transferred to Hong Kong. Kowloon True Light Middle School was established at 115 Waterloo Road.

1951
1951

True Light Middle School of Hong Kong was moved to 50 Tai Hang Road. The branch Primary School remained in operation on Caine Road.

1973
1973

True Light Girls’ College was established at 54A Waterloo Road.

1975
1975

Hong Kong True Light College was founded in Caine Road.

1995
1995

Hong Kong True Light College was relocated to Ap Lei Chau.

1999
1999

On 1 September, the School was renamed as Hong Kong True Light College.

2002
2002

Establishment of an integrated sports training center.

2004
2004

Completion of the new wing.

2021
2021

The Centennial Enlightenment Project — Library, Performing Arts Theatre, Learning Commons and Interactive Teaching Classrooms were opened.

2023
2023

Renovation of the school hall was completed.

2024
2024

The Centennial Enlightenment Project (Phase 2) — The Home Economics Room was opened.