Our Story

17 Years of Understanding Students. Built Into Every Room.

Youth Dorm was founded by a team with 17 years of experience in Hong Kong's international education sector — because we spent those years watching the accommodation problem go unsolved.

Youth Dorm Founding Team
Our Story

We Did Not Start With a Dormitory. We Started With Students.

For 17 years, our core team has worked at the centre of international education in Hong Kong — guiding expat and mainland families through school selection, visa applications, cultural adjustment, and university placement. We were there for the hard parts: the homesickness, the exam pressure, the moments when a student needed more than just a good school.

Over those years, one problem kept surfacing. Accommodation. Not just finding a room — finding a safe, stable, professionally managed home for a child studying thousands of miles from their parents, in one of the world's most complex housing markets. No operator was stepping up to solve it properly.

So in 2024, we stopped waiting. We launched Youth Dorm — not as a real estate venture, but as the natural extension of everything we had learned about what students and families truly need.

"We are not new to this journey. We are new to this address."

Vision & Mission

Our Purpose

🌟 Our Vision

Empowering international students to thrive in Hong Kong — bridging world-class education with authentic Chinese cultural experiences in a safe, supportive home.

🎯 Our Mission

Youth Dorm provides expert school matching & placement, premium student accommodation, legal guardianship, and comprehensive support services for international students aged 12–18 in Hong Kong. We guide families through the entire educational journey — from selecting the right school through to university placement — combining international safety standards with unique Chinese cultural opportunities to ensure every student thrives.

17+
Years of Excellence
1,000+
Students Supported
95%
University Acceptance
700+
Student Capacity
Core Values

What Drives Us

These principles guide every decision we make, from the facilities we build to the expert staff we hire.

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Safety First

The wellbeing and security of every student is our absolute priority. We adhere to stringent international safety standards, ensuring a secure and protective environment 24/7.

🎓

Professional Expertise

With nearly two decades of experience, our team provides authoritative guidance on Hong Kong's education system, university applications, and career planning.

🤝

Integrity & Trust

We honour the profound trust parents place in us through transparent communication and regular reporting, giving international families total peace of mind.

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Cultural Bridge

We believe international students deserve more than academics. We connect them to China's rich heritage, language, and community—building bridges that last a lifetime.

Our Team

Meet the Experts

A team of distinguished educators, guardians, and specialists — united by a single purpose: your child's success in Hong Kong.

Leadership
Raymond Lam, Founder

Raymond Lam

Founder & CEO

President of the Hong Kong Higher Education Association and Selection Committee Member of St. Paul's College Foundation. With 17 years building Hong Kong's international education ecosystem, Raymond founded Youth Dorm in 2024 to bring professional, purpose-built student accommodation to a market that had long lacked it.

Stephen Chu M.H., Academic Advisor

Stephen Chu, M.H.

Academic Advisor

Recipient of the Hong Kong SAR Medal of Honour (M.H.) — a distinction awarded for outstanding service to Hong Kong. A distinguished figure in Hong Kong education with deep expertise in DSE strategy and holistic student development.

Tommy Lam, Head of Operations

Tommy Lam

Head of Operations

Tommy oversees the day-to-day operations of Youth Dorm's residences — coordinating staff, managing logistics, and ensuring every aspect of student life runs smoothly across all locations.

David Wang, Property Management

David Wang

Property Management

David oversees facilities, maintenance, and infrastructure across all Youth Dorm properties — ensuring our residences are safe, well-maintained, and operating to the highest standards.

Monita, Head of External Affairs

Monita

Head of External Affairs

Former Senior Executive at J.P. Morgan. Monita leads Youth Dorm's external relations and partnerships, bringing world-class institutional expertise to our engagement with schools, government, and partner organisations.

Residential Life Staff
Ms. Liu, Residential Life Coordinator
Ms. Liu
Residential Life Coordinator
Ms. Yiu, Residential Life Coordinator
Ms. Yiu
Residential Life Coordinator
Ms. Mi, Residential Life Coordinator
Ms. Mi
Residential Life Coordinator
Our Appointed Doctors
Dr. Adrian Justin Cheung, Family Physician

Dr. Adrian Justin Cheung

Family Physician

Our appointed family physician, providing medical support and health oversight for all Youth Dorm residents. Available for consultations and emergency medical coordination.

Dr. Brian Chuk, Family Physician

Dr. Brian Chuk

Family Physician

Our appointed family physician, working alongside our pastoral team to ensure the physical wellbeing of every student is monitored and supported throughout their time in Hong Kong.

Milestones

Our Journey

2007

The Education Work Begins

Our team makes first contact with international students coming to Hong Kong for school — beginning what would become 17 years of education consultancy, school placement, and family guidance. Over the years, we support close to 1,000 students from across Asia.

The Gap

One Problem No One Was Solving

As international student numbers grow, accommodation becomes a recurring crisis for families. The market offers no professional, purpose-built solution — only converted hotels, informal rentals, and short-term leases that put students at risk. We start planning the answer.

2024

Youth Dorm Launches

We open our first residences — purpose-built for international students, AEGIS-aligned, with on-site pastoral staff, structured daily routines, and direct parent reporting. Seventeen years of understanding students, built into every room.

Now

Growing With Purpose

With three residences across Hong Kong and a team of 20+ educators, pastoral staff, and specialists, we continue to expand — as Hong Kong opens its doors wider to international students and families choose Youth Dorm as their trusted home away from home.

Experience the Difference

Schedule a visit to one of our premium residences. Meet our team face-to-face and discover how we can support your child's educational journey in Hong Kong.

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