The school aims to provide a liberal education based on Catholic principles; its students are encouraged to be well-rounded.

Yuet Wah College was founded by Liu Fung Kei [zh] in 1925 in Canton, China.

Starting from 1941, Yuet Wah College has offered a full high school curriculum after the first batch of students graduated.

Yuet Wah College prepare students for the JAEM Examination and International A-levels as well as IGCSE.

Yuet Wah College has a number of notable alumni, including entrepreneurs, politicians, civil servants, musicians, actors, three members of the Macau Executive Council and three secretaries.