kindergarten / nursery for 2.5 and 4.5 year old - where to go...

[Kitty_kok]

Thanks for the information.
Can the expats who haven't moved to HK yet register their children in HK kindergarten in advance? I have heard that there are very long waiting lists and that all of the schools have entrance tests even for 1 year olds??

Some relocation companies might be able to do that for you? Only a few of the huge International schools require students to apply years in advance, but I don't think there should be an entrance test for 1 year-olds, too crazy.

After much research and reading lots of comments, I have just put in an application for my daughter for an International PN + Kindie (I think another mom in this thread did too). I started with their website then trial class. Check it out if you like www.hhik.co

 

[jmi]

oh wow, thank you aaallll for your really precious answers! we have to wait for the meeting with HR of my husband's company, then we will know more and we'll be able to proceed in applying for school & flat.
but i feel much better after your info! so many good possibilities!


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[wangthui]

I have checked their application form and found out this school requests to pay application fee 1500HKD... is it worthy to pay in advance since I don't live in HK yet (applying for kindergarten for my daughter next year)

 

[mrsdoubtfire]

I guess all schools have an admin fee really. I think if you like the school then go for it. Places are difficult to find in good schools.

 

[MM2015]

Hello,
I wonder if any Hong Kong moms having/had problems getting their kids in kindergarten/ primary schools in districts where there are many mainland Chinese kids? It would be great to hear the experience.

 

[mrsdoubtfire]

I really think it depends on what you're looking for? Without sounding snobby, this is an expat website so I would imagine most parents here are looking for international education and so won't have to worry too much about there being too many "mainlanders." If you're looking for a local type KG in Tai Po of course there may be more problems. Tricky subject at the mo with all the anti-mainlander sentiment around.

 

[sunshine_hk]

PIPS (Parkview) Hk is close to repulse bay and all about learning through play! Lovely school with big outdoor play area. Several kindergartens in discovery bay - dbis, dmk (discovery mind), Montessori - just a matter of looking and seeing what one feels best to you

 

[mammyandme]

My son goes to Golden Gate International. They are learning through play also and they have an outdoor area where they plant veggies. He loves it there! They are in Hung Hom and we live in Whampoa Garden so it's a convenient bus ride for us. They're pretty new so will probably have spaces. Good luck finding the right school for you and your kids!