Top Nursery, Preschools, And Kindergartens In Hong Kong

MALVERN COLLEGE PRE-SCHOOL HONG KONG: Central & Kowloon

Malvern College Pre-School Hong Kong believes the Early Years are crucial for laying a firm foundation for future learning and success, with a program inheriting the Malvern College ethos and core values, which is tailored to develop the potential in every child through a stimulating and developmental environment. The campuses have been designed to reflect the Reggio Emilia education philosophy which views the “environment as the third teacher”.

• Malvern College Pre-school Hong Kong, G9-12, Coronation Circle, 1 Yau Cheung Road, Southwest Kowloon, Hong Kong
• Malvern College Pre-School Island West , G/F, 1/F, Viking Court, 165-166 Connaught Road West, Hong Kong, +852 3898 4668, www.malvernpreschool.hk.

TUTOR TIME INTERNATIONAL NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN: 4 Locations

Tutor Time is a bilingual English and Mandarin international preschool that provides education for children aged 6 months to 6 years old. Recognizing the importance of flexibility in children's learning, Tutor Time’s proprietary curriculum allows teachers to plan lessons around each child's unique needs. Children with similar goals are grouped together during small group time and teachers provide activities that guide them towards their individual goals. Tutor Time boasts state-of-the-art facilities and technology, including Hong Kong’s only in-class livestream that parents can access remotely to see their children in the class.

Apply now for the 2024/2025 school year or schedule a tour at one of their four campuses.

Tutor Time International Nursery And Kindergarten, Preschool in Dorset, Preschool in Yoho, Preschool in Braemar Hill, Preschool in Mid-Levels, +852 9123 6889, info@tutortime.com.hk, www.tutortime.com.hk

ICHK HONG LOK YUEN (Kindergarten and Primary): Tai Po

International College Hong Kong Hong Lok Yuen (ICHK HLY) is an international Kindergarten and Primary School situated in the scenic New Territories, offering children daily access to nature. The Kindergarten classrooms are thoughtfully designed to allow seamless movement between indoor and outdoor learning environments. With a dedicated team of experienced staff, the school encourages children to explore and engage with the natural world around them.

As a through school, ICHK HLY offers Kindergarten students an automatic place in Primary School, with both levels following the IB Primary Years Programme. The Kindergarten’s play-based approach nurtures academic, physical, social, and emotional growth in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Children are given numerous opportunities to connect with each other and their surroundings, creating a joyful learning environment filled with smiles and laughter.

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ICHK Hong Lok Yuen (Kindergarten and Primary), 3 Twentieth Street, Hong Lok Yuen, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, +852 3955 3000, info@ichkhly.edu.hk, https://ichkhly.edu.hk/

FRENCH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF HONG KONG: Tseung Kwan O & Chai Wan

The French International School of Hong Kong (FIS) operates as an all-through international school, providing two internationally accredited streams in French and English. Established in 1963, FIS delivers preschool and kindergarten early years programs starting from 3 years old at both its Chai Wan and Tseung Kwan O campus locations, offering programs in both French and English. Educators at FIS, passionate professionals who prioritize the needs of their students, benefit from the scope of the school's facilities. As a through-train school, FIS boasts large and well-equipped campuses that students attend throughout their primary and secondary years.

Proficiency in French is not a requirement for joining the French stream, as comprehensive language learning support is provided to all students. The French stream adheres to the French national curriculum accredited by the French Ministry of Education, while the international stream follows the IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum). FIS is recognized as a thought leader in child curriculum development and sustainability initiatives.

At both campuses, early-year students engage in exploration, play, and experiential learning, with encouragement for cross-stream collaboration projects and personalized learning through a challenge and choice educational framework. Campus tours are available on a regularly scheduled basis through advanced reservation.

French International School of Hong Kong, www.fis.edu.hk
French stream: +852 2892 3631, inscriptions@lfis.edu.hk
International Stream: +852 28923677, admissions@lfis.edu.hk

• Tseung Kwan O Campus (Nursery - Year 6), 28 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong,  +852 3618 7200,  www.fis.edu.hk/campuses/tseung-kwan-o
• Chai Wan Campus (Nursery - Year 1), 1 Cheung Man Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, +852 2975 1503, www.fis.edu.hk/campuses/chai-wan

NORD ANGLIA EARLY YEARS CAMPUS: Sai Kung

Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong opened in September 2014 and is part of Nord Anglia Education's global family of over 80 premium international schools. NAISHK is an international preschool, primary and secondary school with a reputation for providing a first-rate education to children of over 40 nationalities. They offer an all-through education for students aged 3-18, with specialist teachers in Music, Art, PE, and Mandarin from the very start of a child’s educational journey. The school teaches the most respected and robust educational programs through collaborations with MIT and Juilliard, delivered in some of the best facilities in all of Hong Kong.

Nord Anglia International School - Early Years Campus, 285 Hong Kin Road, Tui Min Hoi, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong,  +852 3958 1428, admissions@nais.hk, www.nais.hk

LES PETITS LASCARS FRENCH INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL: Central & Tseung Kwan O

Les Petits Lascars French International Preschool is offering French, bilingual, or trilingual kindergarten programs for the French and international streams. Under ongoing accreditation from the French Ministry of Education, the school follows the official French curriculum. The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is available
for the International stream. Les Petits Lascars believes in an educational approach that is centered around each child’s individuality, adapting to the child’s learning rhythm and specific learning needs. This personalized teaching style allows each child to develop their potential at their own pace. As their teaching model is small group classes and a high teacher-to-child ratio, the school provides undivided personal attention to each child. The school has bright and modern new campuses in Central and Tseung Kwan O and has over 35 years of education experience. Enquire now to reserve your child's seat for the academic year of September 2023.

Les Petits Lascars, Central Campus: 3/F, Wellington Plaza, 56-58 Wellington Street, +852 2526 8666; Tseung Kwan O campus: G01, Capri Place, 33 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O, +852 2526 8666, admissions@petitslascars.com, https://hkkidsacademy.edu.hk/les-petits-lascars

HONG KONG ACADEMY: (Preschool / Kindergarten / Primary ) Sai Kung

Based in beautiful Sai Kung, Hong Kong Academy is a non-profit, independent IB World School for students aged 2-18 years old. Early Childhood at HKA is designed for children aged 3-7 years with a part-time Playgroup available for 2-3-year-olds. They provide a well-rounded curriculum and complementary co-curriculum that fosters the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of all students. With their nurturing environment and integrated approach to well-being, each child is valued and understood as an individual.

Hong Kong Academy, 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong +852 26551118, admissions@hkacademy.edu.hk, www.hkacademy.edu.hk

HIGHGATE HOUSE SCHOOL: The Peak

Situated on the Peak with panoramic views of the mountains and sea, Highgate House School offers a tranquil retreat from the city bustle while ensuring easy and safe access. The school's exceptionally spacious classrooms enable children to move freely during their activities.

The environment features a distinctive 3000 sq ft garden area with a specially designed space including a sandpit, water play, wooden climbing equipment, gardening, and a rabbit area, facilitating daily outdoor activities. Gardening is introduced early on, involving children in growing produce for soups or seasonal dishes. Equipped with all-weather clothing and footwear, students embrace the natural elements throughout the seasons.

The curriculum at Highgate House School is designed to respect the essential nature of childhood, allowing children to develop their strengths in an environment carefully tailored to their needs. Emphasizing a home-like atmosphere in the early years, the school encourages learning through movement, exploration, and hands-on activities, laying strong foundations for academics and intellect. Established in 1992 in Repulse Bay as a family-run organization for the founders' own children, Highgate House School continues to uphold its family-oriented ethos.

Highgate House - The Peak, Highgate House School, 100 Peak Road, The Peak, Hong Kong, +852 2849 6336,  info@highgatehouse.edu.hk,  highgatehouse.edu.hk

STAMFORD AMERICAN SCHOOL HONG KONG: Pre-Primary Through School In Ho Man Tin

Stamford American School Hong Kong offers world-class international education. They provide individualized learning for every child, based on an inquiry-driven education for children aged 5 to 18 years. The elementary years at Stamford (Pre-primary to Grade 5) build a strong foundation of skills and academics through the IB Learner Profile and American standards-based curriculum.

Stamford American School Hong Kong,  25 Man Fuk Road, Ho Man Tin, Hong Kong, +852 2500 8688, admissions@sais.edu.hk, https://www.sais.edu.hk

DSC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (Ages 4-18): International Preschool In Taikoo, Hong Kong

Welcome to DSC International School, where your child can embark on an extraordinary learning adventure! Established in 1986 as the pioneering Canadian International School in Hong Kong, they proudly present a through-train Canadian (Ontario) program catering to students aged 4 to 18. Dive into the world of DSC Early Years, where their full-day program is designed to blend learning with play and inquiry, nurturing skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity.

Your little one will kickstart hands-on STEAM skills, including coding and design, from the tender age of 4, ensuring a future-ready approach and instilling key skills for success in Elementary and beyond. The school also places a strong emphasis on language learning, offering Chinese, French, and Japanese to their Early Years students. Join them for an educational journey that's not just enriching but also tailored to bring joy, curiosity, and cultural understanding to your child's early years!

DSC International School, 5-7 Tai Fung Avenue, Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong, +852 3658 0400, admissions@dsc.edu.hk, www.dsc.edu.hk

WILDERNESS INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN: Kennedy Town

Dedicated to creating an outstanding and secure learning environment, Wilderness International Kindergarten is committed to nurturing every aspect of your child's growth—intellectual, social, emotional, and physical—through play-based learning. The daily exploration of nature, combined with a mix of structured learning, inquiry-based discovery, and enriching play in their nature garden and designer classrooms, establishes a foundation for child-led learning. These experiences are thoughtfully planned and facilitated by their passionate and highly skilled educators, ensuring a secure and nurturing environment for your child's development.

With expertise that fosters a holistic learning curriculum, their educators are committed to an emergent curriculum, reflecting the best practices in Early Childhood Education. This approach allows each program to be carefully curated and differentiated, supporting each student's individual pace of development. At Wilderness, they celebrate the unique differences of each child, emphasizing the importance of following their specific interests and nurturing their natural curiosity through their Reggio-Inspired approach. Join them on an empowering educational adventure at Wilderness International Kindergarten, where they shape the future of your child.

Wilderness International Kindergarten, 85 Smithfield Road, Kennedy Town, +852 2595 9066, admissions@wilderness.asia, www.wilderness.asia

YEW CHUNG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: Kowloon Tong

Yew Chung International School (YCIS) combines the best of both Eastern and Western cultures by promoting proficiency in the two major world languages, Chinese and English. YCIS nurtures its students to be outstanding leaders, and caring global citizens in a bilingual learning environment. Operating in Hong Kong for over 90 years and initially specializing in early childhood education, YCIS now provides education from early childhood through primary and secondary, culminating in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.

Yew Chung International School, 3 To Fuk Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong,+852 23387106, admissions@ycif.com, www.ycis-hk.com/

THE INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN HONG KONG (IMS): Stanley, Mid-Levels, South Horizons, Aldrich Bay

A group of entrepreneurial parents founded IMS for families over 20 years ago, pioneering the unique bilingual Chinese and English Montessori program for children from ages 1-12.

IMS is the only accredited Montessori Elementary School in Greater China. Start your child’s immersive bilingual experience in IMS First Steps (ages 1-2) and Foundation Groups ( ages 2-3). Continue in the Casa Dei Bambini for ages 3-6, where Montessori works by offering a creative, hands-on, interactive environment where the young child can explore, experiment, and succeed! Book A Montessori Trial here.

The Montessori curriculum provides children with the freedom to explore their passions while guiding them to develop the skills they need at each stage. IMS’ unique Montessori Elementary curriculum for ages 6-12 continues this journey while guiding them to develop the 21st-century skills they need to be successful in school and in life. IMS uni graduates today are showing what a difference a Montessori education makes! Book A Campus Tour here.

International Montessori School (IMS), info@ims.edu.hk, www.ims.edu.hk

• IMS Stanley Campus (ages 3-12), Phase III, Ma Hang Estate, Stanley (off Stanley Plaza), Hong Kong
• IMS Aldrich Bay Campus (ages 2-6), G/F, i-UniQ Grand, 155 Shau Kei Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong
• IMS South Horizons Campus (ages 2-6), G/F, Blocks 23 to 23A, South Horizons, Phase III, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong
• IMS Mid-Levels Campus (ages 2-6), Mezzanine Entrance, Tung Fai Gardens, 17 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

SMALL WORLD CHRISTIAN KINDERGARTEN: Mid-Levels

Small World Christian Kindergarten is a charming Christian-based early years school located in a heritage red brick building in Mid-Levels. Opened in 1986, the school offers families a strong community, whole-child development opportunities and an academic journey combining IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), Biblical foundation, and Mandarin language curricula. Learning at Small World is play-based, allowing the child’s curiosity to lead while qualified teachers appropriately scaffold the path of learning.

Daily outdoor experiences in the garden and playground further enrich the children's school life. Teachers nurture children to become socially confident and happy individuals eager to interact with others and express themselves at Small World and beyond. The school offers kindergarten classes (2 years 8 months to 6 years) and a playful program for toddlers in the community.

Small World Christian Kindergarten, 10 Borrett Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong, +852 2525 0922, admissions@smallworld.edu.hk, smallworld.edu.hk

GARDEN HOUSE WALDORF PRE-SCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN: Sai Kung

Garden House Waldorf School in Sai Kung was established in 2008 and has evolved to offer a warm and spacious environment for children to embark on a comprehensive educational journey from playgroups to primary school education. Located in Clearwater Bay next to Silverstrand Beach, Garden House uses the Waldorf Education curriculum (recognized by the International Association for Steiner/Waldorf Early Childhood Education), emphasizing holistic development across physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual dimensions.

The curriculum is richly infused with artistic and practical work aimed at nurturing children's intellectual curiosity, social sensitivity, and physical stamina.

The school operates under four pillars that encapsulate its ethos: instilling a passion for life, developing ethical and collaborative skills, building strong foundational skills, and encouraging multi-disciplinary artistic experiences.

With facilities spanning over 23,000 square feet and an additional 10,000 square feet of farmland, Garden House is dedicated to blending urban and countryside elements to foster a diverse and dynamic learning environment.

Book your campus tour here!

Garden House, 7 Silverstand Beach Road, Sai Kung, Hong Kong, +852 2358 1177, https://www.gardenhouse.edu.hk/

CASITA: Sheung Wan

Casita engages children in play-based learning, believing that play is the natural way for them to explore, create, and develop key skills like communication, social interaction, and creativity. Taking a holistic approach to early childhood education, Casita focuses on preparing children for school with thoughtfully designed activities and a nurturing environment. At Casita, children actively learn and grow through play, equipping them with the tools they need to confidently face academic and social challenges in formal schooling.

Casita, 2F Workington Tower, 78 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, +852 6291 0128, info@casita.com.hk, www.casita.com.hk/fall-term-2024