St. Monica's Anglo-Chinese Kindergarten 2026 Guide | Southern District Free Quality Kindergarten
St. Monica's Anglo-Chinese Kindergarten in Lei Tung Estate, Apleichau offers over 35 years of quality education. A free scheme kindergarten featuring unique facilities including aquaponics area and Chinese culture exhibition zone. Complete 2026 admission info, fees and curriculum details.
School Overview
St. Monica's Anglo-Chinese Kindergarten was established in 1988 in Lei Tung Estate, Apleichau, Hong Kong. As a long-standing non-profit kindergarten in the Southern District, the school participates in the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme, providing accessible quality pre-school education for local families.
Led by Principal Ms. Chan Ching Ha and her professional teaching team, the school is committed to fostering children's spirit and attitude of self-directed learning, guiding them to grow as individuals who love to learn in a happy and explorative environment.
Basic Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Year Founded | 1988 |
| Supervisor | Ms. Poon Wan Tak |
| Principal | Ms. Chan Ching Ha |
| School Type | Non-profit-making |
| Student Category | Co-educational |
| Free Scheme | Participating |
| PN Class | Not Available |
| Classrooms | 8 |
| Capacity | 181 students |
| Teaching Staff | 10 (all degree holders) |
2026 School Fees
St. Monica's Anglo-Chinese Kindergarten participates in the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme. Half-day classes are tuition-free.
| Class | Half-day (AM/PM) | Whole-day |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | Free | HK$10,200/year |
| K1 | Free | HK$10,200/year |
| K2/K3 | Free | HK$10,200/year |
Other fees reference (per year):
- Summer Uniform: HK$344
- Winter Uniform: HK$450
- School Bag: HK$160
- Tea & Snacks: HK$580
- Textbooks: HK$1,330 - HK$1,420
- Workbooks: HK$883 - HK$1,043
Campus Facilities
The school offers diverse facilities supporting holistic learning:
- Indoor Playground — For gross motor activities and free play
- Music Room — Developing musical sense and rhythm
- Aquaponics Area — Learning about ecosystems and environmental awareness
- Creative Arts Area — Fostering artistic creativity and aesthetic education
- Chinese Culture Exhibition Zone — Exploring traditional Chinese culture
- Kid's Gym Playground — Promoting physical development
- Teacher Library and Student Library — Cultivating reading interest
Curriculum Features
Educational Philosophy
The school follows the Education Bureau's Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide (2017), designing curriculum in a spiral progression that matches children's physical and mental development, life experiences, and interests. Key features include:
- No requirement for nursery children to write with pencils
- No mechanical copying or drill-style calculation exercises
- Integrating knowledge through thematic exploration and play
- Developing high-level thinking and skills
Teaching Approaches
- Play-based Learning — Building knowledge through play
- Corner Activities — Self-directed exploration
- Design Activities — Developing problem-solving abilities
- Whole Language Approach — Holistic language development
- Mixed-age Interaction — Promoting social development
The curriculum emphasizes "learning by doing" through diversified thematic approaches, flexibly utilizing group, individual, and mixed-age interactions to help children achieve balanced development in virtue, intellect, physique, social skills, and aesthetics.
Student Support
The school provides comprehensive student support services:
- New Student Adaptation — Trial classes and parent seminars to help children transition
- Individual Differences — Catering for different learning needs and developing potential
- School Social Worker — Providing timely counseling services
- Primary School Transition — Arranging P1 learning experiences for K3 students
- Traffic Safety Team — Building discipline and personal cultivation
The school participates in the On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services and SAHK service plan, providing support for children with special educational needs.
Home-School Cooperation
The school values close partnership with parents, regularly organizing:
- Parent seminars and thematic workshops
- Parent-child sports days and outings
- Creative workshops
- Parental class observations
- Story parents program
Communication is maintained through SMS, website, email, and learning platforms for comprehensive home-school collaboration.
Admission Information
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | HK$40 |
| Registration Fee | HK$970 |
The application period is typically from September to November each year. Please visit the school website or call for details.
Contact Information
- Address: G/F & 1/F Tung Sing House, Lei Tung Estate, Phase II, Apleichau, Hong Kong
- Phone: 2874 6187
- Fax: 2874 6364
- Website: www.stmonicalt.edu.hk
Information sourced from the Education Bureau and school website for reference only. Please contact the school for the latest information.