Sun Island English Kindergarten (Lok Man): Quality Bilingual Education in Kowloon City 2026

School Overview

Sun Island English Kindergarten (Lok Man) is a non-profit-making kindergarten located at 1/F, Block F, Lok Man Sun Chuen, 152 Kau Pui Lung Road, Kowloon. Founded in 2016, the school is operated by Sunshine Island Education Foundation. The school participates in the government's Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme, providing quality and affordable pre-primary education for families in Kowloon City.

The school has 7 classrooms with a capacity of 209 students. There are 15 staff members, including 10 teachers holding bachelor's degrees, forming a strong professional teaching team. The teacher-student ratio reaches 1:6.3 for morning sessions and 1:4.4 for afternoon sessions, far exceeding general kindergarten standards, ensuring each child receives adequate attention and care.

Bilingual Education Features

Native English-Speaking Teachers

A distinctive feature of Sun Island English Kindergarten (Lok Man) is the employment of native English-speaking teachers to conduct small group activities, immersing children in an authentic English language environment from an early age. The curriculum adopts a "bi-literacy and tri-lingualism" model, emphasizing both Chinese and English, complemented by Putonghua instruction, laying a solid language foundation for children's future admission to local or international primary schools.

Activity-Based Teaching Approach

The school adopts an activity-based teaching approach, including:

Group Activities: Grouping students according to abilities and interests for targeted instruction
Project-Based Activities: Encouraging children to explore and research, cultivating proactive learning spirit
Off-Campus Visits: Going beyond the classroom, connecting with community resources, broadening learning horizons
Reading Programmes: Cultivating reading habits from an early age, establishing a foundation for lifelong learning
Parent-Child Activities: Home-school cooperation to jointly promote children's holistic development

The school commits to following the "Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide" (2017), not requiring nursery class children to write with pencils, nor conducting mechanical copying or drill-type calculation exercises, allowing children to learn and grow in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

Learning Environment and Facilities

The school is equipped with:

Facility	Purpose
Indoor Playground	Provides safe activity space, developing gross motor coordination
Music Room	Music enlightenment education, cultivating artistic appreciation
Blocks Building Area	Block construction, training spatial awareness and creativity
Reading Area	Rich book collection, creating a reading atmosphere

The school is located within the Lok Man Sun Chuen community, with a quiet environment away from main traffic routes, providing a safe and comfortable learning environment for children.

Curriculum Framework and Assessment

Five Major Developmental Goals

The curriculum is structured around Physical Development, Cognitive Development, Language Development, Affective & Social Development, and Aesthetic & Cultural Development, using children's daily life experiences as themes, comprehensively integrating:

Bi-literacy and tri-lingualism
Mathematical logic
Physical activities
Scientific exploration
Personal growth
Social skills
Artistic creation

Continuous Assessment

The school adopts a continuous assessment model, with teachers evaluating each child's learning progress and development through daily observation and recording. Assessment results are reported to parents in the form of assessment reports, observation records, and summary evaluations. Parents can also provide feedback on children's daily performance. All assessment reports and learning outcomes are filed in each child's "Student Portfolio", completely documenting their growth trajectory.

Comprehensive Student Support

Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Student Support

The school received grant for support to NCS students, providing comprehensive language learning support:

Appointing additional teaching staff / teaching assistants to support NCS students learning Chinese
Arranging interpretation/translation services to assist parent communication
Encouraging NCS parent volunteers to participate in school activities
Creating an enriched Chinese language learning environment
Building an inclusive campus to promote integration among students of different cultural backgrounds

The school collaborates with non-governmental organizations and facilitates teacher participation in professional development programs to establish effective strategies for helping NCS students learn Chinese.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support

The school is participating in On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services, providing Tier 1 Support Services to identify children with special educational needs early and provide appropriate support and referral services.

Student Care Services

The school provides:

Free Extension of Student Care Services: Convenient for working parents
Adjustment Period for New Students: Helping new students transition smoothly
Preparatory Programme for Primary One Adjustment: Preparing for primary school admission
Social Worker: Providing professional counseling and family support services

Home-School Cooperation

The school values home-school communication, maintaining close contact through diverse channels:

Parent-School Communication App: Receiving school information in real-time
Briefings for Parents of New Students: Detailed introduction to school operations before enrollment
Parent-Teacher Sharing Meetings: Regular communication about children's progress
Parent Education Workshops/Seminars: Enhancing parents' child-rearing knowledge
Primary School Visits: Understanding school transition early
Parent-Child Carnival, Picnics and Sports Day: Enhancing parent-child relationships

The school regularly conducts parent evaluation surveys, actively listening to parent opinions and continuously improving teaching quality.

2026 Admission Information

Fee Overview

Participating in the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme, half-day and whole-day tuition is free. Other fees are as follows:

Item	Fee (HKD)
Application Fee	$40
Registration Fee	$970
Summer Uniform	$410
Winter Uniform	$1,053
School Bag	$135
Tea & Snacks	$220-440 (varies by class)
Textbooks	$2,000-2,030
Workbooks	$27
Stationery	$200

Detailed fee certificates can be downloaded from the EDB website.

Contact Information

Address: 1/F, Block F, Lok Man Sun Chuen, 152 Kau Pui Lung Road, Kowloon
Phone: 2425 1303
Fax: 2834 3322
Website: http://www.sunisland.edu.hk

Quality Assurance

The school has passed the Education Bureau's Quality Review. The review report can be viewed on the EDB website. The report affirms the school's performance in curriculum planning, teaching quality, student support, and other aspects.

Educational Vision

The school's educational philosophy is "Quality education is built on passion for continuous improvements", committed to providing a pleasurable learning environment, helping children build self-esteem, self-caring ability, self-learning spirit, and decent personality, laying the most fundamental foundation for lifelong learning.

Summary

Sun Island English Kindergarten (Lok Man) is a quality bilingual kindergarten in Kowloon City. Since its establishment in 2016, with its professional teaching team, excellent teacher-student ratio, rich teaching facilities, and comprehensive student support services, it has become an ideal choice for parents in the district. The school participates in the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme with free tuition, plus value-added services such as native English-speaking teacher groups, project-based activities, and social workers, providing comprehensive and quality education for pre-school children.

For more information about the school or to arrange a visit, please visit the school website or call 2425 1303 for inquiries.

References

Information is current as of April 2026. Parents are advised to contact the school directly for the latest admission information.