St. James Lutheran Kindergarten - International Pre-school Education in Chai Wan 2026

School Overview

St. James Lutheran Kindergarten (路德會聖雅各幼稚園) was founded in 2000, a non-profit-making co-educational kindergarten located in Chai Wan, Eastern District, Hong Kong. The school is situated on the ground floor of Cheuk Wah House, Hing Wah (I) Estate, providing quality pre-school education services for families in the district. As a member of Lutheran education institutions, the school upholds Christian spirit and is committed to nurturing children's all-around development in spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social, and aesthetic aspects.

The school participates in the Education Bureau's "Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme", allowing parents to enjoy free quality early childhood education. The school has 6 classrooms, offering both half-day and whole-day programs, with ideal teacher-student ratios (AM session approximately 1:9.8, PM session approximately 1:7.8), ensuring appropriate care for each child.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Address	G/F, Cheuk Wah House, Hing Wah(I) Estate, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Phone	2898 2128
Website	http://www.sjlk.edu.hk
Founded	2000
School Type	Non-profit-making
Student Category	Co-educational
Free Scheme	✅ Participating
PN Class	❌ Not Available

Education Philosophy and Features

Four Educational Principles

St. James Lutheran Kindergarten has developed four educational principles based on the initials of the school's name:

St. → Self-learning: Through corner exploration activities, children choose activities based on interests, cultivating proactive learning attitudes
James → Joyful learning by doing: Emphasizing practical experience, allowing children to learn happily through play and activities
Lutheran → Love God and neighbour: Nurturing good character, aspiring to be qualified citizens glorifying God and serving humanity from childhood
Kindergarten → Keen on exploring: Encouraging children to explore the world, developing curiosity and thirst for knowledge

International Culture Campus

The school implements the "International Culture Campus" special program, where students have opportunities to interact with foreign missionaries from around the world, learning the Gospel and English through interaction. This multicultural environment helps broaden children's horizons and cultivate international perspectives and cross-cultural communication skills.

Curriculum and Teaching

Curriculum Planning

The school strictly follows the "Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide" (2017) to plan curriculum, establishing a clear course management framework and monitoring mechanism. The curriculum is designed according to children's physical and mental development stages, abilities, interests, and needs, providing diversified learning experiences.

Important Commitment: The school will not require nursery class children to write with pencils, nor will it require children to do mechanical copying or drill exercises on calculation, ensuring children grow in an age-appropriate learning environment.

Corner Exploration Activities

The school establishes corner exploration activities through three steps of "Plan, Practice, View":

Plan: Children independently choose corners and activities of interest
Practice: Free exploration and operation in corners
View: Share experiences and reflect on learning processes

This teaching model enhances children's self-learning abilities and provides more opportunities for free exploration, cultivating problem-solving skills and creative thinking.

Happy Day Activities

The school has a "Happy Day" every week, conducting free play through different activity modes or materials to enhance children's:

Communication abilities: Negotiating and discussing with peers
Social skills: Learning to share and cooperate
Problem-solving abilities: Finding solutions when facing challenges

Assessment Methods

The school uses continuous assessment methods to evaluate children's learning progress, regularly reporting to parents to help them understand and improve their children's learning abilities. Assessment focuses on observing children's performance in different learning areas rather than purely academic results.

Facilities and Environment

The school has comprehensive learning facilities, providing a rich learning environment for children:

Facility	Function
Outdoor Playground	Physical activities, gross motor training
Indoor Playground	Free play, group activities
Music Room	Music appreciation, rhythmic activities
Library	Reading cultivation, story sharing
Activity Room	Large-scale activities, assemblies
Visual Arts Room	Creative arts, handicrafts

The school has 6 classrooms in total, providing sufficient learning space. The campus is located within a public housing estate with convenient transportation, facilitating parent pick-up and drop-off.

Teaching Staff

The school values teacher professional development. Among the 4 teaching staff members, 2 hold degree qualifications, demonstrating good teaching quality. The school encourages teachers to participate in professional development programs, continuously improving teaching quality.

Principal Ms. Lai Choi Ha leads the team and works closely with Supervisor Rev. Yung Tse You to ensure the school's educational direction aligns with Lutheran education philosophy.

Student Support

New Student Adaptation

Pre-admission parent exchange: Discussing parenting with parents
Pre-school parent-child experience day: Allowing children to familiarize themselves with the campus environment in advance
Progressive class hours: Arranging shorter class times at the beginning of semesters for gradual adaptation

Individual Difference Support

The school provides appropriate curriculum and learning pace adjustments for students with learning needs, individual differences, mid-term enrollment, and newly arrived children from Hong Kong.

Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Student Support

The school has received grants to support NCS students, providing comprehensive support measures:

Appointing additional teaching staff/teaching assistants to support Chinese learning
Arranging translation/interpretation services
Encouraging NCS parent volunteers to participate
Building an enriched language environment for learning Chinese
Participating in EDB school-based professional support programs

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school is participating in "On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services", providing appropriate support for children with special educational needs. The school maintains close contact with communities and different organizations to enrich learning experiences.

Home-School Cooperation

The school values home-school cooperation and organizes diversified parent activities throughout the year:

Orientation day, opening ceremony
Curriculum briefing sessions
Parent-child open days, parent-child outings
Parent observation sessions
Day camp adventure activities
Parent-child sports day
Primary One placement seminars and school visits

The school welcomes parents to help carry out activities, strengthening home-school connections and promoting interaction among parents to jointly support children's growth.

Fee Details (2026-27 School Year)

The school participates in the "Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme", with free tuition for both half-day and whole-day programs. Parents only need to pay the following miscellaneous fees:

Item	Fee (HKD)
Application Fee	$40
Registration Fee	$970
Summer Uniform	$70-130
Winter Uniform	$90-240
School Bag	$130-140
Tea & Snacks	$1,760 (annual)
Textbooks	$600-700
Workbooks	$300-400
Stationery	$300-350

Note: The above fees are for reference only. Actual charges are subject to the school's latest announcement.

2026 Admission Information

Application Period

Generally, kindergarten application time is from September to November each year. Parents can check the school website or call for the latest application arrangements.

Application Methods

Visit the school website www.sjlk.edu.hk for details
Call 2898 2128 to inquire about application procedures
Visit the school in person to obtain application forms
Attend school open days or information sessions

Interview Preparation

Parents are advised to:

Understand the school's education philosophy and features
Cultivate children's basic social etiquette
Stay relaxed and let children perform naturally
Prepare simple self-introductions

Quality Review

The school has passed the Education Bureau's quality review, with the review report affirming the school's performance in curriculum planning, teaching quality, and student support.

For details, please refer to the EDB Quality Review Report.

Conclusion

St. James Lutheran Kindergarten features an "International Culture Campus", cultivating children's self-learning abilities and social skills through corner exploration activities and Happy Day programs. The school participates in the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme, providing economical and quality pre-school education options for families in the district. With comprehensive facilities, professional teaching staff, and comprehensive student support services, children can grow happily in love and care.

For more information, parents are advised to contact the school directly or visit the school website.

References

Information in this article is as of April 2026. Parents are advised to contact the school directly for the latest admission information and fee details.