Spring View Kindergarten - Eastern District Picture Book & Play-Based Learning 2026

School Overview

Spring View Kindergarten was established in 2001 and is located at G/F, Block 3, Aldrich Garden, 2 Oi Lai Street, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong. It is a non-profit-making co-educational kindergarten in the Eastern District. The school participates in the Education Bureau's "Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme," providing quality pre-primary education services to local families.

The school is led by Principal Ms. Leung Yuk Yee and supervised by Ms. Chor Siu Har. The school has 6 classrooms with a capacity of 148 students. For the 2026 school year, the teacher-student ratio is 1:12.4 for morning classes and 1:07.3 for afternoon classes. The teaching team consists of 10 staff members, with 8 teachers holding degree qualifications.

Basic Information

Item	Details
School Type	Non-profit-making
Student Category	Co-educational
Free Scheme	✅ Participating
Founded Year	2001
Curriculum Type	Local
Phone	3196 4081, 3196 4082
Website	http://www.springview.edu.hk

Vision and Mission

Spring View Kindergarten upholds the spirit of "education without distinction," dedicated to providing a suitable learning environment for children to meet their learning needs and unleash their potential and creativity. The school emphasizes establishing positive, active, and serious attitudes in children and enables them to achieve comprehensive and balanced development in five aspects of development.

The school's core belief is: "Don't ask how intelligent our kids are, but ask ourselves how to nurture their wisdom." This philosophy is integrated throughout the school's curriculum design and teaching practices, emphasizing inspiration rather than rote learning, cultivating children's active learning abilities and exploratory spirit.

Curriculum Design Features

Picture Book & Play-Based Curriculum

Spring View Kindergarten designs a well-rounded curriculum by using picture books as a medium and games as a means. The school particularly emphasizes cultivating children's moral character and problem-solving abilities to promote holistic development. The curriculum follows the "Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide" (2017). Children in nursery classes will not be asked to write, and there will be no mechanical copying exercises or drills on calculation.

The curriculum is implemented through:

Thematic Teaching: Incorporating picture book stories, Orff music, life-oriented mathematics, and inquiry-based problem-solving activities
Experiential Learning: Arranging field trips and community participation to enable children to apply their learning in practice
Free Play Days: Weekly free play days allow children to learn actively and enrich their learning experiences
Bilingual Curriculum: Designing foreign language curriculum based on nursery rhymes and stories to enhance children's interest in English and Mandarin

Multilingual Environment

The school has foreign teachers and Mandarin specialist teachers who arrange appropriate activities daily to enhance children's interest in learning foreign languages. For non-Chinese-speaking (NCS) students, the school receives support grants to create an enriched Chinese language learning environment, providing materials and notices in both Chinese and English, with textbooks featuring bilingual reading functions.

Teaching Approach and Methods

Spring View Kindergarten implements small class and small group teaching, consolidating children's learning through various on-campus and off-campus activities, while cultivating moral character and social awareness. Teaching methods include:

On-Campus Activities

Thematic teaching combining picture book stories, Orff music, and inquiry activities
Life-oriented mathematics curriculum integrating math into daily life situations
Weekly free play days to develop children's autonomous learning abilities
Interactive learning in English activity areas and multiple intelligence exploration zones

Off-Campus Activities

The school arranges various off-campus activities to expand children's global perspective and enhance confidence:

Field Trips: Museums, libraries, community facilities, etc.
School Outings: Parent-child outings to strengthen home-school relationships
Performances: Inter-school or individual performances to develop expression skills
Competitions: Various competitions to cultivate competitive spirit and confidence

Facilities and Environment

Spring View Kindergarten is located within the Aldrich Garden residential area, offering a comfortable and safe environment. The school facilities are comprehensive, providing diverse learning and play spaces for children:

Facility Type	Specific Configuration
Play Areas	Outdoor Playground, Indoor Playground
Specialized Rooms	Music Room
Learning Zones	Reading Room, English Playhouse, Multiple Intelligence Exploration Area
Special Spaces	Mini Stage, Children's Play Kitchen

These facilities support the school's play-based teaching philosophy, allowing children to learn through play and grow through exploration.

Assessment and Reporting

The school evaluates children's learning through continuous daily observation and analysis, and collects parents' reports on children's home behavior to comprehensively understand children's development. The school regularly submits Learning Portfolio reports to parents to help them understand their children's overall performance.

The assessment approach emphasizes process over results, focusing on children's balanced development in cognitive, linguistic, physical, affective, and social aspects.

Student Support Services

Class Transition Support

The school provides assistance for students transitioning between classes:

New Nursery Students: Adaptation period, progressive class hours, new parent orientation
Promotion to K1 and K2: Parent meetings for class promotion
Primary One Transition: P1 simulation courses, primary school visits

Special Educational Needs Support

The school participates in the On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services, with a social worker visiting regularly. When necessary, educational psychologists are consulted to provide professional advice to parents and teachers. The school provides counseling, referral services, and student development assessments for children with needs, and social work services for families requiring support.

Health and Community Resources

The school makes good use of community resources to provide diverse support for children and parents:

Jockey Club's digital and reading resources
HKU dental outreach services
Department of Health's "Start Smart Eat Smart" program

Home-School Collaboration

Spring View Kindergarten values home-school communication and cooperation, establishing diverse channels for parent participation:

Parent Education

Parent seminars and workshops
Primary school application information sharing sessions
Parenting skills and educational philosophy exchanges

Parent Participation Activities

Home-school group activities
Parents' days and parent volunteer services
Parent-child sports competition days and outings
Community parent-child activities and primary school visits

Communication Channels

In addition to daily face-to-face meetings and phone communications, the school strengthens connections between school and parents through notices, handbooks, school newsletters, and websites.

Fees and Charges (2026 School Year)

Spring View Kindergarten participates in the "Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme," and parents do not need to pay tuition fees. Other charges include:

Fee Item	Amount (HKD)
Application Fee	$40
Registration Fee	$970
Summer Uniform	$261-$308
Winter Uniform	$424-$425
School Bag	$105
Tea and Snacks	$1,100
Textbooks	$474-$735
Workbooks	$551-$652
Stationery	$388

The above fees are for reference only. Actual charges are subject to school announcements. For details, please refer to the EDB School Fee Certificate.

Quality Review

Spring View Kindergarten has passed the Education Bureau's quality review. Parents can refer to the EDB Quality Review Report to understand the school's teaching quality and performance.

Application Information 2026

Application Period

Generally, kindergarten application periods are from September to November each year, but specific dates may vary by school. Parents are advised to:

Check the school website for announcements from August onwards
Contact the school directly to inquire about the latest admission arrangements
Prepare required documents early (birth certificate, proof of address, etc.)

Contact Information

Phone: 3196 4081, 3196 4082
Fax: 3196 4083
Website: http://www.springview.edu.hk
Address: G/F, Block 3, Aldrich Garden, 2 Oi Lai Street, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong

Conclusion

Spring View Kindergarten is a quality kindergarten that emphasizes picture book-based play learning, moral character cultivation, and inquiry-based learning. Through small class teaching, diverse facilities, and professional teachers, the school provides comprehensive and balanced pre-primary education services to Eastern District families. Participation in the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme reduces parents' financial burden. If you are looking for a kindergarten that focuses on inspirational teaching and cultivating autonomous learning abilities for your child, Spring View Kindergarten is worth your consideration.

References

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