Tung Chung Catholic Kindergarten 2026 School Profile - Quality Free Kindergarten in Islands District

School Overview

Tung Chung Catholic Kindergarten is located at Yat Tung Estate, Tung Chung, Lantau Island, New Territories. Founded in 2001, it is a non-profit-making kindergarten sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong. The school participates in the Education Bureau's "Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme," providing free quality kindergarten education services to parents.

Basic Information

Item	Details
School Type	Non-profit-making
Student Category	Co-educational
Supervisor	Ms. Chan Chi Man
Principal	Ms. Wong Pui Man
Year of Establishment	2001
Free Scheme	✅ Participating
PN Class	❌ Not Available

Located on the 2nd floor of Car Park No. 2, Yat Tung Estate, the school enjoys convenient transportation with proximity to Tung Chung MTR Station and multiple bus routes, serving families in Tung Chung and neighboring areas.

Educational Philosophy and Vision

Tung Chung Catholic Kindergarten upholds the spirit of Christian love, following the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary's kindness and reverence for the Lord. The school nurtures children to cherish life and develop positive values and outlook on life.

The school's mission is to base all educational endeavors on Christ, learning the virtues of humility and caring exemplified by the Blessed Virgin Mary, and dedicating efforts to developing children's holistic growth in spiritual, ethical, intellectual, physical, social, and aesthetic aspects.

Through role modeling and guidance, the school leads children toward goodness and progress, fostering continuous growth and learning in an environment of love and care.

School Facilities

The school has 6 classrooms equipped with comprehensive teaching facilities, providing a quality learning environment for children:

Indoor Playground: Allows children to engage in physical activities in a safe environment
Music Room: Cultivates children's interest in music and artistic literacy
Library: Provides abundant Chinese and English books to develop reading habits
Multiple Activity Room: Supports various types of learning activities and small group teaching

These facilities provide diversified learning spaces for children, supporting the school's activity-based teaching approach.

Curriculum Features

Curriculum Planning

The school adopts a child-centered curriculum that emphasizes biliteracy and trilingualism, integrating education in ethics, intellect, physique, social skills, aesthetics, and spirituality. The curriculum design is flexible, allowing children adequate learning space to inspire thinking and develop potential.

The school strictly follows the "Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide" (2017) to plan the curriculum. Children in nursery classes will not be asked to write, nor will there be mechanical copying exercises or drill-based calculation practices, ensuring children grow happily through age-appropriate learning activities.

Teaching Methods

Tung Chung Catholic Kindergarten adopts a comprehensive activity-based teaching approach with children at the center, allowing them to learn through play, helping develop social skills and team spirit. The school teaches according to individual aptitude, enabling children to fulfill their personal potential.

Biliteracy and Trilingualism

To cultivate children's interest in English and Mandarin and enhance their listening and speaking abilities, the school arranges weekly:

Native English Teacher: Teaching English through activity-based methods
Mandarin Teacher: Learning Mandarin in a pleasant and natural atmosphere

This approach helps children enhance their biliteracy and trilingualism capabilities in daily learning, laying a solid foundation for their future.

Field Trip Learning

The school organizes visits to different places based on themes, conducting on-site teaching where children acquire knowledge through practical experiences, enriching their learning journey.

Uniformed Groups

The school has various uniformed groups, such as "Seedlings of Christ" and "Happy Bee," to foster children's virtues and team spirit, serve the community, and establish positive values.

Student Assessment

The school uses continuous observation assessment methods. Through monthly Chinese and English reports and children's development portfolios, parents can comprehensively understand their children's development and learning progress, promoting home-school cooperation.

Student Support Services

New Student Adaptation

The school arranges within different admission periods:

New Student Play Day: Allows children to familiarize themselves with the school environment in advance
New Student Adaptation Week: Helps children gradually adapt to school life

Kindergarten-Primary Transition

The sponsoring body has created a "through-train" system with Tung Chung Catholic School in the estate. Through close cooperation, children can smoothly transition to primary school, adapt to new learning environments, and accept challenges. The school also arranges:

Primary one admission talks
Primary school visit activities
In-school primary school life simulation
Project-based learning

On-site Support Services

The school is participating in the "On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services," providing professional support to children and parents in need, attending to individual differences among children, and striving for holistic education.

Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students

Tung Chung Catholic Kindergarten has received grants to support NCS students, implementing multiple measures to support NCS students' Chinese language learning:

Appointing additional teaching staff/teaching assistants
Arranging interpretation/translation services
Encouraging NCS parent volunteers to participate
Creating an enriched Chinese language learning environment
Building an inclusive campus to promote student integration
Collaborating with non-governmental organizations

The school won the "Excellence Award in CARE: A Kindergarten Award Scheme", recognizing the school's outstanding achievements in promoting caring and inclusive education.

Home-School Cooperation

Tung Chung Catholic Kindergarten values home-school cooperation and regularly organizes diverse parent activities:

Social events and family outings
Children's interest classes
Parent-child interest classes
Parent school and seminars

The school publishes biannual newsletters to report on affairs and activities, strengthening communication with parents.

Quality Assurance

The school has passed the Education Bureau's Quality Review. The Quality Review Report is publicly available for parents to review.

Fee Information (2026 School Year Reference)

The school participates in the "Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme." Both half-day and whole-day programs are free. Other fees include:

Item	Fee (HKD)
Application Fee	$40
Registration Fee	$970
Summer Uniform	$243
Winter Uniform	$432
School Bag	$103
Tea & Snacks	$800 (annual)
Textbooks	$1,000 (annual)
Workbooks	$10 (annual)
Stationery	$80 (annual)

The above fees are for reference only. Actual charges are subject to the school's latest announcements. For detailed fee information, please refer to the Education Bureau's School Fee Certificate.

Contact Information

Address: 2/F, Car Park No. 2, Yat Tung Estate, Tung Chung, Lantau Island, New Territories
Phone: 3141 7355
Fax: 3141 7033
Website: https://www.tungchungckg.edu.hk

Admission Information

General kindergarten admission periods are from September to November each year. Parents are advised to visit the school's website in advance or call to inquire about the latest admission arrangements and deadlines.

Summary

Tung Chung Catholic Kindergarten is a quality free kindergarten in the Islands District, based on Catholic educational philosophy, providing comprehensive holistic development curriculum. The school particularly emphasizes biliteracy and trilingualism, equipped with native English teachers and Mandarin teachers, laying a solid language foundation for children.

The school won the "Excellence Award in CARE: A Kindergarten Award Scheme," demonstrating outstanding performance in supporting NCS students and building an inclusive campus. Combined with the through-train arrangement with Tung Chung Catholic School, it provides parents with a stable pathway for further education.

For parents residing in Tung Chung and the Islands District, this is a quality kindergarten option worth considering.

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