The Salvation Army Tai Yuen Nursery School - Montessori Kindergarten in Tai Po 2026

School Introduction

The Salvation Army Tai Yuen Nursery School is located at G/F, Tai Ling House, Tai Yuen Estate, Tai Po, New Territories. It is a non-profit-making nursery school operated by The Salvation Army Education Services. Established in 1983, the school has over 40 years of experience in early childhood education, upholding the mission of "Manifesting the Love of Jesus Christ and Nurturing Young Children" to provide quality whole-day nursery education services for families in Tai Po.

The school participates in the Education Bureau's "Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme" and offers Pre-Nursery (PN) class, providing comprehensive learning support for children aged 2 to 6. As of 2026, the school has a capacity of 93 students with a current enrollment of 93 whole-day students, maintaining an ideal teacher-student ratio of 1:8 to ensure each child receives appropriate care and attention.

Basic Information

Item	Details
School Name	The Salvation Army Tai Yuen Nursery School
Chinese Name	救世軍大元幼兒學校
Address	G/F, Tai Ling House, Tai Yuen Estate, Tai Po, New Territories
District	Tai Po
School Type	Non-profit-making
Founded Year	1983
Education Group	The Salvation Army
Student Category	Co-educational
Telephone	2664 9725
Website	http://www.salvationarmy.org.hk/esd/tyns/

Fee Information (2025/26 School Year)

The school participates in the "Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme". The whole-day tuition fees for 2025/26 school year are as follows:

Class	Fee per Instalment	Instalments	Annual Fee
Nursery (WD)	$2,008	12	$24,096
K1 (WD)	$2,008	12	$24,096
K2 (WD)	$2,008	12	$24,096

Other Fees:

Meal charge: $270 per month (Annual: $3,240)
Application fee: $20
Summer uniform: $110-$293
Winter uniform: $150-$450
School bag: $82
Textbooks: $271-$904

Note: The above fees are based on EDB announcements. Please contact the school for actual fees.

Teaching Features

Five Major Teaching Approaches

The Salvation Army Tai Yuen Nursery School adopts five major teaching approaches to nurture children holistically:

1. Project Approach

Stimulates children to explore voluntarily and build up knowledge through the process of observation, discussion and exploration. Through real-life project activities, children develop inquiry spirit and problem-solving abilities.

2. Montessori Method

With a dedicated Montessori Room, the school trains mathematical and logical thinking, and develops reading, writing skills and self-care ability. Through Montessori materials, children learn through hands-on activities, cultivating concentration and independence.

3. Fun With English (Pre-school English Teaching)

Focuses on arousing children's interest in learning English, and developing listening and pronunciation skills. Through interactive games and story activities, children are exposed to English in a relaxed and pleasant environment.

4. Life Education

Manifesting the Love of Jesus Christ, the school concerns individual child's needs and development, fostering positive and optimistic values. Through character development activities, children build empathy and social skills.

5. Inheriting Chinese Culture

By understanding Chinese festival customs, appreciating and experiencing various forms of traditional art, and participating in related project-based learning activities, the school cultivates young children's interest in Chinese culture and fosters their sense of national identity.

Curriculum Planning

Centered on children, the school implements comprehensive curriculum and trains independent learning ability to help develop a good learning attitude and character. The school follows the "Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide" (2017) to plan curriculum. Children of nursery classes will not be asked to write, and there will not be mechanical copying exercises and drills on calculation.

Assessment: Continuous assessments are conducted, and a profile on each child's learning is kept to record children's growth and progress in different learning areas.

Facilities

The school provides the following professional facilities to create a diversified learning environment for children:

Indoor Playground: Allows children to engage in physical activities in a safe indoor space
Music Room: Provides a dedicated venue for music teaching and rhythmic activities
Montessori Room: Equipped with comprehensive Montessori materials to support individualized learning
Gym: Conducts gross motor activities and physical training
Multipurpose Room: Flexibly used for various learning activities

Teaching Staff

As of 2026, the school has 13 staff members, with 11 teachers holding degree qualifications, representing 85% of the teaching team. The whole-day teacher-student ratio is 1:8.0, ensuring each child receives adequate attention and care.

Principal: Ms. Yip Chui Yue Supervisor: Ms. Law Wei Fong

Student Support Services

Student Support Teacher and School Social Worker

The school has a student support teacher and school social worker to provide counselling and support for children and families in need, including consultation, counselling, and referral services.

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support

The school is joining the On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services (OPRS) and implements the "Integrated Programme" and "On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services". The Social Welfare Department regularly arranges therapists and clinical psychologists to visit schools to provide counselling and cross-professional services for children with mild intellectual disabilities. With the care and support of staff, the school provides integrated education for children with mild intellectual disabilities and encourages children in nursery schools to accept each other.

Parent-Teacher Association

A parent-teacher association is set up to allow parents to participate in school activities and do voluntary work, promoting home-school cooperation. The Salvation Army also established the Joint Parent Association to strengthen contacts between parents and teachers of various schools, assist joint school activities, provide parent education, and jointly discuss pre-school education to deepen home-school cooperation.

PN Class (Pre-Nursery) Information

The school offers PN class with 11 Pre-Nursery students as of 2026. PN class provides early education for children aged 2 to 3, helping them adapt to group life and preparing them for K1.

Admission Eligibility: Children of appropriate age (2 years old or above) Class Arrangement: Whole-day

Quality Review

The school has passed the Education Bureau's Quality Review. The quality review report is available on the EDB website, which affirms the school's performance in curriculum planning, teaching practices, and children's learning outcomes.

Transportation Information

Address: G/F, Tai Ling House, Tai Yuen Estate, Tai Po, New Territories

Public Transport:

MTR: Tai Po Market Station or Tai Wo Station, approximately 15-20 minutes walk
Bus: Multiple bus routes serve Tai Yuen Estate, including 71A, 71K, 72, 72A, 73A, etc.
Minibus: Multiple minibus routes available

Admission Information

K1 Admission Application (2026/27 School Year)

Parents may apply for K1 admission for their children during September to November each year for the next school year. Please refer to the EDB announcement on "Admission Arrangements for Nursery (K1) Classes in Kindergartens" for specific dates.

Application Methods:

Submit application form in person at the school
Online application (if provided by the school)

Required Documents:

Application form
Copy of child's birth certificate
Copy of parent's HKID card
Recent photo
Copy of immunization record

For Enquiries: Please contact the school directly or visit The Salvation Army Education Services website.

References

Information as of April 2026. For actual admission arrangements, fees and curriculum details, please contact the school directly for the latest information.