Hong Kong & Kowloon Kaifong Women's Association Wan Tsui Kindergarten - Chai Wan Quality Non-Profit Kindergarten 2026 School Guide

School Overview

Hong Kong & Kowloon Kaifong Women's Association Wan Tsui Kindergarten (港九街坊婦女會環翠幼稚園) is a non-profit-making kindergarten located at G/F, Hei Tsui House, Wan Tsui Estate, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. Founded in 1989, the school has been serving the Eastern District community for over 35 years. The kindergarten participates in the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme, providing quality and affordable pre-primary education for local families.

The school operates on a co-educational basis and offers whole-day programs and Nursery (PN) class services to meet the childcare needs of diverse families. Currently, the school has an approved capacity of 84 places with 71 whole-day students. The teacher-student ratio is 1:8.8, and the teaching team consists of 4 teachers, all holding degree qualifications, ensuring stable and professional educational quality.

Contact Information:

Phone: 2898 8241
Fax: 2556 5546
Website: https://www.wantsuikg.edu.hk
Address: G/F, Hei Tsui House, Wan Tsui Estate, Chai Wan, Hong Kong

Educational Philosophy and Vision

The school is committed to providing children with a caring, loving and pleasant learning environment. The educational team aims to foster children's willingness to learn, cultivate communication skills, and nurture innovative learning attitudes. The kindergarten seeks to provide a favorable environment to balance children's development in physical, emotional, social, language and intellectual aspects.

The school also provides bilingual and trilingual education (Cantonese, English, Putonghua) as an educational foundation. This whole-person development approach helps children build confidence and self-learning spirit, laying a solid foundation for primary school admission and future learning.

Curriculum Planning and Teaching Features

Curriculum Design

The school curriculum is child-centered, designed in accordance with children's interests, abilities, and developmental needs, promoting balanced learning and autonomous learning. Through various themes, children are encouraged to explore and build their knowledge, attitudes, and skills while cultivating proper learning attitudes.

The school strictly follows the Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide (2017) in curriculum planning. Children in nursery classes are not required to write, nor are they asked to do mechanical copying exercises or drills on calculation, ensuring that young children grow naturally in a pleasant environment.

Teaching Approach

The school's learning is primarily based on thematic and activity teaching. Various simulation activities, visits, and outdoor observations are regularly conducted according to different themes and festivals. The school also features project-based learning, allowing children to become active learners in the learning process.

The entire curriculum is conducted through play, aiming to enhance children's learning interest and satisfy their curiosity and spirit of exploration. Daily activities include music and movement, physical exercises, and group activities to enrich children's life experiences. Through diverse learning activities, the school cultivates children's multiple intelligences, allowing them to learn through play and grow through experience.

Learning Assessment

The school is committed to following the five developmental objectives and six learning areas of the Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide. According to children's different developmental stages, appropriate learning experience assessment items are formulated, including:

Learning assessment reports
Activity observation records
Summative assessments

These diverse assessment reports enable parents to comprehensively understand their children's learning progress and developmental status.

Teaching Staff and Facilities

Teaching Team

The school currently has 4 staff members, all holding degree qualifications. The teaching team is stable and professional. The principal is Ms. Chan Kit Ying, and the supervisor is Ms. Koong May Kay. The leadership team has extensive experience and is committed to providing quality education for students.

School Facilities

The school is equipped with the following facilities to provide a comfortable learning environment for children:

Facility	Function
Indoor Playground	Provides safe activity space for children's physical activities
Music Room	Cultivates children's musical interests and artistic literacy
Integrated Programme Service Room	Provides inclusive education support for children with special needs

Although the facilities are streamlined, they fully meet children's learning and activity needs.

Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees (2025/26 School Year)

Fee Structure

The school participates in the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme. Below is the tuition information for the 2025/26 school year (effective date: September 1, 2025):

Programme	Annual Tuition	Annual Meal Charge
Nursery (Whole-day)	$0	$4,548
K1 (Whole-day)	$0	$4,548
K2 (Whole-day)	$0	$4,548

Notes:

Tuition: Free under the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme
Meal charge: $379 per instalment, 12 instalments per year, totaling $4,548
Application fee: $0 (Free)

Other Miscellaneous Fees

Item	Fee
Summer uniform	$87
Winter uniform	$125
School bag	$95
Tea & snacks	$0
Textbooks	$951 - $1,146
Workbooks	$128
Stationery	Not applicable

Note: The above fee information is sourced from the EDB Fee Certificate. For detailed fee information, please contact the school directly.

Student Support Services

Special Educational Needs Support

The school is participating in the On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services and has an Integrated Programme Service Room to provide appropriate support and inclusive education services for children with special needs.

Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students

The school has received grant for support to NCS students and promotes multicultural integration through the following measures:

Create an enriched language environment for mastery of the Chinese language
Create an inclusive learning environment to facilitate students' integration
Facilitate professional development for teachers to develop effective strategies to help NCS students learn Chinese

Freshman Adaptation and Home-School Cooperation

The school provides various support services, including:

Freshman adaptation period arrangements
Family visits
Cooperation with community institutions
Close contact between pre-school education with primary and secondary education in the institution
Referral and supporting services to children with special needs

Parent Involvement

The school actively promotes home-school cooperation through the following activities:

Parent days
Parent-child activities
Parent volunteer activities
Parenting seminars and workshops
Parent-Teacher Association

The school also has an electronic online platform that allows parents to receive school information and communications in real time, maintaining close connections.

Admission Information (2026 Entry)

Application Period

Generally, kindergarten application periods are concentrated between September and November each year. Parents are advised to:

Visit the school website early: https://www.wantsuikg.edu.hk
Stay updated on the latest admission information published by the school
Prepare required documents (birth certificate, address proof, etc.)
Attend school open days or information sessions (if available)

Admission Targets

Nursery (PN) Class: Children aged 2 to 3
K1 (Lower Class): Children aged 3 to 4
K2 (Upper Class): Children aged 4 to 5

Note: For specific application dates and requirements, please contact the school directly. Official school announcements shall prevail.

Quality Review

The school has passed the Quality Review conducted by the Education Bureau. Parents can review the Quality Review Report to understand the school's performance in curriculum planning, learning and teaching, child development, and team management.

School Features Summary

Strengths	Description
✅ Free Quality Education	Participates in the Free Scheme, tuition-free, reducing family burden
✅ Whole-day Service	Meets the childcare needs of dual-income families
✅ Excellent Teacher-Student Ratio	1:8.8, allowing teachers to care for each student attentively
✅ Child-Centered	Play-based learning, thematic teaching, respecting child development
✅ Professional Teaching Staff	100% teachers hold degree qualifications
✅ Inclusive Education	Integrated services, on-site rehabilitation, NCS support
✅ Home-School Cooperation	Electronic platform, parent association, parent-child activities
✅ Long-established	Founded in 1989, rich experience in education

Conclusion

Hong Kong & Kowloon Kaifong Women's Association Wan Tsui Kindergarten is a non-profit kindergarten rooted in the Chai Wan community for over 35 years, serving families with the educational philosophy of "caring and joyful learning." The school participates in the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme, offers whole-day programs, has a stable teaching team, excellent teacher-student ratio, and provides special education and NCS student support services. It is a worthy consideration for families in the Eastern District.

For parents planning 2026 entry, it is recommended to start paying attention to the school's admission information from September 2025. You may also visit the school in person or attend open days to understand the teaching environment and educational philosophy firsthand.

References

Information in this article is current as of April 2026, with fees and course information based on the 2025/26 school year. Parents are advised to contact the school directly (Phone: 2898 8241) for the latest admission information and 2026/27 school year fee arrangements.