HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN MA TAU CHUNG NURSERY SCHOOL - Kowloon City Non-Profit Kindergarten 2026

School Overview

HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN MA TAU CHUNG NURSERY SCHOOL is located at 2/F - 3/F, 107 Ma Tau Chung Road, Kowloon City. It is a non-profit kindergarten operated by the Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children (HKSPC). Established in 1991, the school has over 30 years of experience in providing quality early childhood education to families in Kowloon City.

Key Information

Item	Details
School Type	Non-profit-making
Student Category	Co-educational
Curriculum Type	Local Curriculum
Free KG Scheme	✅ Participating
PN Class (Age 2-3)	✅ Available (20 places)
Founded	1991
School Capacity	94 students
Total Staff	10
Teacher-Student Ratio	1:8.5
Teachers with Degree	9 (90%)

The school operates on a full-day basis, currently serving 94 full-day students with no half-day classes offered. With an excellent teacher-student ratio of 1:8.5 and 90% of teachers holding degree qualifications, the school provides professional educational support for young children.

Vision and Mission

HKSPC Ma Tau Chung Nursery School operates under the Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children, upholding the organization's educational mission:

To provide children with happy, caring, safe and diverse learning environment; to establish solid foundation for children's life-long learning; to inspire children's potential and holistic development. In addition, the school provides support and partnership with parents, and develops children's good habits & self-learning.

This mission reflects the school's commitment to children's holistic development, focusing not only on academic abilities but also on character building, life skills, and self-learning capabilities.

Curriculum Features and Teaching Approach

Curriculum Planning

The school's curriculum arrangement corresponds with children's development characteristics and needs. It covers different fields of study and enhances and enriches children's learning experience according to their ability. The school strictly follows the "Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide" (2017) to plan curriculum, adopting age-appropriate teaching methods:

Children of nursery classes will not be asked to write
No mechanical copying exercises and drills on calculation

This teaching philosophy aligns with child development principles, avoiding premature academic pressure and allowing children to learn through play and exploration.

Integrated Curriculum Design

The school designs integrated curriculum, incorporating the elements of language and music into all learning activities to provide comprehensive and interesting learning experiences for children. This cross-disciplinary approach helps to:

Develop Multiple Intelligences: Through music, physical education, and arts activities, children develop different aspects of their potential
Enhance Learning Motivation: Interesting integrated activities increase children's participation and learning interest
Promote Holistic Development: Balanced development in language, cognition, physical fitness, and social-emotional aspects

Utilizing Community Resources

The school makes good use of community resources and participates in community activities to support and broaden children's learning experience, for example:

Visiting Road Safety Towns
Brighter Smiles Playland
Fire Station
Wetland Park

These authentic community experiences allow children to learn beyond the classroom, developing observation skills, exploratory spirit, and social awareness.

Assessment Methods

The school evaluates children's learning experience through continuous observation and records children's development in every aspect with different assessment tools, establishing Children Learning Portfolios and sharing regularly with parents. This continuous assessment approach:

Provides comprehensive understanding of children's developmental progress
Allows timely adjustment of teaching strategies
Keeps parents informed of their children's learning progress
Promotes home-school communication and cooperation

Teaching Facilities

The school is equipped with comprehensive teaching facilities, providing diverse learning and activity spaces for children:

🏃 Outdoor Playground: Outdoor activity space promoting gross motor development
🎨 Indoor Playground: Safe indoor activity space unaffected by weather
🎵 Music Room: Dedicated space for music activities, cultivating musical literacy
🎭 Multi-function Activities Room: Flexible activity space supporting different types of learning activities

These facilities provide excellent hardware support for implementing the integrated curriculum, allowing children to learn and grow in a safe and comfortable environment.

Student Support Services

Special Educational Needs Support

The school provides comprehensive Special Educational Needs (SEN) support:

✅ Joining the On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services
✅ Integrated Programme in Kindergarten-cum-Child Care Centre

HKSPC has educational psychologists and professional social workers who support the school in early identification and handling of children with special needs and their families, also providing school support and consultation services.

Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students

The school received Grant for Support to NCS Students, committed to creating an enriched language environment for mastery of the Chinese language, helping non-Chinese speaking students integrate into the local education system.

Primary One Transition

The school cooperates with local primary schools and community institutions to provide:

Preparation programme for primary one admission
Referral to relevant social services
Parent consultation on school admission

Helping children smoothly transition to primary school stage.

Home-School Cooperation

To promote home-school cooperation and parental education, the school regularly holds diverse parent activities:

Activity Type	Content
Parents' Day	Introduction to school policies and curriculum
Parenting Seminars	Sharing child-rearing knowledge and parenting skills
Class Observation	Understanding children's learning situations
Orientation for New Parents	Helping new parents adapt
Parent Volunteering	Participating in school activities, strengthening home-school connections
Parent-Child Activities	Parent-child travel, sports games, open day

The school also arranges for children to participate in external performances and visits, providing opportunities for children to actively involve in community life.

2026-27 School Year Fee Information

Tuition Fees

The school participates in the "Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme". The 2026-27 school year fees are as follows:

Class	Annual Tuition
Half-day	No half-day classes
Full-day	$0 (Free)*

*Under the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme, eligible students can attend free of tuition charge.

Other Fees

Item	Cost
Application Fee	$0
Summer Uniform	$92
Winter Uniform	$116 - $363
School Bag	$50
Tea/Snacks	$0
Textbooks	$354 - $692

Admission Information

2026-27 School Year Enrollment

Application Period: Generally accepts applications from September to November each year
Admission Targets:
- K1 Class: Born in 2023 (3 years old)
- PN Class: Born in 2024 (2 years old), 20 places available
Contact Information:
- Phone: 2711 0787
- Fax: 2712 9156
- Website: https://ns.hkspc.org/mtc/

Parents are advised to contact the school directly for the latest enrollment arrangements and admission requirements.

Quality Assurance

The school has passed the Education Bureau's Quality Review. The Quality Review Report is available on the Education Bureau website.

References

Information is current as of April 2026. Tuition fees and curriculum information are based on 2025/26 school year data published by the Education Bureau. Please contact the school directly for the latest enrollment information.

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