LA PETITE ENFANCE KINDERGARTEN: Trilingual Private Kindergarten in Discovery Bay 2026

School Overview

LA PETITE ENFANCE KINDERGARTEN, officially known as Ecole Française Internationale de Lantau (EFIL), is a private independent kindergarten located at Siena Avenue, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, New Territories. Established in 2011, the school has over 15 years of educational experience, serving families in Discovery Bay and surrounding areas with internationalized early childhood education.

Basic School Information:

Address: Unit 5, 6 & 8, LG/F Office Block One, 92 Siena Avenue, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island, New Territories
School Type: Private Independent Kindergarten (Not participating in Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme)
Curriculum Type: Non-local Curriculum
Student Category: Co-educational
Founded: 2011

Trilingual Education Feature

The most distinctive feature of LA PETITE ENFANCE KINDERGARTEN is its unique trilingual curriculum integrating French, English, and Mandarin instruction, creating a multilingual environment for students. This trilingual approach is relatively rare among Hong Kong kindergartens, particularly suitable for families who wish their children to be exposed to European languages and cultures from an early age.

The school offers the following programmes:

Playgroups: Introductory courses for younger children
Kindergarten: Regular early childhood education curriculum
Education Centre: After-school extension programmes

The trilingual teaching environment enables students to:

Simultaneously master the foundations of French, English, and Mandarin
Experience diverse cultures and develop an international perspective
Prepare for future enrollment in local or international schools

Educational Philosophy and Goals

LA PETITE ENFANCE KINDERGARTEN upholds the core values of "Competency, Cooperation and Caring", committed to holistic education.

The school's educational vision is: "Each student succeeds in school while demonstrating strength of character, kindness and a positive attitude."

This philosophy is reflected in:

Focus on developing individual student competencies rather than mere knowledge transmission
Emphasis on teamwork and interpersonal skills
Cultivation of empathy and caring for others
Building positive and proactive learning attitudes

School Size and Teacher-Student Ratio

According to EDB registration data, LA PETITE ENFANCE KINDERGARTEN's basic statistics are:

Item	Data
Approved Capacity	52 students
Total Staff	2 persons
AM Session Teacher-Student Ratio	1:6.5
PM Session Teacher-Student Ratio	1:3.0

The school maintains a small-class teaching model, with teacher-student ratios better than Hong Kong's average (typically 1:10 to 1:15), ensuring each student receives adequate attention. The capacity of 52 students represents a small-scale kindergarten, conducive to creating an intimate learning atmosphere and family-like campus culture.

2026-27 School Year Fee Information

According to the EDB's "Fee Certificate for Kindergartens for 2026/27 School Year", LA PETITE ENFANCE KINDERGARTEN's fees are as follows:

Tuition Details

Item	Half-Day	Whole-Day
Annual Tuition	$24,880	$38,410
Installment Plan	10 installments, $2,488 each	10 installments, $3,841 each
Application Fee	$40	$40
Registration Fee	$1,050	$1,630

Additional Fees

Fee Item	Amount
Summer Uniform	$157
Winter Uniform	$237
Textbooks	$680
Snacks	$900
Music & PE Materials	$150

Fee Summary:

Half-Day First Year Total: $24,880 + $1,050 + $40 + $394 (uniforms) + $680 + $900 + $150 = Approx. $28,094
Whole-Day First Year Total: $38,410 + $1,630 + $40 + $394 + $680 + $900 + $150 = Approx. $42,204

Note: Above information is from EDB's "Fee Certificate for Kindergartens for 2026/27 School Year", all fees in HKD.

Admissions and Contact Information

LA PETITE ENFANCE KINDERGARTEN is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year.

Contact Details:

Phone: 6071 3136
Email: info@ecole-discovery.com
WhatsApp: +852 6071 3136
School Website: http://www.ecole-discovery.com

Interested parents can contact the school directly to learn about detailed admission requirements, curriculum content, and visit arrangements.

Parent Selection Considerations

When choosing LA PETITE ENFANCE KINDERGARTEN, parents may consider the following factors:

Advantages

✅ Unique Trilingual Curriculum: Equal emphasis on French, English, and Mandarin with rich language learning resources
✅ Small Class Teaching: Excellent teacher-student ratio ensuring adequate attention for each student
✅ International Educational Philosophy: Focus on character development and holistic education
✅ Discovery Bay Community Environment: Away from urban hustle, tranquil surroundings
✅ Educational Experience: Founded in 2011, accumulated 15 years of educational experience

Considerations

📍 Location: Located in Discovery Bay, Lantau Island; families residing on Hong Kong Island or Kowloon need to consider commute time
💰 Tuition Cost: Private independent kindergarten without subsidies, annual tuition $24,880-$38,410
📚 Non-local Curriculum: Adopts non-local curriculum, different from mainstream Hong Kong kindergarten curriculum
🔄 Primary School Transition: Need to plan ahead for child's primary school transition arrangements

Discovery Bay Educational Environment

As a unique community in the Islands District, Discovery Bay offers a tranquil residential environment and comprehensive community facilities. Families in the area are mostly middle-class and expatriates, creating an international community atmosphere suitable for families pursuing quality of life.

LA PETITE ENFANCE KINDERGARTEN's location here precisely serves the needs of families in Discovery Bay and neighboring areas who value multilingual and international education.

References

Information current as of April 7, 2026. Tuition and admission information is subject to official EDB documents and latest school announcements. Parents are advised to contact the school directly for the latest information and visit arrangements.