Guidepost Montessori International Pre-School (Mid-Levels) - Central & Western Montessori Kindergarten 2026
Located in Mid-Levels Caine Road, Central & Western District, Guidepost Montessori offers authentic Montessori education with a bilingual environment (English and Mandarin), nurturing children's independence and self-directed learning.
School Overview
Guidepost Montessori International Pre-School (Mid-Levels) is located at 1/F - 2/F, Fung Building, 110-118 Caine Road, Hong Kong. Formerly known as The Woodland Montessori Pre-School (Caine Road), the school officially joined the Guidepost Montessori international network and rebranded in the 2024-25 academic year. As a private independent kindergarten, the school does not participate in the government's Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme and adopts a non-local curriculum, focusing on providing authentic Montessori education.
The school has 15 classrooms with a capacity of approximately 288 students. The teacher-to-student ratio is 1:7.7 for the morning session and 1:2.0 for the afternoon session, ensuring each child receives adequate individual attention. The school offers Pre-Nursery (PN) classes, currently serving 28 PN students, providing early education services for children aged 2-3.
Fee Information (2026)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Half-day Tuition | HK$79,320/year |
| Whole-day Tuition | Not applicable |
| Application Fee | HK$0 |
| Registration Fee | HK$0 |
Fee information is as of 2026. For detailed fees and other miscellaneous charges, please contact the school directly.
Montessori Education Features
Child-Centered Learning Environment
The Guidepost Montessori prepared environment is supportive and inclusive. Children choose their work and work independently, with partners or in small groups, learning to set goals, challenge themselves, and tackle complex problems. The school takes full advantage of the Montessori three-hour work cycle, where children choose and organize their own work, fostering creativity, understanding, and persistence in difficult thinking and creative work.
Bilingual Immersion
The school provides each child with a dual-language immersion environment (English and Mandarin), with both English and Mandarin guides supporting their learning. This language environment enables students to master both languages effortlessly, laying a foundation for future global perspectives. The school creates an enriched language environment to promote students' language development and cross-cultural understanding.
Mixed-Age Teaching Model
A key feature of Montessori education is mixed-age teaching. When interacting with younger children, older students take on the role of mentors, learning to care for the school environment and meaningfully engage in resolving classroom issues. This model cultivates children's leadership, responsibility, and empathy.
Curriculum Design and Assessment
Curriculum Planning
Through careful observations, Montessori Guides identify each child's developmental stage in various areas and provide relevant materials that feed their interests. Each child has an individualized lesson plan that's developmentally appropriate, experiencing growth in different learning areas at their own pace. Children prepare themselves for personal development, ready to embrace different learning stages and grow through experience.
Observational Assessment
The school rigorously follows a child-centered educational program that aims to actively observe each child, listening and actively responding to their questions, interests, and observations. Guides conduct assessments through ongoing observation to support each child's development, rather than relying on standardized testing.
Educational Vision
The school's ultimate goal is to cultivate authentic, holistic independence in children. This means the knowledge, confidence, creativity, and social ability a child will need to choose their own goals, whatever they may be, and pursue them over time. These qualities of character and mind ultimately lead to a happy and fulfilling adult life.
Guidepost Montessori programs are designed to support children in taking full advantage of the early years, laying the foundations for a future of limitless possibilities. Throughout their journey at Guidepost Montessori, each child gains each piece of the puzzle needed for independent growth.
Home-School Partnership
Parent Engagement Activities
The school regularly organizes parent-child activities for families to engage in their child's development. Additionally, coffee mornings and open days welcome parents to the school setting to understand their child's learning environment.
Transparent Classroom Online Platform
The school uses the Transparent Classroom online platform to provide parents with daily updates of their child's learning in the classroom. This online portfolio system allows parents to stay informed about their child's learning progress and school performance in real-time.
Learning Reports and Parent Consultations
Each academic year, the school offers two bi-annual learning reports followed by parent consultations, providing parents with professional insights and understanding of their child's academic performance and social-emotional development.
Support Services
Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students Support
The school creates an inclusive learning environment to facilitate students' integration. Through an enriched Chinese language environment, the school helps non-Chinese speaking students master the Chinese language.
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support
The school is participating in the Education Bureau's "On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services" program, providing appropriate support for students with special educational needs.
School Facilities
The school features an indoor playground, providing a safe activity space for children. The campus is located on the 1st to 2nd floors of Fung Building, with 15 classrooms offering suitable learning environments for children at different developmental stages.
Contact Information
- Address: 1/F - 2/F, Fung Building, 110-118 Caine Road, Hong Kong
- Phone: 2185 6135
- Fax: 2549 9011
- Website: https://guidepost.hk/locations/mid-levels
- Principal: Ms. Chong So Fun
- Supervisor: Mr. Xu Sheng
References
- Education Bureau - Kindergarten Profiles
- Guidepost Montessori Official Website
- Education Bureau - School Fee Certificate
Information is as of April 2026. Fees and admission information may change. Parents are advised to contact the school directly for the latest information. To explore more Central and Western District kindergartens, please visit our school list.