CMA Kindergarten Fees 2025/26 — All 18 Branches Full-Day Fee Comparison
Complete 2025/26 fee guide for all 18 Christian & Missionary Alliance (CMA) kindergartens in Hong Kong: half-day free, full-day $6,480–$17,772/year. Covers 12 districts with meal charges and admissions info.
CMA Kindergartens Overview
The Christian & Missionary Alliance (CMA) is one of Hong Kong's longest-established Christian education groups, operating 18 kindergartens and nursery schools across 12 districts.
Key advantage: all 18 branches participate in the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme — half-day tuition is completely free, and full-day requires only the post-subsidy balance.
School Type Distribution
| Type | Count | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergartens (half-day + full-day) | 11 | Named "幼稚園", full-day $6,480–$13,200 |
| Nursery Schools (full-day focused) | 7 | Named "幼兒學校", full-day $7,920–$17,772, most offer PN class |
📊 See all CMA schools: CMA Group Page
2025/26 Full-Day Fees
All 18 branches offer free half-day tuition (AM/PM sessions). Below are full-day fees:
Nursery Schools (7)
| Branch | District | Annual Fee | Meal Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA Sha Tin Nursery School | Sha Tin | $17,760 | $3,636 | $21,396 |
| CMA South Horizons Nursery School | Southern | $17,772 | $4,092 | $21,864 |
| CMA Lei Tung Nursery School | Southern | $17,256 | $3,600 | $20,856 |
| CMA Plover Cove Nursery School | Tai Po | $17,100 | $3,720 | $20,820 |
| CMA Fu Shan Nursery School | Wong Tai Sin | $8,400 | $4,560 | $12,960 |
| CMA Tin Chung Nursery School | Yuen Long | $7,920 | $4,680 | $12,600 |
| CMA Fairview Park KG | Yuen Long | $6,480 | $5,390 | $11,870 |
Kindergartens (11)
| Branch | District | Annual Fee | Meal Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMA Verbena KG | Sai Kung | $13,200 | $5,100 | $18,300 |
| CMA Scholars' Anglo-Chinese KG | Eastern | $12,850 | $5,520 | $18,370 |
| CMA Tai Wo KG | Tai Po | $11,900 | $3,190 | $15,090 |
| CMA Joyful Peace KG | Sha Tin | $11,690 | $8,000 | $19,690 |
| CMA On Tai KG | Kwun Tong | $11,000 | $5,200 | $16,200 |
| CMA Sau Mau Ping Chen Lee Wing Tsing KG | Kwun Tong | $10,680 | $2,830 | $13,510 |
| CMA Louey Choy Kwan Lok KG | Sham Shui Po | $10,400 | $3,400 | $13,800 |
| Tin Shui Wai Alliance KG | Yuen Long | $10,032 | $4,334 | $14,366 |
| CMA Tseung Kwan O Alliance KG | Sai Kung | $10,000 | $3,780 | $13,780 |
| CMA Chen Lee Wing Tsing Memorial KG | Yuen Long | $9,000 | $4,000 | $13,000 |
| CMA Tai O KG | Islands | $8,030 | $3,850 | $11,880 |
💡 Full-day fees shown are net amounts after government subsidy deduction. Meal fees are additional.
Fee Analysis
Full-Day Fee Range
- Lowest: Fairview Park KG $6,480/year (Yuen Long)
- Highest: South Horizons Nursery $17,772/year (Southern)
- Median: approximately $10,400/year
- Including meals: $11,870–$21,864/year
Meal Charges
| Range | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lowest | $2,830/year (Sau Mau Ping) ≈ $236/month |
| Highest | $8,000/year (Joyful Peace) ≈ $667/month |
| Average | approximately $4,300/year ≈ $358/month |
Branches with PN Class
Eight CMA nursery schools and kindergartens offer PN class for children aged 2+:
| Branch | District |
|---|---|
| CMA Sau Mau Ping Chen Lee Wing Tsing KG | Kwun Tong |
| CMA Sha Tin Nursery School | Sha Tin |
| CMA South Horizons Nursery School | Southern |
| CMA Lei Tung Nursery School | Southern |
| CMA Plover Cove Nursery School | Tai Po |
| CMA Fu Shan Nursery School | Wong Tai Sin |
| CMA Tin Chung Nursery School | Yuen Long |
| CMA Fairview Park KG | Yuen Long |
📖 More PN info: PN Class Guide
School Selection Tips
By District
| District | Branches | Full-Day Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern (HK Island) | Scholars' | $12,850 |
| Southern | South Horizons, Lei Tung | $17,256–$17,772 |
| Kwun Tong | Sau Mau Ping, On Tai | $10,680–$11,000 |
| Sham Shui Po | Louey Choy Kwan Lok | $10,400 |
| Sha Tin | Joyful Peace, Sha Tin Nursery | $11,690–$17,760 |
| Sai Kung / TKO | TKO Alliance, Verbena | $10,000–$13,200 |
| Tai Po | Tai Wo, Plover Cove | $11,900–$17,100 |
| Wong Tai Sin | Fu Shan | $8,400 |
| Yuen Long / TSW | Fairview Park, Memorial, TSW, Tin Chung | $6,480–$10,032 |
| Islands | Tai O | $8,030 |
Teaching Philosophy
- Christian character education: Bible-based holistic development
- Thematic teaching: Integrated curriculum based on children's interests
- Community-rooted: Most branches established 20+ years
- Consistent framework: Unified teaching philosophy across all branches
Admissions
- Application period: September to November each year (for K1 entry the following September)
- Each branch admits independently — apply to multiple branches
- Interview format: play-based observation + simple conversation
- Application fee: $20–$40
📅 See K1 Admission Timeline
CMA Kindergarten Rankings
Browse interactive rankings by district:
- 📊 Kwun Tong Kindergartens — Sau Mau Ping, On Tai
- 📊 Sha Tin Kindergartens — Joyful Peace, Sha Tin Nursery
- 📊 Sai Kung Kindergartens — TKO Alliance, Verbena
- 📊 Yuen Long Kindergartens — Fairview Park, Memorial, TSW, Tin Chung
- 📊 Tai Po Kindergartens — Tai Wo, Plover Cove
- 📊 All Free Scheme Kindergartens
FAQ
How many CMA kindergartens are there?
18 free-scheme kindergartens and nursery schools. There is also 1 private CMA kindergarten (Alliance Kindergarten in Kowloon City, $38,930/year, not covered in this article).
Is CMA full-day programme free?
No. Half-day is free; full-day costs $6,480–$17,772/year (after government subsidy). Meal fees of $2,830–$8,000/year are charged separately.
Which CMA kindergarten is cheapest?
CMA Fairview Park Kindergarten (Yuen Long): tuition $6,480 + meals $5,390 = $11,870/year total.
Do CMA kindergartens have PN class?
Eight branches offer PN class, mainly the nursery schools plus Sau Mau Ping.
What's the difference between CMA kindergartens and "Alliance Kindergarten"?
Alliance Kindergarten (Kowloon City) is an independent private school charging $38,930/year, not part of the free scheme. It operates separately from the 18 CMA district kindergartens covered here.
Data sources: EDB Approved Fee Certificates 2025/26. Actual fees subject to school announcements.