📋 Policy AnalysisPublished: 2026-02-16
Free Kindergarten Scheme Guide | Eligibility, Subsidy & School List
Complete guide to Hong Kong Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme including eligibility, subsidy amount and participating schools.
Free Kindergarten Scheme Overview
The Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme provides three years of subsidized kindergarten education for eligible children.
Key Points
- Half-day: Basically free
- Full-day: Government subsidized
- PN class: NOT covered
Subsidy Amount (2025/26)
| Mode | Government Subsidy |
|------|-------------------|
| Half-day | ~HK$44,640/year |
| Full-day | ~HK$63,720/year |
Participating Schools
- Over 730 schools (75% of all kindergartens)
- Covers all 18 districts
Source: Education Bureau. Amounts subject to latest announcements.