Gigamind Kindergarten 2026 | Free Kindergarten in Tin Shui Wai — Fees, Curriculum & Admission

Gigamind Kindergarten is a non-profit kindergarten located in Maywood Court, Kingswood Villas, Tin Shui Wai. As a participant in the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme, it offers free half-day education from PN to K3, making it a popular choice for families in the Yuen Long district.

School Overview

Item	Details
School Name	Gigamind Kindergarten
Chinese Name	激活幼稚園
Address	Block B, Maywood Court, Kingswood Villas, 9 Tin Lung Road, Tin Shui Wai, N.T.
District	Yuen Long
Founded	1999
Type	Non-profit
Free Scheme	✅ Participating
Sessions	Half-day (AM / PM)
PN Class	✅ Available (141 students)
Classrooms	18
Capacity	600

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Fees (2025/26 School Year)

Gigamind participates in the QKEP — all levels are free:

Level	AM Session	PM Session
Nursery (K1)	Free	Free
Lower (K2)	Free	Free
Upper (K3)	Free	Free

Other Costs

Item	Amount
Application fee	$40
Registration fee	$970
Summer uniform	$90
Winter uniform	$100
School bag	$130
Textbooks	$696-$800
Tea & snacks	Not charged

💡 Tuition is completely free. Parents only pay for uniforms and textbooks — approximately $3,000-$4,000 over three years.

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Curriculum

Teaching Philosophy

Gigamind's curriculum is child-centred, based on Christian values, aiming to stimulate thinking and foster holistic development.

Teaching Approach

• Activity-based learning: Play and exploration as primary methods
• Bilingual immersion: Cantonese and English instruction
• Putonghua lessons: Specialist-taught for ages 3-5
• Character development: Self-direction, independence, and responsibility

Curriculum Areas

• Cognitive development
• Physical development
• Social and emotional development
• Creative arts
• Language (Chinese, English, Putonghua)

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Facilities

Facility	Available
Outdoor playground	✅
Indoor playground	✅
Music room	✅
Reading room	✅
Exploration playground	✅

Location

• Near Tin Shui Wai Light Rail station and bus terminus
• Within Kingswood Villas estate with shops and parks
• Safe residential community

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Staff

Item	Data
Total staff	38
Degree holders	22
Teacher-student ratio (AM)	1:8.8
Teacher-student ratio (PM)	1:8.5

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Admission

Application Period

September–October each year for the following school year.

Entry Age

• PN class: 2 years or above
• Nursery (K1): 2 years 8 months to 3 years 11 months

For age calculations, see our Entry Age Guide.

Application Steps

1. Watch for application dates (September–October)
2. Submit application form with $40 fee
3. Attend interview
4. Pay $970 registration fee upon acceptance

📅 See K1 Admission Guide for timeline

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Student Support

• New student adaptation period
• NCS (non-Chinese speaking) student support teacher
• On-site pre-school rehabilitation services
• Social work service pilot scheme

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Rankings & Related

• 📊 Yuen Long District Rankings — compare local schools
• 📊 Free Kindergarten List — all 739 participating schools
• 📊 PN Class Guide — nursery admission guide
• 📅 Free Scheme Guide — subsidy details

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FAQ

Is Gigamind Kindergarten good?

Gigamind is a free-scheme kindergarten with teacher-student ratios of 1:8.5-8.8, 18 classrooms, and multiple specialist facilities. It has passed EDB quality review. Well-suited for Kingswood Villas families wanting bilingual education at no cost.

Is there a full-day option?

No. Gigamind only offers half-day sessions (AM and PM).

Does Gigamind have PN class?

Yes. The school has a PN class with 141 students currently enrolled.

How much does 3 years at Gigamind cost?

Tuition is completely free. Only uniforms and textbooks required — approximately $3,000-$4,000 total over three years.

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Data from EDB 2025/26 school profiles and fee certificates. Actual fees subject to school's latest announcements.