Learning Habitat 8 Branches Comparison 2026: Fees, Size, Language Streams & How to Choose
Compare all 8 Learning Habitat Kindergarten branches: Cantonese-English $84,000-$86,400/year, Putonghua-English $87,600-$90,000 (Olympic & Double Cove only). Includes campus size, transport, and selection tips.
Learning Habitat Branch Overview
Learning Habitat Kindergarten is one of Hong Kong's most prestigious private kindergarten brands, known for inquiry-based learning and outstanding primary school placement results. It operates 8 branches across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories.
All branches follow the same curriculum and teaching methodology, but differ in fees, language streams, and campus size.
Fee Comparison
Cantonese-English Stream (All branches)
| Branch | Fee/Term | Terms | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Loft, Olympic, Novum East, Chatham LV, Tsing Yi, Papillons, Sparkle | $7,200 | 12 | $86,400 |
| Double Cove | $7,000 | 12 | $84,000 |
Putonghua-English Stream (2 branches only)
| Branch | Fee/Term | Terms | Annual Fee | vs Cantonese-English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic | $7,500 | 12 | $90,000 | +$3,600 |
| Double Cove | $7,300 | 12 | $87,600 | +$3,600 |
⚠️ The other 6 branches do not offer a separate Putonghua-English stream. Parents wanting Putonghua-English can only choose Olympic or Double Cove.
Full-Day Programme (Hampton Loft only)
| Branch | Fee/Term | Terms | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Loft | $8,925 | 12 | $107,100 |
💰 For detailed fee analysis and 3-year budgets, see Learning Habitat Fees 2026 Guide
All 8 Branches Compared
| Branch | District | Cant-Eng | Put-Eng | Full-Day | Size (AM+PM) | Nearest MTR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Loft | Yau Tsim Mong | $86,400 | — | $107,100 | 169+169 | Olympic (5 min) |
| Olympic | Yau Tsim Mong | $86,400 | $90,000 | — | 90+90 | Olympic (5 min) |
| Novum East | Eastern | $86,400 | — | — | 168+168 | North Point (3 min) |
| Chatham LV | Kowloon City | $86,400 | — | — | 174+174 | Hung Hom (8 min) |
| Tsing Yi (HQ) | Kwai Tsing | $86,400 | — | — | 145+145 | Tsing Yi (10 min) |
| Papillons LP | Sai Kung | $86,400 | — | — | 174+174 | LOHAS Park (2 min) |
| The Sparkle | Sham Shui Po | $86,400 | — | — | 196+196 | Nam Cheong (5 min) |
| Double Cove | Sha Tin | $84,000 | $87,600 | — | 180+180 | Wu Kai Sha (8 min) |
Branch Details
Hampton Loft (凱帆薈)
- Address: Shop 2, 5/F, Hampton Loft, 11 Hoi Fan Road, Tai Kok Tsui
- Unique feature: Only branch with full-day programme ($107,100/year) — ideal for dual-income families
- Size: 169+169 (medium)
- Note: Same building as Olympic campus (5/F) but independently registered
Olympic (奧運)
- Address: Unit 1A, 5/F, Hampton Loft, 11 Hoi Fan Road, Tai Kok Tsui
- Unique feature: Offers Putonghua-English stream ($90,000/year); smallest campus (90+90)
- Size: 90+90 (Learning Habitat's smallest)
- Note: Smaller class size may mean more individual attention
Novum East (君豪峰)
- Address: 1/F, Novum East, 856 King's Road, North Point
- Unique feature: Only Hong Kong Island branch — most competitive admissions
- Size: 168+168
Chatham LV (昇御海逸)
- Address: G/F, G06-G26, The Chatham, 388 Chatham Road North, Hung Hom
- Unique feature: Ground-floor campus, convenient for drop-off; near Whampoa
- Size: 174+174
Tsing Yi (HQ) (青衣總校)
- Address: 1/F, Shopping Mall Phase 1, Villa Esplanada, 8 Nga Ying Chau Street, Tsing Yi
- Unique feature: Founding campus — best reputation, most stable teaching staff
- Size: 145+145 (smaller scale)
Papillons LP (海翩康城)
- Address: Shops 12, 15 & 16, G/F, Papillons Square, 21 Tong Chun Street, Tseung Kwan O
- Unique feature: Best MTR access (LOHAS Park Station, 2-min walk)
- Size: 174+174
The Sparkle (星匯居)
- Address: 1/F, The Sparkle, 500 Tung Chau Street, Cheung Sha Wan
- Unique feature: Largest campus (196+196); newer facilities
- Size: 196+196
Double Cove (迎海)
- Address: 1/F, Phase 3, Double Cove, 8 Wu Kai Sha Road, Ma On Shan
- Unique feature: Lowest fees ($84,000); offers Putonghua-English; only NT East branch
- Size: 180+180
How to Choose a Branch
By Need
| Need | Recommended | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Full-day programme | Hampton Loft | Only full-day option |
| Putonghua-English stream | Olympic or Double Cove | Only branches offering it |
| Lowest fees | Double Cove | Cantonese-English from $84,000 |
| Best reputation | Tsing Yi (HQ) | Founding campus, most stable staff |
| Hong Kong Island families | Novum East | Only HK Island branch |
| Small class preference | Olympic (90+90) | Smallest campus |
| Large campus preference | The Sparkle (196+196) | Largest campus |
| Best MTR access | Papillons LP (2 min from station) | Closest to MTR |
Competition Level (highest to lowest)
- Novum East — only HK Island branch, concentrated demand
- Hampton Loft — only full-day option
- The Sparkle / Chatham LV — core Kowloon locations
- Olympic — small campus means fewer places
- Papillons LP / Tsing Yi / Double Cove — relatively easier
Learning Habitat 8 Branches Ranked
Parents often ask "which Learning Habitat branch is best", but all branches share the same curriculum and teacher training system — there is no official quality ranking. Below is a reference ranking across common comparison dimensions:
By Reputation
- Tsing Yi (HQ) — founding campus, longest history, most stable teaching staff, consistently highest parent ratings
- Olympic — small campus, better teacher-student ratio, Putonghua-English stream recommended by some parents
- Novum East — only HK Island branch, prime location but concentrated demand
- Hampton Loft / The Sparkle / Chatham LV / Papillons LP / Double Cove — broadly similar reputation, differences mainly in district and scale
By Fee (highest to lowest)
- Hampton Loft full-day: $107,100
- Olympic Putonghua-English: $90,000
- Double Cove Putonghua-English: $87,600
- Hampton Loft / Novum East / Chatham LV / Tsing Yi / Papillons LP / The Sparkle (Cantonese-English): $86,400
- Double Cove Cantonese-English: $84,000 (lowest overall)
By Campus Size (largest to smallest)
The Sparkle (196+196) > Chatham LV / Papillons LP (174+174) > Hampton Loft (169+169) > Novum East (168+168) > Double Cove (180+180) > Tsing Yi (145+145) > Olympic (90+90, smallest)
⚠️ Learning Habitat has no EDB quality rating or official ranking. The rankings above are based purely on objective data (fees, scale, reputation), not teaching quality. All 8 branches share the same curriculum and teacher training, so core teaching quality should be considered consistent across branches.
Application Tips
- Application period: K1 opens around 1 August each year (2025: 1 Aug – 17 Oct)
- Apply to multiple branches simultaneously
- Interviews use group play observation format
- No mid-year transfer system
📖 Full admission info: Learning Habitat Fees & Admission Guide 📖 Interview tips: Kindergarten Interview Tips 2026 📅 Timeline: K1 Admission Timeline
Olympic vs Hampton Loft: Choosing Between Same-District Campuses
Many parents ask about "Learning Habitat Olympic vs Hampton Loft difference". Both campuses are in Yau Tsim Mong District near Olympic MTR, in the same building (Hampton Loft 5/F), but are two independently registered schools with distinct class offerings, scale, and fees.
Core Differences
| Dimension | Hampton Loft | Olympic |
|---|---|---|
| Address | Hampton Loft 5/F | Hampton Loft 5/F (separate facility) |
| Scale | 169+169 (one of the largest) | 90+90 (the smallest) |
| Class Options | Half-day CE + Full-day CE | Half-day CE + Half-day PE |
| CE Annual Fee | $86,400 | $86,400 |
| PE Annual Fee | No PE classes | $90,000 |
| Full-day Fee | $107,100 | No full-day |
| Competition | Moderate (larger, more places) | Higher (smaller, only PE option) |
Selection Guide
Choose Hampton Loft if you:
- Need full-day (Hampton Loft is the only full-day option)
- Prefer larger campus, bigger peer group
- Don't need Putonghua-English class
Choose Olympic if you:
- Need Putonghua-English class (Olympic PE at $90,000 is $2,400 cheaper than Double Cove)
- Prefer smaller class sizes, lower teacher-student ratio
- Scale is not a concern
Shared Advantages
✅ Convenient transport: 5-min walk from Olympic MTR
✅ Same pedagogy: Unified curriculum and teacher training
✅ Excellent primary placement: Multiple offers from top schools (see Learning Habitat Fees Guide)
💡 Parent Tip: You can apply to both campuses and decide after interviews based on class needs. Olympic PE places are limited and competitive—if unsure, apply to both.
FAQs
Is there a quality difference between branches?
Learning Habitat uses a unified curriculum and teacher training system. Parent community feedback rates Tsing Yi (HQ) and Olympic slightly higher for staff stability, but differences are marginal.
What's the difference between Hampton Loft and Olympic?
Both are on the 5th floor of Hampton Loft building but are independent schools:
- Hampton Loft: Larger (169+169), has full-day, Cantonese-English only
- Olympic: Smallest (90+90), has Putonghua-English ($90,000), no full-day
Why is Double Cove cheaper?
Located in Ma On Shan with lower rent costs, so Cantonese-English is $84,000 — $2,400 less than other branches. Its Putonghua-English at $87,600 is also the cheapest Putonghua-English option.
Can I transfer between branches mid-year?
Learning Habitat does not have a standard transfer system. Special circumstances (e.g., moving house) require individual application to the school.
Data sources: EDB Approved Fee Certificates 2025/26. Actual fees and admission arrangements subject to school announcements.