Ma On Shan Kindergartens 2026: Fees, N-Class & School Selection Guide
Complete guide to 23 kindergartens in Ma On Shan: fee comparison (free to $130K/year), popular schools including Box Hill, Think International, Learning Habitat, ESF & St. Hilary's, plus PN class and selection tips.
Ma On Shan Kindergarten Overview
Ma On Shan, located in the northeast of Sha Tin District, is one of Hong Kong's major new towns. The area has 23 kindergartens ranging from free-scheme schools to private options.
School Type Distribution
| Type | Count | Annual Fee Range |
|---|---|---|
| Free Scheme Kindergartens | 14 | $0 (half-day) / $8,690–$13,750 (full-day) |
| Private Kindergartens | 9 | $27,478–$129,910 |
📊 Interactive rankings: Sha Tin District Kindergartens
Popular Private Kindergartens
Box Hill (HK) International Kindergarten
The most sought-after private kindergarten in Ma On Shan, using the IB PYP framework.
- Fees: $77,000/year (AM and PM uniform)
- Classes: PN (N-class) and K1-K2, half-day
- Language: English-medium with Mandarin
Think International Kindergarten (Ma On Shan)
Private kindergarten with full-day option. Note significant AM/PM fee difference.
- AM session: $77,550/year
- PM session: $52,470/year
- Full-day: $129,910/year
- Features: Small class sizes, bilingual English-Chinese
⚠️ AM and PM sessions differ by $25,080 — check which session suits your needs.
Learning Habitat Kindergarten (Double Cove)
Part of the Learning Habitat group, located in the Double Cove residential area.
- Cantonese-English: $84,000/year
- Putonghua-English: $87,600/year
- Features: Inquiry-based learning, outstanding primary placement
ESF International Kindergarten (Wu Kai Sha)
ESF campus offering full English international curriculum.
- Fees: $111,400/year (AM and PM uniform)
- Classes: PN and K1, half-day
- Language: Full English
- Features: ESF through-train system, priority access to ESF primary schools
St. Hilary's Kindergarten (Ma On Shan)
Through-train education system with direct promotion to St. Hilary's Primary.
- Fees: $75,460/year
- Classes: PN to K2, half-day
- Features: IB curriculum framework, through-train pathway
International Christian School (Kindergarten) ICS
- Fees: $91,000/year
- Classes: K1-K2 only (no PN), half-day
- Language: Full English
- Features: Christian international curriculum
Good Health Anglo-Chinese Kindergarten (Ma On Shan)
- Fees: $58,850/year (half-day)
- Features: Academic approach, bilingual
Good Health Kindergarten (Ma On Shan)
Affordable private option with full-day available.
- Half-day: $27,478/year
- Full-day: $68,255/year
- Features: Full-day includes meals, lowest private fee in area
Creative Kindergarten (Ma On Shan)
New campus from the well-known Creative education brand.
- Fees: TBC (opening 2026)
- Features: Thematic teaching, creativity-focused
Free Scheme Kindergartens
Schools participating in the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme — half-day is free:
Schools with Full-Day Option
| School | Full-Day Annual Fee | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Hop Yat Church Shin Ka Chuen Memorial KG | $8,690 (N-K1) / K2 free | Lowest full-day fee |
| Heng On Baptist Nursery School | $13,068 | Full-day only |
| Tsung Tsin Mission Graceful KG (Ma On Shan) | $13,750 | Christian, meals included |
Half-Day Only Free Schools
- Ma On Shan Ling Liang Kindergarten (Christian character education)
- PLK Fung Leung Kit Memorial Kindergarten
- CUHK FAA Cheung Hin Cheong Kindergarten
- Stewards Pui Chun Kindergarten
- Christian Little Angel (Kam Fung) Kindergarten
- Christian & Missionary Alliance Chung On Kindergarten
- Free Methodist Bradbury Nursery School
- TWGHs South Kowloon Lions Club Nursery
- ELCHK Chung On Nursery School
- HKBUA Lee On Nursery
- Christian & Missionary Alliance Kam Shui Kindergarten
N-Class (PN) Options
Multiple schools offer N-class for children aged 2+:
| School | Annual PN Fee | Session |
|---|---|---|
| ESF Wu Kai Sha | $111,400 | Half-day |
| Learning Habitat (Double Cove) | $84,000–$87,600 | Half-day |
| Think International | $52,470–$77,550 | Half/Full-day |
| Box Hill | $77,000 | Half-day |
| St. Hilary's | $75,460 | Half-day |
| Good Health Anglo-Chinese | $58,850 | Half-day |
| Good Health KG | $27,478 | Half/Full-day |
| Free-scheme schools | $0 (half-day) | Half/Full-day |
📖 More PN info: PN Class Guide
School Selection Tips
By Budget
| Budget | Recommended | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 14 free-scheme schools | $0 (half-day) |
| Low | Good Health KG | $27,478 (half-day) / $68,255 (full-day) |
| Mid | Think (PM), Good Health Anglo-Chinese | $52,470–$58,850 |
| Mid-High | Box Hill, St. Hilary's, Learning Habitat | $75,460–$87,600 |
| High | ESF, ICS | $91,000–$111,400 |
| Full-day needed | Think ($129,910), Good Health KG ($68,255) | — |
By Teaching Philosophy
- IB Framework: Box Hill, St. Hilary's
- Inquiry-based: Learning Habitat
- Full English International: ESF, ICS
- Bilingual Traditional: Good Health, Think International
- Christian Character Education: Ling Liang, Hop Yat, Graceful
By Progression Path
- Through-train: St. Hilary's (St. Hilary's Primary), ESF (ESF primary schools)
- Strong P1 placement: Learning Habitat (top-tier placement results)
- International school pathway: Box Hill, ESF
Transport
Ma On Shan is served by the Tuen Ma Line with multiple stations. Most kindergartens are located within estates or malls.
| Station | Nearby Schools |
|---|---|
| Ma On Shan | Good Health, Ling Liang, Box Hill |
| Wu Kai Sha | Learning Habitat (Double Cove), ESF |
| Heng On | Heng On Baptist, CMA Chung On |
| Tai Shui Hang | St. Hilary's, Think International |
Ma On Shan Kindergarten Rankings
Browse interactive, popularity-sorted rankings with multiple filters:
- 📊 Sha Tin District Kindergartens (All) — all schools by popularity
- 📊 Sha Tin Free Scheme Kindergartens — free schools only
- 📊 Sha Tin Private Kindergartens — private schools only
- 📊 Sha Tin Full-Day Kindergartens — full-day options
- 📊 Sha Tin PN Class Kindergartens — schools with PN class
- 📊 Sha Tin International Kindergartens — international curriculum
💡 Rankings support filtering by fees, PN class, SEN support, and more.
FAQ
How many kindergartens are in Ma On Shan?
23 in total: 14 free-scheme schools + 9 private kindergartens.
What's the cheapest private kindergarten in Ma On Shan?
Good Health Kindergarten at $27,478/year (half-day) is the most affordable private option. For full-day, Good Health's full-day at $68,255 is also the most affordable private full-day programme.
Are there full-day kindergartens in Ma On Shan?
Yes. Private: Think International ($129,910/year) and Good Health Kindergarten ($68,255/year). Free-scheme: Heng On Baptist ($13,068), Hop Yat Church ($8,690), and Graceful ($13,750) all offer full-day.
Data sources: Education Bureau school search and fee certificates, 2025/26 school year. Actual fees subject to school announcements.