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ST. CATHERINE'S INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN

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Parent Voices

“Sc 啲admin幾好 一啲都唔混亂 ,兩個小朋友遇到嘅老師都係好,especially k2 老師都真係幫手train 小朋友自我介紹,show and tell 學校唔會安排校外考試,校內評估有範圍同埋都會係學校有溫習時間 學校唔會安排比賽,但k2/k3有校內講故事比賽。同埋學校唔會分豬肉獎,小朋友唔會比較 英粵班就識聽、講就一般啦 有升小講座,有過內人成功入到神校 一線私直返來分享 K1 畫線油色 k2 開始寫字 k3 下學期會模擬小一 寫家課冊,一日二至三分功課,每周要寫周記。”

“SC係可以令小朋友愉快學習,有project做,有show & tell。我三年遇到嘅老師都係好,亦都好responsive,不過畢竟大校你唔好預佢會成日打電話同你update。 但佢唔係一間幫你砌靚portfolio考小嘅學校,唔會帶你比賽幫手考試,呢啲你真係要靠自己。 升小有一個講座,但好generic的,你聽出面補習社嗰啲可能仲有用。 普通話語境應該同其他學校差唔多,功課量唔多,我小朋友k3基本上我都唔會特別檢查佢啲功課。 基本上你讀邊間都要外補,因為大家都補到水平好高。”

Fee Certificate 01.09.2025 · Half-day Fee (After Government Subsidy)
$76,780/year
Per term $6,980 x 11 terms
Application Fee
$40
Registration Fee
$970
1970
Founded
1:7.4
Teacher:Student
14
Classrooms
586
Capacity
1 ESSEX CRESCENT
Kowloon City
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1 ESSEX CRESCENT, KOWLOON TONG, KOWLOON
St. Catherine's International Kindergarten
St. Catherine's International Kindergarten - 3 campuses
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Platform InsightsOur own analysis
District positioning Higher-fee tier (half-day $76,780, about 3.1× the Kowloon City median of $24,720), but its 100% utilisation is well above the Kowloon City median of 67%—demand clearly outpaces its price point.〔Source: EDB〕
Ranking Ranks #4 among local-curriculum kindergartens city-wide (top 50 in Hong Kong).Scores reflect data (facilities, history, etc.), not teaching quality.〔Based on our 8-dimension score〕
Popularity Among the most-viewed kindergartens in Kowloon City on this site (top 10%).〔Based on site page views〕

📅Admission Timeline (2027-2028)

StageDate
Application
Online application only (one submission per parent; HK$40 fee via PayPal, non-refundable)
2026-08-28 – 2026-09-08
1st Interview
Interview on 2 or 3 Nov; exact date/time notified by email on 12 Oct. Two parts: group interaction and teacher meeting, in English or Cantonese (Mandarin session added for English-Mandarin class)
2026-11-02 – 2026-11-03
Results
Results announced by email (check inbox and spam); waitlisted applicants notified individually by phone if places arise
2026-11-26

Interview Guide

Format
Group activity + Individual interview
Duration
30-40 minutes
Parent Accompany
Can accompany
Data Year
2024-25

Assessment Topics

Group Activity
  • 6 children build with Lego blocks together
  • Parents sit aside and observe without participating
Personal Info
  • Teacher asks name and age
  • Ask who brought you to school today?
Daily Life
  • Describe situation pictures (child washing hands, seeing doctor)
  • Try to open a plastic box lid
Basic Concepts
  • Place shapes in matching positions
  • Scoop beads of specified color into box with spoon

Preparation Tips

  • School values active learning attitude
  • No math or English tests - focus on recognition and matching
  • Parents fill out questionnaire about educational views
  • Questionnaire includes: What is quality education? Do you agree with 'winning at starting line'?
Parents fill out questionnaire including views on 'winning at starting line'. School values parents' educational philosophy.
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School Details

Local
EnglishPutonghua

Our curriculum strives to simultaneously integrate the merits of Chinese and Western cultures and education. We design the child-centered Chinese and English school-based curriculum according to children’s physical and mental developmental needs, interest and abilities. We strive to develop children’s learning abilities, establish language foundation in Chinese, English and Putonghua, as well as develop their self-confidence and independence.

🌳Outdoor PlaygroundIndoor PlaygroundMusic Room
SEN Support (Special Educational Needs)
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Joining the On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services.

Principal
MRS CHAN LAU SHOK YUE CHRISTINA
Supervisor
MS CHAN YUE LAN TINA
Founded1970
Classrooms14
Capacity586
Utilisation100%(584/586, excl. PN)Kowloon City median 67%
Total Staff39
AM StudentsK1:96, K2:0, K3:195(Total 291)
PM StudentsK1:83, K2:210, K3:0(Total 293)
Teacher:Student (AM)1:7.4
Teacher:Student (PM)1:7.5
Teacher Experience
22%
65%
<4yr 13%4-7yr 22%>7yr 65%
Not applicable

Based on the fee certificate effective 01.09.2025. For reference only; please refer to the school's latest notice.

CourseTuition/TermTong Fai/TermTermsAnnual Fee
Nursery AM$6,980-11$76,780
Nursery PM$6,980-11$76,780
K1 PM$7,590-11$83,490
K2 AM$7,590-11$83,490
Application Period請瀏覽學校網頁
Application Fee$40
Registration Fee (Half-day)$970

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Contact Information

Address1 ESSEX CRESCENT, KOWLOON TONG, KOWLOON
Data Source: Education Bureau | Last updated: 2026-02-12

FAQ

What is the tuition fee for ST. CATHERINE'S INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN?
For the 2026/27 school year, ST. CATHERINE'S INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN charges $76,780/yr for half-day and $83,490/yr for full-day. Across Kowloon City district, 88 operating kindergartens include 21 offering free half-day places under the government scheme, with a full-day fee median of about $24,720/year. (Source: Hong Kong Education Bureau.)
Is ST. CATHERINE'S INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN competitive to get into?
In the latest school year, ST. CATHERINE'S INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN filled about 100% of its 586 approved places, versus a Kowloon City district median of 67%. A higher utilisation rate generally signals stronger demand. (Source: Hong Kong Education Bureau; figures reflect the previous intake and do not guarantee current-year vacancies.)