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ST JAMES' SETTLEMENT KATHLEEN MCDOUALL KINDERGARTEN

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Fee Certificate 01.09.2025 · Whole-day Fee (After Government Subsidy)
$30,384/year
Per term $2,532 x 12 terms
Application Fee
$40
1963
Founded
1:7.9
Teacher:Student
10
Classrooms
101
Capacity
3/F - 6/F(PORTION)
Wan Chai
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3/F - 6/F(PORTION), 100 KENNEDY ROAD, WAN CHAI, HONG KONG
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District positioning Mid-fee tier (half-day $30,384, near the Wan Chai median of $34,050), but its 89% utilisation is above the Wan Chai median of 81%—demand clearly outpaces its price point.〔Source: EDB〕

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By upholding the spirit of quality services and promoting Christian care, we provide comprehensive care and education services for children aged 18m-6. According to the Guide to the Pre-primary Curriculum of EDB, we integrate the curriculum to design child-centred activities according to children’s interests and abilities.Our curriculum focusing on theme-based teaching, project-based learning and whole-language teaching. Our teaching focusing on children’s moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual development, let children grow in a loving, pleasant and safe environment. Develop children to be healthy, lively, caring, confident and responsible to lay a good foundation for future studies. We will follow the “Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide” (2017) to plan curriculum. Children of nursery classes will not be asked to write, and there will not be mechanical copying exercises and drills on calculation.

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SEN Support (Special Educational Needs)
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Joining the On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services. Tier 1 Support Services

Non-Chinese Speaking Student Support (NCS)
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Received Grant for Support to NCS Students; appoint additional teaching staff / teaching assistants to support NCS students learning Chinese; engage NCS parent volunteers to enhance communication between school and parents; create an enriched language environment for mastery of the Chinese language; create an inclusive learning environment to facilitate students' integration; collaborate with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to create an inclusive learning environment; facilitate professional development for teachers to develop effective strategies to help NCS students learn Chinese; participate in school-based professional support programmes organised by EDB.

Principal
MS CHENG KA YEE
Supervisor
MR CHEUNG TAT CHEONG
Founded1963
Classrooms10
Capacity101
Utilisation89%(90/101, excl. PN)Wan Chai median 81%
Total Staff16
PN Students23
Whole-day StudentsK1:27, K2:31, K3:32(Total 90)
Teacher:Student (AM)1:7.9
Teacher:Student (PM)1:7.9
Teacher Experience
25%
67%
<4yr 8%4-7yr 25%>7yr 67%
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 WD$2,532-12$30,384
K1 WD$2,532-12$30,384
K2 WD$2,532-12$30,384
Meal Charge (Whole-day)$532-12$6,384
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Application Fee$40
This school participates in the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme. Eligible students may receive government subsidies. Fees shown are after deducting the subsidy.

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Address3/F - 6/F(PORTION), 100 KENNEDY ROAD, WAN CHAI, HONG KONG
Data Source: Education Bureau | Last updated: 2026-02-12

FAQ

What is the tuition fee for ST JAMES' SETTLEMENT KATHLEEN MCDOUALL KINDERGARTEN?
For the 2026/27 school year, ST JAMES' SETTLEMENT KATHLEEN MCDOUALL KINDERGARTEN charges $30,384/yr for half-day and $30,384/yr for full-day. Across Wan Chai district, 29 operating kindergartens include 8 offering free half-day places under the government scheme, with a full-day fee median of about $25,116/year. (Source: Hong Kong Education Bureau.)
Is ST JAMES' SETTLEMENT KATHLEEN MCDOUALL KINDERGARTEN competitive to get into?
In the latest school year, ST JAMES' SETTLEMENT KATHLEEN MCDOUALL KINDERGARTEN filled about 89% of its 101 approved places, versus a Wan Chai district median of 81%. 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.)
Does ST JAMES' SETTLEMENT KATHLEEN MCDOUALL KINDERGARTEN have a PN (Pre-Nursery) class?
Yes, ST JAMES' SETTLEMENT KATHLEEN MCDOUALL KINDERGARTEN offers a PN (Pre-Nursery) class for children aged about 2. Note that government fee and enrolment data mainly cover K1–K3, so for PN-class fees and places you should confirm directly with the school.
Is ST JAMES' SETTLEMENT KATHLEEN MCDOUALL KINDERGARTEN a free kindergarten?
ST JAMES' SETTLEMENT KATHLEEN MCDOUALL KINDERGARTEN participates in the government's Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme, so eligible local students pay no half-day tuition. It is one of 8 kindergartens offering free half-day places in Wan Chai district. (Source: Hong Kong Education Bureau.)