Hong Kong IslandWan ChaiNon-profit-makingSEN Support
Non-profit-makingWan Chai🌐 International⬆ Through-train
ESF INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN (HILLSIDE)
英基國際幼稚園（曉新）
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District positioning Higher-fee tier (half-day $101,300, about 3.0× the Wan Chai median of $34,050), but its 87% utilisation is above the Wan Chai median of 81%—demand clearly outpaces its price point.〔Source: EDB〕
Through-train Linked (一條龍) to 白普理小學、己連拿小學、山頂小學, with a reported progression rate of about 保證升讀.Subject to the primary school’s admission criteria; not a guaranteed place.
Ranking Ranks #16 among non-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 More popular than half the kindergartens in Wan Chai on this site.〔Based on site page views〕
📅Admission Timeline (2027-2028)
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
Application K1 Central Application period. Acknowledgement email with reference number sent upon submission. First Friday of October is deadline for supporting documents. | 2026-09-01 – 2026-09-30 |
1st Interview First-round Play Visits. Status notification letters sent in November (invited to Play Visit or waitlisted). Play Visits conducted at kindergartens Nov–Jan. | 2026-11-01 – 2027-01-31 |
Results Play Visit result letters sent Jan to early Mar. Further Play Visits conducted Mar–Aug if necessary. | 2027-01-01 – 2027-03-08 |
⬆Through-train Pathway
From 2027/28 K1 intake, graduates are guaranteed a place at the paired primary school.
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Principal
MS TANG AUDREY KIU YIN
Supervisor
MRS GREER, BELINDA MARGARET
| Founded | 1999 |
| Classrooms | 8 |
| Capacity | 432 |
| Utilisation | 87%(377/432, excl. PN)Wan Chai median 81% |
| Total Staff | 18 |
| AM Students | K1:96, K2:96, K3:0(Total 192) |
| PM Students | K1:90, K2:95, K3:0(Total 185) |
| Teacher:Student (AM) | 1:10.7 |
| Teacher:Student (PM) | 1:10.2 |
Not applicable
Detailed Fees
View Fee Certificate (PDF)Based on the fee certificate effective 16.08.2025. For reference only; please refer to the school's latest notice.
| Course | Tuition/Term | Tong Fai/Term | Terms | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery AM | $10,130 | - | 10 | $101,300 |
| Nursery PM | $10,130 | - | 10 | $101,300 |
| K1 AM | $10,130 | - | 10 | $101,300 |
| K1 PM | $10,130 | - | 10 | $101,300 |
| Application Fee | $1000 |
| Registration Fee | $0 |
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Contact Information
Address43B STUBBS ROAD, HONG KONG
Data Source: Education Bureau | Last updated: 2026-02-12
FAQ
What is the tuition fee for ESF INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN (HILLSIDE)?
For the 2026/27 school year, ESF INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN (HILLSIDE) charges $101,300/yr for half-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 ESF INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN (HILLSIDE) competitive to get into?
In the latest school year, ESF INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN (HILLSIDE) filled about 87% of its 432 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.)
Where do ESF INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN (HILLSIDE) graduates go for primary school?
ESF INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN (HILLSIDE) has a recognised pathway to its linked primary school, with a reported progression rate of 保證升讀. Through-train and feeder links do not guarantee a place; admission still follows the primary school's own criteria. (Compiled and verified by hkkindergarten.com.)
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