ESF INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN (HILLSIDE)
英基國際幼稚園（曉新）
⬆Through-train Pathway
From 2027/28 K1 intake, graduates are guaranteed a place at the paired primary school.
Learn more about through-train schools →📅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 |
School Details
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| 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 |
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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