Hong Kong Island Kindergartens · NCS Support · International Kindergartens
20 schools
Kiangsu & Chekiang Primary School
Eastern · Non-profit-making
The Independent Schools Foundation Pre-School
Central and Western · Non-profit-making
Victoria Kindergarten
Eastern · Private Independent
Mighty Oaks International Kindergarten
Central and Western · Private Independent
The International Montessori School - An Imef School
Southern · Non-profit-making
Kornhill Victoria Kindergarten
Eastern · Private Independent
Grace Garden International Kindergarten (lei King Wan)
Eastern · Private Independent
Guidepost Montessori International Pre-School (mid-Levels) (name In The Past: The Woodland Montessori Pre-School (caine Road))
Central and Western · Private Independent
Guidepost Montessori International Kindergarten (pok Fu Lam)
Southern · Private Independent
Guidepost Montessori International Pre-School (repulse Bay) (name In The Past: The Woodland Beachside Pre-School)
Southern · Private Independent
St Anna Anglo-Chinese Kindergarten (non-Local Stream)
Eastern · Non-profit-making
Fairchild Kindergarten
Central and Western · Private Independent
Guidepost Montessori International Pre-School (happy Valley Hawthorn Road)
Wan Chai · Private Independent
The International Montessori School - An Imef School
Central and Western · Non-profit-making
Guidepost Montessori International Kindergarten (chai Wan)
Eastern · Private Independent
The International Montessori School - An Imef School
Southern · Non-profit-making
Guidepost Montessori International Kindergarten (kennedy Town)
Central and Western · Private Independent
Montessori For Children (nursery)
Southern · Private Independent
The International Montessori School - An Imef School
Eastern · Non-profit-making
Island Montessori International Kindergarten
Eastern · Private Independent
About International Kindergartens
Hong Kong has 177 international kindergartens across 17 districts, most concentrated in Kowloon City (30), Sai Kung (26) and Eastern (20). Curricula span IB PYP, UK EYFS, Montessori and Reggio Emilia, taught mainly in English or Chinese-English bilingual. About 58% offer a PN (pre-nursery) class and 55% run full-day programmes. Full-day annual fees range widely from roughly HK$48,000 to HK$308,000 depending on curriculum and operator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many international kindergartens are in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong has 177 international kindergartens across 17 districts, most concentrated in Kowloon City (30), Sai Kung (26) and Eastern (20). About 58% offer PN classes and 55% run full-day programmes.
Are international kindergartens always English-only?
Not necessarily. A significant share teach in Chinese-English bilingual mode, and some offer a third language such as French, German or Japanese. Bilingual schools suit families who want their child to keep up Chinese too.
How much do international kindergartens cost?
Full-day annual fees range widely from roughly HK$48,000 to HK$308,000, depending on curriculum (IB, EYFS, Montessori, etc.) and operator. See the international kindergarten fees guide for a detailed comparison.
Can non-expatriate families apply to international kindergartens?
Most international kindergartens accept local families, though some have admission priorities and a few assess parents' English during interviews.