Hong Kong Island Kindergartens · Non-profit · International Kindergartens
22 schools
Kiangsu & Chekiang Primary School
Eastern · Non-profit-making
Causeway Bay Victoria Kindergarten
Wan Chai · Non-profit-making
The Independent Schools Foundation Pre-School
Central and Western · Non-profit-making
Causeway Bay Victoria International Kindergarten
Wan Chai · Non-profit-making
Singapore International School (hong Kong)
Southern · Non-profit-making
Esf International Kindergarten (hillside)
Wan Chai · Non-profit-making
Italian International Kindergarten
Southern · Non-profit-making
Hkca Po Leung Kuk School
Wan Chai · Non-profit-making
German Swiss International School
Southern · Non-profit-making
The International Montessori School - An Imef School
Southern · Non-profit-making
Carmel School
Central and Western · Non-profit-making
St Anna Anglo-Chinese Kindergarten (non-Local Stream)
Eastern · Non-profit-making
The International Montessori School - An Imef School
Central and Western · Non-profit-making
The International Montessori School - An Imef School
Southern · Non-profit-making
City Kids Preschool And Playgroup
Central and Western · Non-profit-making
Small World Christian Kindergarten
Central and Western · Non-profit-making
Kendall International Preschool (island East)
Eastern · Non-profit-making
Korean International School
Eastern · Non-profit-making
The International Montessori School - An Imef School
Eastern · Non-profit-making
Lyc'Ee Francais International (french International School)
Eastern · Non-profit-making
Canadian International School
Southern · Non-profit-making
Canadian International School
Southern · Non-profit-making
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.
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.