Tai Po Kindergarten Rankings 2026
36 schools ranked by composite score
Tai Po — Choosing a School
Tai Po has 36 kindergartens, mostly local non-profits (31), yet it hides a distinctive international-school cluster. Tai Po Market and Tai Wo are the domain of community schools, while Hong Lok Yuen hosts the Norwegian International School and the ICHK Hong Lok Yuen kindergarten section — 4 schools (11%) run non-local curricula, serving mostly expatriate and international-track families in and beyond the district. 69% (25 schools) join the Free Scheme, the lowest share among these four New Territories districts. On the local side, Anchors International is the parents' pick — described as "about the top in the district" and helpful for children aiming at DSS schools. Free-Scheme names include Salvation Army Tai Yuen (Ming Pao A++). Fees span widely: free under the scheme, local private half-day roughly $54,285 to $81,600, and international/non-local from $25,170 to $92,400. The choice logic is clear: community schools for low fees, or a ready-made international option around Hong Lok Yuen.
Non-local = international / non-local curriculum. Dual-track schools appear under both tabs.
The best kindergarten is where your child thrives — not the one with the highest score.
FAQ
Which kindergartens are good in Tai Po?
For a local route toward DSS/private, Anchors International is well-regarded; around Hong Lok Yuen, international options include Norwegian International and ICHK; for free, quality schools, Salvation Army Tai Yuen (Ming Pao A++) and PLK Tang Bik Wan (A+). Decide local vs international, then see our Tai Po rankings.
In Tai Po, local or international kindergarten?
It depends on your track. For an affordable community school with solid quality, 25 schools (69%) join the Free Scheme with no tuition — Salvation Army Tai Yuen and Bradbury Nursery are rated Ming Pao A++, and PLK Tang Bik Wan, PLK Lau Chun and TWGHs Hung Wong Kar Kee A+, mostly around Tai Po Market, Tai Wo and estate communities. For an international or DSS route, Hong Lok Yuen offers ready choices like the Norwegian International School and the ICHK kindergarten section. Among local private schools, Anchors International is a parent favourite — described as "about the top in the district," with a deepened curriculum in recent years and helpful for DSS-bound children (though primary admission still rests mainly with parents).
Are there affordable or free kindergartens in Tai Po?
Yes. 25 schools (69%) join the Free Scheme with no half-day tuition, mostly community non-profits. Salvation Army Tai Yuen and Bradbury Nursery are rated Ming Pao A++; TWGHs Hung Wong Kar Kee, PLK Tang Bik Wan, PLK Lau Chun and Tsung Tsin On Yan are rated A+. The Free-Scheme share is the lowest among these New Territories districts (as private and international schools take a slightly larger slice), but still nearly 70% — affordable, good schools are not hard to find.
How widely do fees vary in Tai Po?
From free to about $90,000. The 25 Free-Scheme schools charge nothing for half-day; local private half-day runs about $54,285 to $81,600; international/non-local half-day ranges from $25,170 to $92,400 (some whole-day rates are higher, e.g. ICHK at $174,150). International schools cluster around Hong Lok Yuen, while local non-profits and community schools spread across Tai Po Market, Tai Wo and the estates — Free-Scheme participation is the biggest fee divide.
How many kindergartens are in Tai Po?
Tai Po has 36 kindergartens: 25 (69%) join the Free Scheme, 18 offer PN (nursery, age 2) classes, and 4 run non-local curricula. It is led by local non-profits, with a small international-school cluster around Hong Lok Yuen — the choice sits between low-cost community schools and a nearby international curriculum.
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7 schools accepting applications now, 1 opening soon
- ANCHORS KINDERGARTEN1/1–31/12
- ANCHORS INTERNATIONAL NURSERY1/1–31/12
- ANCHORS INTERNATIONAL NURSERY1/1–31/12
- PO LEUNG KUK TANG BIK WAN MEMORIAL KINDERGARTEN1/6–28/11
- PO LEUNG KUK LAU CHUN KINDERGARTEN1/6–28/11
- MINK ANGLO-CHINESE KINDERGARTEN24/8–17/10
- MINK INTERNATIONAL PRE-SCHOOL24/8–17/10
- ST. PAUL'S CATHOLIC DAY NURSERY1/12–31/12