Yau Tsim Mong Kindergarten Rankings 2026
39 schools ranked by composite score
Yau Tsim Mong — Choosing a School
Yau Tsim Mong covers Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei and Tai Kok Tsui in central Kowloon, with excellent transport links and 39 kindergartens. Compared with the rest of Kowloon, its private share is higher (12 private, 5 non-local), and fees span widely: 26 schools (67%) join the Free Scheme with no tuition, local private half-day runs about $85,800 to $103,780, and international schools range from YMCA Christian's $71,220 to Malvern's $120,978. The international side features Malvern, Parkview, Ming Wai and Greenfield; the local side is anchored by established and community schools — Tak Sun Kindergarten (founded 1930) is the district's oldest, while Salvation Army Hoi Fu, PLK Lui Kam Tai and HKSPC Portland Street are among the A++-rated names. Central location with public, private and international curricula side by side makes it a dense field for families comparing different routes within the city core.
Non-local = international / non-local curriculum. Dual-track schools appear under both tabs.
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FAQ
Which kindergartens are good in Yau Tsim Mong?
For a traditional free option, Tak Sun (established 1930); for free A++, HKSPC Portland Street and PLK Lui Kam Tai; for an international curriculum, Malvern College and Parkview International (Kowloon). This urban district mixes aided, private and international — decide your pathway, then see our Yau Tsim Mong rankings.
Is Yau Tsim Mong suited to an international track?
There is a reasonable choice. Five schools run non-local curricula: Malvern College, Parkview (Kowloon), Ming Wai (Prince Edward), Greenfield English (The Long Beach) and YMCA Christian, with half-day fees of about $71,220 to $120,978 — Malvern the priciest in the district. With 12 private schools too, Yau Tsim Mong's private share is high for Kowloon, suiting families weighing international and private routes within the city core.
Are there affordable yet good kindergartens in Yau Tsim Mong?
Yes. 26 schools (67%) join the Free Scheme with no tuition, and Salvation Army Hoi Fu, PLK Lui Kam Tai, and HKSPC ParknShop and Portland Street are among the A++-rated names, with Cannan (Charming Garden) rated A+. The long-established Tak Sun Kindergarten (founded 1930) is free and the district's oldest. Free community schools here are of solid quality.
How widely do fees vary in Yau Tsim Mong?
The spread is wide. The 26 Free-Scheme schools charge nothing for half-day; local private half-day runs about $85,800 to $103,780; international schools $71,220 to $120,978. In this central district, public, private and international schools coexist, and Free-Scheme participation is the biggest divide.
How many kindergartens are in Yau Tsim Mong?
Yau Tsim Mong has 39 kindergartens: 26 (67%) join the Free Scheme, 27 offer PN (nursery, age 2) classes, and 5 run non-local curricula. Central and well-connected, it hosts public, private and international curricula side by side.
Admissions Now Open
8 schools accepting applications now
- PO LEUNG KUK LUI KAM TAI KINDERGARTEN1/6–28/11
- DOMINIC SAVIO KINDERGARTEN (OLYMPIC BRANCH)15/7–5/11
- LEARNING HABITAT KINDERGARTEN (HAMPTON LOFT)1/8–16/10
- MING WAI INTERNATIONAL KINDERGARTEN (PRINCE EDWARD BRANCH)from 1/8
- SOPHIE KINDERGARTENfrom 1/8
- LEARNING HABITAT KINDERGARTEN (OLYMPIC)1/8–16/10
- VICTORIA (HARBOUR GREEN) KINDERGARTEN7/9–26/10
- CANNAN KINDERGARTEN (CHARMING GARDEN)14/9–19/10