Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Student Support
979 kindergartens in Hong Kong providing NCS support services
What is NCS Student Support?
Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) student support refers to the range of services provided by kindergartens to help children whose mother tongue is not Chinese. The Hong Kong government provides dedicated funding to kindergartens under the Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme to support NCS students in learning Chinese and integrating into the local education system.
Types of Support Available
Additional Teaching Staff
Hiring extra teachers or teaching assistants to support NCS students in learning Chinese
Translation & Interpretation
Providing translation and interpretation services for NCS families
Chinese Language Environment
Building a rich Chinese language learning environment through immersive activities
Inclusive Campus
Promoting integration between NCS and local students through collaborative activities
Parent Engagement
Encouraging NCS parent volunteers to strengthen school-family communication
Adapted Curriculum
Tailoring Chinese language teaching materials and methods to NCS students' needs
Schools by District
Hong Kong Island
179 schools
New Territories
499 schools
Kowloon
301 schools