Kindergarten School Guides
Choosing, applying, interview and fee guides for Kindergarten.
How to Choose a Kindergarten: Day Type, Vouchers, Curriculum & Distance
Day types, the voucher subsidy, scheme vs private/international, Quality Review reports, and the KG-to-primary through-train myth.
2026/27 Hong Kong Admission Key Dates: Kindergarten, Primary One, Secondary One
Application, results and registration dates for K1, Primary One and Secondary One, with the key 2026 milestones.
2027/28 Hong Kong Admission Key Dates: Kindergarten, Primary One, Secondary One
Application, results and registration dates for K1, Primary One and Secondary One for the 2027/28 school year.
School Open Days: What to Look For, What to Ask, How to Compare
A complete before/during/after checklist for school open days — plus how to compare schools afterwards.
Transferring Schools in Hong Kong: Timing, Documents and Process for KG, Primary and Secondary
Transfer windows, document checklists, test and interview prep for all three stages — plus what to think through before switching.
School Readiness: Self-Care and Social Skills Before K1
Self-care, social, communication and routine skills to build at home before starting school, with a six-month countdown and practice ideas.
The School Interview Question Bank: What Kindergarten and P1 Interviews Really Ask
Common N/K1 and P1 interview questions by type, what each really assesses, and how to practise without drilling.
Kindergarten Curricula Compared: Local, Montessori, Reggio, IB & International
Local, Montessori, Reggio, Waldorf, IB and international approaches compared — who each suits, the fee connection, and open-day questions.
Reading Together: Building Language, Focus and a Love of Books at Home
The benefits of shared reading, choosing books by age, five dialogic prompts, library tips, bilingual homes and screen time.
Separation Anxiety: A Parent's Guide to Settling Into School
What separation anxiety is, a four-week preparation plan, drop-off strategies, the first-month timeline, and when to seek help.
Early Identification: Assessing Developmental Delay Before School
Developmental surveillance at MCHCs, assessment by the Child Assessment Service, and the SWD's pre-school rehabilitation services.
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support in Hong Kong: An Overview
The nine SEN categories, integrated education, the 3-tier model and IEPs, plus the Learning Support Grant and SENCO.
The Kindergarten Registration Certificate (RC), Explained
What the RC is, who needs it, the Sep–Jan timeline, and why each child can secure only one K1 place.
Kindergarten Interview Prep: Format, Common Questions & Parent Tips
The interview format, common questions, a parent prep checklist and where families lose points.
Hong Kong School Fees Compared: Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary & International
Fee levels across kindergarten, primary and secondary, plus voucher subsidies and the extras.