HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN THOMAS TAM NURSERY SCHOOL
香港保護兒童會譚雅士幼兒學校
At a Glance
- District
- Central and Western
- Founded
- 1963
- School category
- Non-profit-making
- Voucher scheme
- Yes
- Principal
- MRS CHAK YUET TING
- Supervisor
- MS WONG PUI LAI MARY
Admissions & Fees
In the Kindergarten Education Scheme (voucher)
This kindergarten joins the EDB's Kindergarten Education Scheme. To take up a place you'll need an EDB Registration Certificate (apply September–November) and must register during the territory-wide Unified Registration Dates in early January — when each child can secure only one place.
Guide: the KG Registration Certificate, explained →Pre-Nursery (PN, age 2)
2026/27 entry- Application window
- Applicable all year roundWhile children aged 12 months or above can submit applications, they must be of school-age upon admission to school.
- Intake quota
- No quota
- Age eligibility
- Children aged 2 to 6 years old
- How to apply
- Multiple methods
- Results announced
- We will inform parents of the N2 admission results before 12 December 2025 by post
- Acceptance deadline
- Parents should complete the registration procedures for their child from 8 to 10 January 2026 (Centralised Registration Dates)
- Priority categories
- child with sibling(s) currently studying in the nursery school; child from families in social need
- Interview
- Individual · 1 round(s) · Interviews will be conducted from 1/11/2025 and notification will be sent to parents separately by post · CantoneseIndividual interviews will be arranged. Parent(s) should accompany their child for the interview according to the date and time notified by the school. Interviews are mainly conducted in Cantonese. If interpretation or translation service is needed, please contact us before the interview date.
Required documents
- Certification which proves the child is physically and mentally fit for schooling issued by a registered general practitioner
- Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission (RC) / Kindergarten Admission Pass(AP) issued by the Education Bureau (except for N1 Class)
- copies of required documents (including identity document)
Selection criteria
- Applications for admission will be processed according to the availability of places and the sequence of applications
- Priority will be given to child with sibling(s) currently studying in the nursery school, subjected to vacancies
- Priority will be given to child from families in social need, subjected to vacancies
Applicants on the waiting list will be informed by email/by post/others and should complete registration according to the specified date set by the KG. If parents cannot bring the RC / AP during registration, the KG may not be able to complete registration.
K1 (age 3)
2026/27 entry- Application window
- Applicable throughout the yearPeriod for distributing application forms: Date: Available throughout the year; Hours: Monday to Friday (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM); and Saturday (8:00 AM to 1:00 PM). Submission of application forms: Date: Available throughout the year; Hours: Monday to Friday (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM); and Saturday (8:00 AM to 1:00 PM).
- Age eligibility
- Children aged 2 to 6 years old
- How to apply
- Multiple methods
- Results announced
- The university will send letters to inform students of the results of their degree applications.
- Acceptance deadline
- Parents who wish to enroll their children must follow the instructions provided in the enrollment and registration notice issued by the school and go to the school on the designated date and time to complete the registration procedures.
- Priority categories
- If the applicant is a sibling of a current kindergarten student, priority will be given depending on the availability of places; families in need, based on the same criteria, will also be given priority.
- Interview
- Individual · 1 round(s) · 1 Nov 2025 · CantoneseThe interviews will be conducted in person. Cantonese will be the primary language used during these meetings. If interpretation services are required, please inform the school in advance of the interview date. Parents must accompany their children to the interviews on the dates and at the times specified by the school.
Required documents
- Application Form for Admission
- The files listed in the table
- A certificate issued by a registered Western medicine practitioner, stating that the child is suitable for enrollment in school
- “Registration Certificate” / “Admission Permit” (except for the early childhood basic program)
- Documents proving registration for enrollment
- Copies of identification documents
- “Registration Certificate” / “Admission Permit”
Selection criteria
- Children aged 2 to 6 years
- Certified by a registered Western doctor that the child is suitable for enrollment
- If the applicant is a sibling of a current preschool child, priority will be given, depending on the availability of spots.
- Families in need of such support will be given priority depending on the availability of places.
- The school will process applications in accordance with the availability of places and the order in which they are submitted.
- If the applicant is a sibling of a current preschooler, the school will give priority to considering their application, depending on the availability of available places.
- For families whose presence is deemed necessary by society, the school will give priority to their admission applications, depending on the availability of available places.
Important notes regarding applications for enrollment in the kindergarten class for the 2026/27 academic year. Procedures for withdrawal: Parents must notify the school one month prior to the withdrawal and sign the relevant withdrawal documents.
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- Annual fee (whole-day)
- HK$46,428
- Application fee
- Free
- Registration fee (whole-day)
- HK$1,570
Curriculum & Approach
The school is operated under the Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children, our mission is to provide children with happy, caring, safe and diverse learning environment, to establish solid foundation for children's lifelong learning, and to inspire their holistic development. In addition, the school forming collaborative partnerships with parents to create a high-quality growth environment for young children.
The courses can match the development characteristics and demands of children, cover various learning categories and enrich their learning experience. We will follow the “Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide” (2017) to plan curriculum. Children of nursery classes will not be asked to write, and there will not be mechanical copying exercises and drills on calculation.
The courses are designed to penetrate the language, music, gymnastics and art elements into each learning activity for providing comprehensive and interesting learning experience to children. The school makes good use of community resources to increase children’s learning experience。
Capacity & Enrolment
Approved capacity: 73
| K1 (Nursery) | K2 (Lower) | K3 (Upper) | Teacher-to-pupil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM session | — | — | — | 1:7.6 |
| PM session | — | — | — | 1:7.6 |
| Whole-day | 14 | 14 | 12 | — |
Teaching Staff
Pre-Nursery service (2-3 yrs)
Campuses
- HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN THOMAS TAM NURSERY SCHOOLMain campus
KING GEORGE V MEMORIAL PARK, HOSPITAL ROAD, SAI YING PUN, HONG KONG
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