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 round – Applicable throughout the yearDistribution Period: Applicable all year round. Return of Application Forms: Applicable all year round.
- 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
- 8 to 10 January 2026 (Centralised Registration Dates)
- Priority categories
- Sibling(s) currently studying in the nursery school, Families in social need
- Interview
- Individual · 1 round(s) · 1 Nov 2025 · CantoneseIndividual interviews will be arranged. Parents should accompany their child for the interview. If interpretation or translation service is needed, please contact us before the interview date. NCS parents and children may be accompanied by a Chinese speaking relative/friend during the interview.
Required documents
- Application form
- Certification which proves the child is physically and mentally fit for schooling issued by a registered general practitioner
- Copies of required documents (including identity document)
- Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission (RC) / Kindergarten Admission Pass (AP) issued by the Education Bureau (except for N1 Class)
Selection criteria
- Processed according to the availability of places and the sequence of applications
- Priority will be given to the candidates with sibling(s) currently studying in our kindergartens based on the availability of vacancies
- Priority will be given to the candidates with special requests from their families based on the availability of vacancies
For admission information and interview arrangement in English, please contact our school directly.
K1 (age 3)
2026/27 entry- Application window
- Applicable throughout the year – Applicable throughout the yearThe distribution and submission of application forms are 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
- 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 contained 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
- Siblings of current kindergarten students (who may be given priority depending on the availability of places); families in which there is a social need (who may also be given priority depending on the availability of places).
- Interview
- Individual · 1 round(s) · 1 Nov 2025 · CantoneseEach school will arrange interviews in the order of the availability of学位 places and the sequence of the application form numbers. If an interview is arranged, the applicant will receive a written notice from the school; if no notice is received, it means that an interview has not been scheduled. Parents are required to accompany their children to the interview on the date and time specified in the school’s notice. The interview will be conducted primarily in Cantonese; if interpretation services are needed, please inform the school before the interview date.
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 Class)
- Proof of registration for enrollment
- Copies of identification documents
Selection criteria
- Children aged 2 to 6 years
- Certified by a registered Western doctor that the child is suitable for enrollment
- Based on the availability of places and the order in which applications were submitted
- Siblings of current preschool children (given priority)
- Families whose existence is necessary for society (given priority)
For admission information and interview arrangement in English, please contact our school directly.
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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 | — | — | — | 01:07.6 |
| PM session | — | — | — | 01:07.6 |
| 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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