ST. CLARE'S PRIMARY SCHOOL
聖嘉勒小學
At a Glance
- District
- Central and Western
- Founded
- 1927
- School category
- Non-profit-making
- Voucher scheme
- Yes
- Principal
- MS LI MAN YAN ELSA
- Supervisor
- MS WONG SHE LAI SHIRLEY
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 →K1 (age 3)
2026/27 entry- Application window
- 15 Sept 2025 – 18 Oct 2025Step one: Complete the e-application form between 15th September, 2025 and 18th October, 2025. Step two: Submit the printed copy of the signed and completed application form and the documents in person between 6th October, 2025 and 18th October, 2025.
- Age eligibility
- Only GIRLS born between 1st September 2022 and 31st December 2023 are eligible for application.
- How to apply
- Multiple methods
- Results announced
- We will inform parents of the K1 admission results by post on 9th December 2025.
- Acceptance deadline
- Parents should complete the registration procedures for their child from 8th to 10th January 2026.
- Priority categories
- With sibling(s) currently in our school; With parent alumnus or school associates; Residing near school district
- Interview
- Parent + child · 1 round(s) · 8 Nov 2025 · mixedMode of Interview: Interviews will be held face-to-face talking and playing games. The parent should accompany their child for the interview. Non-Chinese Speaking Children Interview Arrangement: Our school will arrange interpretation and/or translation services for applicants as necessary, or allow parents and children to be accompanied by a Chinese-speaking relative/friend during the interview to facilitate communication. Please contact the school in advance for the above arrangement if necessary. Interview time slot as stated on the official application receipt.
Required documents
- Hard copy of the fully completed application form
- A photocopy of the student s Hong Kong I.D. Card / Birth Certificate (*Bring along the original)
- A photocopy of the student s travel document (e.g. overseas passport or Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao), e-Visa (e.g. Notification Slip for Entry Visa/Permit or Notification Slip for Conditions of Stay ) and landing slip
- A photocopy of the Certificate of Baptism (if any) (*Bring along the original)
- Other supplementary documents/information (maximum TWO A4 single-sided pages )
- Two self-addressed stamped envelope with the student as addressee (Size: approximately 230 x 105 mm, with $2.4 stamp)
- A non-refundable application fee of HK$40 (Please pay the exact amount in cash. No change will be given.)
- A printed copy of the signed and completed application form
- A photocopy and original copy of the student's Hong Kong I.D. Card / Birth Certificate / Travel document
- A photocopy and original copy of the Certificate of Baptism (if any)
- Other supplementary documents/information (maximum TWO A4 single-sided pages)
Selection criteria
- Interview performance
- With sibling(s) currently in our school
- With parent alumnus or school associates
- Residing near school district
Please DO NOT send applications by MAIL or COURIER. All originals would be returned after verification. Successful applicants: Parents should complete the registration procedures for their child from 8th to 10th January 2026 (Centralised Registration Dates) by bringing along the e-RC / e-AP to the kindergarten for our staff to scan the QR code and pay the registration fee. Applicants on the waiting list: The school will notify the parents by email. Parents should complete the registration procedures for their child according to the specified date set by the school. Please be reminded that if parents cannot present the QR code on the e-RC / e-AP during registration, the kindergarten may not be able to complete registration for their child. Hence, parents are required to apply for the registration document from the EDB within the specified period. Final enrollment procedures for all incoming kindergarten students: May 2026 (To be confirmed). Induction for parents of new students: August 2026 (To be confirmed).
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- Application fee
- HK$40
- Registration fee (half-day)
- HK$970
Curriculum & Approach
The motto of the school is “Veritas Vincit”. We are committed to developing in our students a positive outlook on life and mutual respect and concern for each other. The school, mindful of the values of its foundation, endeavors to cultivate respect for the spiritual and moral beliefs of the Christian tradition and to create a community in which pupils, cared for as individuals, are helped to find fulfillment as they grow toward adulthood.
According to children's physical and mental development, and by way of applying stories and games, we inspire and develop children's potentials in the six learning areas, i.e. Language, Early Childhood Mathematics, Arts and Creativity, Physical Fitness and Health, Self and Society,Nature and Living. Meanwhile, we use project approach in accordance to children's learning interests. 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.
Students are provided active explorations, interactive learning, critical thinking, and social development via theme and activity teaching, field visits, project study, and activity design. Enhancing children's interest in language, ethics, emotion, social skills, physique, music, aesthetics and other various domains, enriches children's life experience and self-confidence.Promote''Free Play'' to foster children's Learning Autonomy and creative development . Promote''Moral Education'' to cultivate children a good character with Catholic doctrine through different activities.
Capacity & Enrolment
Approved capacity: 358
| K1 (Nursery) | K2 (Lower) | K3 (Upper) | Teacher-to-pupil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM session | 64 | 33 | 62 | 01:12.2 |
| PM session | 32 | 30 | 37 | 01:07.6 |
| Whole-day | — | — | — | — |
Teaching Staff
Pre-Nursery service (2-3 yrs)
Campuses
- ST. CLARE'S PRIMARY SCHOOLMain campus
3-6 PROSPECT PLACE, BONHAM ROAD, HONG KONG