ST. JAMES CATHOLIC KINDERGARTEN
天主教聖雅各伯幼稚園
At a Glance
- District
- Kwun Tong
- Founded
- 1965
- School category
- Non-profit-making
- Voucher scheme
- Yes
- Principal
- MS WONG SUETWUN
- Supervisor
- MS CHAN CHI MAN
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
- 1 Sept 2025 – 31 Oct 2025Distribution Period: From 1st September 2025 (Monday) to 31st October 2025 (Friday). Return method: Submit the application form in person or by mail.
- Intake quota
- No quota
- How to apply
- Multiple methods
- Results announced
- We will inform parents of the K1 admission results before 15 December 2023 by post. If not, please contact 23489344.
- Acceptance deadline
- Parents should complete the registration procedures for their child from 4 to 6 January 2024 (Centralised Registration Dates) by submitting the RC / AP to the KG and paying the registration fee.
- Priority categories
- The applicant with sibling(s) currently studying in the KG will be given due priority consideration; Child is baptized; Parents or siblings are alumni; For Whole day session applicants, priority would be given to families with needs
- Interview
- Group · 1 round(s) · 1 Nov 2025An interview will be arranged by our kindergarten for all K1 applicants. Group and/or individual interviews will be arranged. Parents should accompany their child for the interview. When the interviews are arranged for non- Chinese speaking children/ parents, our kindergarten 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.
Required documents
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Immunisation Record
- 4 returned envelopes with $2.2 postage fee
- copy of Baptismal Certificate (if applicable)
Selection criteria
- Interview performance
- The applicant with sibling(s) currently studying in the KG will be given due priority consideration
- Child is baptized
- Parents or siblings are alumni
- For Whole day session applicants, priority would be given to families with needs (Not all qualified families will be accepted due to limited placements)
Applicants on the waiting list: We will inform parents by post, email or by phone. Parents should complete the registration procedures for their child according to the specified date set by the KG. Parents are required to submit the RC / AP to the KG and pay the registration fee. Please be reminded that if parents cannot submit the RC / AP during registration, the KG may not be able to complete registration for their child. Hence, parents are required to submit application for the registration document to the EDB within the specified period.
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- Application fee
- HK$40
- Registration fee (half-day)
- HK$970
- Registration fee (whole-day)
- HK$1,570
Curriculum & Approach
We are dedicated to the all-round education based on the spirit of Christ, and actively follow the example of our patron St. James the Apostle in his spirit of absolute service to the Lord, his perseverance, and his pursuit of truth and courageous determination by staying committed to our mission to spread the Gospel, and train our fine next generation to be healthy, independent thinking, positive, proactive and friendly.
A child-oriented curriculum that incorporates comprehensive and balanced teaching elements. We aim to trigger children's learning motivation and curiosity through games, visits and experimental activities. Emphasis on moral education through “life education” and “''environmental and ecological education'' that teaches children to love others, respect for life , care for the environment and actively build positive values and outlook on life. 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.
We pursue an independent learning model in which a diversified learning area provides children the opportunity to plan and conduct their personal learning activities to inspire independent learning, develop generic skills and incorporate balanced spiritual, physical, intellectual, language, emotional, sociability and creativity development. Group learning and lively engaging instruction to enhance young children’s learning ability and effectiveness of the English and Putonghua. We use picture books to design experiential learning activities, nurturing children to develop good reading habits from an early age.
Capacity & Enrolment
Approved capacity: 117
| K1 (Nursery) | K2 (Lower) | K3 (Upper) | Teacher-to-pupil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM session | — | 2 | 4 | 1:8.6 |
| PM session | — | — | — | 1:10.0 |
| Whole-day | 14 | 26 | 40 | — |
Teaching Staff
Pre-Nursery service (2-3 yrs)
Campuses
- ST. JAMES CATHOLIC KINDERGARTENMain campus
8 KA WING STREET, YAU TONG, KOWLOON
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