THE SALVATION ARMY HING YAN KINDERGARTEN
救世軍慶恩幼稚園
At a Glance
- District
- Sai Kung
- Founded
- 1994
- School category
- Non-profit-making
- Voucher scheme
- Yes
- Principal
- MS LAI ON YI
- Supervisor
- MS LAW WEI FONG
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)
2027/28 entry- Application window
- 1 Sept 2026 – 30 Nov 2026Parents must apply to the Education Bureau for the “2027/28 Registration Certificate” between September and November 2026.
- Age eligibility
- Must have reached the age of two by or on August 31, 2027
- How to apply
- Multiple methods
- Results announced
- The application results will be sent to the applicants by mail before the end of December; or a response will be given approximately one month after a meeting with the parents.
- Acceptance deadline
- Parents of newly enrolled students must come to the school within the “Unified Registration Date” to complete the enrollment procedures and pay the registration fee in order to confirm their acceptance of the degree.
- Interview
- Parent + child · 1 round(s) · 1 Nov 2026 · CantoneseThe meetings are conducted in individual or group settings, with parents participating in discussions; teachers observe the children’s behavior during play.
Required documents
- Completed application form
- A copy of the child’s birth certificate
- Registration Certificate for 2027/28
Selection criteria
- Order of waiting numbers
- How children behave while playing games
There is no limit to the number of application forms that can be distributed; the army will not accept applications or the required documents submitted via fax or email. Applicants who are not scheduled for an interview will be automatically added to the waiting list.
K1 (age 3)
2026/27 entry- Application window
- 1 Sept 2025 – 30 Nov 2025Parents must apply to the Education Bureau for the “2021/22 Registration Certificate” between September and November 2020.
- Age eligibility
- Must have reached the age of three by or on August 31, 2026
- How to apply
- Multiple methods
- Results announced
- The application results will be mailed to the applicants by the end of December. Alternatively, about one month after a meeting with the parents, they will be informed of the decision regarding their application for admission.
- Acceptance deadline
- Parents of newly enrolled students must come to the school to complete the enrollment procedures within the “Unified Registration Period” (i.e., from January 7th to 9th, 2021). Once the registration fee is paid, the parents’ acceptance of the scholarship is confirmed.
- Interview
- Parent + child · 1 round(s) · 1 Nov 2025 · CantoneseThe meetings are conducted in individual or group settings, with parents participating in discussions; teachers observe the children’s behavior during play.
Required documents
- Completed application form
- A copy of the child’s birth certificate
- 2021/22 Registration Certificate
Selection criteria
- Order of waiting numbers
There is no upper limit to the number of admission application forms that can be distributed. It may not be possible for the school to arrange meetings with all the children and parents on the waiting list. Applicants who do not receive a meeting arrangement will be automatically added to the waiting list.
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- Application fee
- HK$30
- Registration fee (half-day)
- HK$970
Curriculum & Approach
Missions: To guide students to follow the example of Jesus Christ and manifest the principle of sincerity, trust, love and diligence. Principles: 1. To manifest the love of Jesus Christ and foster Christian lifestyle; 2. To emphasize holistic education; 3. To provide an ideal learning environment; 4. To cultivate good campus ethos; 5. To foster partnership with families and community.
Emphasizes the development of independence, self-discipline and self-confidence. In line with the concept of learning through play, we use play as our main teaching strategy. The curriculum is designed to develop students' character, creativity and language skills through the content of the Project Approach enhance students interest in learning through sensory exploration, learn to interact with people and objects, develop independence, self-discipline and self-confidence, and build a flexible and experimental learning attitude. 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.
Through teacher-student interaction and game-based learning approach, children are guided to explore and experience personally, stimulate learning interest, learn and apply knowledge, and master reading, writing and mathematical skills. Site visits and community activity participation are also arranged for enriching life experiences, building up good personality and positive values.
Capacity & Enrolment
Approved capacity: 243
| K1 (Nursery) | K2 (Lower) | K3 (Upper) | Teacher-to-pupil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM session | 43 | 47 | 51 | 01:09.8 |
| PM session | 13 | 7 | 11 | 01:04.6 |
| Whole-day | — | — | — | — |
Teaching Staff
Pre-Nursery service (2-3 yrs)
Campuses
- THE SALVATION ARMY HING YAN KINDERGARTENMain campus
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