Time to start school? These Hong Kong preschools and kindergartens promise to give your little ones the very best start to their education
After savouring the first few years of your (not so) little one, it's that time in their life where you have to send them to school. Every parent in Hong Kong wants the best education for their kid, so we've done all the research for you and are letting you know the preschools and kindergartens to have on your radar.
1. Canadian International School
Ages: 2 to 5 years
Curriculum: The International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme. The Pre-Reception and Reception half-day programmes, along with the Preparatory curriculum, are designed to provide the younger student with an age-appropriate introduction to school life.
Language options: English is the primary medium of instruction. Pre-Reception and Reception students enjoy four Putonghua classes for 25 minutes each week; Preparatory students participate in 40-minute classes seven times per week.
When to apply: Pre-Reception to Preparatory: Early October
Campus and facilities: Spanning more than 450,000sqft across 14 levels, the Canadian International School (CDNIS) campus overlooks the Aberdeen Channel and is equipped with excellent state-of-the-art facilities. Younger students will bene t from a new Reggio Emilia-inspired Early Childhood Centre opening in August this year. This flexible classroom space is designed for three- and four- year-old students and will be located adjacent to a large outdoor playground which was developed as an environmentally friendly, dynamic and inviting play area for children to learn through interaction.
Canadian International School, 36 Nam Long Shan Road, Aberdeen, cdnis.edu.hk