Ages: 3-5 years

Curriculum: An International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme curriculum planned around units of inquiry and structured upon principles of good early years education. Early literacy and numeracy are integral to the programme. Putonghua is the specialist language and is integrated into the programme.

Language options: An English-language education for children, who are also introduced to the culture and language of China.

When to apply: From September 1-30, the year before entry; apply year round to be added to the wait list.

Campus and facilities: English Schools Foundation (ESF) operates five kindergartens: Abacus, Hillside, Tsing Yi, Wu Kai Sha and Tung Chung. All classrooms are well equipped with age-appropriate education and technology resources. The exciting indoor and outdoor play areas promote the development of children’s gross motor skills while challenging children to develop and stretch themselves.

Competitive advantage: ESF educates children from diverse backgrounds, making for truly international settings at its schools. The highly interactive learning environment and play-based curriculum encourages children to learn through hands-on experience and enquiry.

Five locations around Hong Kong, esfkindergartens.org.hk