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Kidz World Kindergarten is a place where we know how to have fun and play an integral part of being a child. KidzWorld's teaching staff come from all over the world, and most have been with us for more than four years, making our school a real family. Our kindergarten has grown significantly in the past couple of years, but we are still a very close community and are always thinking of new ways to learn a lot in the most fun way. Our kindergarten accommodates children from ages 2-5 years old. Teaching is based on the U.K. curriculum, and our school year runs from September until June. Our pre-nursery classes (2-3 years) love to play and run around. It is usually the first time the children have separated from their mums and dads and their first time to be around so many children, so throughout the year, they are learning to be become more independent, share, and learn to play well with others. The following year the children move into the nursery classes (3-4 years), here the children start learning to recognize and write their numbers and sounds. The children have now become more independent and creative. Drawing pictures, telling stories, and role-play are a large part of the learning this year. Reception classes (4-5 years) prepare the children for primary school. In these classes, children are learning to read and write sentences and do some maths problems. In the past, they have even debated on the right and wrong of ice cream. Parents are invited to join workshops regularly, which guide them on new learning approaches and how they can help their child at home. Children have the opportunity to learn Arabic daily and twice a week; children can join The Quran or French classes during school time (All optional). We have a dedicated learning support teacher for children whose English is a second or third language. We have a nurse at school at all times, and we keep in close communication with our parents by email, SMS, apps, and regular face to face meetings. We have grown significantly in the past couple of years, but we are still a very close community and are always thinking of new ways to learn a lot in the most fun way. Your child has the opportunity to learn Arabic from 2 years old. French and Quran from the age of 3 during class time (optional). At the beginning of the year, a timetable will be created for your child to consider your preferences. We have a dedicated English teacher to support those who need a little more help with English.

Little Yarra Steiner School is co-educational and based on Christian spiritual principles as given by the Austrian philosopher and educationalist Dr. Rudolf Steiner. By these principles teachers strive in freedom to create the physical and educational environment that can best help the incarnating child to develop such qualities of will, feeling, and thought as will lead them to fulfill their earthly destiny with dignity and confidence. The location for Little Yarra Steiner School began with a gift: in 1986, while the school’s first Kindergarten and Prep group were getting underway in temporary premises in Wesburn, local farmer, Alan Earle, agreed to have the school built on his property along the Little Yarra River. When Alan’s land proved too flood-prone for major building development, he gave his land to be sold so that a more suitable property could be bought for the school. Alan’s gift enabled the purchase of the current property and the school in 1989 was able to move from a small Public Hall to its new home, a beautiful 60-acre block, also along the Little Yarra River, two kilometers south of the center of Yarra Junction. The beauty, central location, and generous size of the property, which was more than what was needed for the school, gave rise to an initial broader long term vision which included a bio-dynamic farm and other cultural initiatives such as a performing arts center, recording studio, artisans workshops, adult education facilities and similar ventures complementary to the school and forming part of a larger spiritually and culturally inspired center arising over time within a supportive community. Since moving to Little Yarra Road with a handful of children in 1989, the school has grown to over 300 students, ranging from Kindergarten through to class 12. With the inception of the first class 12 in 2004, the school has been able to offer an exciting program that embraces Steiner’s indications within the framework of the VCE, as well as an optional Class 12 project successfully pioneered within the Steiner School movement overseas and in Australia. With the consolidation of the primary and completion of the secondary school, the magnitude of Alan Earle’s generous gift can now be seen and appreciated as it continues to bear fruit.

School visits are a rich encounter for families considering Highfields for their children, as there is a significance about the school that needs to be experienced and understood. We really cannot be compared to any other school and are proud of how often parents remark that Highfields feels very different from their schooling experience. When visitors come to Highfields, they are met, not by a rigid schooling system, but by an elegant web of overlapping, dynamic relationships, and work opportunities. Highfields is a school full of life, fun, and rich learning experiences for all. Our educators intentionally design preschool and school experiences that sustain and support rich relationships and celebrate children's unique personalities, learning styles, interests, and passions in daily practice. We strongly believe that schools should be designed for children, not school children. We resist any learning model that would fit children into a 'one size fits all' educational box. Instead, we pride ourselves in offering an educational and community experience for children, families, and educators beyond comparison. Since its beginnings in 1945, Highfields has been defined by its unique learning culture. Deeply embedded within this culture is uncompromising respect for young children's capacity to learn, think, and work together cooperatively and respectfully. Listening to children and giving them a voice and influence over their educational experience is at the heart of purpose. The importance of play and inquiry-based learning can also not be underestimated when I reflect on what makes our school such a special place for young learners. Highfields School's fifth Principal, many have come before me and have invested richly in the school's story. An uninterrupted history of employing invested, passionate, and exceptional early childhood and primary educators and leaders have ensured Highfields stands out today as a brilliant light for what is possible in early learning. Highfields attract families who are searching for something more. To choose Highfields is to make a distinct choice about the sort of schooling you want for your child. Highfields provides a bespoke experience for students, from our youngest preschoolers to our Year 2 leaders. Choosing to limit our numbers has always been our strength in ensuring every child feels a sense of belonging and is able and expected to contribute meaningfully to our learning community. Small classes allow for rich and collaborative learning experiences and enable educators to design opportunities that support each child's strengths and the group as a whole. Our size enables a tight-knit parent community, with families enjoying a warm and welcoming experience within the school and beyond. Aristotle made these words famous, highlighting early childhood's significance as a distinct stage of life, a stage not to be underestimated or squandered. Early childhood is a time of massive transformation and growth – a time when identity is forming, core values are established, and essential habits are developed. Because of this, the culture of schools is of paramount importance to young learners. At Highfields, we are very intentional about the learning culture and the expectations we have of children. We believe that setting high expectations in a context that encourages risk-taking, listening, experimentation, questioning, and perseverance leads to strong learning dispositions in young children. Having a rich and empowering experience of learning in the early years of schooling sets children up for life. We want every Highfielder to develop an insatiable love of learning and confidence in their ability to learn. Creating a context that fosters this deep love of learning and self-confidence is our specialty. To do this, we design the educational experience around the learners themselves! Highfield's programs and plans are developed in response to young children's interests and honor children's deeply inquisitive approach to the world. Instead of encouraging children to follow and 'comply' within a system blindly, our programs are designed to motivate and equip children to lead the way, learn how to learn through self-driven commitment to make connections, ask questions and develop understanding. Foundational to our approach is our emphasis on learning with others. We explicitly value alternate perspectives, encouraging our students to respect differences and celebrate different ways of knowing. Children at Highfields are encouraged to consider multiple points of view about their learning and their behavior. Instead of being rewarded for 'good behavior,' we encourage children to reflect on their choices (good and bad) to support the development of mindfulness and intrinsically motivated pro-social behaviors. We avoid traditions and systems that set up children in competition with one another, choosing to celebrate success in other ways that are intentionally non-competitive. We do not use stickers or other extrinsic rewards to motivate children. Children learn daily in small groups by getting their hands dirty, playing with materials and ideas, and sophisticated and reflective experimentation. Learning is contextualized in real life situations, and whenever possible, children's projects are positioned in real-life contexts.

Out of love and hope for the future of the earth and all life upon it, we strive to, Develop the unique capacities of all within our care. To ennoble the mind, Fire the imagination, Fortify the will, and Quicken the initiative for life. In 1987, a shared vision was brought to fruition to establish a Steiner school in the Castlemaine area and begin with a kindergarten – indeed a 'children's garden,' which would be the school's gateway. The Castlemaine Steiner Kindergarten then began life in 1988 as 'White Gums' in White Gum Road, Barkers Creek, in a studio on one of the children's property. Later, the school moved to The Penny School (a National Trust classified, an old school building in Maldon) and again in 1996 to its current location on Castlemaine's outskirts. The current site was purchased in 1995 as eighteen acres of flat grazing land, undernourished by its use as a sheep paddock. There were a few mature trees and one salt-affected dam. With Permaculture design from David Holmgren (one of our past parents), sound bio-dynamic methods, and generous input from parents and friends, the land transformation has been miraculous. More than 2000 trees have been planted, and tree-planting continues to be an integral part of our grounds' development. The school itself is architect-designed by Des Cullen, an ex-parent of the school, and the classrooms and the Multi-Purpose room are beautifully constructed of rammed earth. The parent community built the Kindergarten space, and this distinctive building was designed by Bow Thompson, a parent at the school. It has its own beautiful children's garden and play area, including a sandpit, mud pit, hill, flow-form, and chooks. In 2005 the school extended to Class 8, and in 2006, Castlemaine Secondary College commenced a Years 9 and 10 Steiner Stream. Students make a very successful transition to any local secondary schools, as they are well motivated and healthy students across all curriculum disciplines.

We are committed to developing an educational journey based on the principles of Rudolf Steiner, which will further the growth and nourishment of students and our entire community. Our Mission & Essential Purpose. To educate our children to: Nurture and encourage a strong sense of self and sense of responsibility towards the world Please give them the foundation to realize their destiny Be the best adults they can be and do what they need to meet the challenges of the future. To provide for: Social, academic, emotional, and physical education of the children Rounded holistic development of the children – our basis for this is the picture of development given to us by Rudolf Steiner and elaborated in Steiner schools around the world since his time Foster a life-long love of and a learning capacity. Our purpose is to: Provide education of the whole child Support development of healthy, individual, imaginative, creative, and socially responsible children and adults Nurture families and community. Values are the core of the school's being. They tell the "how" of what we do and underpin our policies, processes, and vision for the future. Our values also determine how we interact with each other and the broader community and environment. We value the developmental picture of human consciousness given as a basis for this education by Rudolf Steiner. We believe children need to play, be part of nature, and enjoy a time free from childhood's early commercialization. We understand that a healthy childhood provides the foundation for ongoing well being in later life. Steiner Playgroups aim to develop a sanctuary for safe play for children and an oasis of peace, friendship, and healthy parents' activity. Our playgroup sessions are filled with music, movement, verse, and song. Playgroup is essentially a family experience. It provides an opportunity for parents to meet and for children to play alongside and experience being in other children's presence. The environment is prepared to meet the child's nature and needs. We offer various playgroup sessions: usually, they are in the morning between 9:30 am, and 11:30 am. Our Playgroup offers songs, stories, natural materials, and simple toys to encourage the child's imagination. The rhythm of active and quiet play is carefully planned to create a safe and joyous environment that is enriching and nourishing. "Our highest endeavor must be to develop free humans beings, who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives." Rudolph Steiner In the "heart of childhood" years, each child develops his life of feelings. For this stage, Rudolf Steiner asked teachers above all to work as artists not to teach art as a subject, but to bring into the classroom all the living imagery, color, and poetry they are capable of. Classroom practice, too, should have a living organic balance between listening, speaking, and doing, between humor and seriousness, impulse and patience, taking in, transforming, and giving out. One of the most notable ways in which the Steiner school approach to education differs from others is the response of the Curriculum to the various phases in child development. Preceding years at the Ballarat Steiner School focus on delivering high quality and rich educational experience to children. We provide a hands-on artistic approach in the teaching of literacy and numeracy. In the preceding years, developing imaginative capacities enables us to engage with academic material and forms the foundation for future creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. The timing of curriculum content and lessons is carefully matched to the children's developmental and emotional needs. The capacity to appreciate the beauty in the world is developed. The Curriculum is designed to harmonize with the particular stage of development that the child has reached while affording a rich context to work on practical and academic skills. In this way, the development of the life of feeling is not divorced from practical learning, and the Curriculum is both integrated and genuinely child-centered. Historically the human being drew pictures before reading and before the use of abstract symbols. There is a pictorial introduction to the alphabet, writing, reading, spelling, poetry, and drama in classes one to three. Speech is a crucial element and precedes writing as a foundation for reading. Many aspects of schooling – form drawing, craft, foreign language, eurythmy, etc. help foster children's development for reading. The children learn the letterforms through stories and pictures given by their teachers. In our foundation years, speech and language are developed extensively through many mediums. This begins in Playgroup where they learn short poems and rhymes, listen to short stories and continue in Kindergarten and Prep, where they experience more prolonged and more complicated rhymes, songs, and stories. All this builds the foundations for reading and writing. By the time the children are in Class One, they are more than ready to explore the world of reading and writing, and all the foundation stones have been set. In the Curriculum, writing precedes reading and is developed out of the creative experience of drawing or painting letters. The children write words and read their writing before working with printed literature. We aim through the classes to share the finest literature with the students, appropriate to their age. Stories are told to each class, and the children are also read to. Our reading approach, which includes daily individual reading, is full of imagery, content, and the richness of language, which develops an appreciation of literature in the students. The children's imaginative life and grasp of the language are nourished by hearing and re-telling, acting, and illustrating stories. For the 6-7-year-olds, the teacher may draw mainly on fairy tales, moving on at eight years old to fables and legends, to Old Testament stories at nine years old. The Norse stories and sagas follow at 10, Greek myths and legends at 11, and the Roman and Indian Empires at 12. In using a sequence of this kind through different qualities of imaginative experience, the teacher prepares the way for history. Mathematics is experiential and creative. An understanding of numbers is built based on concrete, real-life tasks. Learning the concepts of fractions, for example, through the dividing of a cake to share - estimating and measuring. Counting aloud, chanting tables, musical rhythms, and skipping games all enhance and deepen the child's understanding and knowledge of numbers and systems. The four processes are introduced through stories and explored through art in such a way as to stimulate imagination and creativity as well as understanding. Preceding years at Ballarat Steiner School concentrate on a hands-on approach to life. In modeling, painting, cooking, woodwork, gardening, or drawing, the children are happily and earnestly engaged in a rich life experience. Children nourished with fantasy and opportunity for artistic expression will have the capacities needed to meet their day's technological and social challenges. The Australian Steiner Curriculum framework was developed in response to the Federal Government's proposal to create a mandatory Australian Curriculum for all schools. As Steiner education is internationally recognized, Steiner Education Australia was allowed to put forward an alternative curriculum framework for recognition to protect the integrity of Steiner education philosophy and pedagogy. The documents were developed from Steiner's indications to support schools and teachers and for submission to government authorities, highlighting the mandatory content, knowledge, and skills of the Australian Curriculum in a Steiner rich context. The Curriculum that is adhered to in our school was developed by Steiner Education Australia and accepted and recognized by ACARA (Australian Curriculum and Regulation Authority). It aligns with the National Curriculum and provides compliance with the VRQA (Victorian Regulatory and Qualifications Authority) requirements. The primary lesson approach begins in Class One and extends through all classes until the school's end. It takes place first thing in the morning for 1-2hours, while the children are fresh. In it, such subjects as mathematics, English, geography, science, and history are presented imaginatively to engage the students' whole-hearted participation: physically, cognitively, and emotionally, incorporating movement, music, modeling, painting, and drawing, along with traditional skills. Each main lesson usually lasts three weeks and then is left to rest. This alternation of subject matter provides for maximum variety, concentration, and understanding. The breathing space in between-the forgetting-is part of the "digestion" of education. The class teacher taught the main lesson, who leads the students, one year after another, building on past lessons and laying the foundation for future studies. Following the main lesson, and throughout the day, subjects such as French, music, craft, painting, eurythmy, form drawing, and ongoing mathematics, reading, and grammar are provided.

The YMCA of Hong Kong Christian International Kindergarten was established in 1992 to provide quality education in an English setting to an international body of students. The Kindergarten was awarded the valued UNICEF ‘Child-Friendly School’ award in December 2009 and recognized as the top school in Kowloon by a leading HK Community website. The students are encouraged to serve rather than take, show respect for all living things. and develop social responsibility. Proud of our cultural diversity we offer a progressive curriculum that allows us to create a stimulating environment. Children are encouraged to solve problems, make choices and be active learners all the time upholding spiritual and moral values. They are motivated to show curiosity, ask questions, develop independence, work alongside others, and enjoy their learning. As an inclusive school, we aim to integrate children with any developmental delays or needs into school life. We believe that every child is unique and special. Our teaching approach is based on our belief that "play" has a vital role in children's learning experience. Our "learn through play" program is designed with the following objectives: To enhance communication and verbal skills. To encourage creativity. To develop habits of observation, questioning, and listening. To offer opportunities to socialize. To develop motor skills. To increase eye-hand coordination. To teach problem-solving techniques. The school provides K1, K2, and K3 classes for children aged 3 years to 6+ years, and hosts Pre-Kindergarten classes for the Pre-School Education Section of the YMCA of Hong Kong. Christian ethics and moral teaching is the thread throughout the school. All students are made aware of the plight of children throughout the world through the involvement with UNICEF and other children’s charities. Each Christmas the students perform a Nativity Play for parents and a musical play is performed at the end of the school year. Students moving up to Primary school have their own special evening in June.

Welcome to Victoria Kindergarten and Victoria International Nursery. Our (Lower Kornhill) campus is located in the Eastern District of Hong Kong and is highly accessible by public transport. We offer classes from Pre-Nursery to Upper Class. We proudly offer the accredited IB Primary Years Programme and the Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. Our focus is to deliver a balanced curriculum where we focus and nurture the children as a whole, so we pride ourselves in incorporating the performing arts within our curriculum. The school provides different learning areas to enhance the inquiry process and extend the students' thinking. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Victoria family. Founded in 1965, Victoria Educational Organization is one of the largest providers of early childhood education in Hong Kong, serving families of pre-nursery and kindergarten children at its eight kindergartens and nurseries. We have built a legacy and reputation for our experience in education as we continuously explore and embrace innovations to enhance our children’s learning. We believe deeply that quality education is a necessary precondition for a better world, and pledge to ensure that our schools meet your children’s needs by providing well-equipped, well-resourced, and well-staffed campuses. We take pride in our commitment to offering programs that draw upon leading early childhood research and best practices facilitated by an expert and knowledgeable faculty. Together, we aim to create a relevant, engaging, and challenging educational experience for all children. We stay true to our motto, “Multilingual Students Today, Global Citizens Tomorrow”, and to our objectives – Together we care, learn and inspire – by implementing programs that emphasize exploratory and inquiry-based learning approaches, in environments designed to nurture children’s love of learning, academic, and skills development. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program, renowned for challenging the inquiring mind and engaging children with a broader international perspective, is implemented in all of our campuses, that have been authorized as an IB World schools. Furthermore, a balanced curriculum to enforce literacy standards and enrich inquiry learning is adopted throughout our organization. Our entire staff is committed to establishing a school environment that allows students to enjoy their learning experiences, and to flourish and grow at all levels. The immersion setting we provide demonstrates our emphasis on developing children’s early biliteracy and trilingual skills. We facilitate such language development by implementing the “one teacher-one language” arrangements in classrooms, thus allowing children to learn and interact with native speakers of different languages: English, Cantonese, and Putonghua respectively.

Welcome to Kornhill Victoria Nursery and Kindergarten. Our campus is one of the Victoria Kindergartens located on the east side of Hong Kong Island, welcoming over 300 eager students each day. Middle Kornhill prides itself on its close relationships between parents and teachers. This partnership ensures that we are all heading in the same direction, helping our students be the best they can be. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Victoria family. Founded in 1965, Victoria Educational Organization is one of the largest providers of early childhood education in Hong Kong, serving families of pre-nursery and kindergarten children at its eight kindergartens and nurseries. We have built a legacy and reputation for our experience in education as we continuously explore and embrace innovations to enhance our children’s learning. We believe deeply that quality education is a necessary precondition for a better world, and pledge to ensure that our schools meet your children’s needs by providing well-equipped, well-resourced, and well-staffed campuses. We take pride in our commitment to offering programs that draw upon leading early childhood research and best practices facilitated by an expert and knowledgeable faculty. Together, we aim to create a relevant, engaging, and challenging educational experience for all children. We stay true to our motto, “Multilingual Students Today, Global Citizens Tomorrow”, and to our objectives – Together we care, learn and inspire – by implementing programs that emphasize exploratory and inquiry-based learning approaches, in environments designed to nurture children’s love of learning, academic, and skills development. The International Baccalaureate (IB) program, renowned for challenging the inquiring mind and engaging children with a broader international perspective, is implemented in all of our campuses, that have been authorized as an IB World schools. Furthermore, a balanced curriculum to enforce literacy standards and enrich inquiry learning is adopted throughout our organization. Our entire staff is committed to establishing a school environment that allows students to enjoy their learning experiences, and to flourish and grow at all levels. The immersion setting we provide demonstrates our emphasis on developing children’s early biliteracy and trilingual skills. We facilitate such language development by implementing the “one teacher-one language” arrangements in classrooms, thus allowing children to learn and interact with native speakers of different languages: English, Cantonese, and Putonghua respectively.

Welcome to Victoria (Harbour Green) Kindergarten. We are one of the two Victoria Kindergartens located on the Kowloon side, and welcome 430 enthusiastic students each day. Harbour Green campus runs trilingual programmes for 2 to 6 years olds from Pre-Nursery to K3, and proudly offers the IB Primary Years Programme and the Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP). We also offer cross-curricula enrichment activities in the areas of music, art, and sports in order to foster balanced development in our children. Large, open-space learning areas are a signature feature of a 21st century school environment. At Victoria Harbour Green, we have six different sections in our large open play area allowing for the development of literacy, mathematics, role-play, sensory, arts, and science. Each section of this play area is updated throughout the year and linked to the ‘Units of Inquiry’ students are investigating. Through innovative learning experiences, we are able to extend students learning from each individual classroom to the common play area so that they can make connections from the individual to the whole community learning level. Our library provides a relaxed and safe environment that offers repeated exposure to positive interactions. In this space students have access to a wide variety of books, and are exposed to diverse story times and lessons taught by our experienced librarian. All of these experiences have a significant impact on brain development, foster students’ curiosity to inquire, and help to develop vital early literacy and mathematical skills. Most importantly, our library provides an opportunity for students to develop a love of books and reading. The collection of books in our library is organised in connection with the six transdisciplinary themes, and the ten learner profile attributes of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. As thoughtful educators who are committed to continuous improvement, we reflect annually on our curriculum and the way we teach it. Our well-trained teachers are able to deliver the most up-to-date cutting edge trilingual programme by applying their knowledge gained from participating in worldwide professional development workshops. Best practice of 21st century teaching and learning involves certain strategic, timeless elements. Flexibility is one of the key elements when delivering a programme which promotes skill driven, concept based and play based learning. We know that using technology with our students is also one of the keys in unlocking 21st century global skill sets. Hence, all our classrooms, including our library, are equipped with an Interactive Whiteboard and a visualiser which are used to enhance learning. All of our teaching staff are enthusiastic, energetic, qualified, native English, Putonghua and Cantonese speaking Early Childhood Educators who are committed to working in a dynamic environment. They are recruited from all around the world including Europe, North America, and Asia. As lifelong learners, striving for excellence in Early Years Education, our teachers participate regularly in structured professional development opportunities. These include seminars and workshops conducted by experts from the International Baccalaureate Organization, project developers from Columbia University Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, and specialist early childhood educators from overseas or Mainland China. Location is not simply a matter of providing safe and enjoyable learning experiences for children. More importantly, parents appreciate the accessibility of our school. Victoria Harbour Green is conveniently located in one of Hong Kong’s developing areas - West Kowloon. Our school is easily accessible by the MTR which is just 5 minutes walking distance away from the Olympic Station. Located in a private residential estate, the safety and privacy of our students is of paramount importance. A warm, welcoming, and highly supervised environment is a must when it comes to early childhood education.

A kindergarten is the very first school a child attends and hence we place a strong emphasis on our school atmosphere. St Teresa's Kindergarten uses "developmentally appropriate" teaching practices to suit both the needs and levels of the children. To put it simply, our teachers think first about what young children are like and then create an environment and experiences that are in tune with their characteristics. Our teachers make learning relevant, interesting, and fun. Children in our kindergarten learn through individual, small group teaching, and whole-class activities. They are encouraged to Wonder, Think, Feel and Imagine. Our qualified and experienced Early Childhood teachers make use of thematic learning. The themes are related to daily life experiences, children's interests, and current happenings. The main emphasis is on the key learning areas of English, Early Mathematics, Science, Arts and Crafts, Music, Cooking, Health, Physical Education, and Personal Development. Our classrooms are luxuriously large, airy, and bright with lots of natural light. Measuring 27 ft in length and 22 ft in breadth, each classroom has different "Activity Corners" where children can actively explore, play, work and move around freely. All classroom furniture and shelves are in bright, child-friendly colors. They have been specially tailor-made to appeal to children and ensure their safety. Storybooks, play equipment, and stationery are stored at a height convenient for children to easily access them. Our kindergarten has its very own playground that is equipped with slides, swings, and other play equipment. Special rubber mats have been installed around all outdoor play equipment to ensure the safety of children and to prevent serious injury. In addition, whenever children use the playground they are supervised by the teachers. The school will hold two meetings per year. These meetings will allow parents to speak directly with their child's teacher, and discuss their development throughout the school year thus far. It will also be a chance to ask questions or voice concerns directly to teachers. The school will organize school outings periodically. A notification letter will be sent home with details of the planned excursion. Parents are welcome to assist and join us on these outings. However, such trips will be canceled at short notice should there be a change in the weather. We encourage you to make an appointment with the class teacher to discuss your child's progress or any school-related problems. Parents are requested not to discuss such matters with the teacher when children are entering or leaving the school. To notify the school if your family has moved to a new address. It would help us contact you in an emergency. Birthday parties can be held during school hours only. If you intend to celebrate your child's birthday at school, it is best to inform the class teacher at least a week in advance. It is advisable to inform the school if your child needs special attention or if he/she is allergic to any medicine or food. If your child is sick, do be considerate and ensure that he/she has completely recovered and is past the infectious period before sending him/her to school. A doctor's certificate is needed if the child has suffered from any infection, such as mumps, chickenpox, measles, etc.

Welcome to Victoria (South Horizons) International Nursery and Kindergarten. Every day we have over 400 eager students coming into our school which is located in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island. Our campus offers a Trilingual program for 2 to 6-year-olds from Pre-Nursery to Upper Class (K3), and a Bilingual program starting from 3 to 6 years old from Nursery Class (K1) to Upper Class (K3). We provide an inquiry and literacy-based curriculum our teachers have trained annually in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and the Columbia University Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project (TCRWP). As you walk down the steps to our kindergarten, you will likely be welcomed by ships sailing by. The beautiful sea view is a warm and inviting environment for the children to come to school every day. From many of the different classroom windows, you can see the clear blue sea and boats passing by. There are times when you can even hear the honking of the horns from the ships. Being surrounded by nature and gardens offers the children a breath of fresh air from the hustle and bustle of the city. From the moment that you walk into the lobby of our campus, you will see two corridors that lead the kindergarten into different engaging learning areas intended to promote creativity and curiosity. When you look into our classrooms, you will see an aesthetically pleasing environment that encourages the children to explore various learning centers related to their current units of inquiry. The large learning areas allow the children to move around with ease, engage in interactive lessons, and also allow enough space for quiet activities, small group activities, and individualized learning. Not only are the children able to learn from the internal school community, but they are also able to learn from the close-knit extended community of South Horizons. Our neighborhood allows the children to have real-life experiences that build on the classroom learning and improve the students' essential literacy, research, and problem-solving skills. There are many opportunities for parents to join in on class activities and field trips to promote collaboration between home and school, as many of our students and their families also live in South Horizons. We believe that our learning community not only consists of the school but also the home community in providing a first-class education for everyone. Located conveniently in the Southern District, there is an abundance of transportation to choose from that gets you to our campus. There are many buses to and from Central, Causeway Bay, and even Pok Fu Lam. With the new South Island Line of the MTR, it is even quicker to get to South Horizons from Admiralty. Whether you take the bus or train, when you cross over the Ap Lei Chau Bridge, you will get a glimpse of the incredible view that is on the South Island. We strive to deliver a balanced curriculum with hands-on, inquiry-based learning. Our campus has been an authorized IB World School since April 2015, and we have been a partner school of Columbia University’s Teacher’s College Reading and Writing Project since September the same year. These programs allow the children to be inquirers and take ownership of their learning, as well as develop their thinking skills to apply strategies that will build their confidence as learners.

Learning Habitat Kindergarten & Bilingual Nursery (“LHK”) was established to provide high-quality bilingual pre-primary education for children in Hong Kong. Its first campus was opened in Tsing Yi in 2000. Subsequently LHK opened its second and third campuses in Hunghom and Tai Kok Tsui in 2004 and 2005 respectively. In view that quality bilingual pre-primary educational service is much sought-after, our fourth and fifth campuses were opened in Tseung Kwan O and Ma On Shan in 2010 and 2016 respectively. Total student enrolment grew from a very modest number of 4 back in the year 2000 to over 2,000 today across 5 campuses. Learning Habitat Kindergarten & Bilingual Nursery (“LHK”) was established to provide high-quality bilingual pre-primary education for children in Hong Kong. Its first campus was opened in Tsing Yi in 2000. Subsequently LHK opened its second and third campuses in Hunghom and Tai Kok Tsui in 2004 and 2005 respectively. In view that quality bilingual pre-primary educational service is much sought-after, our fourth and fifth campuses were opened in Tseung Kwan O and Ma On Shan in 2010 and 2016 respectively. Total student enrolment grew from a very modest number of 4 back in the year 2000 to over 2,000 today across 5 campuses. With the vision for continual refinement of our curriculum, we established the Curriculum Development Team (CDT) in 2003. This Team, comprised of experienced and passionate educators, is responsible for formulating long-term learning strategies and initiating continuous curriculum improvements through research of the latest local and international educational developments.

The philosophy at Deborah Education Institute is to use the latest research in early childhood education and best practices from around the world to create a stimulating and interesting learning environment. Our qualified and enthusiastic staff are a key factor in the success of our programs. They deliver our carefully prepared curriculum to our students and engage them in activities that promote their confidence, communication, and a desire to learn. Children at Deborah Education Institute develop into well-balanced individuals through our exploration of different areas of learning and the use of themes to bring their learning together in a meaningful way. Our safe, relaxed learning environments equipped with developmentally appropriate equipment make children feel comfortable and ready to learn, Deborah Education Institute is dedicated to providing outstanding quality early childhood services. We aim to provide an all-around and wholesome education for children through play and learning equipment. Our campus features spacious indoor and covered outdoor playgrounds, and is furnished with modern playing and teaching equipment. Deborah Education Institute offers a variety of curriculums to best suit your child. We offer a broad range of development opportunities to cultivate your child’s literacy, numeracy, social-emotional, inquiry, physical, and creative skills in a way that incorporates the latest research into how young children learn and develop best. Our curriculum engages children in the world of learning, helping them grow and develop in line with the best international practices. Our Mainstream Classes offer a comprehensive Chinese language learning environment complemented with English and Putonghua language lessons taught by Native teachers. We offer a broad range of development opportunities to cultivate your child’s literacy, numeracy, social-emotional, inquiry, physical, and creative skills in a way that incorporates the latest research into how young children learn and develop best. Our curriculum engages children in the world of learning, helping them grow and develop in line with the best international practices. We provide a custom-designed Chinese language program that is taught through themes to make learning meaningful and enjoyable. All areas of learning including math, language, social-emotional learning, physical education, and creative arts are taught through engaging learning opportunities. We provide opportunities for learning English with qualified Native English teachers who teach children phonics, reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills using an activity-based approach.

CSS has a rather unique position in Hong Kong's educational landscape. Our progressive, exceptionally student-centred curriculum is meticulously designed - our students learn effectively with enthusiasm and achieve success in many domains whilst striving for academic excellence. What is really special about us is that our development and successes are achieved by high quality relationships between people - the synergy and commitment of a culturally diverse and professional team, the strategic vision of the school board of directors, exceptionally strong partnership with parents, and a lively student body who really value their teachers and have a confident sense of ownership of their school. Our graduates have developed into principled and confident young adults with a strong sense of service and a broad awareness of the world. They have found their individual strengths and passions, and many have entered renowned universities and colleges in Hong Kong and abroad. We are confident that the momentum and energy generated by the whole school community will inspire more families to join us. Creative Secondary School (CSS) is a progressive, innovative and forward thinking school. Our learning approach integrates the best of Chinese and international educational practices. Academic rigour at CSS is complemented by a happy and vibrant school life. We prepare our students for the opportunities and challenges of the modern, rapidly changing world. We aim to cultivate in them a strong sense of cultural identity, a passion for life and a commitment to make the world a better place. Our students are purposeful, compassionate and globally minded, and strive for goals they willingly and confidently set for themselves. They develop strong motivation for learning and embrace a set of positive values and capabilities, ready to realise their potential and serve the community. We are pleased that our graduates have been able to find their passion and continue to pursue their aspirations in tertiary education and beyond. This is exactly the strategic vision of our school board. CSS is an award winning Inviting School committed to the educational philosophy and practices of the International Alliance of Invitational Education (IAIE). As an inviting school, we maintain an exceptionally caring school ethos within which students are positively encouraged to learn and develop their talent to the full. We benefit from our operation as a Direct Subsidy Scheme school which receives government funding subsidy. We principally offer the Hong Kong secondary curriculum for local students and prepare them for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE). We have been an IB World School since 2009. We deliver the first four years of the Hong Kong secondary school curriculum through the pedagogical approach and framework of the IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP). The IB MYP is concept-driven and promotes inter-disciplinary, inquiry-based, collaborative learning, as well as strong communication skills and international-mindedness. In the last two years, suitable students may be offered the IB Diploma as an alternative Diploma for university entrance. Founded in 2006, CSS is a part of a continuum of 3 schools that share a common educational philosophy for students aged from 3 to 18. Creative Primary School (CPS) and its kindergarten were founded in 1985 CPS is also an award-winning Inviting School and an IB World School. We recognize that all students are uniquely talented. Within our exceptionally supportive community, students develop positive relationships and relish the opportunity to realize their individual potential to the full. Learning at CSS is highly student-centred, engaging and inquiry based. Through a broad range of experiences in and beyond school, students become confident, optimistic, compassionate and internationally-minded young adults, ready to find their place in the world.

Welcome to Causeway Bay Victoria Kindergarten & International Nursery. Our Mission: To develop a community of international, curious, and lifelong learners who help to build a better world through open-mindedness, understanding, trust, and respect. We accomplish this through a diverse and energetic curriculum delivered by enthusiastic and professional staff in partnership with children and parents, in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. Our program allows children to enjoy learning and to reach their optimal potential – academically, socially, and personally, giving them the skills and attitudes to be confident and responsible in an evolving world. Everyone knows that children are full of potential however, only those who offer quality education can promise to bring out the best in children. At Causeway Bay Victoria, we combine rich experiences in education and classic developmental theories with the newest scientific discoveries around the world, to provide the best education and the most pleasant learning environment possible for our next generation. Most members of our excellent international teaching team have already obtained their bachelor’s or master’s degrees. Through inquiry-based learning, we promote international-mindedness and cultural awareness with a strong bilingual foundation. We have adopted the International Baccalaureate® (IB) curriculum since 2006 and became an authorized IB World School in 2012. To further strengthen students’ interest in reading and writing and build a solid language foundation, starting from 2013, we have worked with Teachers College of Columbia University to design and implement the “Reading and Writing Project”. We actively encourage parents’ involvement in children’s development and education and often invite locally and world-renowned experts to give parent seminars, as well as organize exchange visits to Mainland and overseas sister schools. No matter where they choose to continue on their education, whether at Victoria Shanghai Academy, the “through-train” school that I founded, or at other primary schools, our graduates are ready achievers, always love to learn, and are good at expressing themselves. We will continue to seek collaborative opportunities with higher institutions and overseas schools and bring the newest and the most effective pedagogy to Victoria. At the same time, we will strengthen the kindergarten to primary school transition. Under the leadership of Ms. Ting, Principal Sabrina Lee and I will inherit the spirit of our mothers and march forward. Causeway Bay Victoria Kindergarten and International Nursery aim to have our children actively engage in different learning activities, who can socialize confidently in groups, and have parents who will support their children to grow to their full potential in becoming responsible global citizen who evolves in a child-centered learning community that combines international perspectives and Chinese heritage. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). This program forms the basis of a rigorous education through a well-developed curriculum that fosters academic excellence and personal growth. The Bilingual/Trilingual learning environment is provided to stimulate and promote international-mindedness as well as cultural awareness among local students and students from diverse backgrounds. Most parents prefer to keep their children's multi-language learning strong, and many want to continue with an IB education. Victoria Shanghai Academy (VSA) is a popular choice, and our students are given a preferential opportunity for admission. The school’s curriculum is based on the IB Primary Years Programme(PYP), which is a pillar of inquiry-based learning. The IB model is student-led: the teachers play the role of facilitators, helping the children to construct knowledge. Through this process, the children continually ask questions, and then collect, analyze, organize, and report on the information they have found.

Established in 1988, David Exodus Kindergarten is passionate about early childhood education. We believe that children best learn about the world through play. As an intimate, independently-run institution, we pride ourselves on offering individual attention to each of our children, bringing out the potential in everyone. Our children love coming to school and we aim to instill in them a sense of curiosity and a passion for learning that will last throughout their lives. We design our curriculum to encourage all aspects of a child’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. We take a thematic approach with an emphasis on "learn through play". We encourage children to participate hands-on in all activities. We believe that communication between parents and educators is essential for a happy and successful kindergarten experience. We have an excellent track record of getting children placed in ESF and private international primary schools, and advocate for our students to give them the best chances of a successful start to formal education. Located within a private housing development in Tai Wai, David Exodus is set away from roads, offering a safe, tranquil environment for little ones. We offer two classrooms and an enclosed outdoor playground for PE, games, and messy play. Our aim is for children to be enthusiastic about learning and enjoy attending Kindergarten. We view Kindergarten as a bridge between the home and primary school. We encourage regular contact between parents and teachers to ensure that each child is treated as an individual whose needs are catered for in all areas of the curriculum. Children learn through play using a ‘thematic’ approach and we encourage children to participate hands-on in all activities, rather than as a spectator. We design our curriculum to encourage all aspects of a child’s physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development.

Anfield is an independent Catholic, British curriculum school, comprising of a Primary School and 2 large Kindergartens, whose curriculum is underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage, followed by the English National Curriculum. At Anfield, our robust curriculum for students aged 2 to 11 years, is fit for the 21st century, embracing the notion of promoting a globally–minded education of the very highest quality. Anfield enjoys an enviable reputation as a thriving, dynamic, happy, caring, and supportive environment with a strong family atmosphere. At Anfield, we use English as the medium for teaching and learning. In addition, there is also a strong emphasis on the acquisition of Chinese (Putonghua) as a second language. As a family school community, Anfield provides the highest quality education, developing independent and critical thinking skills and a love of learning in a culturally aware Catholic environment. The school values and encourages the characteristics of honesty, integrity, responsibility, commitment, courtesy, tolerance, self-discipline, consideration, and respect for others and the environment, as we prepare all our students to live in a complex and changing world. Small class sizes and experienced, trained teaching staff facilitate individualized learning for our students. The Anfield St. Bosco Centre is a provision for pupils aged 5 - 11 years who have special learning difficulties. The Centre offers specialist, holistic British Education within a safe, caring environment designed to raise the pupils' self-esteem and confidence. The aim is to prepare pupils so that they can eventually access mainstream education independently. Anfield is an Independent Catholic, International School, comprising of a Primary school and 2 large Kindergartens, whose curriculum is underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage and the English National Curriculum. At Anfield, our robust curriculum for students aged 2-11 years, is fit for the 21st century, embracing the notion of promoting a globally–minded education of the very highest quality. Anfield enjoys an enviable reputation as a thriving, dynamic, happy, caring, and supportive school with a strong family atmosphere. Our mission is to help all children to reach their full potential in a happy, safe, caring school where we look after each other and our environment. It is the aim of Anfield that we should: Provide an environment in which all students have equality of opportunity and equal right to respect. Have high expectations for all, both in learning and in behavior, enables students to reach their full potential. Encourage students to do their best in all they say and do. Focus on a child-centered approach to learning in which the moral, physical, creative, social, and emotional development of the child is as important as his/her intellectual development. At Anfield, we always place the health and safety of our school community first. We are vigilant in protecting the health and safety of your child and our staff. All kindergarten students are required to have a completed medical form returned to the school before admission. This includes an up-to-date immunization record for your child. Kiddies’ Club parents are asked to inform us if their child has a particular medical condition, including allergies. Our Whampoa campus at Laguna Verde is a very attractive educational environment. We have modern, newly refurbished purpose-built premises on one level. We pride ourselves on our clean and healthy environment. Spacious and airy classrooms, Well-stocked library, Computer room, Drama and activity room, Medical room.

Children learn best between the age of 0-6 years when they experience through all their senses – visual, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, and gustatory. KinderU offers fun-filled activities promoting early brain and physical development, creating a sensory-rich environment of various textures, sounds and objects to stimulate a baby’s senses. Our programs are based on the philosophies of renowned right brain specialists and designed to provide the ideal education environment by engaging the children in activities that stimulate their brain growth appropriate to their developmental stages. We also thrive to develop the multiple intelligence of children by offering them an innate multiple intelligence assessment. We have all the materials needed for the stimulation of the right brain, i.e. flashcards, pictures, and dot cards, that are important for the development of imaging, counting, and calculating abilities of the right brain. We also use music, rich colors, and log rolls, tactile balls, vestibular bowls, balance equipment. We also have special age-appropriate vestibular equipment for younger children, designed to build upper body strength and balls designed to practice balance and body control as well as tactile stimulation balls. For older children, we have hoops, balance beams, balls, and more to help to develop your child’s motor skills. KinderU is owned and operated by a professional organization that also operates one kindergarten and nursery (Rightmind International Nursery and Kindergarten, please see www.rmkg.org) in Hong Kong. We have a thorough understanding of the mental and physical growth of children. Our vision is to become the world’s leading elite early education institution by educating our students to become excellent in academia and virtues. Our mission is to be a force for good, exemplifying traditional values as a foundation, to nurture kindness and academia, and advocate respect for parents, love for siblings, diligence, trust, love, and justice to empower children to be angels in the lives of others.

Anfield is an Independent Catholic, International School, comprising of a Primary school and 2 large Kindergartens, whose curriculum is underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage and the English National Curriculum. At Anfield, our robust curriculum for students aged 2-11 years, is fit for the 21st century, embracing the notion of promoting a globally-minded education of the very highest quality. Anfield enjoys an enviable reputation as a thriving, dynamic, happy, caring, and supportive school with a strong family atmosphere. Our mission is to help all children to reach their full potential in a happy, safe, caring school where we look after each other and our environment. It is the aim of Anfield that we should: Provide an environment in which all students have equality of opportunity and equal right to respect. Have high expectations for all, both in learning and in behavior, enables students to reach their full potential. Encourage students to do their best in all they say and do. Focus on a child-centered approach to learning in which the moral, physical, creative, social, and emotional development of the child is as important as his/her intellectual development. Provide a learning environment in which children: build on what they already know or what they can do have opportunities to learn through investigation, exploration, and discovery within a disciplined yet caring and stimulating environment are motivated to learn through being actively involved in purposeful activities and play feel confident about tackling new situations and are prepared to think for themselves and act independently develop their self-esteem have opportunities to engage in activities planned by adults and also those that they plan or initiate themselves Encourage pupils to take care of each other and our environment. Be open and welcoming to parents, treat them as partners in their child’s development and education, inform parents about their child’s development and progress, deal fairly with any parental concerns and keep parents informed about school activities. Our new Kowloon Tong Campus is a very attractive educational environment. We have a self-contained, low-rise, two-story building. We pride ourselves on our clean and healthy environment. Spacious and airy classrooms Well-stocked library Interactive whiteboard and computers in every classroom Music room Children’s kitchen for cooking activities Beautiful garden Playground with play safe surface and large climbing frame Anfield is an independent Catholic, British curriculum school, comprising of a Primary School and 2 large Kindergartens, whose curriculum is underpinned by the Early Years Foundation Stage, followed by the English National Curriculum. At Anfield, our robust curriculum for students aged 2 to 11 years, is fit for the 21st century, embracing the notion of promoting a globally–minded education of the very highest quality. Anfield enjoys an enviable reputation as a thriving, dynamic, happy, caring, and supportive environment with a strong family atmosphere. At Anfield, we use English as the medium for teaching and learning. In addition, there is also a strong emphasis on the acquisition of Chinese (Putonghua) as a second language. As a family school community, Anfield provides the highest quality education, developing independent and critical thinking skills and a love of learning in a culturally aware Catholic environment. The school values and encourages the characteristics of honesty, integrity, responsibility, commitment, courtesy, tolerance, self-discipline, consideration, and respect for others and the environment, as we prepare all our students to live in a complex and changing world. Small class sizes and experienced, trained teaching staff facilitate individualized learning for our students. The Anfield St. Bosco Centre is a provision for pupils aged 5 - 11 years who have special learning difficulties. The Centre offers specialist, holistic British Education within a safe, caring environment designed to raise the pupils' self-esteem and confidence. The aim is to prepare pupils so that they can eventually access a mainstream education independently.

Alison’s Letterland International Kindergarten was founded in 1996 by Alison Euler. A year later, Baby Buddies International Playgroup and Nursery opened and was the first purpose-operated playgroup in Hong Kong. Alison is a qualified N.N.E.B (1988) and has a wealth of experience in early childhood education gained in the UK and Hong Kong. Alison’s dream was to create a fun, caring, and educational environment for children and their families in Hong Kong. She creates a community feeling within the schools for all her students to remember the beginning of their learning journey as a fun and happy experience. Alison’s dreams have come true, with the assistance of an incredible team, a passion for teaching, and hard work. Alison and her team successfully continue to deliver new child-centered educational programs based on the British National Curriculum Early Years Foundation Stage. The high standard of education in each school is reflected in the success of each child being accepted to international primary schools and thriving in our educational environments. Alison’s philosophy is that each child and their family will leave our classes with a smile. Baby Buddies International Playgroup and Nursery Alison’s Letterland International Kindergarten have expanded now providing educational services in three locations on Hong Kong Island. The schools retain a family community feels with a close network of devoted and qualified international teachers truly inspiring your child with a love of learning. Our mission is to imbue every one of our students with a lifetime love of learning and to encourage them to become confident, responsible, and effective contributors to society. We believe that every child is a competent learner from birth, and every child should be treated with respect and as an individual. Our teachers are all well-qualified early year’s professionals with internationally recognized Bachelors in Early Childhood Education or equivalent. Our Chinese language teachers are fluent Putonghua speakers qualified and experienced in early childhood education. At this age, strong relationships are embedded with the familiar teacher and will be the role model that a child learns to trust and looks to for security and care. Our Kindergarten is a bright and spacious facility overlooking the beautiful greenery of Victoria Park. The classroom is open-planned and offers different areas of age-appropriate learning, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage. The Kindergarten is equipped with the latest up-to-date educational equipment from the U.K. Along with the newest models of interactive whiteboards to support the children’s learning.

Welcome to the family of St. Paul’s Co-educational College. For over a century, SPCC has been providing a quality whole-person education for a socially diverse student body. Students are admitted by merit and potential regardless of their family or social backgrounds. As one of the oldest schools in Hong Kong, we cherish an unbroken tradition of academic, aesthetic, physical, and musical excellence and a reputation for being at the forefront of educational developments. Much as we value scholarship and intellectual development, we stress even more on values and attitudes and laud integrity and modesty. Learning at SPCC is not confined to the classroom. With an extensive array of experiential learning and exchange programs, our students are exposed to different cultures and learn from new perspectives. We seek to provide the best opportunities to groom them into global citizens who would serve the public good and lead a responsible and magnificent life. Our graduates, being leaders in their respective professions, have long been recognized for the invaluable contributions they made to society over the years. Education is our passport to the future. I look forward to welcoming you to the SPCC family and taking your child on the wonderful journey of holistic, enlightening, and challenging education. In the spirit of " Faith, Hope, and Love ", to nurture our students as future leaders by instilling in them a culture of excellence, high moral values, an altruistic spirit, a passion for lifelong learning, and a global perspective. We stress integrity, scholarship and excellence, and also modesty and simplicity of life. We are dedicated to making the Schools a loving and caring community where students from different social backgrounds can interact, learn and pursue academic excellence together so that they may lead responsible and fulfilling lives. SPCC offers the curricula of the local Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in parallel. We believe the provision of the dual curricula enables us to better cater to our diverse student body, which encompasses a broad array of talents and interests and different learning styles. We are a school under the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui and students are given care and guidance by the Christian faith and its emphasis on the value of the individual. Christian teachers and pastors provide students spiritual care and guidance. The discipline panel, the counseling group, careers staff and school social workers work closely to offer students counseling services and organize related activities for them. Civic and moral education programs are held regularly at school to inculcate in each student a sense of self-worth, social responsibility, and cultural and civic awareness.

Welcome to Wembley International Kindergarten. Wembley International Kindergarten is a well-established (since January 1984) English medium kindergarten situated in the taiko Shing area. Wembley International Kindergarten offers a pre-education program that involves children in a stimulating learning environment that encourages physical and intellectual curiosity. Adopting an interactive and flexible approach to teaching is the mainstay at Wembley International Kindergarten. The medium of instruction is English. We follow the British Curriculum and a KEY PHONETIC Approach, Pre-Math Work, General Knowledge, EQ, Music and Movement, Physical Activity, Art and Craft, Interactive Drama. Politeness, Respect, and Moral Education Etiquette are greatly encouraged as is Environmental Awareness. Classes are conducted by fully qualified native English-speaking teaching staff registered with the Board of Education. A minimum class ratio from 1 to 7. Two teachers are assigned to each class. Besides being qualified the present staff is very loyal and long-serving enhancing inter-teacher cooperation and cohesiveness. There are several extra-curricular activities throughout the year that include a "Pat a pet program", where interaction with live animals is designed to nurture a caring attitude towards animals. English, Mandarin, and Cantonese classes. These run in the mornings and afternoons and are designed to enhance skills and in particular language skills.

Leapfrog was founded in 1992 by a group of parents looking for a playgroup for their little pre-schoolers. After a couple of temporary locations around Sai Kung, we moved into our current home in 1996 and have not looked back since! Leapfrog is a non-profit school run by the School manager and the parent committee board. We are situated just inside beautiful Sai Kung Country Park, Leapfrog provides a spacious, natural environment for your child to grow and learn through play. We have a large outdoor play area with climbing frames, slides, ride-on toys, a large sandpit and covered craft/activity areas, and a mud kitchen and garden. We have two well-equipped classrooms: one for Kindergarten (3-5 years) and one for our playgroups (0-3 years). Leapfrog follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum that has been modified to incorporate our bi-lingual class. Our basis of teaching is learning through play and a thematic teaching approach. Our mission is to deliver positive fun and educational experiences that enable a sense of freedom for children through a range of activities. We strive to provide a safe, nurturing environment that has a close connection to the natural outdoor environment in which we are based.

Safari Kid Pok Fu Lam Kindergarten is now Kïdo Pok Fu Lam Kindergarten! Located in Chi Fu Fa Yuen, Pok Fu Lam, and with easy access from Kennedy Town to Aberdeen (and everything in between), Safari Kid’s flagship international kindergarten, nursery & child care in Hong Kong has everything on offer for children from 12 months to 6 years! From ball pits and slides to themed play areas, your child will see preschool as a never-ending adventure! Every inch of the preschool has something unique to offer. We have science, art, and sand play spaces, alongside large, Reggio-inspired classrooms. Languages include English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, readying children for whatever life holds for your children next! Nestled in the heart of Chi Fu Fa Yuen is our Pok Fu Lam kindergarten and nursery, an early learning space that is sure to delight and inspire your little ones. Every inch of the school offers something unique. Our classrooms have been specifically designed to stimulate children’s minds and motivate them throughout their day. Thanks to the center’s ball pits, slides, climbing walls, and themed role play areas, your child will see education as a never-ending adventure. The campus offers over 10,000 sq. ft. of space, so there’s plenty of room for children to run around and explore. A feature we’re particularly proud of is our large playground, which includes a soft play gym for younger students and a wooden climbing area for older children. Our classrooms are also extremely spacious and feature large windows that let in plenty of natural light, to aid the children’s learning. Kids can develop a love of math, science, and the arts through our state-of-the-art play areas and interactive whiteboards. We also help develop their motor skills through our sports-based physical development programs. In addition to this, we offer extensive extra-curricular programs, including art, music, STEM, and even swimming classes from specialist coaches and teachers. Besides the practical benefits of knowing a second language later in life, there are several advantages to receiving a multilingual education at an early age. Research shows that learning a second language boosts problem-solving, critical thinking, and listening skills. In addition to this, bilingual children often have improved reading, writing, and math skills, and generally score higher on standardized tests. Contrary to popular belief, young children are not confused by the introduction of multiple languages. Acquiring a second language early in life primes the brain to learn multiple other tongues, opening a world of opportunities for later on.

The Norwegian Kindergarten in London is an educational opportunity for children from two and a half years old to school age. This applies either for starting English school at five years old or starting at The Norwegian School at six years old. We aim to be the natural choice for Norwegian families who move to London. We emphasize both the Norwegian and English language and culture. Each class in the Kindergarten will have at least one English-speaking and one Scandinavian-speaking member of staff. This helps the children to learn English from the start. We also aim to give the older children activities which prepare them for starting school. In addition, we can give necessary language training before starting school. Our children´s social and language skills reach a high level of development over the year. A place must be taken up no later than four weeks after the place is available. Payment is required for the entire period from the day that the place has been allocated. The Kindergarten shall meet the children with trust and respect, and acknowledge the intrinsic value of childhood. They shall contribute to well-being and joy in play and learning, and shall be a challenging and safe place for community life and friendship. The Kindergarten shall promote democracy and equality and counteract all forms of discrimination. Kindergarten has fewer children per adult than the English statutory regulations demand. This means that we can be run with a Norwegian approach. The children play outside every day, and unless exceptional conditions prevent this. There is also an outing once a week where we use playgrounds and parks nearby. The organization of the Kindergarten will vary from year to year depending on how many children join. Regardless of the way it is organized in any year, each class will always have a pre-school teacher or a person with similar qualifications who is responsible for the educational plans. The Kindergarten is run in the same building as the Norwegian School, which is very convenient for families with children both in the School and in the Kindergarten. Equally, the transition to school is easy as the children already know the building, as well as children and staff members at the School. The Norwegian Kindergarten in London is a registered English charity. The Board of Governors is the supreme body representing the owners. The Board is responsible for running The Norwegian Kindergarten in London by English and UK law. The Board is responsible for the overall financial situation at any time and to plan, implement and report financial plans, annual budget, and accounts to UK authorities. The Board is the employer for all positions. The Board shall ensure that The Norwegian Kindergarten in London continues to develop as an attractive educational opportunity and will make long-term plans for the future of the kindergarten. The keeping children safe in education statutory guidance (September 2016) states that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone´s responsibility. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families and carers has a role to play in safeguarding children. To fulfill this responsibility effectively, all professionals should make sure their approach is child-centered. This means that they should consider, at all times, what is in the best interest of the child. We aim to form excellent relationships with families so that we understand our children as individuals and can identify any type of concern that may arise. We work closely with parents in making decisions to enhance their child’s development and happiness. The Norwegian Kindergarten will endeavor to create an atmosphere that encourages good and positive behavior, we believe that children flourish best when they know how they are expected to behave and gain respect through interaction with caring adults who show them respect and value their personalities. Children need to have set boundaries of behavior for their own and others' safety. Within the Kindergarten, we aim to set these boundaries in a way that helps the child to develop a sense of the significance of their behavior, both on their environment and those around them. This policy will identify to staff a whole Kindergarten approach to the management of children`s behavior, including development strategies to be used in response to negative behavior and to involve parents and carers where needed. We expect all members of our setting – children, parents, and staff to keep to guidelines, requiring these to be applied consistently. We also work in partnership with children`s parents and carers who are regularly informed about their child`s behavior.