School Classification
- Finance Type
- Non-profit-making
- Location (District)
- Sha Tin
- KG Education Scheme
- Joining
- Curriculum Type
- Local
- Classes
- AM, PM, Whole-day Sessions
- Child Care Services
- No
School Picture
Note: Across Hong Kong kindergartens, most are non-profit-making, accounting for about 82% of schools, while private independent kindergartens make up around 18%. The Kindergarten Education Scheme provides government subsidy to eligible non-profit-making kindergartens, helping parents access more affordable kindergarten education. About 75% of kindergartens join the Scheme, while 25% do not. In terms of curriculum, around 83% offer a local curriculum, and 17% offer a non-local curriculum. Click to view an illustration.
School Fees
Annual Fees in 2025/26 School Year: AM: Free; PM: Free; WD: $11,900
This kindergarten receives government subsidy, so fees are usually lower; parents normally need a valid EDB registration document for admission.
The table below presents annual fees and number of installment after deduction of government subsidy. For details of the school fees, please refer to the Fees Certificate provided by the Education Bureau.
| Class | Nursery | Lower KG | Upper KG |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM Session | Free | Free | Free |
| PM Session | Free | Free | Free |
| WD Session | $11,900(10) | $11,900(10) | $11,900(10) |
Note: School fees figures were obtained from the EDB Kindergarten Profiles in December of each year.
Class Structure & Student Enrollment
The table below shows the latest student enrolment in Nursery (aged 3-4), Lower KG (aged 4-5) and Upper KG (aged 5-6) for the 2024/25 school year, broken down by AM, PM and whole-day sessions. It gives a quick view of the kindergarten’s current class structure and student distribution.
| Class | Nursery | Lower KG | Upper KG | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Session | 63 | 85 | 102 | 250 |
| PM Session | 12 | 21 | 28 | 61 |
| WD Session | 43 | 47 | 46 | 136 |
The following table summarises the school’s enrolment by level in recent years. These figures help show how the kindergarten’s overall student population and level mix have changed over time.
| School Year | Nursery | Lower KG | Upper KG | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 132 | 147 | 181 | 460 |
| 2021 | 124 | 140 | 143 | 407 |
| 2022 | 135 | 105 | 123 | 363 |
| 2023 | 157 | 171 | 122 | 450 |
| 2024 | 118 | 153 | 176 | 447 |
Note: Student enrollment figures were obtained from the EDB Kindergarten Profiles in December of each year.
School Mission, Curriculum & Teaching Capacity
Mission: The school aims to provide a safe, caring and joyful learning environment, nurture good character and positive values, and build confidence, independence and self-care.
Curriculum: The kindergarten offers a local curriculum that follows the Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide, is child-centred and aligned with children's development, emphasizes learning through play, and encourages exploration and hands-on learning. Learning is supported through thematic teaching, project inquiry, play-based exploration, and group and small-group activities. Children's progress is assessed through ongoing observation, continuous assessment, and learning portfolios.
Support to Students: The kindergarten supports children through gradual adaptation or orientation activities for new children, Primary One transition preparation, mock activities or school visits, social worker, counselling or referral services, and health, safety and emotional care. It maintains close home-school partnership through notices, handbooks, digital platforms and direct teacher contact, meetings, parent days and individual interviews, parenting seminars, talks and workshops, and parent-child activities, outings and school events.
School Location & Map
CUHKFAA Thomas Cheung Kindergarten is located at Kam Ying Court, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, N.T.. Use the interactive map below to explore the surrounding area.
You can also view this school’s location on the Hong Kong Government GeoInfo Map (opens in a new tab) . Click to view the map preview .
School Facilities
The kindergarten has 14 registered classrooms, with classrooms in use approved to accommodate up to 503 children. Its listed facilities include an indoor playground and a music room. Other special facilities or areas include multiple intelligence activities corner, nature and science corner, reading area, and role play area.
