Guideposts Kindergarten 3rd Branch (Tin Shui Estate)

Guideposts Kindergarten 3rd Branch (Tin Shui Estate) is a non-profit-making kindergarten in Yuen Long, founded in 1993 and offering a local curriculum. The school provides a theme-integrated curriculum with equal emphasis on spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social and artistic development. Designed around children's age characteristics, it includes whole-brain development, science exploration, life skills, problem solving and emotion handling. Teaching uses thematic group activities, games, role play, observation, physical training, site visits, specially designed environments and stimulating materials. Ongoing observation records support assessment of learning progress and outcomes. Guided by education for all and the love of Jesus Christ, the school supports balanced development.

School Classification

Finance Type
Non-profit-making
Location (District)
Yuen Long
KG Education Scheme
Joining
Curriculum Type
Local
Classes
AM, PM, Whole-day Sessions
Child Care Services
No

School Picture

Campus Photo of Guideposts Kindergarten 3rd Branch (Tin Shui Estate)
Outlook of Guideposts Kindergarten 3rd Branch (Tin Shui Estate)

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: $21,340

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 SessionFreeFreeFree
PM SessionFreeFreeFree
WD Session$21,340(11)$21,340(11)$21,340(11)

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 Session234344110
PM Session7112543
WD Session15151545

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
2020908987266
2021888890266
2022898685260
2023709082242
2024456984198

Note: Student enrollment figures were obtained from the EDB Kindergarten Profiles in December of each year.

School Mission, Curriculum & Teaching Capacity

Mission: Guided by Christian values, the school aims to provide a safe, caring and joyful learning environment, support children's holistic development, prepare children for lifelong learning and future growth, and develop responsible citizens with a broad outlook.

Curriculum: The kindergarten offers a local curriculum that follows the Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide, is child-centred and aligned with children's development, organizes learning around life-related themes, and encourages exploration and hands-on learning. Learning is supported through thematic teaching, play-based exploration, group and small-group activities, and role play and creative expression. Children's progress is assessed through ongoing observation and parent-teacher communication.

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, individual observation, assessment and guidance, and values, character and confidence-building activities. It maintains close home-school partnership through class observations, open days or school visits, parenting seminars, talks and workshops, parent-child activities, outings and school events, and parent volunteer teams, groups or associations.

School Founding Year
1993
Number of Teaching Staff
15
School Supervisor
Ms Fong Yee Man Joanne
School Principal
Ms Yue Ying Ying
Teacher to Pupil Ratio
10.3 (AM Session), 7.3 (PM Session)
Parent-teacher association
Yes

School Location & Map

Guideposts Kindergarten 3rd Branch (Tin Shui Estate) is located at G/F, Block 11, Shui Lam House, Tin Shui Estate, Phase 4, Tin Shui Wai, Yuen Long, 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 6 registered classrooms, with classrooms in use approved to accommodate up to 254 children. Its facilities include an outdoor playground, an indoor playground, and a music room. Other special facilities or areas include Computer room, Aquarium, Transportation Town, and Intelligence bus.


Number of Registered Classrooms
6
Permitted Accommodation
254 children