SA Centaline Charity Fund Kindergarten

救世軍中原慈善基金幼稚園

SA Centaline Charity Fund Kindergarten is a non-profit-making Salvation Army kindergarten in Sha Tin, founded in 2009 and offering a local curriculum. The school uses project approaches, Montessori learning, free play and sensory training to develop exploration, logical reasoning, problem-solving, mathematical thinking and self-care abilities. Children are encouraged to choose play content, companions, materials and methods, supporting self-discovery and self-learning. Teaching also includes English phonics and life education rooted in Christ's love. Continuous observation and assessment record development across different areas. The kindergarten values every child as a gift from God and aims to provide balanced physical, cognitive, language, affective, social, aesthetic and spiritual growth.

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

Campus Photo of SA Centaline Charity Fund Kindergarten
Outlook of SA Centaline Charity Fund Kindergarten (Click to view a large photo)

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: $21,250

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$21,250(10)$21,250(10)$21,250(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 Session212721
PM Session0000
WD Session16183064

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
2020508568203
2021605283195
2022355750142
2023263750113
202418303785

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, strengthen communication and language skills, encourage healthy physical and emotional growth, and prepare children for lifelong learning and future growth.

Curriculum: The kindergarten offers a local curriculum based on Montessori principles that organizes learning around life-related themes, emphasizes learning through play, and includes project-based inquiry. Learning is supported through thematic teaching, project inquiry, storytelling and picture books, and bilingual English and Chinese experiences. Children's progress is assessed through ongoing observation.

Support to Students: The kindergarten supports children through social worker, counselling or referral services. It maintains close home-school partnership through parenting seminars, talks and workshops, parent-child activities, outings and school events, and parent volunteer teams, groups or associations.

School Founding Year
2009
Number of Teaching Staff
9
School Supervisor
Ms Law Wei Fong
School Principal
Ms Leung Kit Hing
Teacher to Pupil Ratio
9.4 (AM Session), 7.1 (PM Session)
Parent-teacher association
Yes

School Location & Map

SA Centaline Charity Fund Kindergarten is located at G/F, Mei Mun House, Mei Tin Estate, Tai Wai, Sha Tin, N.T.. Use the interactive map below to explore the surrounding area. Alternatively, use our School Map to view this school and explore nearby schools.

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School Facilities

The kindergarten has 8 registered classrooms, with classrooms in use approved to accommodate up to 112 children. Its listed facilities include an indoor playground and a music room. Other special facilities or areas include children library.


Number of Registered Classrooms
8
Permitted Accommodation
112 children