Sai Kung International Pre-School

Sai Kung International Pre-School is a non-profit-making international preschool in Sai Kung, founded in 1989 and offering a non-local curriculum. The school follows the UK Early Years Foundation Stage with a forest school focus, allowing children to follow their interests and take ownership of learning. The curriculum covers communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, and expressive art and design. Children also experience Letters and Sounds synthetic phonics, handwriting activities, forest and beach school, gardening, baking, PE and library resources. Assessment includes annual school reports and learning journals.

School Classification

Finance Type
Non-profit-making
Location (District)
Sai Kung
KG Education Scheme
Not Joining
Curriculum Type
Non-local
Classes
Half-day Sessions: AM or PM
Child Care Services
No

School Picture

Website Screen Shot of Sai Kung International Pre-School
Website Screen of Sai Kung International Pre-School (captured on 2024-10-15)

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: $56,650; PM: $40,000; WD: -

The table below presents annual fees and number of installment. 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-$56,650(10)-
PM Session$40,000(10)--
WD Session---

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 Session1010020
PM Session7209
WD Session0000

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
20201313026
20211219031
2022115016
20231212024
20241712029

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 work closely with families and the community.

Curriculum: The kindergarten offers a non-local curriculum based on the Early Years Foundation Stage framework that promotes environmental awareness and nature learning. Learning is supported through thematic teaching and music, movement, art and physical activities. Children's progress is assessed through progress reports.

School Founding Year
1989
Number of Teaching Staff
2
School Supervisor
Ms Sally Newman
School Principal
Ms Saioa Barandiaran
Teacher to Pupil Ratio
10.0 (AM Session), 9.0 (PM Session)
Parent-teacher association
No

School Location & Map

Sai Kung International Pre-School is located at 159, Che Keng Tuk Village, Sai Kung, 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 1 registered classroom, with classrooms in use approved to accommodate up to 40 children. Its listed facilities include an outdoor playground. Other special facilities or areas include Arts & Craft area, Sand Pit, Mud Kitchen, Garden, and Water Station.


Number of Registered Classrooms
1
Permitted Accommodation
40 children