Guidepost Montessori International Kindergarten (Clearwater Bay)

Guidepost Montessori International Kindergarten (Clearwater Bay) is a private independent kindergarten in Sai Kung, founded in 2022 and offering a non-local curriculum. The school follows an authentic Montessori programme that nurtures independence, curiosity and mastery through child choice and guided exploration. Children learn in prepared, inclusive environments where they choose work, practise the Montessori work cycle and develop academic, social and emotional skills. Mixed-age classrooms allow children to lead, mentor younger peers, care for the classroom and work collaboratively. English and Mandarin guides support dual-language learning, while assessment is based on observation and responsive guidance. The programme aims to lay foundations for lifelong learning and holistic independence.

School Classification

Finance Type
Private Independent
Location (District)
Sai Kung
KG Education Scheme
Not Joining
Curriculum Type
Non-local
Classes
Half-day Sessions: AM or PM
Child Care Services
Yes

School Picture

Website Screen Shot of Guidepost Montessori International Kindergarten (Clearwater Bay)
Website Screen of Guidepost Montessori International Kindergarten (Clearwater Bay) (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: $93,500; PM: $78,650; 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$93,500(11)$93,500(11)$93,500(11)
PM Session$78,650(11)$78,650(11)$78,650(11)
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 Session118120
PM Session0000
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
20202226
20215016
20223003
202363110
2024118120

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, support children's holistic development, apply Montessori principles, inspire curiosity, creativity and active learning, and build confidence, independence and self-care.

Curriculum: The kindergarten offers a non-local curriculum based on Montessori principles that encourages exploration and hands-on learning, builds independence, confidence and self-care, and includes STEAM and scientific exploration. Learning is supported through play-based exploration, group and small-group activities, and role play and creative expression. Children's progress is assessed through ongoing observation.

Support to Students: The kindergarten supports children through professional support for children with diverse learning or developmental needs. It maintains close home-school partnership through meetings, parent days and individual interviews and parent volunteer teams, groups or associations.

School Founding Year
2022
Number of Teaching Staff
5
School Supervisor
Mr Wan Wai Lun
School Principal
Ms Chong So Fun
Teacher to Pupil Ratio
7.6 (AM Session), - (PM Session)
Parent-teacher association
No

School Location & Map

Guidepost Montessori International Kindergarten (Clearwater Bay) is located at Level 7, Silverstrand Mart, 2 Silver Cape Road, Clearwater Bay, 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 5 registered classrooms, with classrooms in use approved to accommodate up to 27 children. Its listed facilities include an outdoor playground and an indoor playground.


Number of Registered Classrooms
5
Permitted Accommodation
27 children