Tai Po Baptist Kindergarten

Tai Po Baptist Kindergarten is a non-profit-making Christian kindergarten in Tai Po, founded in 1958 and offering a local curriculum. The school emphasizes balanced spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social and aesthetic development, using positive curriculum and the qualities of spiritual fruits to establish values. Immersive language teaching creates a language-rich environment, while environmental education and a rooftop garden help children connect with nature. Tailor-made school-based curriculum, theme-based learning, small-group activities and story-based learning allow children to learn from life experiences. Student portfolios record development across six areas. Rooted in Christ's spirit, the kindergarten aims to provide whole-person education and happy learning.

School Classification

Finance Type
Non-profit-making
Location (District)
Tai Po
KG Education Scheme
Joining
Curriculum Type
Local
Classes
Half-day Sessions: AM or PM
Child Care Services
No

School Picture

Website Screen Shot of Tai Po Baptist Kindergarten
Website Screen of Tai Po Baptist Kindergarten (captured on 2022-10-06)

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: -

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---

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 Session799074243
PM Session786091229
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
2020185160165510
2021163185153501
2022171160173504
2023149157149455
2024157150165472

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 support children's holistic development and inspire curiosity, creativity and active learning.

Curriculum: The kindergarten offers a school-based local curriculum that follows the Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide, organizes learning around life-related themes, supports holistic development, and cultivates positive values and character. Learning is supported through thematic teaching, group and small-group activities, and storytelling and picture books. Children's progress is assessed through learning portfolios and parent-teacher communication.

Support to Students: The kindergarten supports children through social worker, counselling or referral services. It maintains close home-school partnership through notices, handbooks, digital platforms and direct teacher contact, parenting seminars, talks and workshops, and parent-child activities, outings and school events.

School Founding Year
1958
Number of Teaching Staff
29
School Supervisor
Mr Tsang Ka Shek
School Principal
Ms Leung Shuk Wa Portia
Teacher to Pupil Ratio
8.4 (AM Session), 7.9 (PM Session)
Parent-teacher association
Yes

School Location & Map

Tai Po Baptist Kindergarten is located at 32-38 Heung Sze Wui Square, Tai Po, 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 8 registered classrooms, with classrooms in use approved to accommodate up to 550 children. Its listed facilities include an indoor playground and a music room. Other special facilities or areas include multifunction room.


Number of Registered Classrooms
8
Permitted Accommodation
550 children