Hong Kong Guide

Preschool Curriculum in Hong Kong

Everything school owners, directors, and teachers in Hong Kong need to know about preschool standards, licensing, funding, and choosing a curriculum that meets local requirements.

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National framework
Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide (2017
Regulator
Education Bureau (EDB) and Social Welfare Department
Age range
2 years 8 months to 6 years
Typical ratios
1:15 typical

Hong Kong early learning standards

The official curriculum framework for preschools in Hong Kong is the Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide (2017, EDB).

IPC maps to the four key learning areas and bilingual Chinese-English direction of the EDB Curriculum Guide.

Public funding programs in Hong Kong

Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme
Half-day kindergarten is free for all eligible children aged 3 to 6.
Kindergarten and Child Care Centre Fee Remission Scheme
Means-tested fee remission for full-day kindergartens.

How IPC fits preschools in Hong Kong

IPC gives Hong Kong preschools 20,000+ ready-to-teach activities, lesson plans, parent reports, and assessment tools that map to Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide (2017, EDB). Trusted by 20,000+ schools and 60,000+ teachers across 98 countries.

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Opening a new setting?

Kindergarten startup guide for Hong Kong

From licensing and ratios to choosing a preschool curriculum, our step-by-step guide covers everything you need to open a kindergarten in Hong Kong and align it to Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide (2017, EDB).

How to start a kindergarten in Hong Kong

Frequently asked questions

What preschool curriculum is required in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong preschools follow Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide (2017, EDB). IPC maps to the four key learning areas and bilingual Chinese-English direction of the EDB Curriculum Guide.
Who licenses preschools in Hong Kong?
Education Bureau (EDB) and Social Welfare Department oversees early childhood settings in Hong Kong.
What public funding is available for preschool in Hong Kong?
Free Quality Kindergarten Education Scheme: Half-day kindergarten is free for all eligible children aged 3 to 6. Kindergarten and Child Care Centre Fee Remission Scheme: Means-tested fee remission for full-day kindergartens.
Can IPC be used as a preschool curriculum in Hong Kong?
Yes. IPC is trusted by 20,000+ schools across 98 countries. Activities, lesson plans, and assessments map to Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide (2017, EDB).

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