Victoria Kindergarten is a bilingual early years group in Hong Kong, part of the Victoria Educational Organisation, which was established in 1965. It runs several campuses across the territory, a number of them authorised to teach the IB Primary Years Programme in the early years. For many local and international families it is a first step into a bilingual education before primary school.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | Bilingual early years programme in English and Chinese, learning through play and inquiry. Several campuses authorised for the IB Primary Years Programme |
| Stage range | Early years and kindergarten. Confirm the exact age range with the campus |
| Founded | Part of the Victoria Educational Organisation, established 1965 |
| Accreditation | IB Primary Years Programme authorisation at several campuses. Confirm by campus with the school |
| Fee band | Mid band for Hong Kong kindergartens, varies by campus |
| Campus area | Several campuses across Hong Kong Island and Kowloon |
Curriculum and academics
Victoria Kindergarten teaches a bilingual early years programme in English and Chinese, with young children learning through play and structured inquiry rather than formal lessons. The bilingual emphasis is the feature families value most, since it builds an early foundation in both languages at the age when children pick them up most easily.
Several campuses are authorised as IB Primary Years Programme World Schools, which shapes how the early years are planned around inquiry and the development of the whole child. Authorisation is granted by campus rather than across the group, so check the status of the one you want. For how the Primary Years Programme works and how it leads into later IB stages, see our IB curriculum guide.
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Victoria Kindergarten fees
Victoria Kindergarten sits in the mid band for Hong Kong kindergartens. Fees vary by campus and by whether a place falls under the government kindergarten scheme, which subsidises some half day and whole day places, so the amount a family pays can differ a lot between campuses. Confirm the current schedule with the campus you want.
Beyond tuition, plan for the usual early years extras such as a registration charge, materials and meals, and a school bus fee where it is used. Our Hong Kong international school fees guide sets the kindergarten years in the context of the wider cost of schooling in the city, which helps when you budget for the move into primary later.
Admissions
Kindergarten admission in Hong Kong runs on an annual cycle, with the main intake into the youngest year and a busy application season the year before a child starts. Applications are made to the campus, and any meeting is a gentle play session rather than a formal test.
Because popular campuses fill quickly, registering interest early matters, especially if you have a preferred location. Confirm the current application window, the documents required and whether the campus takes part in the government scheme with the admissions office, and arrange a visit.
Location and who goes there
Victoria Kindergarten runs several campuses across Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, so most families can find one within reach of home. Check the campus list for the location nearest you, since the right campus often comes down to the daily journey with a young child. To explore the wider school market for the years after kindergarten, start with the Hong Kong city hub.
The community is a mix of local and international families who want a bilingual start, many of them looking ahead to a bilingual or international primary. For these parents an early years place that builds both English and Chinese is the main reason they choose the group.
Victoria Kindergarten reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Victoria Kindergarten fees?
Victoria Kindergarten sits in the mid band for Hong Kong kindergartens. Fees vary by campus and by whether a place falls under the government kindergarten scheme, so confirm the current schedule with the campus you want.
What curriculum does Victoria Kindergarten follow?
A bilingual early years programme in English and Chinese, learning through play and inquiry. Several Victoria Kindergarten campuses are authorised IB Primary Years Programme World Schools.
Is Victoria Kindergarten an IB school?
Several Victoria Kindergarten campuses are authorised to teach the IB Primary Years Programme in the early years. Authorisation is by campus, so confirm the status of the one you want with the school.
When do Victoria Kindergarten applications open?
Kindergarten admission in Hong Kong runs on an annual cycle, with the main intake into the youngest year. Register interest early and confirm the current window and assessment with the campus.
Where is Victoria Kindergarten located?
Victoria Kindergarten runs several campuses across Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Check the campus list for the one nearest you.
