Kindergarten Rankings in To Kwa Wan
Reference for Kindergarten Rankings and School Selection

Kindergarten Rankings
“Which kindergarten in To Kwa Wan is the best?” “What about Hung Hom?” These are common questions parents ask when choosing a kindergarten for their child. To answer them, it’s important to first define what “the best” means — as this can vary greatly depending on the needs of different families and children. Perhaps a better term would be “most suitable”.

In addition to wondering which kindergarten in To Kwa Wan is best, many parents are also concerned about kindergarten rankings in the area. However, establishing a definitive ranking system is difficult, as there is no standardised method of assessment. Since we are focusing on To Kwa Wan, let’s use it as an example. There are eleven kindergartens in this area (participating in the Kindergarten Education Scheme), and they vary in school type, educational philosophy, and religious background. If we were to create a ranking for these kindergartens, it would be hard to define fair and consistent evaluation criteria. Therefore, it’s not easy to determine which kindergarten is “best” in To Kwa Wan.

Of course, parents often search online or consult kindergarten guidebooks for information and comparisons. Some websites rank kindergartens by the number of clicks, while some publications assess schools based on selected criteria. However, these are typically organised by larger districts (e.g., Central & Western District, Kowloon City), and rarely break down into smaller areas (such as a specific ranking for kindergartens in To Kwa Wan).

In reality, if a particular quality, feature or design of a kindergarten is perceived as “good” (i.e., suitable) by parents and children, then that school can be considered to have a high ranking for that family. Parents are encouraged to create a personalised kindergarten ranking list tailored to their own child — be it for To Kwa Wan, Ho Man Tin, or Hung Hom.

Reference for School Selection
To determine which kindergarten in To Kwa Wan is best, parents often refer to available kindergarten rankings. However, the following factors are also worth considering:

Proximity and Convenience of Commute
For families living in To Kwa Wan, kindergartens located in the surrounding areas should also be considered. For example, parents living in Lok Man Sun Chuen might explore kindergartens in Ho Man Tin in addition to those in To Kwa Wan. A nearby school can make daily drop-offs and pick-ups easier and less stressful — a definite benefit for young children.

Alignment with the School’s Vision and Educational Philosophy

Parents can learn more through the school’s website, or by visiting the campus during open days to inquire about the curriculum and teaching approaches.

(Information on our teaching approach: https://amoy.edu.hk/teaching-mode/)

Teaching and Learning
All kindergartens under the Kindergarten Education Scheme must pass assessments by the Education Bureau (EDB) before receiving subsidies. Parents can refer to the Kindergarten and Kindergarten-cum-Child Care Centre Profile for assessment results.

Our Quality Review Report: https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/tc/edu-system/preprimary-kindergarten/quality-assurance-framework/qr/qr-report/AmoyCollege.pdf

Teacher Qualifications and Teacher-to-Student Ratio
This information is available in the EDB’s Kindergarten and Kindergarten-cum-Child Care Centre Profile.

2020/21 Profile: https://kgp2020.azurewebsites.net/edb/

Campus Facilities and Learning Environment
Parents can gain insight into the campus through the school’s website, open day visits, guided tours, or online virtual tours.

Campus introduction: https://amoy.edu.hk/campus-view/

Campus tour videos:

Cantonese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nt5hrS8k_w

English & Putonghua: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IM83-92cW50

Additional Cantonese version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNbjfmRwKgA

Religious Affiliation
For families with religious beliefs, the school’s religious background may be a significant consideration.

Primary School Placement Record
For Primary One admission, parents may apply to direct subsidy scheme schools or international schools independently. Apart from that, there are two main systems: “Discretionary Places Allocation” and “Central Allocation”. While Central Allocation is unrelated to the kindergarten itself, many parents still review the school’s track record in discretionary places allocation as a reference.

Our 2023–2024 Primary One Placement Information: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/193vhSVbw8/