Hong Kong Region

Estate KGs

$ 5,437 pspa

Hong Kong Region

Non-estate KGs

$ 10,896 pspa

Kowloon Region

Estate KGs

$ 4,673 pspa

Kowloon Region

Non-estate KGs

$ 6,389 pspa

New Territories Region

Estate KGs

$ 4,609 pspa

New Territories Region

Non-estate KGs

$ 10,591 pspa

Q1

What are the eligibility criteria of a NPM KG for continuation of rent reimbursement in the monitoring cycle?

A1

The eligibility criteria are listed as follows :

(a)      the operating standard of the KG;

(b)      the curriculum standard of the KG;

(c)      the standard of the school premises;

(d)     compliance with the Education Ordinance and Education Regulations, administrative directives; and

(e)      other factors (including the demand of KG places in the districts, enrolment capacity, financial implications, school fees level and rental cost, etc.)

To be eligible for rent reimbursement, a KG must also first fulfill the following two conditions under the “other factors” :

(a)      charging school fee at a level below a cut-off point determined by EDB;

(b)      having a rental cost pspa not higher than the rental cut-off rate(s) determined by EDB. 

Q2

Will all eligible NPM KGs be granted full rent reimbursement?

A2

Starting from the 2004/05 school year, for all eligible KGs approved by EDB, the actual amount of rent to be reimbursed will be determined by its fill-up rate. A KG having a fill-up rate of 50% or above will be granted full reimbursement of the rent approved by EDB whereas a KG having a fill-up rate below 50% will receive 50% reimbursement of the rent approved by EDB.

Q3

When will NPM KGs in receipt of rent reimbursement be informed that they are not fulfilling the eligibility criteria and/or various cut-off rates?

A3

In the 2012-14 monitoring cycle, the first assessment will be conducted according to the data as of September 2012.  EDB will inform the possibly affected KGs in the first assessment by letter in February or March 2013.

Q4

Will EDB re-assess the possibly affected KGs as short-listed in the first assessment?

A4

Yes, these possibly affected KGs will be re-assessed based on the same set of criteria and cut-off points as announced in 2012/13 school year against their actual situations in December 2013.

Q5

If the KGs concerned cannot fulfil the eligibility criteria including the various cut-off points after the second assessment, when will rent reimbursement of these KGs be ceased or reduced?

A5

After the second assessment, EDB will inform the KGs not fulfilling the eligibility criteria by letter and the rent reimbursement will either be ceased or reduced at the start of 2014/15 school year.

Q6

For those affected KGs already have rent reimbursement ceased or reduced in the past monitoring cycle, will their rent reimbursement resume or be further reduced in the 2012-14 monitoring cycle?  If yes, when will the resumption or reduction take place?

A6

As for those affected KGs already have their rent reimbursement ceased in past monitoring cycle, the KGs have to apply as new applications and the set of eligibility criteria is the same as those for continuation of rent reimbursement.

As for those affected KGs already have their rent reimbursement reduced in the past monitoring cycle, the KGs will be assessed according to the set normal procedures in the 2012-14 monitoring cycle.  The rent reimbursement will be resumed, reduced or ceased at the start of 2013/14 school year.

Q7

If the KGs failing to meet the rental cut-off rates attributable to high rental cost, what improvement measures may the possibly affected KGs take in order to stay in the rent reimbursement scheme?

A7

The possibly affected KGs may consider negotiating with their landlord for rent reduction, surrendering part of the premises to cater for the actual operation size, etc.  EDB will consider according the prescribed set of eligibility criteria.   

Q8

Will the cessation and/or reduction of rent subsidies affect the reimbursement of rates and/or government rent?

A8

No, only the rent subsidy will be affected.  NPM KGs are eligible for rates and/or government rent reimbursement in the recognised school accommodation (that is, school portion only) upon application.