Related Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Children

The Education Bureau (EDB) provides useful resources and tools in various languages of diverse race (including Bahasa Indonesia, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi (Indian), Tagalog, Thai, Urdu, and Vietnamese) for parents of non-Chinese speaking (NCS) children.  These resources include leaflets, posters, application forms and guidance notes for application for "Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission" (RC)as well as subtitles for TV Announcements for NCS parents' reference.

In addition, EDB organises an annual briefing session for parents of NCS children on admission to Nursery (K1) classes, to help them familiarise with the application procedures and support measures.

1.Information on Admission Arrangements in Kindergartens and Application
for RC

2.Briefing Sessions and Seminars for Parents of Non-Chinese Speaking Children

3.Promotional Leaflets and Posters

4.Reference Materials

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1. Information on  Admission Arrangements in Kindergartens and Application for RC

Information

Language versions

PowerPoint Slides on Admission Arrangements for K1 Classes in Kindergartens and Application for Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission

•  English Version (with English narration) 

•   8 Other Languages Versions ：Bahasa Indonesia, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi(Indian), 
Tagalog, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese

•  PowerPoint Slides of "Important Dates of Admission Arrangements for Nursery (K1) Classes in Kindergartens (KGs) for the 2025/26 School Year" 

Guidance Notes for RC

English, Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia , Hindi ,Nepali , 
Punjabi(Indian), Tagalog , Thai , Urdu, Vietnamese

Application Form for RC

English, Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia , Hindi ,Nepali ,
Punjabi(Indian), Tagalog , Thai , Urdu, Vietnamese

2. Seminars for Parents of Non-Chinese Speaking Children

• Seminars for Parents of Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Children

Seminar

Relevant materials

Seminar on "Admission Arrangements for K1 Classes in Kindergartens for the 2025/26 School Year"

Date: 13 July 2024

• Poster on Parent Seminars  

• PowerPoint Slides of "Parent Information on Admission Arrangements for Nursery (K1) Classes in KGs for the 2025/26 School Year" 

• PowerPoint Slides of "Kindergarten Education Curriculum" (provided by Curriculum Development Institute)

• PowerPoint Slides of "2024/25 Student Financial Assistance for Pre-primary Students" (provided by Student Finance Office) 

• PowerPoint Slides of "Promoting Equal Opportunities in Kindergarten Admissions" (provided by Equal Opportunities Commission)  

• Thematic Talks (Some information is available only in Chinese or English.)

 

 Date

Relevant materials

19 October 2024

Play – A Tool Parents Need to Use for Children’s Development (Code: 2320) (Conducted in English)

• Powepoint slides 
• Tip card 
• Video links (6 parts in total) 

25 May 2024

Play – A Tool Parents Need to Use for Children’s Development (Code: 2320) (Conducted in English)

• Powepoint slides 
• Tip card 
• Video links (6 parts in total) 

YouTube videos uploaded on 13 March 2023

Exposing the Myths of Play (Videos on EDB YouTube Channel)(Conducted in English)

• Powepoint slides 
• Tip card 
• Video links (7 parts in total) 

YouTube videos uploaded on 13 March 2023

Let Kids Go, Let Kids Grow - The Art of Promoting Young Children's Self-Care Skills (Videos on EDB YouTube Channel)(Conducted in English) 

• Powepoint slides 
• Tip card 
• Video links (6 parts in total) 

3 July 2021 

Child Development - From Kindergarten to Primary (Code: 2062)(Conducted in English) 

• Powepoint slides 
• Tip card 
• Video links (6 parts in total) 

6 June 2021

Exposing the Myths of Play (Code: 2059)(Conducted in English) 

• Powepoint slides 
• Tip card 
• Video links (6 parts in total) 

 

3.Promotional Leaflets and Posters

Promotional materials

Language versions

Leaflet on Admission Arrangements for K1 Classes in Kindergartens for the 2025/26 School Year

English , Traditional Chinese , Simplified Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia , Hindi , 
Nepali , Punjabi(Indian) , Tagalog, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese

Poster on Kindergarten Education Scheme - 2025/26 School Year Application for "Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission"

Bilingual Version (Traditional Chinese and English)
Other Languages Versions (Bahasa Indonesia , Hindi ,Nepali , Punjabi(Indian), Tagalog , Thai, Urdu and Vietnamese)

Leaflet on "Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Children" (2022 updated version)

English , Traditional Chinese , Simplified Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia , Hindi , 
Nepali , Punjabi(Indian) , Tagalog, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese

• Briefing Session for NGOs Serving Communities of Diverse Races (28 Aug 2024)
  PowerPoint Slides of EDB on "2025/26 K1 Admission Arrangements"  

• Video on "Promoting Equal Opportunities in Kindergarten Admissions" (provided by Equal Opportunities Commission)
  English Version (with English narration) 

• Support to Non-Chinese Speaking Parents and Students
• Leaflet on Tips for Parents
  Versions: English , Traditional Chinese , Simplified Chinese , Bahasa Indonesia, Hindi, Nepali, Punjabi(Indian) , Tagalog , Thai , Urdu

• Communication Cue Cards for Non-Chinese Speaking Families in Kindergartens
  Please refer to item 10 of "Kindergarten Education Scheme" webpage

• Templates of General Kindergarten Circulars for Parents in Nine Languages (for reference only)
  Please refer to item 11 of "Kindergarten Education Scheme" webpage