Admission Arrangements for Nursery (K1) Classes in Kindergartens for the 2023/24 School Year

Circular Memorandum
Guidelines on Kindergarten Admission Arrangements
2023/24 K1 Admission Arrangements Flowchart
Application for Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission
Reference Documents for Admission Arrangements for Nursery (K1) Classes in Kindergartens
PowerPoint Slides on 2023/24 K1 Admission Arrangements for Parent Seminars
PowerPoint Slides on 2023/24 K1 Admission Arrangements for Kindergartens
List of Local Kindergartens (KGs) Not Joining the KG education scheme but Participating in the 2023/24 K1 Admission Arrangements
Application for Provisional Registration Letter
Nursery (K1) Classes Vacancy Information
Related Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Children
Frequently Asked Questions
Enquiry
Link
TV Announcements

1. Circular Memoramdum

The Education Bureau (EDB) will continue to implement the admission arrangements for K1 classes in kindergartens (KGs) for the 2023/24 school year (hereafter referred to as "2023/24 K1 Admission Arrangements") with a view to facilitating the smooth operation of the admission process of KGs and helping parents secure a KG place for their children in a timely manner. The EDB Circular Memorandum (EDBCM) No. 80/2022 was issued on 15 June 2022 to all KGs.

2. Guidelines on Kindergarten Admission Arrangements

3. 2023/24 K1 Admission Arrangements Flowchart

Parents apply to the EDB for the RC
from September to November 2022

KGs process
K1 admission applications for the
2023/24 school year

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Upon receipt of the applications with all necessary information and documents provided, the EDB will generally take six to eight weeks to complete processing of the applications and issue the RC/AP to parents¹by post

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KGs inform parents of the application result before 16 December 2022

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If application is successful

If application is not successful

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Parents register with one KG during the Centralised Registration Dates
(i.e. 5 to 7 January 2023)
by submitting the RC / AP
and paying registration fee²

Parents refer to the K1 vacancy information
released by the EDB
after the Centralised Registration Dates
(i.e. from early February 2023)

Note:
1. If parents cannot submit the RC/AP to the KG their child has been admitted to during the Centralised Registration Dates, the KG concerned may not be able to complete registration for their child. Hence, parents are required to submit application to the EDB within the designated period.

2. If a child is admitted after the Centralised Registration Dates, his/her parent is still required to submit the RC/AP for registration. If the parent intends to change school for his/her child after registering with a KG, he/she is required to get back the RC/AP from the KG with which he/she has registered. Upon getting back the RC/AP from a KG, the KG concerned will no longer reserve the place for the child. Normally, the registration fee paid to the KG with which the parent has registered will not be refunded.

4. Application for Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission

Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission for the 2023/24 school year

Guidance Notes on Application pdf

Application Form pdf

Frequently Asked Questions pdf
(Note: The Frequently Asked Questions to be updated)

Points to Note Regarding the Use of "Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission" pdf

Points to Note Regarding the Use of "Kindergarten Admission Pass" pdf

Poster on Application for "Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission" pdf

Submit the electronic application form online "Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission"

Manual on electronic application form for "Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission"

Undertaking and Declaration - Electronic application form for "Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission" pdf

Re-issue of Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission / Kindergarten Admission Pass (Only applicable to applicant who has been issued with Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission / Kindergarten Admission Pass)

Submit the electronic application form online "Re-issue of Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission / Kindergarten Admission Pass"

Undertaking and Declaration - Electronic application form for " Re-issue of Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission / Kindergarten Admission Pass "

5. Reference Documents for Admission Arrangements for Nursery (K1) Classes in Kindergartens(For reference only)

According to the Education Bureau Circular Memorandum (EDBCM) No. 80/2022, KGs joining the kindergarten education scheme should read carefully the EDBCM and comply with the admission guidelines issued by the Education Bureau for KG admission, including provision of bilingual application forms and relevant information for parents’ reference. The guidelines have been uploaded to the EDB’s website alongside EDBCM No.80/2022. When preparing the bilingual version of the relevant documents, KGs may make reference to the following templates which are for reference only to prepare their school-based admission documents based on their operational needs.

Application form for admission

Information on admission to K1 classes in the 2023/24 school year

Notification for interview for K1 classes

Notification for result on admission to K1 classes

Acknowledge receipt of Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission by KGs

Acknowledge receipt of Kindergarten Admission Pass by KGs

Acknowledge receipt of Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission by parent/guardian

Acknowledge receipt of Kindergarten Admission Pass by parent/ guardian

Template of notice on "Arrangements for Repeat Study/Extension of Kindergarten Education for More Than 3 Years"

6. PowerPoint Slides on 2023/24 K1 Admission Arrangements for Parent Seminars

PowerPoint Slides of "Parent Information on Admission Arrangements for Nursery (K1) Classes in KGs" (with narration)
PowerPoint Slides of "Important Dates of Admission Arrangements for Nursery (K1) Classes in Kindergartens (KGs) for the 2023/24 School Year"
PowerPoint Slides of "Kindergarten Education Curriculum" (provided by Curriculum Development Institute)

7. PowerPoint Slides on 2023/24 K1 Admission Arrangements for Kindergartens

PowerPoint Slides of "Admission Arrangements for Nursery (K1) Classes in KGs for the 2023/24 School Year"

8. List of Local Kindergartens (KGs) Not Joining the KG education scheme but Participating in the 2023/24 K1 Admission Arrangements

Remarks:

The above list reflects the situation up to mid-July 2022 and may be updated as required.
The list is arranged in alphabetical order by school names in English.
For the general information of KGs, please visit the “Profile of Kindergartens and Kindergarten-cum-Child Care Centres” website at: https://www.chsc.hk/kindergarten/en

9. Application for Provisional Registration Letter

Guidance Notes on Application
(This Notes is applicable to applications submitted between 1 ^st November 2022 to 31 ^st August 2023)

Application Form
(This Form and relevant Provisional Registration Letter are valid from 1 ^st November 2022 to 31 ^st August 2023)

Notes for Completion

Submit the electronic application form online "Provisional Registration Letter"

Undertaking and Declaration - Electronic application form for "Provisional Registration Letter"

10. Nursery (K1) Classes Vacancy Information

The following vacancy information of 2023/24 K1 classes reflects the position as at 4 July 2023. Please note that the information is for reference only and subject to updating. For seeking K1 places, please call relevant KGs direct. Student admission result is at the discretion of the KGs.

Hong Kong Island: Central & Western, Hong Kong East, Islands, Southern, Wan Chai
Kowloon: Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Sai Kung, Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin, Yau Tsim & Mong Kok
New Territories West: Kwai Chung & Tsing Yi, Tsuen Wan, Tuen Mun, Yuen Long
New Territories East: North, Sha Tin, Tai Po

For more information about KGs, please approach relevant KGs direct or browse the website of Profile of Kindergartens and Kindergarten-cum-Child Care Centres (http://www.chsc.hk/kindergarten).

Briefing Sessions on Operation of the Computer System on Vacancy Information (7 & 9 Dec 2022)
- PowerPoint Slides on Operation of the Computer System on Vacancy Information (with narration in Cantonese)
- Capture and Release Date of Vacancy Information

11. Related Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Children

Leaflet on "Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Children" (2022 updated version)
Other Languages Versions: English , Traditional Chinese , Simplified Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia , Hindi ,
Nepali , Punjabi(Indian) , Tagalog, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese
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 2023/24 School Year"

Leaflet on Admission Arrangements for K1 Classes in Kindergartens for the 2023/24 School Year
Other Languages Versions: English , Traditional Chinese , Simplified Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia , Hindi ,
Nepali , Punjabi(Indian) , Tagalog, Thai, Urdu, Vietnamese
Information on Application for Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission (2023/24)

Poster on Kindergarten Education Scheme - 2023/24 School Year Application for "Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission"
Bilingual Version (Traditional Chinese and English)
8 Other Languages Versions (Bahasa Indonesia , Hindi ,Nepali , Punjabi(Indian), Tagalog , Thai, Urdu and Vietnamese)
Guidance Notes and Application Form for "Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission" (For reference only)
Guidance Notes
Versions: Bahasa Indonesia , Hindi ,Nepali , Punjabi(Indian), Tagalog , Thai , Urdu, Vietnamese
Application Form (Samples)
Versions: Bahasa Indonesia , Hindi ,Nepali , Punjabi(Indian), Tagalog , Thai , Urdu, Vietnamese

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

Seminar on"Admission Arrangements for K1 Classes in Kindergartens for the 2023/24 School Year"(The originally scheduled parent seminar was cancelled in view of the pandemic situation. Relevant materials for parents' reference are as follows.)
Date	Relevant materials
July 2022 (originally scheduled)	PowerPoint Slides of "K1 Admission Arrangements" (with English narration)and PowerPoint Slides of "Important Dates of Admission Arrangements for Nursery (K1) Classes in Kindergartens (KGs) for the 2023/24 School Year" PowerPoint Slides of "Kindergarten Education Curriculum" (provided by Curriculum Development Institute) PowerPoint Slides of "Facilitating NCS Children's Learning of Chinese at Kindergarten Stage" (provided by Dr. To Kwok Kuen) PowerPoint Slides of ''2022/23 Student Financial Assistance for Pre-primary Students'' (provided by Student Finance Office) Video on "Promoting Equal Opportunities in Kindergarten Admissions" (provided by Equal Opportunities Commission)

Seminar on"Admission Arrangements for K1 Classes in Kindergartens for the 2023/24 School Year"(The originally scheduled parent seminar was cancelled in view of the pandemic situation. Relevant materials for parents' reference are as follows.)

Date

Relevant materials

July 2022
(originally scheduled)

Parent Education Talk for Non-Chinese Speaking Parents 2020/21
Date	Relevant materials
6 June 2021	Exposing the Myths of Play (Code: 2059) PowerPoint Slides Tips for parents Video links
3 July 2021	Child development - From Kindgarten to Primary (Code: 2062) PowerPoint Slides Tips for parents Video links

Parent Education Talk for Non-Chinese Speaking Parents 2020/21

Date

Relevant materials

6 June 2021

Exposing the Myths of Play (Code: 2059)

3 July 2021

Child development - From Kindgarten to Primary (Code: 2062)

Briefing Session for NGOs Serving Communities of Diverse Races (31 Aug 2022)
PowerPoint Slides of the EDB on "2023/24 K1 Admission Arrangements"
Other resources
- 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
- 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 eight languages (for reference only)
  Please refer to item 11 of "Kindergarten Education Scheme" webpage

12. Frequently Asked Questions

(Updated as of June 2022)

13. Enquiry

Parents may call the EDB’s Regional Education Offices, the Joint Office for Kindergartens and Child Care Centres or the EDB hotline for enquiry.

Hong Kong Regional Education Office

2863 4646

Kowloon Regional Education Office

3698 4108

NT East Regional Education Office

2639 4876

NT West Regional Education Office

2437 7272

Joint Office for Kindergartens and Child Care Centres

3107 2197

EDB Hotline

2891 0088

Hotline on admission to Kindergartens

For 2023/24 K1 Admission Arrangement
For parents of non-Chinese speaking children

3540 6808 / 3540 6811

2892 6676

14. Link

Kindergarten Education Scheme
https://www.edb.gov.hk/free-quality-kg-edu_en

15.TV Announcements

TV Announcements on Application for Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission (2023/24):
Versions: English, Chinese, English with Hindi and Bahasa Indonesia subtitles, English with Nepali and Thai subtitles, English with Urdu and Tagalog subtitles, English with Vietnamese and Punjabi(Indian) subtitles