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ST JAMES' SETTLEMENT KATHLEEN MCDOUALL KINDERGARTEN
Address: 3/F - 6/F(PORTION), 100 KENNEDY ROAD, WAN CHAI, HONG KONG
Tel.: 2596 2523
Fax: 2838 2019
School No.
564338
Location No.
0003
Joining
2024/25 KG Education Scheme
School Information
School Category
Non-profit-making
Student Category
Co-educational
Name of School Supervisor
MR CHEUNG TAT CHEONG
Name of School Principal
MS CHENG KA YEE
School Founding Year
1963
Total No. of Permitted Accommodation of Classrooms in Use (Data as of Sept. 2023)
101
Number of Registered Classrooms
10
Outdoor Playground
Yes
Indoor Playground
Yes
Music Room
Yes
Other Special Room(s) / Area(s)
Library,Games Room, Interview Room
Total No. of Principal & Teaching Staff
(Data as of Sept. 2023)*
16
School Website
https://kmccc.sjs.org.hk/
Quality Review: Result and Report
Meeting the standards
https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/tc/edu-system/preprimary-kindergarten/quality-assurance-framework/qr/qr-report/SJS_KathleenMcDouall.pdf
No. & Qualification of Principal & Teaching Staff (Data as of Sept. 2023)*
Academic Qualification
Degree holders
13
Non-degree holders
3
Professional Qualification
C(ECE) or above
16
Qualified KG teachers
0
Other teacher trainings
0
Qualified assistant KG teachers
0
Others
0
*Excluding staff serving aged 0-2
Teacher to Pupil Ratio (Data as of Sept. 2023)
Teacher to pupil ratio in morning session 1 : 7.9
Teacher to pupil ratio in afternoon session 1 : 7.9
Ratio includes classes aged 2-3 Yes
No. of Enrolment (Data as of Sept. 2023)
Nursery Lower KG Upper KG Total
AM Session
0 0 0 0
PM Session
0 0 0 0
WD Session
33 33 32 98
Annual Fees (2024/25 School Year)
Nursery Lower KG Upper KG
Annual Fees After Deduction of Government Subsidy
(No. of Instalment)
AM Session - - -
PM Session - - -
WD Session $30,384 (12) $30,384 (12) $30,384 (12)
Please refer to the Fees Certificate for details of fees information.
Child Care Services (Data as of Sept. 2023)
With child care services for children aged 2-3 Yes
Fee level (per annum)
half-day full-day
- $61,824
With child care services for children aged under 2
Yes
No. of enrolment aged 2-3
28
Joining Child Care Centre Subsidy Scheme
Yes
Providing occasional child care services
Yes
Providing extended hours services
Yes
The following information was provided by school.
Curriculum Details
Curriculum type
Local
Curriculum planning
By upholding the spirit of quality services and promoting Christian care, we provide comprehensive care and education services for children aged 18m-6. According to the Guide to the Pre-primary Curriculum of EDB, we integrate the curriculum to design child-centred activities according to children’s interests and abilities.Our curriculum focusing on theme-based teaching, project-based learning and whole-language teaching. Our teaching focusing on children’s moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual development, let children grow in a loving, pleasant and safe environment. Develop children to be healthy, lively, caring, confident and responsible to lay a good foundation for future studies.
We will follow the "Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide" (2017) to plan curriculum. Children of nursery classes will not be asked to write, and there will not be mechanical copying exercises and drills on calculation.
Learning / Teaching approach and activities
We value the importance of child-centred education & the individual differences of children. By paying attention to individual needs, experiences, abilities and interests development and taking care of their physical, mental and spiritual well-beings. we use innovative and integrative approaches to bring out the special features of our school. Moreover, we provide field trips, workshops and extended learning activities (such as English, Mandarin, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Creative Music and Drama) to broaden their horizon and learn to be more confident, creative and active.
Assessment of children’s learning experiences
Children’s learning is observed and recorded on an ongoing child assessment. Along with monthly theme-based assessments, semiyearly observational reports, and a yearly children portfolios.
School Characteristics
School vision and mission
By upholding the spirit of quality services and promoting Christian care to take care children and enable them to have healthy growth and become cheerful, benevolence, responsible and confident.
Support to students
Parent meetings for new students, visiting activities and adaption week; Pre-primary activities, local primary schools visit; Integrated Programme and Non-Chinese speaking program provide training and care to children and provide professional advices or referral for parents.
Support to non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students
Received Grant for Support to NCS Students; appoint additional teaching staff / teaching assistants to support NCS students learning Chinese; engage NCS parent volunteers to enhance communication between school and parents; create an enriched language environment for mastery of the Chinese language; create an inclusive learning environment to facilitate students' integration; collaborate with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to create an inclusive learning environment; facilitate professional development for teachers to develop effective strategies to help NCS students learn Chinese; participate in school-based professional support programmes organised by EDB.
Support to students with special needs
Joining the On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services. Tier 1 Support Services
Parent-teacher association
Yes
Other activities / communication with parents
The communication between parents and the school was encouraged by using students handbook, phone calls, direct meetings school newsletters, school web and messages. We also established the Parent-Teacher Association, class observations, education workshops, parent-child activities, joint school activities and volunteer services to enhance home-school cooperation.
Price of Major School Items (2023/24 School Year)
Summer uniform
$85-214 / set
Winter uniform
$95-315 / set
School bag
$110 / each
Tea and snacks
$0 / year
Textbooks
$879-995 / year
Exercise books/
workbooks
$240 / year
Stationery
$720 / year
Bedding items
No such item
Monthly salary range of principal & teaching staff (Data as of Mar. 2024)
  • (i) ≤ $30,000
  • (ii) $30,001 - $40,000
  • (iii) > $40,000
working half day
working whole day
Working Experience of Principal & Teaching Staff in Pre-primary Education (Data as of Mar. 2024)
  • (i) < 4 years
  • (ii) 4-7 years
  • (iii) > 7 years
2022/23 School Expenditure Information
Expenditure information based on audited account Yes
  • (i) Salary of principal & teaching staff
  • (ii) Non-teaching staff salary
  • (iii) Rent, management fees, rates
    & government rent
  • (iv) Teaching resources
  • (v) Staff training & professional development
  • (vi) Other expenses
Admission Application (2025/26 School Year)
Application form download Please refer to the school website
Application period Please refer to the school website
Other Approved Fees (2024/25 School Year)
Application fee
$40
Registration fee
Half-day session No half-day session
Whole-day session $1,570
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ST JAMES' SETTLEMENT KATHLEEN MCDOUALL KINDERGARTEN
Address: 3/F - 6/F(PORTION), 100 KENNEDY ROAD, WAN CHAI, HONG KONG
Tel: 2596 2523
Fax: 2838 2019
School No.
564338
Location No.
0003
Joining
2024/25 KG Education Scheme
School Information
School Category
Non-profit-making
Student Category
Co-educational
Name of School Supervisor
MR CHEUNG TAT CHEONG
Name of School Principal
MS CHENG KA YEE
School Founding Year
1963
Total No. of Permitted Accommodation
of Classrooms in Use
(Data as of Sept. 2023)
101
Number of Registered Classrooms
10
Outdoor Playground
Yes
Indoor Playground
Yes
Music Room
Yes
Other Special Room(s) / Area(s)
Library,Games Room, Interview Room
Total No. of Principal & Teaching Staff
(Data as of Sept. 2023)*
16
School Website
https://kmccc.sjs.org.hk/
Quality Review: Result and Report
Meeting the standards
https://www.edb.gov.hk/attachment/tc/edu-system/preprimary-kindergarten/quality-assurance-framework/qr/qr-report/SJS_KathleenMcDouall.pdf
No. & Qualification of Principal & Teaching Staff
(Data as of Sept. 2023)*
Academic Qualification
Degree holders
13
Non-degree holders
3
Professional Qualification
C(ECE) or above
16
Qualified KG teachers
0
Other teacher trainings
0
Qualified assistant KG teachers
0
Others
0
*Excluding staff serving aged 0-2
Teacher to Pupil Ratio (Data as of Sept. 2023)
Teacher to pupil ratio in morning session
1 : 7.9
Teacher to pupil ratio in afternoon session
1 : 7.9
Ratio includes classes aged 2-3
Yes
No. of Enrolment (Data as of Sept. 2023)
Nursery Lower KG Upper KG Total
AM Session
0 0 0 0
PM Session
0 0 0 0
WD Session
33 33 32 98
Annual Fees (2024/25 School Year)
Nursery Lower KG Upper KG
Annual Fees After Deduction of Government Subsidy
(No. of Instalment)
AM Session - - -
PM Session - - -
WD Session $30,384 (12) $30,384 (12) $30,384 (12)
Please refer to the Fees Certificate for details of fees information.
Child Care Services (Data as of Sept. 2023)
With child care services for children aged 2-3
Yes
Fee level (per annum)
half-day full-day
- $61,824
With child care services for children aged under 2
Yes
No. of enrolment aged 2-3
28
Joining Child Care Centre Subsidy Scheme
Yes
Providing occasional child care services
Yes
Providing extended hours services
Yes
The following information was provided by school.
Curriculum Details
Curriculum type
Local
Curriculum planning
By upholding the spirit of quality services and promoting Christian care, we provide comprehensive care and education services for children aged 18m-6. According to the Guide to the Pre-primary Curriculum of EDB, we integrate the curriculum to design child-centred activities according to children’s interests and abilities.Our curriculum focusing on theme-based teaching, project-based learning and whole-language teaching. Our teaching focusing on children’s moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic and spiritual development, let children grow in a loving, pleasant and safe environment. Develop children to be healthy, lively, caring, confident and responsible to lay a good foundation for future studies.
We will follow the "Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide" (2017) to plan curriculum. Children of nursery classes will not be asked to write, and there will not be mechanical copying exercises and drills on calculation.
Learning / Teaching approach and activities
We value the importance of child-centred education & the individual differences of children. By paying attention to individual needs, experiences, abilities and interests development and taking care of their physical, mental and spiritual well-beings. we use innovative and integrative approaches to bring out the special features of our school. Moreover, we provide field trips, workshops and extended learning activities (such as English, Mandarin, Physical Education, Visual Arts, Creative Music and Drama) to broaden their horizon and learn to be more confident, creative and active.
Assessment of children’s learning experiences
Children’s learning is observed and recorded on an ongoing child assessment. Along with monthly theme-based assessments, semiyearly observational reports, and a yearly children portfolios.
School Characteristics
School vision and mission
By upholding the spirit of quality services and promoting Christian care to take care children and enable them to have healthy growth and become cheerful, benevolence, responsible and confident.
Support to students
Parent meetings for new students, visiting activities and adaption week; Pre-primary activities, local primary schools visit; Integrated Programme and Non-Chinese speaking program provide training and care to children and provide professional advices or referral for parents.
Support to non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students
Received Grant for Support to NCS Students; appoint additional teaching staff / teaching assistants to support NCS students learning Chinese; engage NCS parent volunteers to enhance communication between school and parents; create an enriched language environment for mastery of the Chinese language; create an inclusive learning environment to facilitate students' integration; collaborate with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to create an inclusive learning environment; facilitate professional development for teachers to develop effective strategies to help NCS students learn Chinese; participate in school-based professional support programmes organised by EDB. appoint additional teaching staff / teaching assistants to support NCS students learning Chinese; engage NCS parent volunteers to enhance communication between school and parents; create an enriched language environment for mastery of the Chinese language; create an inclusive learning environment to facilitate students' integration; collaborate with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to create an inclusive learning environment; facilitate professional development for teachers to develop effective strategies to help NCS students learn Chinese; participate in school-based professional support programmes organised by EDB.
Support to students with special needs
Joining the On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services. Tier 1 Support Services
Parent-teacher association
Yes
Other activities / communication with parents
The communication between parents and the school was encouraged by using students handbook, phone calls, direct meetings school newsletters, school web and messages. We also established the Parent-Teacher Association, class observations, education workshops, parent-child activities, joint school activities and volunteer services to enhance home-school cooperation.
Price of Major School Items (2023/24 School Year)
Summer uniform
$85-214 / set
Winter uniform
$95-315 / set
School bag
$110 / each
Tea and snacks
$0 / year
Textbooks
$879-995 / year
Exercise books / workbooks
$240 / year
Stationery
$720 / year
Bedding items
No such item
Monthly salary range of principal & teaching staff
(Data as of Mar. 2024)
(i) ≤ $30,000   (ii) $30,001 - $40,000  
(iii) > $40,000
working half day
working whole day
Working Experience of Principal & Teaching Staff in Pre-primary Education (Data as of Mar. 2024)
(i) < 4 years   (ii) 4 - 7 years   (iii) > 7 years
2022/23 School Expenditure Information
Expenditure information based on audited account Yes
(i)     Salary of principal & teaching staff
(ii)     Non-teaching staff salary
(iii)     Rent, management fees, rates & government rent
(iv)     Teaching resources
(v)     Staff training & professional development
(vi)     Other expenses
Admission Application (2025/26 School Year)
Application form download Please refer to the school website
Application period Please refer to the school website
Other Approved Fees (2024/25 School Year)
Application fee
$40
Registration fee
Half-day session No half-day session
Whole-day session $1,570