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YEW CHUNG CHILDREN'S HOUSE (SOMERSET ROAD)
Address: 20 SOMERSET ROAD, KOWLOON TONG, KOWLOON
Tel.: 2336 8255
Fax: 2336 8258
School No.
567140
Location No.
0001
Not Joining
2024/25 KG Education Scheme
School Information
School Category
Non-profit-making
Student Category
Co-educational
Name of School Supervisor
DR CHAN PO KING BETTY
Name of School Principal
MS LO SIU YUNG TERENCE
School Founding Year
1932
Total No. of Permitted Accommodation of Classrooms in Use (Data as of Sept. 2023)
120
Number of Registered Classrooms
Not applicable
Outdoor Playground
Yes
Indoor Playground
No
Music Room
Yes
Other Special Room(s) / Area(s)
No
Total No. of Principal & Teaching Staff
(Data as of Sept. 2023)*
11
School Website
http://www.ycis-hk.com
No. & Qualification of Principal & Teaching Staff (Data as of Sept. 2023)*
Academic Qualification
Degree holders
11
Non-degree holders
0
Professional Qualification
C(ECE) or above
11
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 : 5.7
Teacher to pupil ratio in afternoon session 1 : 5.7
Ratio includes classes aged 2-3 No
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
20 43 0 63
Annual Fees (2024/25 School Year)
Nursery Lower KG Upper KG
Annual Fees
(No. of Instalment)
AM Session - - -
PM Session - - -
WD Session $231,154 (11) $239,492 (11) -
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
$129,514 $214,390
With child care services for children aged under 2
No
No. of enrolment aged 2-3
0
Joining Child Care Centre Subsidy Scheme
No
Providing occasional child care services
No
Providing extended hours services
No
The following information was provided by school.
Curriculum Details
Curriculum type
Non-local
Curriculum planning
Established nine decades ago, the Yew Chung Early Childhood Education programme is one of Hong Kong's top preschool programmes. A pioneer in adopting play-based learning since the 1970's, Yew Chung's Early Childhood Education has initiated different pedagogical practices and approaches. Supported by worldwide education research, the programmes our highly experienced teaching staff bring today are progressive, up-to-date and well-balanced for children. YCIS believes every child is unique and should seek their personal journey to grow in the key areas of child development: emotional, personal and social; communication and literacy; numeracy, problem solving and reasoning; understanding of the world; physical development and creative development.

Please refer to our website - https://www.ycis-hk.com/en/academics/early-childhood
Learning / Teaching approach and activities
At YCIS, children are guided by teachers to learn through play, as they explore, discover and process knowledge. Language, literacy, art and music elements are integrated into the curriculum, to support character formation and nurture independence.

YCIS creates stimulating, child-centred and play-based learning environments in a bilingual setting, and children are nurtured by our Western and Chinese Co-Teachers. Our violin programme starting at the age of four supports an early embracement of music. Co-Teachers build a portfolio per child to record their individual development path and ensure holistic learning of each individual.
Assessment of children’s learning experiences
Individual observation and assessment through a developmental continuum ensuring the holistic development of each child.
School Characteristics
School vision and mission
At YCIS, our bilingual, inquiry-based, and holistic education helps our students build a solid foundation of knowledge and a diverse range of skills from an early age. In our ECE programme, it’s imperative that our students view themselves as competent learners and know that they are valued. We welcome families’ interest in their children’s learning journey, and we encourage their active involvement on campus and in our school community.

YCIS nurtures students in a multicultural and immersive bilingual environment which supports well-rounded development and character formation.
Support to students
Our Student Support Services team works closely with teachers, families, and community professionals to identify individual needs and provide comprehensive support.
Support to non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students
Co-teaching effectively facilitates bilingual learning when both Chinese and English languages are equally valued. Western and Chinese Co-Teachers provide an environment where children interact naturally, feel comfortable about their own identity and communication and begin to move easily between cultures and languages. A multicultural environment contributes to children's success in a rapidly developing globalised world.
Support to students with special needs
Joining the On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services.
Parent-teacher association
No
Other activities / communication with parents
To support our strong home-school partnership, we run workshops and community events for parents, grandparents and caregivers as part of our programme.

Apart from the online individual learning documentation throughout the year and an end-of-year report, parent-teacher consultations will be held regularly to maintain close communication with parents.
Price of Major School Items (2023/24 School Year)
Summer uniform
$821 / set
Winter uniform
$1729 / set
School bag
$186 / each
Tea and snacks
$0 / year
Textbooks
No such item
Exercise books/
workbooks
No such item
Stationery
$0 / 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 No Information
  • (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 Applications are available all year round
Other Approved Fees (2024/25 School Year)
Application fee
$0
Registration fee
Half-day session $970
Whole-day session $1,570
Profile of Kindergartens and Kindergarten-cum-Child Care Centres Menu
YEW CHUNG CHILDREN'S HOUSE (SOMERSET ROAD)
Address: 20 SOMERSET ROAD, KOWLOON TONG, KOWLOON
Tel: 2336 8255
Fax: 2336 8258
School No.
567140
Location No.
0001
Not Joining
2024/25 KG Education Scheme
School Information
School Category
Non-profit-making
Student Category
Co-educational
Name of School Supervisor
DR CHAN PO KING BETTY
Name of School Principal
MS LO SIU YUNG TERENCE
School Founding Year
1932
Total No. of Permitted Accommodation
of Classrooms in Use
(Data as of Sept. 2023)
120
Number of Registered Classrooms
Not applicable
Outdoor Playground
Yes
Indoor Playground
No
Music Room
Yes
Other Special Room(s) / Area(s)
No
Total No. of Principal & Teaching Staff
(Data as of Sept. 2023)*
11
School Website
http://www.ycis-hk.com
No. & Qualification of Principal & Teaching Staff
(Data as of Sept. 2023)*
Academic Qualification
Degree holders
11
Non-degree holders
0
Professional Qualification
C(ECE) or above
11
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 : 5.7
Teacher to pupil ratio in afternoon session
1 : 5.7
Ratio includes classes aged 2-3
No
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
20 43 0 63
Annual Fees (2024/25 School Year)
Nursery Lower KG Upper KG
Annual Fees
(No. of Instalment)
AM Session - - -
PM Session - - -
WD Session $231,154 (11) $239,492 (11) -
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
$129,514 $214,390
With child care services for children aged under 2
No
No. of enrolment aged 2-3
0
Joining Child Care Centre Subsidy Scheme
No
Providing occasional child care services
No
Providing extended hours services
No
The following information was provided by school.
Curriculum Details
Curriculum type
Non-local
Curriculum planning
Established nine decades ago, the Yew Chung Early Childhood Education programme is one of Hong Kong's top preschool programmes. A pioneer in adopting play-based learning since the 1970's, Yew Chung's Early Childhood Education has initiated different pedagogical practices and approaches. Supported by worldwide education research, the programmes our highly experienced teaching staff bring today are progressive, up-to-date and well-balanced for children. YCIS believes every child is unique and should seek their personal journey to grow in the key areas of child development: emotional, personal and social; communication and literacy; numeracy, problem solving and reasoning; understanding of the world; physical development and creative development.

Please refer to our website - https://www.ycis-hk.com/en/academics/early-childhood
Learning / Teaching approach and activities
At YCIS, children are guided by teachers to learn through play, as they explore, discover and process knowledge. Language, literacy, art and music elements are integrated into the curriculum, to support character formation and nurture independence.

YCIS creates stimulating, child-centred and play-based learning environments in a bilingual setting, and children are nurtured by our Western and Chinese Co-Teachers. Our violin programme starting at the age of four supports an early embracement of music. Co-Teachers build a portfolio per child to record their individual development path and ensure holistic learning of each individual.
Assessment of children’s learning experiences
Individual observation and assessment through a developmental continuum ensuring the holistic development of each child.
School Characteristics
School vision and mission
At YCIS, our bilingual, inquiry-based, and holistic education helps our students build a solid foundation of knowledge and a diverse range of skills from an early age. In our ECE programme, it’s imperative that our students view themselves as competent learners and know that they are valued. We welcome families’ interest in their children’s learning journey, and we encourage their active involvement on campus and in our school community.

YCIS nurtures students in a multicultural and immersive bilingual environment which supports well-rounded development and character formation.
Support to students
Our Student Support Services team works closely with teachers, families, and community professionals to identify individual needs and provide comprehensive support.
Support to non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students
Co-teaching effectively facilitates bilingual learning when both Chinese and English languages are equally valued. Western and Chinese Co-Teachers provide an environment where children interact naturally, feel comfortable about their own identity and communication and begin to move easily between cultures and languages. A multicultural environment contributes to children's success in a rapidly developing globalised world.Co-teaching effectively facilitates bilingual learning when both Chinese and English languages are equally valued. Western and Chinese Co-Teachers provide an environment where children interact naturally, feel comfortable about their own identity and communication and begin to move easily between cultures and languages. A multicultural environment contributes to children's success in a rapidly developing globalised world.
Support to students with special needs
Joining the On-site Pre-school Rehabilitation Services.
Parent-teacher association
No
Other activities / communication with parents
To support our strong home-school partnership, we run workshops and community events for parents, grandparents and caregivers as part of our programme.

Apart from the online individual learning documentation throughout the year and an end-of-year report, parent-teacher consultations will be held regularly to maintain close communication with parents.
Price of Major School Items (2023/24 School Year)
Summer uniform
$821 / set
Winter uniform
$1729 / set
School bag
$186 / each
Tea and snacks
$0 / year
Textbooks
No such item
Exercise books / workbooks
No such item
Stationery
$0 / 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 No Information
(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 Applications are available all year round
Other Approved Fees (2024/25 School Year)
Application fee
$0
Registration fee
Half-day session $970
Whole-day session $1,570