Ka Fuk Baptist Church Pre-School
Preparation Class (PN)Admission Procedure
1. Collection Methods of Application Form (No Quota)
- Download from our school website
- Obtain from our school in-person
2. Distribution Period
- Date:distributed all year/download application form
- Time:9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)/9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Saturday)
3. Return Methods of the Application Form (No Quota)
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Please submit the application form with applicant’s photo and the following documents:
– The copy of applicant’s Birth Certificate
– The copies of parents’ valid Hong Kong Identity Cards
– Three stamped self-addressed envelopes (with address, children’s name & $2.2 stamp)
Return by post:
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Mail to our school and indicate “Admission Application” on the envelope.
The application fee should be paid by a crossed cheque and written to “Ka Fuk Baptist Church Pre-School”
- Submit in-person:
– 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)/9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Saturday)
The application can be paid in cash
- Submission Date :
– Our enrolment is available all year round (Except school holidays and public holidays)
4. Application Fee
$40
5. Admission Criteria
- Applicant must be two years old or above to enroll;
- Ability of the applicant is normal in comparison with children of the same age;
- Parents should recognize and accept the philosophy and ideals of our school;
Parents should be actively involved in their child’s education and be willing to collaborate with the school to reach their child’s goals.
6. Arrangement of Interview
- Opportunity of Interview
-Children of school age are expected to arrange the interview
- Date of Interview
The interview will be conducted in November, further notice by post.
- Interview process
– Parents have to accompany their child for the interview
– Interview will include game and conversation
– Group and/or individual interviews will be arranged
- Interview notification
Notification will be distributed by post two weeks before the interview. If there is no notice received by then, please contact us at 2677 1696
- Interpretation / translation service
Please contact us at 2677 1696 if interpretation / translation service is required
- Admission Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Children
Please contact us at 2677 1696 if interpretation/translation service is required, or parents can be accompanied by relatives and friends who understand Chinese to assist in communication.
7. Announcement of Admission Results
- We will inform parents of PN admission by post one month after the interview.
8. Registration Arrangements
- Successful applicants are required to pay the registration fee of $1,570 (maximum limit preset by the EDB) at the specified time period.
- PN class registration fee is usually due between March to April
- According to the EDB, an applicant who withdraws at this stage will not have their paid registration fee refunded.
- School fee (The first month school fee will be deducted the amount of the paid registration fee).
9. Remark
- Before admission, successful applicants are required to submit an original physical examination report of the applicant issued by any Registered Medical Practitioner and a copy of their immunization record (both sides).
- The school will apply the school fee and meal fee adjustment according to the consumer price index. After approval from the EDB, the school will announce the new school fee and meal fee in August.
- The school will assist families with financial needs by applying for the Kindergarten and Child Care Centre Fee Remission Scheme.
10. New Students Orientation
- The new student orientation will be held between July to August every year;
- Introduce new student regulations and programs;
- Explain new student adaptation and school arrangements;
- Explain the application and procedure of the Fee Remission Scheme.
Additional Remarks
If there are any questions regarding admission, please feel free to contact us at
26771696 during office hours.
Ka Fuk Baptist Church Pre-School
Information on Admission to K1 Classes in the 2025/26 School Year
1. Collection Methods of Application Forms (No Quota):
- Download from our school website
- Obtain from our school in person
2. Distribution Period
- Date:Distributed all year/download application form
- Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)/9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Saturday)
3. Return Methods of Application Forms (No Quota):
-
Please submit the application form with applicant’s photo and the following documents:
– The copy of applicant’s Birth Certificate
– The copies of parents’ valid Hong Kong Identity Cards
-Three stamped self-addressed envelopes (with address, children’s name & $2.2 stamp)
- Return by post:
Mail to our school and indicate “Admission Application” on the envelope.
The application fee should be paid by a crossed cheque and written to “Ka Fuk Baptist Church Pre-School”
- Submit in-person:
– 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)/9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Saturday)
– The application fee can be paid in cash
- Submission Date :
– Our enrolment is available all year round (Except school holidays and public holidays)
4. Application fee:
- $40
5. Application for the “2025/26 Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission”
- The Education Bureau (EDB) implement the Free Quality Kindergarten Education policy starting from the 2017/18 school year to replace the existing “Pre-primary Education Voucher Scheme”. Under the new Scheme, the EDB will use the “Registration Certificate for Kindergarten Admission” as the document for registration in the 2025/26 school year.
- Parents are required to submit an application for the “2025/26 Registration
Certificate for Kindergarten Admission” (hereafter referred as “2025/26 RC”) to the EDB from September to November 2024. The “2025/26 RC” will be open for applications in September 2024 and the EDB will announce and upload the details of application onto their website (link to be inserted) in due course.
6. Admission Criteria:
- Priority of Consideration will be given to:
- Applicants with sibling(s) currently studying at Ka Fuk Baptist Church Pre-School;
- Applicants with sibling(s) or parents who have graduated from Ka Fuk Baptist Church Pre- School;
- Applicants whose parent(s) is/are members or staff of Baptist Mid-Mission;
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The applicants from families in need will be given due priority consideration (Such as those family with both working parents, or family with disabled family members requiring care);
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Applicants who reside near the Ka Fuk Baptist Church Pre-School
- Interview performance
It will be based on the performance of applicants on the day of interview.
(As the number of school places is limited, please understand that not all applicants fulfilling the priority consideration will be guaranteed admission.)
7. Interview Arrangements
- Interview opportunity
The pre-school will arrange the interview for all applicants
- Date of interview
The interview will be conducted on 2/11/ 2024(Saturday)
- Interview mode
– Parents have to accompany their child for the interview
– Interview will include game and conversation
– Group and/or individual interviews will be arranged
- Interview notifications
Notification will be distributed by post two weeks before the interview. If there is no notice received by then, please contact us at 2677 1696
- Interpretation/translation service
Please contact us at 2677 1696 if interpretation / translation service is required
- Admission Support for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Children
Please contact us at 2677 1696 or email kafuk@biznetvigator.com if interpretation/translation service is required, or parents can be accompanied by relatives and friends who understand Chinese to assist in communication.
8. Announcement of Admission Results
- We will inform parents of the K1 admission results by post before 13 December 2024.
9. Registration Arrangements
- Successful applicants:
– Parents should complete the registration procedures for their child from 2th to 4th January 2025(“Centralized Registration Dates”) by submitting an original form of the “2025/26 RC” to the pre-school and paying the registration fee of $1,570 (preset by EDB).
- Applicants on the waiting list:
-The kindergarten will notify parents for the admission result by post or by telephone.
– If successful applicants fail to register during the “Centralized Registration Dates”, the school may allocate the unfilled place to applicants on the waiting list.
– When notified, parents then should complete the registration procedures for their child according to the specified date set by the school. Parents are required to submit an original form of the “2025/26 RC” to the pre-school and pay the registration fee.
- Unsuccessful Application
– Unsuccessful Applicants may refer to the K1 vacancy information released by the EDB on its website after the “Centralized Registration Dates” starting from the end of January 2025.
- Remarks
– Please be reminded that if parents cannot submit the “2025/26 RC” form during registration, the pre-school may not be able to complete registration for their child. Hence, parents are required to submit application for the Registration Certificate to EDB within the specified period.
– The 2025/26 registration fee for full day K1 place is HK$1,570.
– Before admission, parents are required to submit an original physical examination report of the applicant issued by any Registered Medical Practitioner.
– Successful applicants are required to submit an original physical examination report of the applicant issued by any Registered Medical Practitioner and a copy of their immunization record (both sides).
-The school will apply the school fee and meal fee adjustment according to the consumer price index. After approval from the EDB, the school will announce the new school fee and meal fee in August.
-The school will assist families with financial needs by applying for the Kindergarten and Child Care Centre Fee Remission Scheme.
10. References can be obtained from the following websites:
- Admission Arrangements for Nursery Classes in Kindergartens for the 2025/26 School Year
- Tradition Chinese Version
- Simplified Chinese Version
- English Version
- Profile of kindergartens and Kindergarten-cum-Child Care Centres