The Education Bureau announced today that six new estate kindergarten premises are open for applications by eligible bodies under the Kindergarten Premises Allocation Exercise 2025.
The six new estate kindergarten premises, each providing six or seven classrooms, are located in Sham Shui Po, Tuen Mun, North District and Yuen Long, and will be available between 2026 and 2027.
The Education Bureau is entrusted by the Housing Authority to nominate operators for the kindergarten premises. The premises allocation exercise will be carried out on a competitive basis.
Since the implementation of the Kindergarten Education Scheme in the 2017-18 school year to assist kindergartens in improving the environments of their premises, the bureau has been endeavouring to provide more government-owned premises for eligible bodies to compete fairly for reprovisioning or operating kindergartens, which not only enables a reduction in rental expenses but also allows them to enjoy quality premises.
Non-profit-making kindergartens, especially those bearing high rental expenses with dilapidated school environments and facilities, and facing a surplus of kindergarten places in the district, are encouraged to apply for these kindergarten premises.
Priority will be accorded to kindergartens under the scheme applying for relocation. Applications for operating new kindergartens will only be considered if no suitable applicants are found for relocation.
Noting that quality of education is the prime consideration, the bureau said it will take into account the operation plan, track record of school operation and relocation needs, if applicable, of the organisations. The applicant body should be exempted from tax under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.
Applications must be submitted no later than 5pm on October 27. The application form and other details can be found online.
Call 2892 6415 for enquiries.
