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Discovery Mind Primary School (DMPS) is an international school for 6–11-year-olds that combines a Cambridge International Primary Programme with a Mandarin Programme. The primary curriculum is Cambridge International, supplemented by Gold Standard Project-Based Learning across Science, Geography, History, Art and Design & Technology, with Wellbeing, Music and Physical Education integrated into PBL. The school teaches through a school-wide emphasis on personalised learning in small classes; Mandarin is taught daily through a dedicated Mandarin Programme.
G/F, Shop A-D, Seaview Crescent, 8 Tung Chung Waterfront Rd, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
Discovery Mind Primary School operates across two campuses on Lantau Island, serving Discovery Bay and Tung Chung. The Discovery Bay campus is located at Shop Unit No. 102, First Floor, 92 Siena Avenue, Discovery Bay City. The Tung Chung campus is located at G/F, Seaview Crescent, 8 Waterfront Road, Tung Chung. A dedicated school bus service serves both areas.
The primary program is for ages 6–11. It follows the Cambridge International Curriculum and uses a project-based learning approach (Gold Standard PBL) across subjects such as Science, Geography, History, Art, and Design & Technology, with Mandarin taught daily.
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school.
Discovery Mind describes an inclusive culture with personalised learning in small class sizes. It includes a Mandarin programme and other supports as part of its curriculum; public detail about dedicated SEN facilities is not published.
No specific country affiliation is published; the school uses Cambridge International Primary Programme within an international context.
There is no publicly stated religious affiliation; sources indicate a secular orientation.
The 2025–2026 academic year begins on August 13, 2025. The school calendar shows August–June terms with holidays and events; exact daily start/end times are not published publicly—admissions teams can confirm timings.
Discovery Mind offers a school bus service with stops across Discovery Bay and Tung Chung, including Kai To Ferry Pier and numerous residential stops; for route details and scheduling, contact admissions.
Discovery Mind Primary School teaches Cambridge (Primary), EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Chinese National Curriculum for students aged 1.25 to 11.
Discovery Mind Primary School delivers the Cambridge International Curriculum for students aged 6–11, with a clear focus on high standards in Reading, Writing and Mathematics delivered in small classes to support individualized instruction. The school is accredited as a Cambridge International School, providing the Cambridge primary framework for the 6–11 age group. Subject learning is extended through Gold Standard Project-Based Learning in Science, Geography, History, Art and Design & Technology, with Wellbeing, Music and Physical Education also enhanced through PBL. Daily Mandarin lessons use a school-based Mandarin Matrix to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing in real-life contexts. The curriculum follows a continuous learning cycle that tracks progress for both native and international students. Discovery Mind emphasizes a family-like community with small class sizes to support individualized progress within the Cambridge framework.
Pastoral Care prioritises students' social, emotional, and spiritual well-being; Zones of Regulation is used to help recognise and manage emotions, while the Buddy System and House Teams promote peer support, leadership, and a sense of belonging within an inclusive, child-centred community that includes ongoing collaboration with families.
The school provides tailored support and intervention for each student depending on their unique needs, within an inclusive culture and high pastoral care; the site does not publish information about a dedicated SEN department or the specific types of SEN the school can support.
The Cambridge International Primary Programme is offered, alongside a Mandarin Programme; there is no explicit EAL programme disclosed.
Mental wellbeing is supported through strong pastoral care focused on social, emotional, and spiritual well-being; Zones of Regulation provides explicit emotion-regulation strategies; there is proactive collaboration with families to support student wellbeing.
The school commits to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and conducts thorough background checks for all successful applicants.