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The school is located in a standalone building within the Harmony Garden residential estate at 9 Siu Sai Wan Road, Chai Wan. It is situated directly across from the Island Resort complex on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island, offering a convenient setting with access to a dedicated outdoor playground.
The school serves children from infancy to 6 years old through distinct programs: "Montessori Together" (accompanied, up to 18 months), "Transitional Toddler" and "Toddler" (1.5–3 years), and "Children's House" (3–6 years). They also offer enrichment programs for children aged 2.5 to 6 years.
Guidepost Montessori Chai Wan is a co-educational day school.
The school utilizes the Montessori method, which is inherently designed to provide individualized education that "follows the child." This approach allows for tailored learning plans that adapt to each student's unique developmental timeline and needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all curriculum.
The school is part of the global Guidepost Montessori network, which originated in the United States, but it does not function as a national school (e.g., British or American) and follows the international Montessori curriculum.
The school has no religious affiliation and provides a secular education.
The campus generally operates from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. A typical half-day session for the Children's House includes a "Montessori Work Period" (approx. 8:45 am – 11:00 am), followed by a snack, gross motor play, and a language circle before dismissal.
While Guidepost mentions that bus options can vary by location in Hong Kong, parents are encouraged to contact the admissions team directly to enquire about specific transport arrangements for this site.
Application Fees
- A non-refundable administrative fee of HKD 1,500 applies to all new admissions.
Tuition fees
Montessori Together Playgroup
- Crawlers (up to 12 months): HKD 330 / class
- Walkers (up to 18 months): HKD 430 / class
Transitional Toddler
- 2 days per week: HKD 4,000 / month
- 3 days per week: HKD 5,750 / month
- 5 days per week: HKD 8,600 / month
Toddler
- Morning: HKD 8,800 / month
- Afternoon: HKD 7,800 / month
- Extended Day: HKD 12,100 / month
Children's House
- Morning: HKD 8,800 / month
- Afternoon: HKD 7,550 / month
- Extended Day: HKD 12,100 / month
Enrichment Program: Mandarin Immersion
- Afternoon: HKD 400 / class
Enrichment Program: Montessori Kitchen
- Afternoon: HKD 400 / class
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Programs such as Nido, Toddler, and Children’s House are billed on a monthly basis.
- Enrichment programs are typically billed by the term.
- Tuition is generally due in advance of the service month or term.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable at Guidepost Montessori Kennedy Town. It is a day school only.
Refund information
- The HKD 1,500 administrative fee is strictly non-refundable.
- Specific refund policies for tuition fees are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the enrollment agreement provided during the admissions process.
Fee payment options
- The school accepts various payment methods, though specific options like credit card or bank transfer details are finalized during the invoicing process. Parents typically manage payments through the school's admissions and finance portal.
Guidepost Montessori Chai Wan is a dedicated early childhood center located on the eastern side of Hong Kong Island. The campus serves children from infancy through six years old, offering a faithful implementation of the Montessori method. The school operates three classrooms within a standalone facility in the Harmony Garden estate, featuring direct access to a private outdoor playground. The curriculum is delivered in a dual-language environment, where students interact daily with both English and Mandarin-speaking guides to develop fluency naturally. Programs range from "Montessori Together" for accompanied infants to the "Children’s House" for kindergarten-aged students. The school focuses on building independence through self-directed activity, utilizing specialized Montessori materials that encourage hands-on learning in mathematics, language, and sensory perception. Additionally, the campus offers enrichment programs that allow students to explore specific interests outside the standard work cycle.
