Entering K1
First, get a "Registration Certificate" from the EDB, then apply to kindergartens yourself and attend interviews; in 1 month, take the certificate to register at one kindergarten. Registration secures the place.
邊個要睇：2 歲 8 個月或以上嘅小朋友（N 班另計，約提早一年部署）
Process
- 9 – 11 months
Apply for Registration Certificate
Apply to the EDB; it will be mailed back in 6 to 8 weeks.
- 9 – 12 months
Application & Interview
Request application forms from preferred kindergartens; you can apply to multiple in parallel.
- By mid-12
Release of results
Kindergartens participating in admission arrangements must notify results by this time.
- Early 1
Central Registration Day
There is only one registration certificate; registering at one school means you occupy that school's place.
- From 2
Fill vacancies
If not admitted, check EDB's K1 remaining places and contact kindergartens directly.
Easiest to get wrong
- After registration, transferring kindergartens requires retrieving your registration certificate (the original school immediately releases your place), and registration fees are generally non-refundable—factor in the cost of switching.
Official figures
| K1 admission age | Aged 2 years 8 months or above |
|---|---|
| Application Peak | 10–11 months |
Source
verified against 2026-08-04Annual dates (release, registration, etc.) are written as months. Exact dates per EDB announcement for that year.. Before making irreversible decisions, verify against official sources.