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Discovery Mind Primary School

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1½ - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Chinese National Curriculum
Taught languages Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School
Introduction

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

The Essentials

Location
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.

Stages
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.

Type
The school is co-educational and operates as a day school.

Additional learning support
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.

Country affiliation
No specific country affiliation is published; the school uses Cambridge International Primary Programme within an international context.

Religious affiliation
There is no publicly stated religious affiliation; sources indicate a secular orientation.

School day structure
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.

Bus service
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.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Discovery Mind provides uniforms across Pre-Nursery, Kindergarten and Primary. Parents view uniform samples by arrangement, and uniforms are sterilised after viewing in accordance with CHP guidelines. Purchases are made online via Kam Lun, following the step-by-step ordering guide.

House System
The school uses House Teams to foster belonging and teamwork among students. The House Teams are designed to promote integration, cooperation and team spirit through inter-house activities. A Buddy System and leadership opportunities are described within pastoral care.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned and operated by Discovery Mind Educational Organisation. It runs three campuses: Discovery Bay International Play Centre and Kindergarten; Tung Chung International Play Centre and Kindergarten; and Tung Chung Primary School.
Fees
Annual tuition at Discovery Mind Primary School is HKD 131,190. Expect an application fee of HKD 1,000 on enrolment.
Academics

Discovery Mind Primary School teaches Cambridge (Primary), EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Chinese National Curriculum for students aged 1.25 to 11.

Curriculum
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.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Cambridge International Primary Programme is offered, alongside a Mandarin Programme; there is no explicit EAL programme disclosed.

Mental Wellbeing
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.

Safeguarding
The school commits to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and conducts thorough background checks for all successful applicants.
Parent Experience

History
Discovery Mind Educational Organisation traces its roots to 1996, when the network began operating across Lantau Island in Discovery Bay and Tung Chung. Discovery Mind Primary School opened in 2012 in Tung Chung as part of this private international education network. The group now operates multiple campuses on Lantau, including Discovery Bay Kindergarten and Tung Chung Primary School. The Cambridge International Primary Programme is the core framework at DMPS, complemented by a Mandarin Programme and a Gold Standard Project-Based Learning approach in Science, Geography, History, Art, and Design & Technology. The school emphasises a family-like student community with small class sizes to support individual needs.

Community
Discovery Mind describes its community as inclusive with a global vision and high pastoral care, fostering a sense of belonging among students of many nationalities. The Primary and Kindergarten campuses in Discovery Bay and Tung Chung contribute to a tight-knit, family-like atmosphere with small class sizes that support personalized learning. Pastoral care emphasises inclusivity, emotional support, and collaboration with families, including a buddy system and House Teams to promote belonging. Regular community events and open days invite families to engage with staff and students, reflecting the DM community's active involvement.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Discovery Mind Kindergarten Parents and Teachers Association (DMKPTA) and Friends of DMPS (FODMPS) are created to include all parents, staff and children. Their goals include enhancing learning with well-rounded perspectives. They aim to support the school and surrounding community. They aim to encourage active participation in charity fundraising. They aim to instill a virtue of giving back and selflessness.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Discovery Mind operates three campuses: Discovery Bay International Play Centre and Kindergarten, Tung Chung International Play Centre and Kindergarten, and Tung Chung Primary School. The primary program serves children aged 6 to 11 (P1 to P6) and emphasizes a family-like student community with small class sizes to support individualized instruction. Admissions and contact details are provided for each campus to connect with the school.

Academic Facilities
The primary curriculum is Cambridge International Curriculum. Subjects such as Science, Geography, History, Art, and Design & Technology are supported by Gold Standard Project-Based Learning. The Mandarin Learning Program provides daily Mandarin lessons using a school-based curriculum, with practical daily activities to apply language skills in real-world contexts. Learning progress is tracked and assessed to calibrate instruction.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Mandarin is taught daily as part of the core program. Wellbeing, Music, and Physical Education are integrated and enhanced through Project-Based Learning programmes to support holistic development.
School Events
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