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Mulberry House International Kindergarten - Central Campus

Hong Kong

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Mandarin
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 6 months - 6 years
Pupil numbers 224
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service Yes
Part of
Mulberry House International Kindergarten
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Reggio Emilia Approach
Taught languages English, Mandarin
Typical class size 20
Strengths Performing Arts, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten
Introduction

Mulberry House International Kindergarten’s Central Campus offers a Mandarin immersion playgroup and enrichment programme for children from 6 months to 12 years, located in Universal Trade Centre on Caine Road in Central. Children learn in a Mandarin-speaking environment, with programmes linked to the wider Mulberry House dual-language curriculum, which is underpinned by the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The school emphasises inquiry-based, play-rich experiences through activities such as sensory play, music and rhymes, dramatic storytelling, and S.T.E.A.M. projects. Central-specific enrichment includes Language Arts in English and Mandarin, Musical Theatre, arts, and sports options like Little Movers, Ballet, Jazz, and Multi-Sports. Families access the campus easily from Central MTR Station (D2 Exit) or nearby bus routes, with hourly parking in the same building. The Central team includes experienced early childhood educators and a campus School Manager, supported by the broader Mulberry House bilingual education group founded in 2015.

This campus is part of Mulberry House International Kindergarten

Unit 901, Universal Trade Centre, 17-19 Caine Rd, Central, Hong Kong.

The Essentials

Mulberry House International Kindergarten - Central Campus has 224 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Mandarin.

Location
The Central Campus is based at Universal Trade Centre, 17–19 Caine Road, Central, Hong Kong. It is near several bus stops in the Central district and is accessible from Central MTR Station (Exit D2). On-site hourly car parking is also available.

Stages
The campus provides programmes starting from around 6 months of age up to 12 years in its Playgroup and Academy structure. The broader group offers Playgroup, Pre-Nursery and Kindergarten (ages 6 months to 6 years), and the Central enrichment services extend into primary-age foundations.

Type
This is a day-school and playgroup environment with no boarding facilities. The programmes accept children of all genders (boys and girls) and the campus operates as co-educational.

Additional learning support
The school’s leadership team includes staff qualified with a certificate for managing and understanding dyslexia, as well as a cognitive behavioural therapist qualification, indicating awareness and capacity to support children’s varied learning and emotional needs. However, a detailed publicly available specialist SEN policy has not been published.

Country affiliation
The school is based in Hong Kong and implements a curriculum underpinned by the UK’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, but it is not formally affiliated to a separate national system beyond this.

Religious affiliation
There is no stated affiliation to any specific religion. The school emphasises cultural values such as love, kindness, respect, harmony, trust and wisdom, but does not identify with a religious denomination.

School day structure
Exact start and end times are not published publicly. The campus offers half‐day, extended day and full-day programme options depending on age-group and stream. Lunch and snacks are required for children staying beyond the standard day.

Bus service
Yes, a school bus service is offered—a notice states “Yes – please get in touch for more details.” While specific routes for the Central Campus are not fully published, the broader group’s bus services cover areas such as Mid-Levels, Pok Fu Lam, Baguio Villa, Bel Air, Sham Wan, South Horizon and Aberdeen City Centre, depending on demand and availability.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Mulberry House Education Group.
Fees
Application Fees
An application fee of HKD 40 is required for all new Kindergarten applicants. This fee is non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable, and does not guarantee an interview or placement. Upon receiving an admissions offer, families pay a registration fee of HKD 970 to secure the place. A trial class for Playgroup and Academy programmes is available at HKD 300 for the first session.
Academics

Mulberry House International Kindergarten - Central Campus teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Reggio Emilia Approach for students aged 0.5 to 6.

Curriculum
Mulberry House International Kindergarten follows a dual-language English–Mandarin curriculum underpinned by the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Learning is organised through inquiry-based projects that integrate communication, early literacy, numeracy, physical development, creative expression, and social–emotional skills. Teachers design play-rich experiences using music, movement, stories, sensory play, and hands-on exploration to support children’s development from infancy through early childhood. Kindergarten programmes (Pre-Nursery and K levels) follow structured EYFS learning goals while maintaining a bilingual, co-taught classroom environment. At the Central Campus, the curriculum extends into a Mandarin Immersion model and includes enrichment in Language Arts, S.T.E.A.M., arts, and sports for children up to age 12. These programmes build on the early-years foundation while strengthening Mandarin fluency, communication, and age-appropriate academic readiness.

Academic calendar
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Mulberry House highlights six core values—love, kindness, respect, harmony, trust, and wisdom—which guide daily interactions across its campuses. Teachers support children’s emotional and social development through play-based learning environments that encourage cooperation, communication, and confidence-building. For younger children entering Pre-Nursery, the school uses a gradual transition process over two to three weeks, allowing children to explore the learning spaces with parents before settling independently. This process helps teachers observe how each child adjusts emotionally and socially. Families are also invited to participate in classroom visits, workshops, and activities, which strengthens communication between the school and home. Beyond these published practices, the school does not provide additional SEL-specific programmes.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school does not publish a dedicated SEN policy or outline the specific types of needs it can accommodate. One staff member at the Central Campus holds a Level 3 certificate in managing and understanding dyslexia and a CACHE-certified cognitive behavioural therapist qualification, indicating individual expertise in supporting children with diverse learning and emotional needs. However, the school does not describe any formal SEN provision, specialised staff teams, therapeutic services, or adjusted curriculum pathways. There is no indication that the school is a specialist SEN institution. Therefore, the most accurate statement is that the school does not publicly disclose detailed information regarding its SEN provision.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Mulberry House operates a bilingual English–Mandarin environment and welcomes children of all nationalities. Language development is integrated into the general classroom programme through co-teaching by native English and Mandarin educators. However, the school does not describe a separate EAL department, targeted pull-out lessons, or specialised EAL staff. There are no published references to placement assessments or support structures specifically for learners new to English. Therefore, the school does not publicly disclose information regarding EAL-specific support.

Mental Wellbeing
The school focuses on creating a nurturing, play-rich environment that supports children’s emotional security. The published transition process for Pre-Nursery helps children adjust gradually with parental involvement, reducing anxiety during the first weeks. Teachers encourage exploration, communication, and self-expression through music, storytelling, sensory play, and movement activities. Parents are invited to participate in workshops, seminars, and classroom activities, which promote consistent support for children’s wellbeing across home and school. Beyond these elements, the school does not detail dedicated mental-health programmes, counsellors, or wellbeing-specific staff.

Safeguarding
Mulberry House does not publish a stand-alone safeguarding or child-protection policy on its website. As a registered kindergarten in Hong Kong, the school operates under the territory’s Education Bureau licensing requirements, but these regulatory standards are not detailed on the school’s own pages. There is no public information about designated safeguarding officers, reporting procedures, or staff training related to child protection. Therefore, the school does not publicly disclose detailed safeguarding policies or structures.
Parent Experience

History
Mulberry House Education Group was founded in 2015 as one of the first bilingual Mandarin–English early childhood education providers in Hong Kong. The organisation established a network of bilingual playgroups and kindergarten campuses, including the Tai Po campus, to serve families seeking English–Mandarin immersion from infancy to age six. The group states that its educational philosophy is influenced by UK EYFS, Reggio Emilia principles, and Chinese cultural values. All campuses are operated under the Mulberry House Education Group; the website does not state any external ownership or partnership. No additional historical milestones, such as expansion dates or founder biographies, are publicly provided.

Community
Mulberry House encourages active family involvement through school tours, information sessions, and themed open days, including campus-specific seasonal events such as spring open houses. The school hosts parent workshops and parenting seminars, where families receive guidance on early childhood learning and primary school planning. Children participate in community-based activities through the school’s holiday camps, including examples such as a “Muddy Sporty Christmas” camp. Beyond these activities, the website does not provide further details on cultural festivals, community partnerships, or annual celebrations.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Mulberry House International Kindergarten website does not reference a formal Parent Teacher Association (PTA) or publish information about a parent committee, structured groups, or elected representatives. Instead, parent participation is integrated through school-run events such as workshops, seminars, and classroom visits, where parents may read stories or join activities. Families are also invited to attend 1-to-1 consultations on learning progress and primary school pathways. While these activities encourage collaboration between the school and families, they are organised directly by the school rather than through a PTA body. The school does not publicly disclose the existence of a PTA or any PTA-led programmes.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Central Campus is located in Central Hong Kong at Unit 901 and 2403, Universal Trade Centre, 17-19 Caine Road, Central. It offers a Mandarin immersion programme for children from 6 months to 12 years old. It provides a bilingual English–Mandarin curriculum with a 50/50 language split and uses Traditional Chinese characters. Inside the campus are spaces such as Mandarin Playgroup Programme, Central Pre-Nursery Programme, a bilingual library, a Music Room, a Sensory Area, an Indoor Playground, and a Sports Field. The campus delivers ECA programmes across Language Arts, S.T.E.A.M, and sports, including Little Movers, Ballet, Jazz and Multi-Sports. The full capacity is 224, with EDB-approved class sizes of 28 and a target of 20–22 students per classroom with two teachers; a bus service is available.

Sports Facilities
Facilities include a Sports Field and an Indoor Playground as part of the Central Campus. Enrichment and PE activities are delivered through ECA offerings such as Little Movers, Ballet, Jazz and Multi-Sports.

Academic Facilities
The campus provides a Mandarin immersion education with a 50/50 English–Mandarin language split and uses Traditional Chinese characters. The curriculum follows a bilingual, inquiry‑based approach in a Mandarin-immersion setting and includes Playgroup, Pre-Nursery and Kindergarten programmes.

Extra Curricular Facilities
ECA offerings include Language Arts (English phonics and Mandarin communication), Mandarin Playgroup and transitions, Chinese Literacy, S.T.E.A.M. programmes, Musical Theatre, Mini-Chef, and sports such as Little Movers, Ballet, Jazz and Multi-Sports; performances and Mandarin concerts are part of the programme.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Central Campus offers Mandarin-immersion early years education with playgroup, pre-nursery, and kindergarten levels for children from 6 months to 12 years. Enrichment and ECA (extracurricular activities) programmes cover language arts (English: phonics, communication, public speaking; Mandarin: communication, public speaking, Mandarin playgroups, preschool foundation, Chinese literacy), life skills & STEM (STEM in English, Musical Theatre, Mandarin arts activities, Mini-Chef in English), and sports (Little Movers in English, Ballet, Jazz, Multi-Sports).

Arts & Creative
Arts and creativity are integrated through ECA offerings such as Musical Theatre, Pitter Painter Arts (Mandarin), and activities like Chinese Art and concerts. Related language arts in English and Mandarin support creative expression across the programme.

Cultural & Language
The campus operates as a bilingual English–Mandarin environment with a target 50/50 language split. Mandarin is taught using Traditional Chinese characters. There are two central campuses.

Social & Hobbies
Central Playgroup (Mandarin Immersion) supports social development for ages up to 12 years, with programmes including Central Pre-Nursery and Mandarin Playgroup and Mandarin Toddler Programmes. Chinese Art, Chinese Culture, and Mandarin Concerts/Performances foster cultural exposure and social engagement.

Leadership & Professional
The Central Campus Team includes a School Manager (Ms Joanne) and a Director of Marketing & Admissions (Ms Faye), alongside a bilingual teaching staff led by English- and Mandarin-speaking educators. The team comprises staff with university degrees and specialised qualifications, supporting both curricula and student development.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
ECAs cover physical activity and movement, including Little Movers, Ballet, Jazz, and Multi-Sports; a Forest School Leader and Sports Specialist are part of the staff, reflecting an emphasis on outdoor and physical learning components.
Languages

Language Provision
The school provides bilingual education with English and Mandarin integrated into the curriculum, taught using Traditional Chinese characters; a 50/50 English–Mandarin curriculum is described.

Bilingual Teaching
The Central Campus offers a Mandarin immersion program for children from 6 months to 12 years old, located in Central Hong Kong.

Immersion Programs
Mandarin immersion is a core part of the Central Campus program; content is delivered in Mandarin as part of daily learning.
Reputation

Awards
The Mulberry House International Kindergarten website does not list any school-level awards received.

Accreditations
Education Bureau (EDB) Registration – Hong Kong
Mulberry House International Kindergarten (Tai Po Campus) is registered with the Hong Kong Education Bureau as an approved kindergarten, under registration number 601721, which authorises it to operate legally as an early childhood education provider.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Initial enquiry and school tour
Parents are encouraged to begin the process by arranging a Private School Tour or attending an Information Session for Prospective Parents. These sessions introduce the school’s bilingual programmes, learning approach, and campus environment. Bookings are made through the online form or by contacting the admissions team. Families can ask questions about language streams, class arrangements, and daily routines during these visits.

2. Prepare and submit the application
Parents complete the application form and submit required documents, including two passport-sized photos, the child’s birth certificate or passport with a valid visa, and copies of the parents’ identification documents. An Application Fee of HKD 40 is paid at the time of submission. Applications may be submitted online or delivered directly to the campus, after which the school sends a confirmation email within approximately seven working days.

3. Assessment and parent–child visit
Shortlisted families are invited for an assessment session, which may take place in a small-group or 1-to-1 play setting. Parents accompany their child during this visit, and teachers observe the child’s interaction, comfort and developmental readiness. The school notes that it welcomes families of all nationalities and that priority may be given to foreign passport holders. Parents also attend an admissions meeting to discuss alignment between family values and the school’s educational approach.

4. Placement decision
Following the assessment, the admissions team reviews the child’s profile and the availability of places in the relevant age group. Successful families receive a placement offer via email, including information about the child’s class, teachers and start date. If a class is full, the child may be offered a place on the waiting list. The decision is based on the child’s assessment and the school’s capacity in each age group.

5. Acceptance and registration
Families who choose to accept an offer confirm the place by paying the Registration Fee of HKD 970, which is non-refundable. This payment secures the child’s enrolment for the upcoming academic year. After confirming, families receive guidance on uniforms, class arrangements and start-of-year transition schedules. This step completes the admissions process.

Scholarships
The Mulberry House International Kindergarten website does not mention any scholarships, financial aid schemes, or bursaries.

Waitlist
Mulberry House International Kindergarten uses a standard waitlist system. If the relevant class or programme is full at the time of application, the child is placed on the waiting list after completing the assessment process. The website does not provide further details about waitlist priority, duration, or movement.
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