Mulberry House International Kindergarten - Central Campus

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.