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Aided School Fees & Charges: Budgeting for Primary One

Aided primary schools in Hong Kong do not charge tuition fees under the 12-year free education policy. However, parents should budget for Tong Fai, school bus, meals and activities. This guide explains common charges and offers tools for comparison. (Always verify fees with schools and official sources.)

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Fees and Budget

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Compare tuition and related costs before applying.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

How To Use This Page

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.

Decision Checklist

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.
  • Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

School Shortlisting

Use the filters and checklist to produce a first draft, then verify the details with EDB, CHSC and school websites.

  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Record the decision, evidence and next action in your family checklist.
  • Compare tuition and related costs before applying.
What should parents verify first?

Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.

How should we use this page?

Verify dates, eligibility and submission records with EDB or ePOA.

What is the safest next step?

Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

How often should we practise?

Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

Where should official facts come from?

Check school facts against CHSC and the school website.

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Sources

Official sources to verify first

EDB Primary One Admission SystemEDB ePOA resourcesCHSC Primary School ProfilesCHSC POA overviewPOA School Net Boundaries dataPOA 2026 central allocation release