“Regarding the influence of SON, I am now a more studious person due to the hardworking student body. I also place greater weight on serving the community.”
K1 Admissions
Starting Kindergarten at School of the Nations
For children born in 2024, the first year of kindergarten at SON introduces children to learning alongside peers in an English–Mandarin bilingual environment through play and hands-on activities. Teachers and families work together as children settle into routines and build early learning habits. Request a tour to see the kindergarten and talk with an educator about your child’s first steps. We’d love to meet your family.
Key dates for 2027–28
| Date | Event or application stage |
|---|---|
| Sat 5 Dec 2026 | Public Information Day at SON |
| Sat 9 Jan 2027 | Second Information Day at SON |
| 6–15 Jan 2027 | Step 1: Register with DSEDJ & choose SON |
| 19–20 Feb 2027 | Step 2: Confirm with SON & pay application fee |
| Sat 6 Mar 2027 | Step 3: K1 Interview Day |
| Sat 10 Apr 2027 | Step 4: Results published (DSEDJ, website & SMS) |
| 12–14 Apr 2027 | Step 5: Confirm school on Macao One Account & pay deposit |
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Why families choose SON for K1
A day in K1
From 8:30am to 2:40pm, K1 children move between learning activities and play, with time indoors and outdoors. Lunch with teachers is followed by a one-hour nap.
Steps to Apply
K1 registration follows DSEDJ’s central process. This guide explains who can apply, what to prepare and what happens at each stage.
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Register with DSEDJ6–15 January 2027
Register through Macao One Account, the DSEDJ website or a DSEDJ counter, and choose School of the Nations.
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Confirm with SON19–20 February 2027
Visit the school to confirm your interview details and pay the MOP 1,000 application fee, or do it online. Bring the documents listed under ‘Who can apply’.
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Interview day6 March 2027
About 50 minutes. Children join small group activities with one parent; then you and your child have a short, friendly conversation with us. There’s nothing to prepare, just come well rested.
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Results10 April 2027
Results are published on the DSEDJ website and our website, and sent by SMS.
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Confirm and reserve your place12–14 April 2027
Confirm SON as your school on Macao One Account within the three-day window, then pay the deposit to reserve your child’s place.
Who can apply
- Children born in 2024 (turning 3 by 31 December 2027) who are starting kindergarten in Macau for the first time.
- Non-Macau residents need a stay or residence permit for more than 90 days.
- We welcome families of all nationalities and language backgrounds. Applications are considered regardless of race, gender or religion.
- Every applicant follows the same process. Siblings of current students, children of staff or alumni, and returning students may receive additional consideration.
Documents to bring in February
- Completed application form and three recent photos
- Copy of your child’s Macau ID card, passport, or residence permit
- Copies of both parents’ Macau ID cards or passports
- A recent electricity, water or phone bill
- Application fee of MOP 1,000
Fees and Scholarships
SON is a non-profit school. Current school fees and compulsory charges are listed on our Fees & Scholarships page. Macau residents may be eligible for DSEDJ tuition subsidies. Full resident and non-resident fee schedules and scholarship details are also available there. Eligible students can access English Language Learner and Student Support at no extra fee.
Questions parents ask
No set level is required. Teachers support children with different home languages as they learn English and Mandarin.
We plan three classes of up to 16 children. We welcome applications and consider each child individually, but cannot guarantee a place.
The interview takes about 50 minutes and includes group activities with one parent and a brief conversation. There is no need to practise beforehand; just help your child arrive rested and ready to join in.
Yes. Register with several schools; if offered places, choose one through Macao One Account in April.
If a place opens after April confirmation, we contact families on the waiting list.
At SON, it means developing character alongside knowledge. In K1, children practise qualities such as truthfulness, cooperation and care for others through our Hidden Gems programme and everyday classroom life.
Yes. Join an Information Day or K1 tour.
Prefer to talk to us directly?
We only use your contact details to respond to your enquiry.
Visit us
Come and see the kindergarten, meet an educator and ask about your child’s next steps.
Public Information Days
Saturday 5 December 2026, 9:30am–12:30pm
Saturday 9 January 2027, 9:30am–3:00pm
See the kindergarten, meet the team and ask about your child’s first year: the K1 day, learning in English and Mandarin, and how to apply.
School tour
Come and see the kindergarten with your family, and talk with an educator about the K1 day, language learning and your child’s start at SON. Tours can be arranged throughout the year by appointment, subject to availability.