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A group of students in Wan Chai. Many Hong Kong parents are opting to send their children to summer schools in Asia as airfares to previously popular Western countries have spiked. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong parents turn to summer school options in Asia amid soaring airfares

Applications to UK summer schools drop 35 per cent as travel costs surge, driving demand for cheaper Asia-based programmes, education consultants say.

Education in Hong Kong

University town framework unlikely to be unveiled before five-year plan released

Education in Hong Kong

93% of mainland Chinese top talent move to Hong Kong for children’s education

Banking & finance

Hong Kong graduates prefer careers in finance, survey finds

Survey by CFA Institute reveals 90 per cent believe they have the skills to succeed and know what employers are looking for.

Chinese University of Hong Kong graduates celebrate after its 94th congregation ceremony in November 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Chinese University of Hong Kong graduates celebrate after its 94th congregation ceremony in November 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s HKU and CUHK among world’s top 20 universities – a first for city

UK-based education analysis firm Quacquarelli Symonds says city has Asia’s most improved higher education system for second consecutive year.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong teachers to undergo 30-hour digital training amid AI push in schools

Primary and secondary schools will also be required to incorporate digital elements into annual development plans, while a new I&T curriculum is set to be rolled out.

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Education in Hong Kong

‘No academic stress here,’ Hong Kong school says after suicides of pupil, mother

Psychologist also urges close monitoring of traumatised children, cautioning against immediate return home after death of family member.

Flowers are placed outside Lu Shan Mansion, Taikoo Shing, where the girl and her mother took their own lives. Photo: Sun Yeung
Flowers are placed outside Lu Shan Mansion, Taikoo Shing, where the girl and her mother took their own lives. Photo: Sun Yeung
Education in Hong Kong

University town to set aside land to capitalise on future social, tech changes

Education minister Christine Choi says university town, which falls under Northern Metropolis, to have distinctive Hong Kong characteristics.

Education in Hong Kong

Child abuse claim ‘not established’, International Montessori School says

School says weeks-long probe involving Social Welfare Department and police could not find evidence to support claim of child maltreatment.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school seeks ‘excellent character’ in new head after Singapore row

Vacancy announced after principal Lee Cheuk-hing’s summary dismissal over swearing at security guards during Singapore school trip.

Debates on social media escalated over Lee Cheuk-hing's behavior after another video went viral on May 25, showing him playing a controversial game with female students on a coach bus. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Sacking of school principal for Singapore row is ‘death sentence’, lawmaker says

Chau Siu-chung says summary dismissal is regarded as ‘capital punishment’ in labour sector and threshold for invoking this clause is very high.

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Lee Cheuk-hing, the former principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun, has appointed legal representatives to review his dismissal. Photo: Handout
Lee Cheuk-hing, the former principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun, has appointed legal representatives to review his dismissal. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong principal fired over Singapore row says he will seek legal advice

Lee Cheuk-hing apologises again for swearing incident but says he is shocked by immediate dismissal.

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Education in Hong Kong

ESF links kindergartens to primary schools, securing places through to graduation

ESF chief executive Belinda Greer calls through-train arrangement ‘significant’, saying it will bring immense benefits to students and families.

Hong Kong society

No pain, no gain? Ex-player defends ‘unique’ method of coach seen slapping student

But legal experts say coach’s actions could constitute common assault, even if he used pupil’s own hand to make him hit himself.

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A basketball coach was seen forcing a player to slap himself at a secondary school. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

West’s xenophobia, cash woes present huge openings for Hong Kong, scholar says

Kazakhstan’s Nazarbayev University set to launch another joint undergraduate programme with Polytechnic University.

Professor Waqar Ahmad notes Hong Kong is the only city in the world boasting five universities ranked in the top 100. Photo: Jeffie Lam
Professor Waqar Ahmad notes Hong Kong is the only city in the world boasting five universities ranked in the top 100. Photo: Jeffie Lam
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong principal fired for swearing at security guards on Singapore school trip

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says it refused to accept resignation of Lee Cheuk-hing, who violated code of conduct for staff.

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Education in Hong Kong

Parents seek spots with popular schools despite record-high allocation results

About 86 per cent of children secured one of their top three primary school choices through central allocation, up from 79 per cent.

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Universities in Hong Kong and Kazakhstan deepen ties during Lee’s visit

Education University of Hong Kong and Polytechnic University sign agreements with Nazarbayev University on research and other areas.

Hong Kong leader John Lee (right) and Professor Waqar Ahmad, president of Nazarbayev University. Photo: Jeffie Lam
Hong Kong leader John Lee (right) and Professor Waqar Ahmad, president of Nazarbayev University. Photo: Jeffie Lam
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong basketball coach apologises for slapping pupil in viral video

Hon Wah College says incident took place during the 2023-24 school year, adding coach involved had been suspended.

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Education in Hong Kong

Education minister apologises after parents get school allocation messages early

Education Bureau says it rectified the system and urged parents to disregard the SMS messages sent this morning.

Hong Kong society

Eminent scientist returns to Hong Kong to lead HKUST’s new medical school

King Li says he is honoured to take up the role at HKUST, pledging to nurture future leaders of ‘healthcare revolution’.

King Li says transforming the city's healthcare system would mean improving quality, lowering costs and increasing accessibility. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property recovery tested as bigger student housing deals gain traction

Hotel conversions draw institutional capital back to distressed assets as banks push disposals and financing conditions improve.

Flexible living operator Dash Living acquired BeLiving Youth Hub for HK$360 million in February. Photo: Karma Lo
Flexible living operator Dash Living acquired BeLiving Youth Hub for HK$360 million in February. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong body took action after teacher carried female student like bride

Bureau says it dealt with educator’s conduct upon learning in 2024 of photos showing him posing with student.

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Education in Hong Kong

86% of Hong Kong children get preferred school places as applications plunge 16%

Education Bureau reveals 14,093 children allocated place in one of their top three choices under central allocation stage.

Education in Hong Kong

Students divided over Hong Kong principal’s resignation after Singapore clash

Some accepted Lee Cheuk‑hing’s apology as sincere while others say he should be held accountable for tarnishing school’s image.

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Principal Lee Cheuk-hing with students of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School. Photo: Jelly Tse
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