Advertisement
Advertisement
Hong Kong /

Education

Related Topics:
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong youth
International schools in Hong Kong
ESF - English Schools Foundation
Good Schools Guide
The number of secondary school pupils with mental illness has doubled over the past five years in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Number of Hong Kong secondary students with mental illness doubles in 5 years

Education authorities say the increase may be under-reported because of reluctance among parents and pupils to disclose health information.

Education in Hong Kong

Public universities admit 65 non-local DSE pupils last year, a fivefold jump since 2022

Education in Hong Kong

DSE citizenship exam tests students on social awareness and national principles

Education in Hong Kong

73 public schools join new scheme to hire native English-speaking teachers

Hong Kong Education Bureau’s new scheme offers lower salaries but higher recruitment flexibility.

21
The Education Bureau says the new scheme offers more hiring flexibility. Photo: Shutterstock
The Education Bureau says the new scheme offers more hiring flexibility. Photo: Shutterstock
Education in Hong Kong

Bubble tea and YouTube topics please Hong Kong DSE exam takers, as poems add twist

Students and teachers praise English exam’s relatable themes despite poetry inclusion, but tutors warn an ‘easier’ paper may mean tougher scoring.

Education in Hong Kong

ESF among 8 school operators that failed to meet non-local student targets

Education Bureau says non-local enrolment at some schools dropped to as low as 39 per cent, well below required targets of 50 to 98 per cent.

12
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Education in Hong Kong

How a US clampdown affected mainland Chinese, Hong Kong student visa numbers

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced last May the country would take stricter approach to Chinese student visas.

A consultant has said the impact of US President Donald Trump’s policy has been short-lived. Photo: AP
A consultant has said the impact of US President Donald Trump’s policy has been short-lived. Photo: AP
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school closures spark concern for students with special needs

Students with special educational needs do better in smaller classes and in schools that look beyond academic grades, parents say.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to expand after-school care for low-income families

City leader says decision prompted by positive feedback from families who vouch that scheme gives them peace of mind to pursue careers.

Hong Kong politics

University town to be fast-tracked, Eric Chan says after mainland China visit

Hong Kong’s No 2 official also says authorities will devise plan to attract top institutions from across border and overseas to take part.

Chief Secretary Eric Chan (second from left) and his working group visit a university campus in mainland China in 2024. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

4 Hong Kong schools to close as 9 seek mergers over insufficient enrolment

15 Hong Kong public primary schools with insufficient enrolment at risk of closure after three years, if survival plans are not approved.

SKH Tseung Kwan O Kei Tak Primary School. Photo: Google Maps
SKH Tseung Kwan O Kei Tak Primary School. Photo: Google Maps
Education in Hong Kong

US church launches search for new HKIS school head amid legal row with operator

HKIS co-founder Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod accuses management of creating ‘risk of leadership interruption’.

videocam
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools urged to find ‘way out’ over falling student numbers

Education University of Hong Kong head warns that teacher training must not be ignored despite dwindling student population.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Baptist University to turn one of its schools private

Task force led by Professor Alexander Wai will steer School of Continuing Education’s bid to become private university of applied sciences next year.

Baptist University has invested more than HK$100 million to upgrade the School of Continuing Education’s campus in Shek Mun. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Data science, AI slip as 53% of Hong Kong’s university subjects fall in rankings

Despite overall drop, dentistry at HKU remains second while performing arts at HKAPA regains 10th place and education at EdU enters top 10.

EdU entered the global top 10 for the first time. Photo: Handout
EdU entered the global top 10 for the first time. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

HKIC, Gobi Partners and HKU launch fund to back university research start-ups

Gobi-HKU Fund I makes first bets at launch, investing in robotics and AI drug design spin-offs born from university research breakthroughs.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s ESF schools group plans to increase fees by 4.1% on average next year

Despite a smaller rise than last year, the English Schools Foundation says increase is needed to maintain teaching quality and meet technology demands.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Education in Hong Kong

Non-local pupils could face HK$350,000 in fees at Hong Kong semi-private schools

Education consultant says proposed fees exceed those of premium British boarding school in Malaysia or Thailand.

Students take a Chinese-language examination at Hong Kong Teachers’ Association Lee Heng Kwei Secondary School. Photo: Handout
Students take a Chinese-language examination at Hong Kong Teachers’ Association Lee Heng Kwei Secondary School. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Regal’s US$194m hotel sale reflects investor push into Hong Kong student housing

Sale of 494-room hotel to Centaline underscores strong demand for student accommodation in Hong Kong amid an estimated 88,000-bed shortfall.

5
Crime in Hong Kong

5 jailed in Hong Kong crackdown on illegal employment

Immigration Department raids 23 locations, including restaurants, cleaning companies and commercial buildings.

Education in Hong Kong

Why the slow progress for Hong Kong’s university town?

University leaders urge government to clarify how much land they will get in Northern Metropolis megaproject, saying talks with potential partners can’t move forward.

Illustration: Davies Christian
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to establish global version of university entrance exam on pilot basis

Test will allow foreign students to apply for admission to both local and mainland Chinese higher education institutions.

videocam
According to education authorities, more than 2,100 non-local higher education institutions have listed their general admission requirements based on DSE results. Photo: Handout
According to education authorities, more than 2,100 non-local higher education institutions have listed their general admission requirements based on DSE results. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

What brought John Lee’s alma mater to the brink of closure?

Hong Kong’s leader graduated from Five Districts Business Welfare Association School in 1970.

Education in Hong Kong

15 Hong Kong schools risk closure as falling numbers trigger Primary One ban

Education minister Christine Choi also warns more closures expected if school operators refuse to plan for mergers.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong university president vows to boost humanities amid AI push elsewhere

‘We might be the only university that stands out to say humanities are important,’ HKU head tells media at reception event.

HKU will set up a dedicated “Humanities Fund” to encourage excellence. Photo: Dickson Lee
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW