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A look at the news and issues arising from kindergarten to secondary-level education around Hong Kong.
Lee Cheuk-hing says he has appointed legal representatives to review his dismissal. Photo: Handout
Singapore

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.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Help mainland students overcome hurdles to ensure more stay in Hong Kong

Hong Kong

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

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | For airport city to take off, Hong Kong must learn from 11 Skies failure

When the market the project was designed for has largely disappeared, the more useful question is whether it can adapt.

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11 Skies is a 3.8 million sq ft mixed‑use retail and entertainment complex at Skycity near Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok, seen here on May 27. Photo: Sam Tsang
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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Hong Kong youth

Opinion | Hong Kong’s first astronaut success is also a story of youth potential

Hongkongers and the city’s universities can play a meaningful role in China’s space programme. The sky is not the limit.

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Universities 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
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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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.

Central Asia

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

Editorial | Education Bureau must learn lessons after SMS error over school places

The messaging glitch raises questions about government safeguards and Hong Kong’s push to be a smart city.

A school bus picks up pupils outside the Hennessy Road Government Primary School in Wan Chai on April 9. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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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 politics

Opinion | Who benefits from the ‘significant improvement’ in Hong Kong’s finances?

When it comes to this year’s civil service pay rises, policymakers would do well to consider public sentiment.

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Civil servants and others ride an escalator near the government’s headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty, on May 28. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

High rents, job fears rank among top stressors for mainland students in Hong Kong

But over 40 per cent still plan to stay in city after graduation despite financial and mental strain, poll finds.

Rent and accommodation costs topped the list of grievances among 19.2 per cent of mainland Chinese students polled. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Science

Editorial | One small step, one giant leap for Hong Kong’s space economy

When space missions are no longer distant goals for the nation and the city, there is no reason not to aim higher.

Good Schools Guide

These Hong Kong schools are nurturing the next rugby players and solo violinists

They want to design human-centred AI, build underwater robots and direct film scores – and their schools help make these dreams come true.

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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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The photo circulating online showing a teacher carrying a female student in his arms. Photo: Threads
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.

Singapore

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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Singapore

Hong Kong principal who swore at Singapore security guards resigns, apologises

Lee Cheuk‑hing has tendered his resignation following confrontation with security guards during school trip.

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Lee Cheuk-hing had been on school trip to Singapore when the incident occurred. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

1 in 12 secondary students socially disengaged on campus, survey finds

Findings imply 28,000 young students are quietly slipping through the cracks, prompting calls for early intervention before they drop out.

According to the Hong Kong Christian Service, at-risk students are 56 per cent more likely to frequently spend recess or lunchtime alone than their peers. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong courts

Court jails professor who took HK$40,000 bribe to admit unqualified student

Liu Hongbin accepted bribe to help mainland Chinese student secure conditional offer for place at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Hong Kong

4 schools to close, 8 to merge with others after failing to meet enrolment quota

Hong Kong’s Education Bureau says it has approved 12 schools’ survival plans, including two that will operate self-financing Primary One classes.

Hong Kong science and tech

How Hong Kong’s first astronaut triggered a space education race

Lai Ka-ying’s selection spurs interest in aerospace and satellite-design courses at centre, as industry leaders call for blueprint.

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Astronaut Lai Ka-ying waves to onlookers earlier this week as she prepares to journey into space. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Mind your language: debate rages over Hong Kong principal’s Singapore meltdown

Dr John Tse, executive director of Hong Kong Initiative for Diversity, says it is difficult to determine if Lee Cheuk-hing’s behaviour was racially motivated.

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A new video went viral on Monday, showing Lee Cheuk-hing playing a controversial game with female students on a coach bus. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

57-year-old Hong Kong school to merge after third closure threat in 2 decades

Fresh Fish Traders’ School will merge with nearby CCC Kei Tsun Primary School on September 1 according to circular issued on Tuesday.

Hong Kong

Video | Hong Kong principal caught swearing at guards on school trip in Singapore

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says sorry, stressing that the matter will be handled with ‘utmost seriousness’.

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