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Education in Hong Kong
A look at the news and issues arising from kindergarten to secondary-level education around Hong Kong.
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
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.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | To lead in global education, Hong Kong must go beyond narrow metrics

Hong Kong

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

Hong Kong society

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

Beacon Group survey also shows 80 per cent of respondents chose to move at time when their children are in upper secondary school.

Parents attend an education expo in May this year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education

Letters | Hong Kong teacher misconduct exposes gaps in training system

Readers call for an overhaul in how Hong Kong trains its educators, legal protection against animal cruelty in mainland China, and climate-adaptive power grids in Asia.

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.

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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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The Chinese University of Hong Kong has made significant improvement in its reputation among employers, according to Quacquarelli Symonds. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Pursuit of academic excellence in Hong Kong shouldn’t be a deadly race

The tragic loss of a parent and her child should prompt policymakers to reflect on an education system that has come to be seen as a ‘zero-sum’ game.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Hongkongers learn English to engage in the real world, not to sound perfect

Readers discuss the need for students to get used to hearing naturally spoken English, and the unpredictability of future global change.

Students sit for the Diploma of Secondary Education English language exam at a school in Aberdeen, Hong Kong, in April 2023. Photo: Handout
Good Schools Guide

How student athletes can balance sports and schoolwork – and avoid burnout

Competitive sport demands a lot from students, making it essential to find the right balance between training, academics and recovery.

A student takes part in a jumping event at American School Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Court extends order against college finance chief in HK$25m embezzlement case

Hong Kong Chu Hai College alleges that Ray Yip disguised illicit transactions as academic and administrative expenses.

Suicides 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.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong woman feared reporting teacher over assaults would harm him

Alleged offences took place between November 2019 and June 2024, when former student was aged between 14 and 19 years old.

Schoolteacher Cheng Hon-sze attends the trial at Tsuen Wan Court on Thursday. Photo: Brian Wong
Northern Metropolis

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.

The proposed university town includes a site spanning Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

Singapore

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.

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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
Education

Opinion | Teachers behaving badly should prompt reflection in Hong Kong

Outrage over videos of educators’ bullying behaviour ought to spark introspection on why people act this way.

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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.

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Hong Kong economy

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

High accommodation costs, career uncertainty and social integration weigh heavily as city seeks to tap into this potential talent pool.

Students walk through the University of Hong Kong on February 28. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

Students engage with their teacher at the foundation's kindergarten in Tung Chung. Photo: ESF
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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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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University of Hong Kong students and staff watch the historic launch of the Shenzhou-23 space mission featuring the city’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, on May 24. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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