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

Science

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

Good Schools Guide

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

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.

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.

C.C.C. Cheung Chau Church Kam Kong Primary School in Cheung Chau did not submit a survival plan and will cease operations in 2029-30. Photo: Handout
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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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’.

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says sorry, stresses matter to be handled with utmost seriousness
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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong school suspends principal for swearing at security guards in Singapore

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says decision taken because principal’s behaviour fell short of public expectations.

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Lee Cheuk-hing’s argument with security personnel during a school trip to Singapore was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s first astronaut has done city proud but now what else is needed?

Steps needed to turn short-term excitement surrounding Lai’s Shenzhou-23 mission into long-term talent pipeline, academic says.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong school to probe principal who swore at Singapore security guards

School manager says principal’s conduct on Singapore trip will be reviewed and it is too early to decide if he should face disciplinary action.

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Singapore

Hong Kong school ordered to explain after principal swears on Singapore trip

Footage posted on social media shows man arguing with two security guards from doorway of coach and then swearing.

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The clip shows a man pointing his fingers at the guards, then yelling “shut up” and “go away” and swears at them. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

‘Let’s give it a try’: motion sickness no barrier for Hong Kong’s first astronaut

Lai Ka-ying says sheer willpower helped her pass parts of the gruelling selection process for China’s Shenzhou-23 mission.

Hong Kong

New pay model for native English-speaking teachers risks lowering standards: group

Head of association for teachers says shift to lower packages may lead to educators with less experience and motivation.

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Artificial intelligence

Graduates of top vocational school spared brunt of AI impact, new chairman says

Jeffrey Lam explains how he will steer Vocational Training Council as job market changes rapidly and reveals plans for Northern Metropolis campus.

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The VTC offers programmes across multiple academic levels, ranging from secondary school qualifications and associate degrees to full bachelor’s degrees provided by member institutions. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong

Former Hong Kong top scorer Mung Chiang to lead Northwestern University

Mung Chiang moved to Hong Kong from Tianjin at age 11 and attended Queen’s College before pursuing higher education at Stanford University.

Chiang Mung (centre) receives his student award from then deputy director of education Kwan Ting-fai (left) and then SCMP editor-in-chief David Armstrong. Photo: Tony Aw
Artificial intelligence

Letters | Hong Kong students must learn to use AI without losing themselves

Readers discuss survey findings highlighting adverse impact on attention and critical thinking, and the ongoing review of the city’s sexual offence laws.

Hong Kong youth

Letters | A phone-free policy will work only if students help create it

Readers call on Hong Kong schools to balance setting boundaries with engagement, praise a local production of Bizet’s Carmen, and voice a wish for a better future.

Good Schools Guide

Hong Kong parents and schools are rethinking sharing kids’ photos online

‘Sharenting’ can expose children to privacy breaches and identity theft, but schools still use students’ photos as marketing – where is the balance?

A child poses for a photo with a Christmas installation in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong

Hong Kong labour chief rejects review of non-local graduate visas despite job slump

Chris Sun defends talent and graduate visa schemes, citing shortage of local degree holders despite 61 per cent drop in entry-level roles.

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says Hong Kong cannot rely solely on local graduates as the workforce shrinks, amid calls to review visa schemes. Photo: Dickson Lee.
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data

Canvas reaches deal with hackers to return data, including Hong Kong users

Parent company Instructure says hackers returned and destroyed data of thousands of users after deal, with no extortion expected after breach.

Hong Kong youth

Editorial | Hong Kong schools must balance phone policy against student concerns

Backlash at Kwun Tong Maryknoll College shows schools need to work with students and parents to develop guidelines.

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