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A look at the news and issues arising from kindergarten to secondary-level education around Hong Kong.
last updated:
7 October, 2024
Kindergarten children pose for pictures at The Mills in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Hong Kong kindergarten closures loom amid low birth rates, 40 schools at risk

City logged record low of 32,500 babies born in 2022 and who are due to enter kindergarten in September.

Universities in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to be ‘more targeted’ in helping poor amid deficit: No 2 official

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Native English teachers in Hong Kong schools don’t work in isolation

Hong Kong society

Opinion | How Hong Kong can become a top destination for international students

To become a world-class education hub, Hong Kong must ensure its DSE exam is globally accessible.

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Visitors take pictures at the University of Hong Kong campus, on January 25. Photo: Elson Li
International schools in Hong Kong

Top Hong Kong schools that offer bilingual education

Fluency in multiple languages not only prepares students for a globalised world, but also enhances cognitive development and develops empathy

Crime in Hong Kong

Record 71 Hong Kong teachers struck off for misconduct in 2024

Full-year figure is highest on record and represents a 51 per cent increase compared with 2023.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | 2 reasons why Native English teachers are irreplaceable

Readers discuss what exactly native speakers provide students with, collaboration between local and foreign English teachers, and how Robinson Crusoe didn’t lie flat.

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Students sit the Diploma of Secondary Education English exam at a school in North Point in 2023. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Opinion | If Hong Kong’s youth don’t want to be dragons, so be it

Instead of accusing our youth of being lazy, we must ask ourselves if the hard work we demand of them actually gets the results promised.

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International schools in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools embrace physical education post-Paris Olympics success

The Education Bureau has proposed a grading system revision where PE scores will count for assessment – this is to enhance well-being and physical literacy

Hong Kong

Editorial | Student scams also cost reputation of Hong Kong as an education hub

Those who come to Hong Kong universities to learn do not expect to lose millions to fraud, and no effort must be spared to protect them.

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The main building of The University of Hong Kong at Pok Fu Lam. Two HKU students were swindled out of HK$11 million by fraudsters posing as law enforcers. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong public secondary schools can offer foreign languages to younger pupils

Government offering HK$250,000 in funding for each school to launch foreign language courses for Form One to Three from next academic year.

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Students return to school on the first day of the academic year at Po Leung Kuk Ma Kam Ming College in Fanling in 2023. Photo: Edmond So
Universities in Hong Kong

Hong Kong may require minimum stay to obtain ‘local student’ university status

Minister says she will take reference from overseas as government responds to claims of talent schemes being abused to secure cheaper tuition.

HKDSE

Letters | Why so many Hongkongers have a phobia of speaking English

Readers discuss the local hesitation to speak English, the practical limitations of the native English teacher scheme, and bamboo scaffolding.

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Hong Kong economy

Letters | Native English teachers are needed in a world city like Hong Kong

Readers discuss the English learning environment in the city, the passion of native English teachers, and why the HK$2 fare scheme is a sound investment.

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A view of the Hong Kong skyline from WestK Christmas Market on December 12. Photo: Nora Tam
Good Schools Guide

Taking out the stress: how schools are easing student transitions

Changing schools can be daunting for children, but with support from parents and educators, the experience can lead to growth and confidence.

Schools and parents want the first day of term to be a positive experience. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Nobel winner urges ‘amazing’ Hong Kong to keep hold of what made it a success

Professor James Robinson calls Hong Kong one of the ‘great economic success stories in world history’.

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Professional Education

EMBA and DBA programmes evolve to meet the needs of today’s business leaders

They are focused on developing and enhancing leadership skills, while embracing emerging technologies like AI and promoting sustainability.

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CUHK

CUHK head to explore creating Hong Kong college system for postgraduates

Professor Dennis Lo says proposal would follow existing system used for undergraduates, cites his own experience at Oxford and Cambridge.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong is the only tertiary education institution in the city to offer a collegiate system for full-time undergraduates. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

All Hong Kong schools should be required to join flu vaccine scheme: expert

Government adviser on vaccines says schools that decline to take part should also have to explain decision.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Why it’s time to let native English teachers go

Readers discuss the second-language learning needs of students, and the benefits of Hong Kong’s first breast milk bank.

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Hong Kong children

90% of Hong Kong pupils failing to get 60 minutes of daily exercise: study

Academic says a major reason for children not getting enough exercise is the heavy emphasis parents place on academic results.

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Hong Kong sports leaders have called for schools to encourage children to take an interest in physical activities from a young age. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong

Education University of Hong Kong puts non-local students on notice over visas

University finds more than 900 students from outside city failed to submit visa information as required.

EdU has said it will create a task force to review the mechanism for reminding students to submit visa information in a timely manner after a recent check uncovered the scale of the problem. Photo: EdUHK
Good Schools Guide

More needs to be done to help special education needs students excel

As demand for special education support grows, schools, parents and professionals are calling for more resources and support.

Hong Kong society

Inmate becomes first in Hong Kong to earn local doctoral degree behind bars

Inmate Chun says he hopes his academic achievement can encourage other prisoners not to give up on themselves.

Hong Kong

Better chance for Hong Kong children to enter popular primary schools this year

There are fewer applicants and an average 13 per cent more Primary One vacancies across districts in central allocation phase this year.

Pupils at Taikoo Primary School in Quarry Bay. Photo: Dickson Lee
CUHK

Dennis Lo takes over Chinese University of Hong Kong, vows to boost global standing

‘We are committed to enhancing the international standing of CUHK and make efforts in teaching, research, service and innovation,’ Professor Dennis Lo says.

Scientist Dennis Lo took office as the ninth CUHK president on Tuesday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Teachers must embrace AI, founder of Hong Kong-based philanthropic foundation says

Tencent co-founder Charles Chen Yidan calls on educators to explore how AI can improve not only learning but also their own skills.

Hong Kong society

3 aid workers win top Hong Kong-based award for improving education in war zones

War Child Alliance wins HK$30 million Yidan Prize and plans to expand educational games programme to over a million pupils in five years.

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