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International schools in Hong Kong

Cambridge International Education has announced that all its exams will switch from paper to digital from June 2026 with marking done by AI and an early adopter programme to bring countries up to speed. Photo: Shutterstock

Cambridge International Education digital exams start in June 2026

Mark Williams, head of secondary in the International Stream at French International School, is eager to see the results of exams marked by AI.

Letters | Hong Kong’s international schools are alive and well

Hong Kong semi-private schools to increase fees by nearly 5% on average

Opinion | Low birth rate alone can’t explain Hong Kong education system’s woes

Schools that stick to the old ways of intense testing and exams are failing Hong Kong students, parents and the city as a whole.

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Children leave Taikoo Primary School in Quarry Bay on September 5. Dwindling numbers of students in primary schools across Hong Kong are leading education authorities to consolidate and shut down some schools. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong education authorities to look into international school bullying case

Authorities’ response follows complaint filed by boy’s mother after school says a preliminary investigation did not support those claims.

How Hong Kong’s Wilderness International Kindergarten challenges academic pressure

Cleona Cloete, principal of Wilderness International Kindergarten talks about the long-term benefits of a holistic, child-led curriculum

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Number of students in Hong Kong international schools hits 11-year high

But the proportion of students in government and aided schools dropped 12 per cent over same period to a record low, latest census shows

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The city’s overall school enrolment stood at 799,025 students in the current academic year. Photo: Shutterstock

Opinion | Hong Kong must stay international to keep talent – foreign and local

Many arriving mainlanders have the overseas exposure we need to maintain our cosmopolitan flavour and this is good – but not good enough.

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Hong Kong students shine beyond academics with sporting and environmental achievements

Hong Kong students are demonstrating outside-the-box thinking, sporting prowess and a strong desire to support social causes

Opinion | No relief for Hong Kong students unless our test-mad education system changes

If we know critical thinking skills and the quality of students’ schoolwork are important, we must make the educational system reflect that.

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Students sit for the DSE Chinese Language examination at a secondary school in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on April 11. Photo: Handout

Collaborating for conservation

The Harbour School and Ocean Park are working together to provide students with opportunities to expand their exposure to sustainability issues

The Harbour School (THS) students taking part in an Ocean Park project. Photos: Handout

The A.I. effect in education

The issue of equity needs to be addressed – students from all backgrounds must have access to AI tools and the promise they hold

The Best of British, in Asia

Prestigious UK boarding schools are opening campuses on the other side of the world, with Asian parents recognising the potential benefits for their children

Shooting for the stars

The Hong Kong Outstanding Students Awards has announced its list of winners for 2024, bringing some truly stellar achievements into focus

The 2022-23 winners of the Hong Kong Outstanding Students Awards. Photos: Handout

STEAM students’ race to the checkered flag

Talented Hong Kong students designed, built and raced their own model cars at the F1 in Schools contest, with the winners due to compete at the world finals

The 2023 F1 in Schools Hong Kong finals saw 60 local secondary school students go head to head. Photos: Handout

Editorial | Hong Kong’s international schools need time on quotas

Hong Kong institutions have been warned that they must continue to meet the requirement of 70 per cent of pupils being non-local despite widespread departures in recent years and a rise in arrivals.

Special education 2.0

From teaching with robots to sharing resources between SEN schools, advancements are being made towards a more inclusive educational system

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Number of Hong Kong pupils in international schools tripled in 11 years

Minister Christine Choi dismisses suggestion parents did not want to send children to local schools because of the increasing emphasis on national education.

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Some international schools in recent years have failed to meet the proportion of non-local enrolments required under government agreements. Photo: Shutterstock

Greening the curriculum

Today’s forward-looking schools, in Hong Kong and around the world, are working to bring sustainability and climate change into their curricula

International departures

In Hong Kong, moving children from local school to an international setting, particularly for secondary school, is a popular choice, and for good reason – but parents must tread carefully, with the change bound to be keenly felt

Turnover rate of Hong Kong’s native English-speaking teachers hits decade low

Attrition rate for NETs fell to 9 per cent in primary schools and 7 per cent in secondary institutions, the lowest since data became available in 2013-14.

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About 800 educators are employed under the official native English-speaking teacher scheme. Photo: Shutterstock

Imagining the future

Schools that understand the symbiotic relationship between traditional academic subjects and the soft skills young people need for success in the real world are best positioned to prepare students for the future

Traditional subjects like mathematics and science are emphasised at German Swiss International School. Photo: Handout

Curricular considerations

From the IB to AP and A-levels, a curriculum’s suitability for a secondary school student depends on factors ranging from learning style to academic strengths

Navigating the options in today’s global classroom

Hong Kong’s international education system offers a diverse range of pathways – including some tailored by the schools themselves – with something for every pupil and learning style, writes Jessica Mizzi

Vacant Hong Kong campuses attract positive response from international schools

Eligible applicants will have to submit detailed proposals for sites in North Point and Kowloon Tong.

One of the sites is the old campus of ESF Kowloon Junior School in Kowloon Tong. Photo: May Tse

Adora Yin, 15-year-old GSIS student, makes it to final 15 of the Breakthrough Junior Challenge

The prestigious global science video competition winner will receive US$400,000 in prizes, including a university scholarship

Adora Yin is one of 15 global finalists in the annual Breakthrough Junior Challenge. Photo: Handout

How dynamic learning spaces can help students excel

Teaching spaces must be inspiring, engaging and safe so children can study, play and thrive, says Richard Vanderpyl, head of Christian Alliance International School and latest EdTalk guest speaker.

In partnership with:
Christian Alliance International School

Hong Kong schools put the brakes on cyberbullying as social media abuse rises

Hong Kong’s leading schools are setting rules, providing support and appointing specialist staff to create a safer environment for students

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last updated:
9 September, 2024
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