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Education in Hong Kong

Hongkongers as young as 6 should ‘feel proud to be Chinese’: learning guide

Authorities publish 2026 Values Education Curriculum Framework, with latest guide placing heavier emphasis on ‘national identity’.

Education in Hong Kong

Rise in mental illness cases among Hong Kong students ‘reflects growing openness’

Education in Hong Kong

Number of Hong Kong secondary students with mental illness doubles in 5 years

Education in Hong Kong

Public universities admit 65 non-local DSE pupils last year, a fivefold jump since 2022

By contrast, number of local DSE candidates who qualified for Hong Kong public universities fell by 5 per cent over same period, Education Bureau says.

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Pupils at Munsang College take the Hong Kong DSE Chinese language exam on April 9. Photo: Handout
Pupils at Munsang College take the Hong Kong DSE Chinese language exam on April 9. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

DSE citizenship exam tests students on social awareness and national principles

“One Country, Two Systems” policy featured prominently in the revamped paper, which required students to draw on “own knowledge” and analysis.

Education in Hong Kong

73 public schools join new scheme to hire native English-speaking teachers

Hong Kong Education Bureau’s new scheme offers lower salaries but higher recruitment flexibility.

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Education in Hong Kong

Bubble tea and YouTube topics please Hong Kong DSE exam takers, as poems add twist

Students and teachers praise English exam’s relatable themes despite poetry inclusion, but tutors warn an ‘easier’ paper may mean tougher scoring.

Hong Kong students found this year’s DSE English exam easier and more relatable, though the inclusion of poems caught many by surprise. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong students found this year’s DSE English exam easier and more relatable, though the inclusion of poems caught many by surprise. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

ESF among 8 school operators that failed to meet non-local student targets

Education Bureau says non-local enrolment at some schools dropped to as low as 39 per cent, well below required targets of 50 to 98 per cent.

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Education in Hong Kong

How a US clampdown affected mainland Chinese, Hong Kong student visa numbers

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced last May the country would take stricter approach to Chinese student visas.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school closures spark concern for students with special needs

Students with special educational needs do better in smaller classes and in schools that look beyond academic grades, parents say.

A young boy works on his Chinese homework. Fifteen Hong Kong primary schools are facing closure due to low enrolment numbers. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to expand after-school care for low-income families

City leader says decision prompted by positive feedback from families who vouch that scheme gives them peace of mind to pursue careers.

Chief Executive John Lee speaks to a pupil during a school visit. Photo: Handout
Chief Executive John Lee speaks to a pupil during a school visit. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

University town to be fast-tracked, Eric Chan says after mainland China visit

Hong Kong’s No 2 official also says authorities will devise plan to attract top institutions from across border and overseas to take part.

Education in Hong Kong

4 Hong Kong schools to close as 9 seek mergers over insufficient enrolment

15 Hong Kong public primary schools with insufficient enrolment at risk of closure after three years, if survival plans are not approved.

Education in Hong Kong

US church launches search for new HKIS school head amid legal row with operator

HKIS co-founder Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod accuses management of creating ‘risk of leadership interruption’.

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Hong Kong International School was co-founded by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools urged to find ‘way out’ over falling student numbers

Education University of Hong Kong head warns that teacher training must not be ignored despite dwindling student population.

Professor John Lee has expressed hope that authorities will maintain their commitment to teacher training. Photo: Elson Li
Professor John Lee has expressed hope that authorities will maintain their commitment to teacher training. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Baptist University to turn one of its schools private

Task force led by Professor Alexander Wai will steer School of Continuing Education’s bid to become private university of applied sciences next year.

Education in Hong Kong

Data science, AI slip as 53% of Hong Kong’s university subjects fall in rankings

Despite overall drop, dentistry at HKU remains second while performing arts at HKAPA regains 10th place and education at EdU enters top 10.

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Banking & finance

HKIC, Gobi Partners and HKU launch fund to back university research start-ups

Gobi-HKU Fund I makes first bets at launch, investing in robotics and AI drug design spin-offs born from university research breakthroughs.

The partnership with HKU will help bridge the gap between research and commercialisation, according to Gobi Partners. Photo: Dickson Lee
The partnership with HKU will help bridge the gap between research and commercialisation, according to Gobi Partners. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s ESF schools group plans to increase fees by 4.1% on average next year

Despite a smaller rise than last year, the English Schools Foundation says increase is needed to maintain teaching quality and meet technology demands.

Education in Hong Kong

Non-local pupils could face HK$350,000 in fees at Hong Kong semi-private schools

Education consultant says proposed fees exceed those of premium British boarding school in Malaysia or Thailand.

Hong Kong property

Regal’s US$194m hotel sale reflects investor push into Hong Kong student housing

Sale of 494-room hotel to Centaline underscores strong demand for student accommodation in Hong Kong amid an estimated 88,000-bed shortfall.

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A former hotel that has been converted into a student hostel. Hong Kong has a deficit of 88,000 student beds, according to property consultancy Savills. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

5 jailed in Hong Kong crackdown on illegal employment

Immigration Department raids 23 locations, including restaurants, cleaning companies and commercial buildings.

The Immigration Department has been cracking down on illegal employment. Photo: Sun Yeung
The Immigration Department has been cracking down on illegal employment. Photo: Sun Yeung
Education in Hong Kong

Why the slow progress for Hong Kong’s university town?

University leaders urge government to clarify how much land they will get in Northern Metropolis megaproject, saying talks with potential partners can’t move forward.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to establish global version of university entrance exam on pilot basis

Test will allow foreign students to apply for admission to both local and mainland Chinese higher education institutions.

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Education in Hong Kong

What brought John Lee’s alma mater to the brink of closure?

Hong Kong’s leader graduated from Five Districts Business Welfare Association School in 1970.

The Five Districts Business Welfare Association School advertises John Lee among its alumni. Photo: Jelly Tse
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