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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’.
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Education in Hong Kong
Rise in mental illness cases among Hong Kong students ‘reflects growing openness’
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Education in Hong Kong
Number of Hong Kong secondary students with mental illness doubles in 5 years
15 Apr 2026 - 11:02PM
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.
14 Apr 2026 - 8:54PM
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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.
14 Apr 2026 - 4:54PM
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.
11 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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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.
11 Apr 2026 - 9:32PM
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.
7 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
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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.
6 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
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.
5 Apr 2026 - 8:03PM
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.
5 Apr 2026 - 4:41PM
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.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:49PM
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.
1 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
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’.
2 Apr 2026 - 10:34AM
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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.
30 Mar 2026 - 8:38PM
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.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:16PM
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.
25 Mar 2026 - 10:11PM
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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.
24 Mar 2026 - 3:21PM
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.
25 Mar 2026 - 4:41PM
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.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:47PM
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.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:03PM
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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.
20 Mar 2026 - 11:07PM
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.
20 Mar 2026 - 8:39AM
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.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:21PM
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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.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:20PM
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