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Education in Hong Kong

Nearly 1 in 4 Hong Kong students can’t finish homework without AI, study shows

Our Hong Kong Foundation calls for unified AI platform and more comprehensive curriculum to cover students at all academic levels.

Hong Kong housing

3 homeowners at Hong Kong’s Redhill Peninsula fined for illegal building works

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong education summit to discuss impact of geopolitics on universities

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong school near fire-hit estate to take over new campus by end of June

Tai Po Baptist Public School principal Siu Ting says pupils expected to begin classes for coming academic year at new premises.

Parents have said their children are excited to move to the new campus for Tai Po Baptist Public School. Photo: Dickson Lee
Parents have said their children are excited to move to the new campus for Tai Po Baptist Public School. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

5 student unions at Chinese University of Hong Kong disband within a year

Lee Woo Sing College’s student union is latest group at university to cease operations.

Education in Hong Kong

Exempt Hong Kong substitute teachers from practising certificates: principals

Schools already struggle to hire supply teachers, so proposed new measure should consider different criteria to tackle shortfall, they say.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities praise schools for major progress in fostering patriotism

Education Bureau says national education has been integrated into daily teaching and learning, helping to inculcate love for city and country.

The annual report says national education has gradually been integrated into daily teaching and learning. Photo: Eugene Lee
The annual report says national education has gradually been integrated into daily teaching and learning. Photo: Eugene Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Citing ‘instability’, University of Hong Kong denies mourning venue after fire

Student publication Undergrad says HKU did not provide detailed reason for refusal but cited concerns of ‘social instability’ and ‘force majeure’.

Education in Hong Kong

Chinese University of Hong Kong appoints veteran administrator as vice-president

Albert Chow replaces Kenneth Chen, who resigned in July, less than one year after his appointment.

Education in Hong Kong

Housing, scholarship concerns test Hong Kong’s non-local student admission scheme

Educators welcome chance to enrol overseas students in semi-private schools under new initiative, but cite accommodation and funding issues.

HKBUAS Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School principal Chan Wai-kai has said the sector is generally positive about enrolling non-local students. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong professor loses key role over retracted paper

Population expert Paul Yip was corresponding author of paper found to contain AI-generated references to publications that didn’t exist.

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Professor Paul Yip is a prominent academic in Hong Kong who has held several influential advisory and leadership roles within the government and semi-governmental bodies. Photo: Sun Yeung
Professor Paul Yip is a prominent academic in Hong Kong who has held several influential advisory and leadership roles within the government and semi-governmental bodies. Photo: Sun Yeung
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools to get HK$500,000 each under AI education plan

Public primary and secondary schools interested are required to submit their application forms by February 2026.

Education in Hong Kong

Primary school near Hong Kong estate destroyed in deadly blaze hopes to move

Tai Po Baptist Public School principal says ‘going back to our campus to attend classes is not an ideal arrangement for every stakeholder’.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong should study social media impact on teens, craft own policies: experts

Education experts note difficulties in enforcement and urge further local research following Australia’s social media ban for children under 16.

Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children under 16. Photo: Reuters
Education in Hong Kong

Pupils of school closed after Hong Kong fire inspired by new university homes

About 600 pupils at Tai Po Baptist Public School near Wang Fuk Court have adjusted well to classes held at CityU and EdU, educators say.

Pupils from Tai Po Baptist Public School learn about farming at CityU. Photo: Sam Tsang
Pupils from Tai Po Baptist Public School learn about farming at CityU. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng University joins property rush with US$11.6 million deal

Acquisition of office units in Sha Tin’s Metropole Square follows Metropolitan University’s US$334 million purchase of Hung Hom property.

Education in Hong Kong

Wife of SenseTime’s late founder donates HK$20 million via new Hong Kong charity

Sophie and Sean Foundation to carry out wish of Tang Xiao’ou to give back to community, with three universities in city among those to benefit.

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Education in Hong Kong

City to host ‘Study in Hong Kong’ week to enhance role as a global education hub

Education chief Christine Choi unveils plans for a new campaign and digital learning blueprint to attract talent and foster innovation.

A panel discussion at the fourth annual Principals’ Forum organised by the South China Morning Post. Photo: Elson Li
A panel discussion at the fourth annual Principals’ Forum organised by the South China Morning Post. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong educators call for non-local admissions amid decline in Form One classes

Drop from 1,502 to 1,487 classes in past academic year prompts warnings of school closures from education leaders.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong Baptist University suspends student union amid fire-related messages

University accused of silencing union after removing messages from campus mourning victims of the deadly Tai Po blaze and calling for justice.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

500 pupils affected by Hong Kong fire resume classes at university this week

Tai Po Baptist Public School pupils studying in temporary classrooms at Education University, with support from teachers, psychologists.

Tai Po Baptist Public School pupils enjoy a physical education class held in the Education University gymnasium. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Give pupils and parents say on axing Christmas parties, Hong Kong schools told

Disappointed students say axed Christmas celebrations would have helped take their minds off tragedy in Tai Po.

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Hongkongers have been visiting a spot near the scene of the tragedy to mourn the victims. Photo: Karma Lo
Hongkongers have been visiting a spot near the scene of the tragedy to mourn the victims. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

16 students who lost homes in Hong Kong fire get financial support, school supplies

Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School, which is just 10 minutes from scene of fire, also offering counselling, puts all assessments on hold.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong poll candidates pledge to stem decline in student population

Incumbent lawmaker Tang Fei is running against Ray Cheung, associate provost of City University, for the education sector seat.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

School close to scene of Hong Kong fire to hold lessons at other campuses

Tai Po Baptist Public School to hold lessons at Tai Po Government Primary School and NTWJWA Christian Remembrance of Grace Primary School.

The Education Bureau has said Tai Po Baptist Public School will remain closed for a certain period of time due to the blaze at nearby Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Handout
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