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Police have received complaints from 19 parents alleging that the school had failed to refund their debentures, with outstanding claims amounting to HK$21 million. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Han Academy aims to repay parents after ‘white knight’ steps in

Despite the intervention and agreed payment plan, concerns persist over the independent school that was reported to be HK$100 million in debt.

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Exclusive | UK ‘committed’ to BN(O) visa route but lack of details worries Hongkongers

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong lawmakers slam HK$20 billion welfare property plan as ‘failed’ policy

Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong launches bay area’s first industry-focused AI research institute

HKUST’s Von Neumann Institute is step towards advancing Hong Kong as a ‘global leader in AI innovation’, finance chief Paul Chan says.

Robot technology is displayed during the Von Neumann Institute’s inauguration ceremony attended by Financial Secretary Paul Chan (third from left). Photo: SCMP
Robot technology is displayed during the Von Neumann Institute’s inauguration ceremony attended by Financial Secretary Paul Chan (third from left). Photo: SCMP
Education in Hong Kong

Students in elite Hong Kong secondary school caught cheating in test

Principal of Queen’s College says results of tests will not count for those in offenders’ class.

Education in Hong Kong

21 Hong Kong teachers punished for improper conduct with students, a 5-year high

Authorities struck off 10 of the 21 teachers last year, while the others received advisory, warning and reprimand letters.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools slammed for poor performance despite getting more resources

Lawmaker and government adviser Regina Ip also calls for authorities to set KPIs to track cost-effectiveness of resource allocation to schools.

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Lawmakers are calling for authorities to better monitor the performance of local schools. Photo: Getty Images
Lawmakers are calling for authorities to better monitor the performance of local schools. Photo: Getty Images
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong academic accreditation body understated fraud cases: auditor

Authorities want accreditation body to update guidelines on handling suspected fake academic qualification, make police reports more promptly.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s appeal grows for overseas scholars amid US-China tensions, CUHK says

Dennis Lo, president of Chinese University of Hong Kong, says increasing uncertainties have benefited his institution in attracting talent.

Education in Hong Kong

‘Funding cuts won’t hurt Chinese University of Hong Kong’s innovation push’

CUHK head also says university to seek resources to pursue other areas, such as talent recruitment, but non-urgent projects may be delayed.

CUHK needs to pay back the government HK$1 billion – the highest amount among the city’s eight publicly funded universities. Photo: Eugene Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong institutions warned over mainland student quota breaches

Secretary for Education Christine Choi demands institutions rectify the situation or risk affecting their academic accreditation.

In the 2024-25 school year, the percentage of mainland students at Chu Hai College hit 62.6 per cent, up from 42.7 per cent in 2023-24 and 21.6 per cent in 2022-23. Photo: Handout
In the 2024-25 school year, the percentage of mainland students at Chu Hai College hit 62.6 per cent, up from 42.7 per cent in 2023-24 and 21.6 per cent in 2022-23. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Geopolitics could push mainlanders to avoid US universities: Hong Kong minister

Christine Choi also says Hong Kong institutions should accept more non-local students gradually to maintain teaching quality.

Education in Hong Kong

6 universities in Hong Kong make Asia top 50 for first time since 2017

Baptist University climbs to 50th in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings, while Beijing’s Tsinghua University keeps grip on top spot.

Education in Hong Kong

Why falling pupil numbers are hitting Hong Kong subsidised kindergartens harder

Parents aiming to enrol children in popular primary schools are attracted to private kindergartens due to their competitive curriculum.

A group of kindergarten students visit Victoria Harbour with their teacher. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Hongkongers eyeing US universities despite student visa crackdown: consultants

US has become a less popular destination in recent years, but some parents still drawn to quality of universities.

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Students gather at one of the gates of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Photo: Getty Images
Students gather at one of the gates of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Photo: Getty Images
Education in Hong Kong

Number of Hong Kong school graduates studying overseas drops by 15%

Figure from 2024 pathway survey marks second straight year of record lows since government launched poll for Form 6 students in 2012.

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Education in Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, schools struggle with rising number of chronically absent pupils

Educators and youth workers call for more support for ‘invisible students’ and their families.

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Education in Hong Kong

Axing HK$2,500 study grant ‘could force 60% of needy Hongkongers to cut back’

Concern groups publish survey outlining potential impact on underprivileged families if government cuts universal grant for school students.

Some families are considering cutting back on extracurricular activities in response to the government’s plans to axe a study grant. Photo: Nora Tam
Some families are considering cutting back on extracurricular activities in response to the government’s plans to axe a study grant. Photo: Nora Tam
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong DSE: citizen and social development exam ‘easy’, some students say

Exam paper asks candidates to discuss Hong Kong’s strengths in promoting Chinese culture and the influence of China’s foreign aid.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong tram fares to rise from May 12 with adults paying 10% more

Hong Kong Tramways is also set to launch a mobile app providing real-time arrival data this quarter.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools record net increase of 4,500 students, reversing outflow trend

Reverse in fortunes for local schools follows departure of more than 80,000 pupils between 2019-20 and 2022-23.

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More than 80,000 pupils departed Hong Kong schools between 2019-20 and 2022-23. Photo: Felix Wong
Education in Hong Kong

61% of eligible DSE candidates get into Hong Kong public universities

Competition for places greater as axing of liberal studies core subject allowed more students to meet minimum entrance criteria.

Students take the Chinese-language examination at a school in Tai Po. Photo: Handout
Students take the Chinese-language examination at a school in Tai Po. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Taylor Swift and Hugh Jackman pop up in Hong Kong’s DSE English exam

Reading section includes article on celebrity gossip, exploring why it was popular and its possible benefits.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities ‘very concerned’ after 2 students caught smoking, vaping

First post shows a girl smoking a cigarette in a stairwell, with a bottle of alcoholic drink placed next to her.

Education in Hong Kong

Over 90% of student suicides in Hong Kong were aged 12 and above

Education Bureau says 131 suicides among primary, secondary students related to negative relationships, learning issues, poor mental health.

The number of students struggling with mental health issues increased by 27 per cent between 2023 and 2024. Photo: Sam Tsang
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