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The government made the decision on Thursday to suspend day schools for the next day. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

‘Better safe than sorry’, Hong Kong’s No 2 official says over school suspension

Chief Secretary Eric Chan addresses concerns from parents over earlier decision to suspend day schools on Friday, as morning sees calm weather.

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Education in Hong Kong

Chinese University of Hong Kong vice-president ‘resigns’ after less than a year

Hong Kong society

University of Hong Kong’s revised IT hub plan angers Pok Fu Lam residents

Hong Kong science and tech

University of Hong Kong calls Pok Fu Lam site best option for its innovation hub

Building on residential plot in area offers more advantages than locations on Mount Davis and Northern Metropolis land, university says.

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The University of Hong Kong hopes to submit a revised proposal to the Town Planning Board in March next year. Photo: Dickson Lee
The University of Hong Kong hopes to submit a revised proposal to the Town Planning Board in March next year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

A third of Hong Kong IB candidates earned top marks: what’s their secret?

Hong Kong’s top or near-perfect scorers represent nearly 10 per cent of top achievers globally.

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Education in Hong Kong

Tuition and music: how Hong Kong’s pupils got into their first choice schools

Primary Six pupils share joy and strategies used to get into their preferred institutions, as city sees record high rates through central allocation.

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Education in Hong Kong

Record high 74% of Hong Kong pupils assigned to first choice secondary school

Highest success rate through central allocation system attributed to shrinking pupil numbers with 8-year low of 48,011 taking part.

A record high of 74 per cent of Primary Six pupils in Hong Kong were assigned to their preferred secondary school in the central allocation system. Photo: Sam Tsang
A record high of 74 per cent of Primary Six pupils in Hong Kong were assigned to their preferred secondary school in the central allocation system. Photo: Sam Tsang
Education in Hong Kong

31 Hong Kong students achieve top IB scores despite tricky maths exam

Sole top scorer from St Paul’s Co-Educational College compares programme to ‘marathon’, as coordinator says maths grade boundaries probably adjusted.

Hong Kong society

Aircraft carrier ‘rainbow-men’ add splash of colour to Hong Kong pupils’ visit

Personnel on Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong explain to fascinated students what jobs the different coloured vests denote on flight deck.

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Education in Hong Kong

Number of semi-private schools seeking fee increases falls by 26% in Hong Kong

Dion Chen, chairman of Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council, says sluggish economy may be one reason for schools’ reluctance to raise fees.

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The number of schools notifying the Education Bureau of an intent to freeze fees this September rose to 38, up from 25 last year, marking a 52 per cent increase. Photo: Felix Wong
Education in Hong Kong

Schools with shrinking numbers must fix their problems: Hong Kong education chief

Secretary for Education Christine Choi urges schools with insufficient enrolment to reflect on performance, instead of hindering development of more popular institutions.

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Hong Kong’s education minister has said the recent policy allowing schools that operated four Form One classes to apply to run one more in the coming academic year was aimed at addressing parents’ needs and choice. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s education minister has said the recent policy allowing schools that operated four Form One classes to apply to run one more in the coming academic year was aimed at addressing parents’ needs and choice. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong public universities to seek more top-notch overseas students: minister

Minister Christine Choi also says authorities will consider raising 40 per cent cap on non-local student admissions.

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Education in Hong Kong

Primary school in Hong Kong to return half of debentures ahead of closure

Parents agree to Think International School’s proposal to give back half of debentures initially and the rest next January.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school ordered to submit report after students harassed in Shenzhen

According to social media post, teachers failed to promptly step in when four drunk men reportedly harassed two female students during trip to Shenzhen.

Chang Pui Chung Memorial School. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school offering international programme announces sudden closure

Think International School will shut down on July 31, leaving some parents worried they may not get back HK$200,000 debenture as promised.

Think International School in Kowloon Tong has abruptly announced that it will be closing down on July 31. Photo: Dickson Lee
Think International School in Kowloon Tong has abruptly announced that it will be closing down on July 31. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

5 Harvard postgraduates opt for Hong Kong’s HKUST after US sanctions

Students from Pakistan, Georgia and mainland China accept offers in response to the US government’s ban on international admissions.

Education in Hong Kong

Safeguarding national security routine part of Hong Kong education, bureau says

Schools offering non-local curricula have responsibility to help students acquire correct understanding of national security law, bureau says.

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Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | It’s our ‘internal strength’: University of Hong Kong head on top rankings

Xiang Zhang likens HKU’s QS ranking advancement to training in martial arts, says good ranking is ‘by-product’ of university’s efforts to build up its academic excellence.

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HKU ranked 11th in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds league table. It placed 17th last year and 26th in 2023. Photo: Dickson Lee
HKU ranked 11th in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds league table. It placed 17th last year and 26th in 2023. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Embrace AI in teaching to survive ‘tsunami’, University of Hong Kong head says

Xiang Zhang also says HKU will establish school of government and public policy to attract young leaders.

Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Hong Kong will gain talent because of geopolitics: HKU chief

Vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang says HKU has over 100 transfer applications because of uncertainties in US but won’t ‘take advantage’ of situation.

Hong Kong economy

Hotel-to-hostel conversions won’t hurt tourist capacity: Hong Kong official

But leading surveyor, who calls the move ‘innovative’ and ‘pragmatic’, warns of possible hurdles.

Student hostel Y83. A senior Hong Kong official says that allowing hotels to convert into hostels would not cannibalise tourist accommodation. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong Coliseum to hold more concerts after opening of Kai Tak Sports Park

Minister Rosanna Law says the Coliseum had in past given priority to sports events, but venue must be repositioned to maximise value after Kai Tak park opening.

Terence Lam Ka-him performs at Hong Kong Coliseum in 2022. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Terence Lam Ka-him performs at Hong Kong Coliseum in 2022. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools warned on US Independence Day celebrations

‘Friendly reminders’ of national security risks sent out as education chief warns ‘soft resistance’ could influence students ideologically.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to relax rules for converting hotels into university student hostels

Private operators welcome ‘booster shot’ that aims to ease shortage of dormitory places, as officials say project times may be reduced by up to nine months.

Universities in Hong Kong

6 public universities in Hong Kong rise in global rankings

University of Hong Kong climbs to 11th place, beating two prestigious mainland Chinese institutions.

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The University of Hong Kong came in 11th in the global ranking. Photo: Elson Li
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