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

Education in Hong Kong

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

Education in Hong Kong

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

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
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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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.

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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’.

The aftermath of the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
The aftermath of the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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.

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.

Hang Seng University is the latest school to purchase property amid a government push to turn the city into a global education hub. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

Sophie Yang launches the foundationat on Wednesday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Sophie Yang launches the foundationat on Wednesday. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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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A barrier has been erected blocking the ‘democracy wall’ of the Hong Kong Baptist University student union. Photo: Edmond So
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
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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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.

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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.

The elections will go ahead as scheduled on December 7. Photo: Jelly Tse
The elections will go ahead as scheduled on December 7. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong kindergarten moves Japan tour to mainland China as row deepens

‘We have decided to relocate the tour to Chengdu, Sichuan, to ensure the safety of parents and children,’ Victoria Educational Organisation says.

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Education in Hong Kong

More than half of Hong Kong pupils get desired Primary One spot, a 20-year high

Education Bureau says 37,581 children applied for discretionary places for admission next September and 19,656 will receive a spot.

Pupils at St Joseph Primary School in Wan Chai. The number of children applying for places at public or aided schools this year fell below 40,000 for the first time. Photo: Sam Tsang
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Primary Three pupils’ English competency rebounds to record high 83.2%

Improvements in English proficiency across Primary Three, Six and Form Three, but mixed results for Chinese and mathematics competency.

Conducted annually by the government, the Territory-wide System Assessment, tests the proficiency of Primary Three, Six and Form Three pupils in Chinese, English and mathematics. Photo: Roy Issa
Conducted annually by the government, the Territory-wide System Assessment, tests the proficiency of Primary Three, Six and Form Three pupils in Chinese, English and mathematics. Photo: Roy Issa
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s elite schools vet book donations for national security risks

King’s College and Queen Elizabeth School screen donations, review collections in line with guidelines.

Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong PolyU’s top AI expert Yang Hongxia eyes ‘last mile of generative AI’

Yang aims to broaden the adoption of LLMs, while expanding AI’s scope of innovation via the most cost-effective means for all enterprises.

Education in Hong Kong

HKUST to run Hong Kong’s third medical school on ‘strategic’, ‘financial’ merits

After eight-month race, expert panel finds HKUST has ‘broad global vision’ and ‘winning edge’ over Baptist University and Polytechnic University.

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Photo: May Tse
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