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

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong academic accreditation body understated fraud cases: auditor

Education in Hong Kong

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

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
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.

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.

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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.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong has moved up one place to ninth. Photo: Eugene Lee
The Chinese University of Hong Kong has moved up one place to ninth. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

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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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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A student consultant and the owner of an agency connecting pupils with overseas universities have both attributed the decline to an increase in available spots at local institutions. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
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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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong
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.

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.

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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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Trams have been trundling along the streets of Hong Kong Island for more than 120 years. Photo: Sam Tsang
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
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.

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.

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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.

A student is seen vaping in a video posted on Threads. Photo: Handout
A student is seen vaping in a video posted on Threads. Photo: Handout
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.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s ESF school group plans to increase fees by 4.8%

Parents of children in secondary schools may have to pay up to HK$750 more per month starting next academic year, pending approval.

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Macau police arrest 2 Hong Kong sisters over taking HK$612,000 lost in taxi

Authorities in gaming hub say victim reported money lost in a cab in March, with surveillance systems pointing to pair.

The two women were arrested on Sunday. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Concerns raised over Hong Kong pupils sneaking out to club on mainland China trip

Education Bureau ‘highly concerned’ after Douyin clip shows Hong Kong students sneaking out after dark to party at nightclub in Meizhou.

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Chung Sing Benevolent Society Mrs Aw Boon Haw Secondary School has confirmed the incident involved some of its students. Photo: Facebook/教育刺針
Chung Sing Benevolent Society Mrs Aw Boon Haw Secondary School has confirmed the incident involved some of its students. Photo: Facebook/教育刺針
Education in Hong Kong

2 Hong Kong schools with scant Primary One enrolment eye privatisation, merger

Aplichau Kaifong Primary School announces it will seek self-financing solution, while Price Memorial Catholic Primary School opts for merger.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to scrap retention bonus for newly hired native English teachers

Decision is part of an Education Bureau review into the NETs recruitment scheme.

Education in Hong Kong

Footage of students fighting at elite Hong Kong boys’ school goes viral

One video shows youngster rushing over to punch classmate in the head and another clip features student on the floor getting kicked in the stomach.

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The videos were uploaded on March 4 and Sunday of this week, and became widely discussed on the Reddit-like site LIHKG. Photo: Handout
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