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Education in Hong Kong
57-year-old Hong Kong school to merge after third closure threat in 2 decades
Fresh Fish Traders School will merge with nearby CCC Kei Tsun Primary School on September 1 according to circular issued on Tuesday.
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Hong Kong school suspends principal for swearing at security guards in Singapore
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Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong school to probe principal who swore at Singapore security guards
26 May 2026 - 10:41AM
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Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong school ordered to explain after principal swears on Singapore trip
Footage posted on social media shows man arguing with two security guards from doorway of coach and then swearing.
25 May 2026 - 12:36PM
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The clip shows a man pointing his fingers at the guards, then yelling “shut up” and “go away” and swears at them. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong
New pay model for native English-speaking teachers risks lowering standards: group
Head of association for teachers says shift to lower packages may lead to educators with less experience and motivation.
23 May 2026 - 8:47PM
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Education in Hong Kong
Graduates of top vocational school spared brunt of AI impact, new chairman says
Jeffrey Lam explains how he will steer Vocational Training Council as job market changes rapidly and reveals plans for Northern Metropolis campus.
23 May 2026 - 8:28AM
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Education in Hong Kong
Former Hong Kong top scorer Mung Chiang to lead Northwestern University
Mung Chiang moved to Hong Kong from Tianjin at age 11 and attended Queen’s College before pursuing higher education at Stanford University.
20 May 2026 - 7:30PM
Chiang Mung (centre) receives his student award from then deputy director of education Kwan Ting-fai (left) and then SCMP editor-in-chief David Armstrong. Photo: Tony Aw
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong labour chief rejects review of non-local graduate visas despite job slump
Chris Sun defends talent and graduate visa schemes, citing shortage of local degree holders despite 61 per cent drop in entry-level roles.
13 May 2026 - 8:43PM
Education in Hong Kong
Canvas reaches deal with hackers to return data, including Hong Kong users
Parent company Instructure says hackers returned and destroyed data of thousands of users after deal, with no extortion expected after breach.
13 May 2026 - 11:47PM
Education in Hong Kong
AI app to detect drunk drivers through Cantonese speech analysis in the works
Hong Kong Metropolitan University to develop app that allows users to assess alcohol’s effects in real time to determine whether they are fit to drive.
10 May 2026 - 9:15PM
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong schools record net student rise for 2 years straight
Figures shift from net decrease to net increase after Top Talent Pass Scheme launched and annual quota for another key admission scheme removed.
9 May 2026 - 9:01AM
The net gain in students for the current school year stood at 7,229 compared with the previous one. Photo Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong school ordered to submit report after national flag hung upside down
Online images earlier showed national flag hanging upside down on top of building at F.S.F.T.F. Fong Shu Chuen Primary School in Fanling.
7 May 2026 - 10:41PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong college’s finance director arrested over HK$770,000 embezzlement
Ray Yip has served as Hong Kong Chu Hai College’s finance director since 2024.
6 May 2026 - 11:13PM
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong school to seek feedback, review phone ban after student outcry
School says it has noted differing views from students and parents on the new rules, set to take effect in the coming weeks.
6 May 2026 - 3:57PM
Education in Hong Kong
Education Bureau steps in after Hong Kong school’s phone ban sparks backlash
Students at Kwun Tong Maryknoll College protest stricter phone rules imposing demerits and confiscation.
6 May 2026 - 12:16AM
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Kwun Tong Maryknoll College has sparked a backlash after tightening rules on mobile phone use for some students. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong
Tsinghua University alumni can help Hong Kong serve nation: liaison office chief
Office director Zhou Ji says alumni resources are ‘rich ore’, while city leader John Lee asks graduates to support shift towards education hub.
3 May 2026 - 11:08PM
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong eases enrolment rules for merged schools amid declining student numbers
Education Bureau offers relief to merged secondary schools, with three-year waiver on survival plans and additional resources.
30 Apr 2026 - 7:07PM
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Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong education portal under fire for low readership among teachers, students
Executive director of Hong Kong Education City tells Audit Commission that low usage is due to city’s shrinking student population.
29 Apr 2026 - 9:14PM
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The low usage of EdCity’s electronic resources formed a key criticism in a recent report by the Audit Commission. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong
City breaks ground on third medical school’s interim complex, 7 academics hired
Chief Executive John Lee hails school’s strategic role in turning city into healthcare and talent hub and aligning with country’s 15th five-year plan.
29 Apr 2026 - 12:02AM
Education in Hong Kong
ESF reserves reach HK$3.75 billion, even as government subsidies shrink
Hong Kong’s largest international school group also says in latest annual report it expects increased competition to bring in new students.
27 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
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Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong CityU chief Freddy Boey quits post 2 years earlier than expected
Singaporean academic resigns as president for personal reasons.
24 Apr 2026 - 9:41PM
Education in Hong Kong
All Hong Kong public universities make Asian league table top 100 for first time
HKU and CUHK retain places in the top 10, while the Education University of Hong Kong and Lingnan University make their debut on the list.
24 Apr 2026 - 4:25PM
The University of Hong Kong was the city’s highest-ranked institution in the Times Higher Education Asian league table, retaining sixth place. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong
611 elderly Hongkongers default on student loans, owe HK$17,400 each on average
Education Bureau says it recorded 9,838 default cases, involving 8,494 people, under five schemes as of January 31.
22 Apr 2026 - 10:33PM
Education in Hong Kong
Number of Hong Kong school leavers seeking education elsewhere hits 14-year low
Only 2,671 of 40,948 Form Six graduates pursuing full-time courses chose to study outside Hong Kong last year, the lowest level since 2012.
21 Apr 2026 - 11:55PM
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Education in Hong Kong
ESF administrator jailed for 25 months for accepting bribes to favour applicants
Fatimah Rumjahn accepted HK$640,000 from 13 parents and a middleman to help them secure kindergarten places by tampering with admissions system.
20 Apr 2026 - 7:22PM
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