Global roots or local realities? Inside Hong Kong’s evolving international schools
How global curricula, cultural diversity and shifting demographics are shaping the city’s international education landscape
In an increasingly interconnected age, many parents in Hong Kong choose to enrol their children in international schools in the hope of giving them a more global perspective. These schools, often ranked among the city’s best, have long been lauded for promoting cultural diversity and international curricula that help mould young global citizens.
Recently though, Hong Kong’s international schools have faced criticism for not fulfilling their mandates as they used to. Instead, detractors argue that any “internationalism” is superficial and that the label is used to justify high fees.
So what does the international school scene in Hong Kong look like right now?
Global understanding
This can manifest in many ways, but global accreditations are an important means of communicating these schools’ globally minded offerings. Many of these institutions are members of the Council of International Schools. Some also receive accreditation from the countries with which they are affiliated.
