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The Good Schools Guide is a comprehensive resource for parents in Hong Kong, focusing on international schools and parenting. It covers key topics such as curricula, fees and admissions, as well as broader educational trends, providing essential information to help parents make informed decisions about their child’s education.
A study has shown that addiction to social media platforms and video games can lead to mental health issues in young people. Photo: Shutterstock
Education

Tackling social media’s impact on teens’ mental health

As teenagers grapple with identity and peer relationships online, the importance of teaching media literacy and healthy social media habits has never been more crucial.

Education in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Outstanding Student Award celebrates stellar secondary student achievements

Education in Hong Kong

Junior astronaut training programmes are sparking interest in space

Education in Hong Kong

Are Hong Kong’s tiger parents harming their children’s futures?

To lessen the long-term impacts of strict parenting, experts advocate healthier relationships between parents and children.

The term tiger parenting is used to describe parents who are too intensely involved in their children’s lives. Photo: Getty Images
Wellness

The importance of regular sleep routines for children

Consistent bedtime routines are key to a healthy and restorative sleep regime for children, and essential for their development.

Education

How to balance your children’s screen time to ensure their well-being

Expert tips on the right amount of screen time for children to avoid negative effects on their health and development.

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Education in Hong Kong

Exercising more than the mind: building a healthier student body

Schools are addressing a previous over-reliance on academic scores by including measures of health in assessments of a student’s progress.

Hong Kong’s focus on academic performance has come at a price – students’ mental and physical health. Photo: Handout
International schools in Hong Kong

How schools are preparing students to make the right financial decisions

Parents discussing their own moneymaking decisions can inspire children to make fiscally sound choices – and giving them pocket money can help

International schools in Hong Kong

How parents and schools can work together to boost students’ development

Open communication and active engagement allow both sides to gain valuable insights into a child’s strengths and challenges

International schools in Hong Kong

Top Hong Kong schools that offer bilingual education

Fluency in multiple languages not only prepares students for a globalised world, but also enhances cognitive development and develops empathy

Many Hong Kong schools offer multilingual options. Photo: International College Hong Kong
International schools in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools embrace physical education post-Paris Olympics success

The Education Bureau has proposed a grading system revision where PE scores will count for assessment – this is to enhance well-being and physical literacy

Physical education is now getting the attention it deserves in Hong Kong’s schools. Photo: CDNIS
Education in Hong Kong

Taking out the stress: how schools are easing student transitions

Changing schools can be daunting for children, but with support from parents and educators, the experience can lead to growth and confidence.

Education in Hong Kong

More needs to be done to help special education needs students excel

As demand for special education support grows, schools, parents and professionals are calling for more resources and support.

Education in Hong Kong

Why international kindergartens are bucking the trend of school closures

Despite facing record low enrolments in 2025, the city’s international schools are continuing to expand to meet the demands of modern parents.

Declining birthrates in Hong Kong are affecting kindergarten enrolment. Photo: Harrow International School of Hong Kong
Education in Hong Kong

How schools are using better classroom design to encourage learning

From adaptable furniture to outdoor learning experiences, the teaching environment is being transformed to better meet the needs of today’s learners.

The classroom environment at Canadian International School of Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

How Hong Kong schools go beyond academics to cultivate a charitable spirit

Through partnerships with NGOs, students are being taught the importance of connecting with and giving back to their local communities.

Education in Hong Kong

How Hong Kong schools are promoting cultural diversity and understanding

Initiatives like international weeks and overseas exchanges instil values of respect and empathy that prepare students for a global future.

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Education in Hong Kong

Managing your child’s time: which and how many extracurricular activities?

After-school and out-of-school opportunities are great, but can be a lot to juggle – some tips on fitting them in so they don’t become a chore.

Keeping it wheel at CDNIS. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Adding AI, robots, drones and other ed-tech to the classroom

Canadian International School – an Apple Distinguished School – and Dalton School Hong Kong show the benefits of a positive approach to technology.

Education in Hong Kong

How students can benefit from non-violent resistance (NVR) strategies

With a focus on inclusion and community, schools like ICHK are adopting NVR strategies to foster student trust and reduce conflict.

Education in Hong Kong

Should you send your child to boarding school? The pros and cons

Once a European tradition, now boarding schools are expanding in Hong Kong and beyond, meriting a closer look at what these institutions offer.

Boarders can enjoy spending more time with their friends. Photo: Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong
Education in Hong Kong

Cambridge International Education digital exams start in June 2026

Mark Williams, head of secondary in the International Stream at French International School, is eager to see the results of exams marked by AI.

Cambridge International Education has announced that all its exams will switch from paper to digital from June 2026 with marking done by AI and an early adopter programme to bring countries up to speed. Photo: Shutterstock
Education in Hong Kong

Why Hong Kong’s new sex education guidance is causing controversy

Advocates from sex positivity campaigners to Aids Concern and the Equal Opportunities Commission say more and better sex education is needed – merely suggesting abstinence is no answer.

Hong Kong

Generation Hong Kong empowers youth with job opportunities and career development

Generation Hong Kong is offering young people targeted training in sought-after professional skills, leading to promising career opportunities

Hong Kong

Unlocking the benefits of multilingualism in children: expert tips for parents

Fostering multilingualism at home can bring an array of developmental benefits for children. Experts tell Good Schools Guide what parents can do to help

Reading to your child in all the languages they’re exposed to at home is a great way to reinforce their learning. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

AI in education: enabling creativity or cheating?

Teachers and experts are divided over ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence tools’ impacts on learning and the creative process

With written exams stressful enough, students may be tempted to let AI write their coursework. Photo: Handout
Education

Could education actually be bad for the planet?

A new report is challenging the assumption that more education leads to climate action, with experts calling for a shift in pedagogical approaches

Education in Hong Kong

How Hong Kong’s Wilderness International Kindergarten challenges academic pressure

Cleona Cloete, principal of Wilderness International Kindergarten talks about the long-term benefits of a holistic, child-led curriculum

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