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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.
Teenager Xanthe Maya Ganesan admits that social media influencers have become role models for many children. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Education in Hong Kong

How Hong Kong teens can be protected from appearance anxiety

Body image anxiety among young people is on the rise in the city and around the world – is social media solely to blame, and what can parents do?

Education

How the pen and piano can help children thrive in the age of AI

Hong Kong

Are Hong Kong schools equipped to tackle deepfake sexual abuse?

Social media

Hong Kong’s rope skipping revolution: from school gyms to the Paris Olympics

No longer just a playground game, the sport is seeing a surge in school participation, with local athletes like Kaylie Wong securing global titles.

Kaylie Wong is a rising star in competitive rope skipping. Photo: Handout
International schools in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools are using micro-credentials to reward non-academic learning

Hong Kong’s international schools are recognising students’ extracurricular achievements, fostering skills, confidence and a sense of purpose.

Education

Hong Kong schools harness art to boost students’ creativity and confidence

Creative programmes are transforming school education, giving students immersive art experiences and a deeper connection to the community.

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Education

Hong Kong schools are using tech to reshape teen mental health support

Digital ‘third spaces’ are being tested to make mental health support feel more accessible for Gen Alpha – but what can and cannot be replaced by tech?

Digital tools like EmoCare AI are testing technology to lower barriers for Gen Alpha students seeking mental health help. Photo: EmoCare
Education

Hong Kong’s baby bonus fails to boost births – what would work?

The three-year fertility incentive brought cash but failed to deliver more children – would-be parents weigh in on what would actually drive their decision.

International Baccalaureate

Why Hong Kong’s IB averages mask deeper truths

Hong Kong’s stellar IBDP averages make headlines each year, but they only tell part of the story … how do universities really view these scores?

Education

Uniform or no uniform: how Hong Kong schools decide on a dress code

When setting uniform policies, schools try to balance tradition and identity with practicality, sustainability and students’ self-expression.

Students at the Canadian International School of Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Education

Hong Kong’s Gen Alpha is learning about managing money

Financial literacy is being shaped at home, in classrooms and through gamified tools in a bid to help children make smarter money choices.

Gen Alpha children are influencing household spending earlier than previous generations. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Education

How scholarships are opening Hong Kong’s international schools to local pupils

International schools are using scholarships to welcome talented local pupils from diverse backgrounds, transforming lives and enriching classrooms.

Athletes

How student athletes can balance sports and schoolwork – and avoid burnout

Competitive sport demands a lot from students, making it essential to find the right balance between training, academics and recovery.

International schools in Hong Kong

These Hong Kong schools are nurturing the next rugby players and solo violinists

They want to design human-centred AI, build underwater robots and direct film scores – and their schools help make these dreams come true.

Students at Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School. Photo: Handout
Social media

Hong Kong parents and schools are rethinking sharing kids’ photos online

‘Sharenting’ can expose children to privacy breaches and identity theft, but schools still use students’ photos as marketing – where is the balance?

A child poses for a photo with a Christmas installation in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong

How parents can help their children deal with grief after the Tai Po tragedy

Coverage of the Wang Fuk Court fire could affect most children, but how they display their feelings may differ depending on age, culture and other factors.

Education

How Hong Kong’s students and educators are reshaping LGBT inclusivity

Support networks like Quarks and QSA are providing support for LGBTQ youth, while helping to enact change within the educational system – but is it enough?

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Education

How Hong Kong schools are transforming to mirror university-style spaces

A wave of new and refurbished international school campuses is aiming to help students prepare for seamless tertiary transitions.

Students are encouraged to acquire skills they will need beyond school. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Wellness

Will the Hong Kong government weight-management plan really help kids?

The proposed action plan includes the Education Bureau’s suggestion of school weigh-ins, which has sparked concern among dietitians, psychologists and NGOs.

Education in Hong Kong

Influences that can unlock children’s abilities in the classroom

Research shows that realising a child’s potential depends on a blend of genetics, environment and support.

Art

The Hong Kong schools and young artists nurturing creativity in the age of AI

Brothers Andrew Mok, aka YaLocalOffgod, and Tate Mok are behind the artistic duo, whose fans include Pharrell Williams and Takashi Murakami.

RCHK students collaborate with Tramplus to turn one of Hong Kong’s iconic “ding dings” into a moving artwork. Photo: Handout
Education

For Hong Kong students, their career paths’ first steps start at university

Choosing a course is a delicate balance of passion, parental expectations and the prospects of a fulfilling career.

Students at Harrow International School Hong Kong. Educators are taking a holistic approach to real-world learning that combines hands-on experience, intellectual curiosity and strategic planning. Photo: Handout
Education

Technology set to play a bigger role in SEN assessment and intervention

Improved awareness and early detection have seen a rise in special education needs diagnoses, and while the stigma is fading, challenges remain.

International schools in Hong Kong

Are Hong Kong international schools truly global in nature?

How global curricula, cultural diversity and shifting demographics are shaping the city’s international education landscape.

Education in Hong Kong

How outdoor classrooms are shaping young minds, from Denmark to Hong Kong

Malvern College and International College believe in the power of outdoor learning and growing in nature’s classroom to build curiosity and resilience.

Forest schools such as International College Hong Kong Hong Lok Yuen (ICHKHLY) offer manifold educational and mental benefits. Photo: Handout
Generation Alpha

Gen Alpha’s ‘brain rot’ is reshaping language and baffling parents

Teachers are adapting to engage students – but with caution – while experts share insights on this rapidly evolving digital dialect.

Parents and teachers struggle to keep up with hyper-viral slang used by children today. Illustration: Charlene Man
Education in Hong Kong

Do faith-based school curricula contribute to academic excellence?

Nurturing compassionate individuals is a key tenet of such schools, from Anfield to Carmel Hong Kong – but how well do they prepare students for life beyond the classroom?

Education

How Hong Kong schools are assessing students beyond just grades

Non-academic attributes, from cognitive abilities to social-emotional skills, are being assessed for a more complete profile.

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