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Education in Hong Kong
A look at the news and issues arising from kindergarten to secondary-level education around Hong Kong.
Inno Secondary School’s proposed programme would allow children to study on the mainland before completing two final years in Hong Kong, where accommodation would be provided. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Second Hong Kong school suspended over unauthorised courses

Authorities targeting ‘shell schools’ that work with agencies to help students from outside city become eligible for subsidised university places.

Shenzhen

Why are mainland DSE pupils willing to pay up to HK$22,000 for university advice?

Shenzhen

Mainland Chinese schools charging pupils up to HK$365,000 for Hong Kong DSE

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong DSE exam courses offered at over 70 mainland Chinese schools

Increasing popularity of DSE programme also prompts calls to internationalise curriculum to attract more non-local candidates.

Beijing No 4 High School International Courses Jialian Campus. Photo: Handout
Shenzhen

90% pass rate for Hong Kong’s mainland-based DSE pupils, exceeding city average

Hong Kong students from four mainland Chinese schools far surpass overall average of 38 per cent pass rate of all assessment candidates.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong suspends school in DSE row linked to Shenzhen-based tutorial centre

Education Bureau says behaviour of Tsung Tsin Middle School’s managers has been deemed ‘unsatisfactory’.

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Artificial intelligence

Opinion | What AI abuse reveals about the moral values we’re not teaching

The misuse of AI points to the need for universities to redouble their efforts to teach not just knowledge, but also moral character.

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The HKU campus in Pok Fu Lam. Many of Hong Kong’s universities are already seeking to form students’ character while they pass through their halls, but the need is great and our efforts must be redoubled. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Hong Kong takes action over Shenzhen-based tutorial centre offering DSE courses

Tutorial centre Capture Star has promoted programme on social media, claiming to be partnering with Tsung Tsin Middle School.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | How fear became a tool of manipulation, not just in Hong Kong

Without truth and transparency, fear can become a debilitating political tool that stifles opportunity and progress for everyone.

SCMP

South China Morning Post journalist gets Hong Kong Baptist University fellowship

Senior correspondent Natalie Wong will take part in one-of-its-kind programme designed to raise industry standards for local journalists.

Natalie Wong, who specialises in political news at the Post, is among three journalists selected for the Professional Journalism Fellowship programme. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

US firm says it made Hong Kong student’s award-winning app ‘from scratch’

AI Health Studio co-founder addresses controversy over MediSafe app, which he says was entered into academic contests without firm’s consent.

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A screenshot of MediSafe. A Form Four student from St Paul’s Co-educational College has submitted the app in competitions and has won eight awards in global contests. Photo: Handout
Universities in Hong Kong

Graduate pay rises 4.8% in Hong Kong on average but who earns the most?

Average annual salary of graduates last year rose to HK$329,000.

Hong Kong

36.53% of Hong Kong students get university, diploma spots under allocation system

Figure represents decline in proportion of successful candidates compared with last year, as expert points to increased competition.

Education

Opinion | How top scores are leading Hong Kong’s brightest down narrow path

Hong Kong would benefit from a philosophy that grants students the freedom to learn, fail and grow without fear of ruining their future.

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Good Schools Guide

How Hong Kong’s secondary schools are fostering creativity in students

As schools embrace a holistic approach to education, creativity is becoming a vital component of the curriculum.

Creativity helps students develop the right mindset for their future. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong must fix talent scheme as mainland Chinese ‘exam immigrants’ draw ire

Tensions are rising as mainland Chinese exploit loopholes to get their children into Hong Kong’s education system.

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Hong Kong society

No need to amend law in light of AI porn case, Hong Kong privacy chief says

Existing ordinance covers misuse of personal data in deepfake images, privacy commissioner Ada Chung says.

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Universities in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s policy change for children of non-local talent ‘to ensure fairness’

Minister defends required residency period for subsidised tertiary education, points to fivefold surge in applications between 2022, 2024.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education

Editorial | New university subsidy rules will benefit those committed to Hong Kong

The new rules will hopefully deter those only seeking quick gains while helping those who choose to make Hong Kong their home.

Hong Kong society

Should Hong Kong plug legal gaps to stamp out AI-generated porn?

Tech sector warns of dangers of overregulation, as case involving deepfakes of HKU students reveals ‘complicated’ legal questions.

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Universities in Hong Kong

Hong Kong tightens student fee rules for children of non-local talent

Children of non-local talent will need to live in Hong Kong for at least two years to become eligible to pay local tuition fees.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Crime in Hong Kong

Woman, 35, to deny making false statement to secure Hong Kong study permit

Court schedules Xie Qing’s trial for December after lawyer says she intends to plead not guilty to the charges.

Xie was arrested in July last year amid a scandal involving students using fake qualifications to enter the University of Hong Kong’s business school.Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Cambodia

Letters | Teochew diaspora has a role to play amid Thailand-Cambodia conflict

Readers discuss the shared heritage of Teochew communities in Southeast Asia, Arabic proficiency in Hong Kong, and cognitive exams for older drivers.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | ‘Father of Shue Yan’ dedicated his life to benevolent education

Henry Hu, co-founder of the city’s first private university, will be remembered for his life’s work of nurturing generations of talent in the city.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong preschool worker sacked for using job ad to make advances to applicant

Joyful World International Nursery and Kindergarten criticises staff member who used platform to try to hire woman as his ‘personal assistant’.

The Sha Tin branch of Joyful World International Nursery and Kindergarten in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Good Schools Guide

Experts in Hong Kong discuss the trend for gentle parenting

Therapists and psychologists from Heep Hong, Central Minds and MindNLife talk about the parenting paradigm, exploring its benefits, challenges and relevance in a changing cultural landscape.

Experts in Hong Kong weigh in on why gentle parenting, a balance of styles previously identified as permissive and authoritative, is trending, and may be useful for many local families. Photo: Eugene Lee. Photo: SCMP
Universities in Hong Kong

Hong Kong public universities agree to return more funding if asked

Institutions also agree government has right to cut their funding if they fail to fulfil obligations or face governance issues.

Hong Kong society

Tributes pour in for Henry Hu, Hong Kong Shue Yan University co-founder

City leader John Lee among those paying respects to education sector ‘pioneer’, who died peacefully with ‘family by his side’.

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