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A look at the news and issues arising from kindergarten to secondary-level education around Hong Kong.
Students sit for the Diploma of Secondary Education English language exam at a school in Aberdeen, Hong Kong, in April 2023. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Letters | Hongkongers learn English to engage in the real world, not to sound perfect

Readers discuss the need for students to get used to hearing naturally spoken English, and the unpredictability of future global change.

Good Schools Guide

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

Hong Kong courts

Court extends order against college finance chief in HK$25m embezzlement case

Suicides in Hong Kong

‘No academic stress here,’ Hong Kong school says after suicides of pupil, mother

Psychologist also urges close monitoring of traumatised children, cautioning against immediate return home after death of family member.

Flowers are placed outside Lu Shan Mansion, Taikoo Shing, where the girl and her mother took their own lives. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong woman feared reporting teacher over assaults would harm him

Alleged offences took place between November 2019 and June 2024, when former student was aged between 14 and 19 years old.

Northern Metropolis

University town to set aside land to capitalise on future social, tech changes

Education minister Christine Choi says university town, which falls under Northern Metropolis, to have distinctive Hong Kong characteristics.

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Hong Kong

Child abuse claim ‘not established’, International Montessori School says

School says weeks-long probe involving Social Welfare Department and police could not find evidence to support claim of child maltreatment.

The International Montessori School in Stanley. Photo: Handout
Singapore

Hong Kong school seeks ‘excellent character’ in new head after Singapore row

Vacancy announced after principal Lee Cheuk-hing’s summary dismissal over swearing at security guards during Singapore school trip.

Hong Kong

Sacking of school principal for Singapore row is ‘death sentence’, lawmaker says

Chau Siu-chung says summary dismissal is regarded as ‘capital punishment’ in labour sector and threshold for invoking this clause is very high.

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Education

Opinion | Teachers behaving badly should prompt reflection in Hong Kong

Outrage over videos of educators’ bullying behaviour ought to spark introspection on why people act this way.

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A still from a video in which basketball coach Yung Kam-wah is seen forcing a player to slap himself on the face as a punishment during a training at a secondary school. Photo: Handout
Singapore

Hong Kong principal fired over Singapore row says he will seek legal advice

Lee Cheuk-hing apologises again for swearing incident but says he is shocked by immediate dismissal.

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Lee Cheuk-hing says he has appointed legal representatives to review his dismissal. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Help mainland students overcome hurdles to ensure more stay in Hong Kong

High accommodation costs, career uncertainty and social integration weigh heavily as city seeks to tap into this potential talent pool.

Hong Kong

ESF links kindergartens to primary schools, securing places through to graduation

ESF chief executive Belinda Greer calls through-train arrangement ‘significant’, saying it will bring immense benefits to students and families.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | For airport city to take off, Hong Kong must learn from 11 Skies failure

When the market the project was designed for has largely disappeared, the more useful question is whether it can adapt.

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11 Skies is a 3.8 million sq ft mixed‑use retail and entertainment complex at Skycity near Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok, seen here on May 27. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

No pain, no gain? Ex-player defends ‘unique’ method of coach seen slapping student

But legal experts say coach’s actions could constitute common assault, even if he used pupil’s own hand to make him hit himself.

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A basketball coach was seen forcing a player to slap himself at a secondary school. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong youth

Opinion | Hong Kong’s first astronaut success is also a story of youth potential

Hongkongers and the city’s universities can play a meaningful role in China’s space programme. The sky is not the limit.

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Universities in Hong Kong

West’s xenophobia, cash woes present huge openings for Hong Kong, scholar says

Kazakhstan’s Nazarbayev University set to launch another joint undergraduate programme with Polytechnic University.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong principal fired for swearing at security guards on Singapore school trip

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says it refused to accept resignation of Lee Cheuk-hing, who violated code of conduct for staff.

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Lee Cheuk-hing submitted his resignation letter on May 28, with his requested last day to be August 31. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Parents seek spots with popular schools despite record-high allocation results

About 86 per cent of children secured one of their top three primary school choices through central allocation, up from 79 per cent.

Central Asia

Universities in Hong Kong and Kazakhstan deepen ties during Lee’s visit

Education University of Hong Kong and Polytechnic University sign agreements with Nazarbayev University on research and other areas.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Education Bureau must learn lessons after SMS error over school places

The messaging glitch raises questions about government safeguards and Hong Kong’s push to be a smart city.

A school bus picks up pupils outside the Hennessy Road Government Primary School in Wan Chai on April 9. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong basketball coach apologises for slapping pupil in viral video

Hon Wah College says incident took place during the 2023-24 school year, adding coach involved had been suspended.

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A basketball coach was seen forcing a boy to slap himself. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Education minister apologises after parents get school allocation messages early

Education Bureau says it rectified the system and urged parents to disregard the SMS messages sent this morning.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Who benefits from the ‘significant improvement’ in Hong Kong’s finances?

When it comes to this year’s civil service pay rises, policymakers would do well to consider public sentiment.

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Hong Kong economy

High rents, job fears rank among top stressors for mainland students in Hong Kong

But over 40 per cent still plan to stay in city after graduation despite financial and mental strain, poll finds.

Rent and accommodation costs topped the list of grievances among 19.2 per cent of mainland Chinese students polled. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Science

Editorial | One small step, one giant leap for Hong Kong’s space economy

When space missions are no longer distant goals for the nation and the city, there is no reason not to aim higher.

Lai Ka-ying, the first astronaut from Hong Kong, waves before taking part in the Shenzhou-23 mission to the Tiangong space station, at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in Gansu province on May 24. Photo: Reuters
Good Schools Guide

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.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong body took action after teacher carried female student like bride

Bureau says it dealt with educator’s conduct upon learning in 2024 of photos showing him posing with student.

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