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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.
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
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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Singapore

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

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Hong Kong economy

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

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.

Students engage with their teacher at the foundation's kindergarten in Tung Chung. Photo: ESF
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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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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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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University of Hong Kong students and staff watch the historic launch of the Shenzhou-23 space mission featuring the city’s first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, on May 24. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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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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.

A parent tries “door-knocking” at Baptist Convention Primary School in Tsuen Wan. Photo: May Tse
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 leader John Lee (right) and Professor Waqar Ahmad, president of Nazarbayev University. Photo: Jeffie Lam
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.

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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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.

The Education Bureau has prematurely sent notifications about primary school pupils' school allocations a day before the official announcement. Photo: Edward Wong
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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Civil servants and others ride an escalator near the government’s headquarters in Tamar, Admiralty, on May 28. Photo: Karma Lo
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.

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.

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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.

Students at Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School. Photo: Handout
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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Hong Kong

86% of Hong Kong children get preferred school places as applications plunge 16%

Education Bureau reveals 14,093 children allocated place in one of their top three choices under central allocation stage.

Singapore

Students divided over Hong Kong principal’s resignation after Singapore clash

Some accepted Lee Cheuk‑hing’s apology as sincere while others say he should be held accountable for tarnishing school’s image.

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Principal Lee Cheuk-hing with students of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School. Photo: Jelly Tse
Singapore

Hong Kong principal who swore at Singapore security guards resigns, apologises

Lee Cheuk‑hing has tendered his resignation following confrontation with security guards during school trip.

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Lee Cheuk-hing had been on school trip to Singapore when the incident occurred. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

1 in 12 secondary students socially disengaged on campus, survey finds

Findings imply 28,000 young students are quietly slipping through the cracks, prompting calls for early intervention before they drop out.

Hong Kong courts

Court jails professor who took HK$40,000 bribe to admit unqualified student

Liu Hongbin accepted bribe to help mainland Chinese student secure conditional offer for place at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Hong Kong

4 schools to close, 8 to merge with others after failing to meet enrolment quota

Hong Kong’s Education Bureau says it has approved 12 schools’ survival plans, including two that will operate self-financing Primary One classes.

C.C.C. Cheung Chau Church Kam Kong Primary School in Cheung Chau did not submit a survival plan and will cease operations in 2029-30. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong science and tech

How Hong Kong’s first astronaut triggered a space education race

Lai Ka-ying’s selection spurs interest in aerospace and satellite-design courses at centre, as industry leaders call for blueprint.

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Astronaut Lai Ka-ying waves to onlookers earlier this week as she prepares to journey into space. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Mind your language: debate rages over Hong Kong principal’s Singapore meltdown

Dr John Tse, executive director of Hong Kong Initiative for Diversity, says it is difficult to determine if Lee Cheuk-hing’s behaviour was racially motivated.

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Hong Kong society

57-year-old Hong Kong school to merge after third closure threat in 2 decades

Fresh Fish Traders’ School will merge with nearby CCC Kei Tsun Primary School on September 1 according to circular issued on Tuesday.

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