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Hong Kong's Education Bureau

Hong Kong's Education Bureau
The latest news and top stories on Hong Kong’s Education Bureau. A prominent Hong Kong-based governmental department, the Education Bureau is dedicated to formulating and implementing education policies across all levels from pre-primary to tertiary. Located at the Central Government Offices, its main areas of focus include curriculum development, teacher professional development, school administration and student support. The Bureau regulates the educational system, ensuring quality and fostering students’ whole-person development, national identity and social responsibility. It also oversees official guidelines for student trips.
Students get some hands-on experience at the 59th Joint School Science Exhibition earlier this month. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to revamp senior secondary science and maths curriculum from 2029-30

Authorities aim to encourage more students to take science subjects at the senior secondary level.

Education in Hong Kong

Education Bureau to deny pay rise to worker after SMS blunder over school places

Education in Hong Kong

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

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong school suspends principal for swearing at security guards in Singapore

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says decision taken because principal’s behaviour fell short of public expectations.

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Lee Cheuk-hing’s argument with security personnel during a school trip to Singapore was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school ordered to explain after principal swears on Singapore trip

Footage posted on social media shows man arguing with two security guards from doorway of coach and then swearing.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong should do everything possible on youth mental health

Even with a slew of policies, the city must work harder to create a safe, supportive environment in which young people can thrive.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | On education equality, Hong Kong policymakers must do their homework

Authorities should think through how to promote students’ and families’ well-being in a system geared towards academic achievement.

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A school bus picks up pupils after school in Wan Chai on April 9. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s children are paying the price for policy gaps in education

Policy failures have already caused a drop in English proficiency and a reading crisis. Officials must tread carefully with new AI plans.

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Education in Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong needs a centralised AI curriculum for its students

The city has proactively adopted artificial intelligence in the school system, but courses still fall short on guiding proper use.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Both traditional and simplified Chinese have value for Hong Kong

While learning simplified characters will benefit local students, traditional Chinese characters are still essential regardless of a student’s background.

Shatin Government Primary School in Hong Kong’s Tai Wai district is seen on November 6. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Rebound in Hong Kong pupils’ English proficiency is encouraging

Record high scores a sign of teachers’ enhanced post-pandemic support and bode well for the city’s competitiveness.

Pupils take part in the Territory-wide System Assessment, at the Tsuen Wan Trade Association Primary School in Tsing Yi. Photo: Roy Issa
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong to relax plot ratio rules to encourage private urban renewal

Scheme targets older areas in seven districts with bonus plot ratio and land premium vouchers to provide incentives for redevelopment.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong mother sues school, authorities for allegedly mistreating autistic son

Parent claims Yaumati Kaifong Association School subjected son, 10, to ‘inhumane’ punishment, sues institution, authorities for HK$2.95 million.

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Education in Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong’s teacher certification system must be handled with sensitivity

The move to enhance education quality is a step in the right direction, but officials must ensure the system is fair and transparent.

A group of kindergarten students look out over Victoria Harbour at Tsim Sha Tsui on March 13. Photo: Jelly Tse
Banking & finance

Hong Kong international schools’ debentures, capital levies: how do they work?

Court case prompts fresh scrutiny of how Hong Kong’s international schools raise funds with debentures and capital levies.

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A view of Hong Kong International School. Photo: Sam Tsang
Education in Hong Kong

Church’s bid to replace HKIS with new school put on hold by Education Bureau

Bureau says it has received application from Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, which is suing Hong Kong International School.

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Education in Hong Kong

Editorial | DSE needs oversight to ensure growth in popularity remains healthy

The boom in DSE courses on the mainland speaks to Hong Kong’s appeal as an education hub, but better oversight is needed to ensure quality.

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