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Every year, Hong Kong’s International Baccalaureate results are met with predictable intensity. Photo: Hong Kong Academy
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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?

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

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14 of 27 top IB scorers from English Schools Foundation plan to study medicine

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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.

Hong Kong’s Renaissance College admits deserving students via its Youth Empowerment Scholarship. Photo: Handout
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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.

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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?

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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.

Residents fly kites at Tai Po Waterfront Park, Hong Kong, in February, with the burnt buildings of Wang Fuk Court in the background. Photo: Eugene Lee
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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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Editorial | Making Hong Kong desirable to overseas students must be a priority

At stake is not just the survival of international schools that don’t meet non-local student quotas, but also the city’s status as a global hub.

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ESF among 8 school operators that failed to meet non-local student targets

Education Bureau says non-local enrolment at some schools dropped to as low as 39 per cent, well below required targets of 50 to 98 per cent.

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The English Schools Foundation says it has been increasing the proportion of non-local students since the end of the pandemic. Photo: Sam Tsang
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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
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US church launches search for new HKIS school head amid legal row with operator

HKIS co-founder Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod accuses management of creating ‘risk of leadership interruption’.

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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.

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Editorial | Hong Kong’s new teacher certificate scheme will enhance education quality

The proposed measure should be implemented sensitively, taking into account the concerns of teachers and schools.

A group of kindergarten students visit Victoria Harbour with their teacher in Tsim Sha Tsui on March 13, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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
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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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?

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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.

Schools want to know more about your children, and for a very good reason. Photo: French International School
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Exclusive | HKIS pledges to spend HK$2.5 billion on campus as legal fight with LCMS rolls on

Hong Kong International School is opening a HK$1 billion ‘once-in-a-generation’ sports complex as part of its upgrade.

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HKIS’ new Dragon Centre for Activities and Athletics includes a climbing wall. Photo: Sun Yeung
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Hong Kong students face rising stress, but experts offer coping strategies

Increasing student stress is cause for alarm for many, but experts are offering coping mechanisms and positive perspectives to improve mental health.

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How Hong Kong’s kindergartens are shaping future academic success

Kindergarten admissions can have a profound influence on future educational and even career success.

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LCMS, HKIS enter new war of words over value of school’s properties

Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod says school holds properties valued at more than HK$650 million, after suing it for only serving ‘the rich’.

One of the school’s properties is a cabin on Lantau Island’s Sunset Peak. Photo: Daniel Suen
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Hiring a professional can make it easier to secure a child’s place at top schools

Making your way through numerous school applications can be a hard slog because of the bureaucracy and paperwork involved – but consultants can help.

Students working with a tutor at Aegis Advisors in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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Hong Kong’s semi-private schools to raise tuition fees by about 4.6%

Fee rise slightly lower than last year’s 4.8 per cent, with lawmaker attributing increase to growing operating costs, fewer students.

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How to prep like a pro for international school admissions in Hong Kong

From selection criteria and timelines to post-offer steps, here’s what you need to know to secure your child’s place.

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