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A look at the news and issues arising from kindergarten to secondary-level education around Hong Kong.
For Hong Kong, as elsewhere, focusing on inspiration rather than imposition is the way forward to instil patriotism.
Hong Kong institutions have been warned that they must continue to meet the requirement of 70 per cent of pupils being non-local despite widespread departures in recent years and a rise in arrivals.
As many as 19 Hong Kong education institutions are interested in joining an ambitious mega development, the Northern Metropolis, on land close to the border with mainland China.
Airport Authority and Hong Kong Metropolitan University team up to tackle shortage of flight crews by offering flying licence as part of bachelor’s degree in aviation services management.
Readers discuss the importance of English at university level, a fix to an access problem, and an inspiring example set by two Shaw Prize winners.
Education Bureau also recommends study group members avoid going out alone after classes end.
Prestigious UK boarding schools are opening campuses on the other side of the world, with Asian parents recognising the potential benefits for their children
Education Bureau says 54 semi-private schools under government’s direct subsidy scheme have applied to increase fees for 2024-25 academic year, up from previous 49.
Readers discuss the lack of transparency of a sales tactic favoured by developers, an opportunity for Hong Kong to strengthen its bonds with the Arab world, and encouraging young people to pursue their dreams.
Under proposed law amendment, University of Hong Kong dental graduates will have to intern at public institutions for a year before they can register as dentists.
Business school at Hong Kong’s oldest university uncovered ‘small number’ of cases, identified agencies suspected of offering fake documents, and is looking into whether there are more.
According to annual census by Independent Schools Council, 7,677 students from city now studying in British private schools, down from record of 8,011 last year, but Labour Party win in January could see tuition fees raised.
Lawmakers and Equal Opportunities Commission discuss tougher action to deal with ‘culture’ of harassment, while the latter calls for student organisers to undergo anti-harassment training.
Readers discuss the benefits of HK Express’ new baggage policy, why now might be the best time to reconsider the 2014 universal suffrage proposal, the need to foster intellectual curiosity, and the challenge of waste-reduction efforts.
HKUST president Nancy Ip says she hopes doctors trained by university will help to alleviate city’s long-standing shortage of medical professionals.
University vice-president says emigration wave and retirements have caused share of scholars from Hong Kong to drop, with mainland Chinese readily filling vacancies.
Having just 13 per cent of pupils taking DSE exam in subject is ‘far from ideal’, says Ho Hon-kuen of the Centre of National History Education (Hong Kong).
Saana Qalsoom, 24, says she was told in a job interview that the hijab should not be worn in the classroom.
According to official data, 6,831 students joined Hong Kong’s primary and secondary schools from October 2022 to September 2023, coinciding with border reopening.
Authorities singled out handful of institutions including Caritas Resurrection School in Sha Tin and Po Leung Kuk Law’s Foundation School in Yuen Long.
Adrian Low, specialist in stress research, says students who witness such events may have ‘heightened fear and anxiety’ in days or weeks that follow.
School vice-principal says girl who allegedly attacked her classmate with 30cm-long knife seldom spoke, was extremely quiet.
The Hong Kong Outstanding Students Awards has announced its list of winners for 2024, bringing some truly stellar achievements into focus
Secondary school teacher was visiting massage parlour in his free time when police conducted a surprise operation there, according to Facebook post.
Readers discuss the best ways to support young people, how Hong Kong should use its tourism dollars, and the importance of gender diversity and expression in sports.
Principal of CUHKFAA Thomas Cheung Secondary School in New Territories says teacher reported online information about delayed return ‘not accurate’.
Education Bureau refuses to address allegations, but says teacher and school taking part in trip last week must submit report.
Scholarships being offered by education foundation set up by late uncle of former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa.
Xia Baolong meets Secretary for Education Choi Yuk-lin and representatives of 22 tertiary education bodies during their trip to Beijing.
Talented Hong Kong students designed, built and raced their own model cars at the F1 in Schools contest, with the winners due to compete at the world finals
Little Frog Learning Centre cites ‘internal issues’ as reason for class suspensions and apologises to parents.