Rules reminder for all tutorial schools

Education chiefs have told tutorial schools they must employ approved teachers.

By law, the teachers should be registered with the Education Department or have permits, a spokesman said.

'In the case of permitted teachers, they can only teach the subjects and classes in the school specified in their permit,' he said.

Those who violate Section 42 of the Education Ordinance face a maximum penalty of $5,000 and two years' jail.

The spokesman said tutorial schools should not charge any fees other than those approved beforehand by the Education Department.

Approval for additional charges - including exam fees, registration and withdrawal fees - must be put on display at the school along with the Fees Certificate.