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International schools in Hong Kong
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Following ‘deeply troubling’ complaints, the Hong Kong schools body has made it clear that such behaviour will not be tolerated, and a plan to strengthen diversity and equality will be developed.

  • Attrition rate for NETs fell to 9 per cent in primary schools and 7 per cent in secondary institutions, the lowest since data became available in 2013-14
  • Figures contrast with spike in 2021-22, which was largely attributed to impact of strict travel restrictions and quarantine requirements during pandemic

Schools that understand the symbiotic relationship between traditional academic subjects and the soft skills young people need for success in the real world are best positioned to prepare students for the future

From the IB to AP and A-levels, a curriculum’s suitability for a secondary school student depends on factors ranging from learning style to academic strengths

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Hong Kong’s international education system offers a diverse range of pathways – including some tailored by the schools themselves – with something for every pupil and learning style, writes Jessica Mizzi

PE is about so much more than improving one’s athletic prowess, with students’ physical fitness crucial to their overall health and well-being

The International Baccalaureate supports the use of AI in education, but Hong Kong’s educators are wary of the temptation to cheat the system that it offers

It pays to plan ahead when picking where to take the family: make sure your kids are going to have fun in a safe and stimulating environment, and you get to relax more too

This year, the range of camps is broader than ever before, with everything from coding to photography, Harry Potter lore to Bollywood dance on the schedule

Hong Kong international schools have long been at least bilingual but as the data shows gains to family life as well as educational and personal gains, more and more schools around the world are following suit

Lower birth rates and emigration have seen enrolment fall over the last few years, with an increased proportion of local and mainland students driving interest in Mandarin instruction

Opportunities – and potential dangers – abound in the world of social media and schools have to address issues around its use, offering advice and counselling where needed

Despite concerns about the potential for misuse, forward-thinking educational institutions are embracing AI and the changes and opportunities that it brings

After some of the world’s toughest and longest-lasting Covid-19 restrictions, Hong Kong schools recognise the need to address students’ mental health

Whatever the educational tradition they follow, kindergartens and primaries in Hong Kong agree that play brings physical, emotional and social benefits that set the tone for how effectively a child will learn later

Bagging a place at a good university is a common motivation when it comes to choosing a school curriculum – but it’s no longer just a matter of getting the right grades

The sister programme to the IBDP offers a more practical curriculum that suits those not intending, or able, to go on to university

There’s a bewildering range of different curricula on offer at all educational stages and selecting the ones that best fit your child’s needs is key when deciding on a school

Leadership training isn’t about learning to be the boss, but about developing attributes and attitudes that enable teams to perform well, and schools provide a variety of situations in which children can hone these skills