British school in Hong Kong told it cannot be called ‘international’ until it receives government approval
Education Bureau sent letter warning school management not to make declarations that might mislead the public or parents before registration is complete
The Education Bureau said on Saturday night a British preparatory school which plans to open in Hong Kong next September could not call itself an “international school”, just hours after the institution held a ground-breaking ceremony for its new campus.
The bureau also said it had not received another application from the school after the institution withdrew a first one in July. The latest statement said the school could only be called an “international school” after the bureau approved its application. The school must meet requirements set by the bureau in its application.
“Before being recognised by the bureau as an international school, the school cannot use the word ‘international school’ in its school name to avoid confusion,” the statement said.
A school spokeswoman said they were not aware of the latest statement from the Education Bureau issued on Saturday night. She said they would study it carefully and take appropriate action after discussions with the bureau scheduled for next week.