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Education in Hong Kong
Exempt Hong Kong substitute teachers from practising certificates: principals
Schools already struggle to hire supply teachers, so proposed new measure should consider different criteria to tackle shortfall, they say.
3 Jan 2026 - 10:04PM
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities praise schools for major progress in fostering patriotism
30 Dec 2025 - 8:19PM
Education in Hong Kong
Citing ‘instability’, University of Hong Kong denies mourning venue after fire
22 Dec 2025 - 8:25PM
Education in Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong appoints veteran administrator as vice-president
Albert Chow replaces Kenneth Chen, who resigned in July, less than one year after his appointment.
18 Dec 2025 - 5:54PM
Albert Chow’s tenure at CUHK will begin in the first half of 2026 for a term of three years, according to the institution. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong
Housing, scholarship concerns test Hong Kong’s non-local student admission scheme
Educators welcome chance to enrol overseas students in semi-private schools under new initiative, but cite accommodation and funding issues.
18 Dec 2025 - 7:47PM
Education in Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong professor loses key role over retracted paper
Population expert Paul Yip was corresponding author of paper found to contain AI-generated references to publications that didn’t exist.
18 Dec 2025 - 12:34AM
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Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong schools to get HK$500,000 each under AI education plan
Public primary and secondary schools interested are required to submit their application forms by February 2026.
16 Dec 2025 - 7:00PM
Hong Kong education authorities will offer HK$500,000 to each public primary and secondary school that applies for funding to introduce AI in classrooms. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong
Primary school near Hong Kong estate destroyed in deadly blaze hopes to move
Tai Po Baptist Public School principal says ‘going back to our campus to attend classes is not an ideal arrangement for every stakeholder’.
13 Dec 2025 - 4:05PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong should study social media impact on teens, craft own policies: experts
Education experts note difficulties in enforcement and urge further local research following Australia’s social media ban for children under 16.
11 Dec 2025 - 6:20PM
Education in Hong Kong
Pupils of school closed after Hong Kong fire inspired by new university homes
About 600 pupils at Tai Po Baptist Public School near Wang Fuk Court have adjusted well to classes held at CityU and EdU, educators say.
11 Dec 2025 - 10:30AM
Hong Kong property
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng University joins property rush with US$11.6 million deal
Acquisition of office units in Sha Tin’s Metropole Square follows Metropolitan University’s US$334 million purchase of Hung Hom property.
11 Dec 2025 - 9:35AM
Hang Seng University is the latest school to purchase property amid a government push to turn the city into a global education hub. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong
Wife of SenseTime’s late founder donates HK$20 million via new Hong Kong charity
Sophie and Sean Foundation to carry out wish of Tang Xiao’ou to give back to community, with three universities in city among those to benefit.
10 Dec 2025 - 7:41PM
Education in Hong Kong
City to host ‘Study in Hong Kong’ week to enhance role as a global education hub
Education chief Christine Choi unveils plans for a new campaign and digital learning blueprint to attract talent and foster innovation.
9 Dec 2025 - 7:40PM
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong educators call for non-local admissions amid decline in Form One classes
Drop from 1,502 to 1,487 classes in past academic year prompts warnings of school closures from education leaders.
5 Dec 2025 - 9:01PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Hong Kong Baptist University suspends student union amid fire-related messages
University accused of silencing union after removing messages from campus mourning victims of the deadly Tai Po blaze and calling for justice.
5 Dec 2025 - 10:32PM
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A barrier has been erected blocking the ‘democracy wall’ of the Hong Kong Baptist University student union. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
500 pupils affected by Hong Kong fire resume classes at university this week
Tai Po Baptist Public School pupils studying in temporary classrooms at Education University, with support from teachers, psychologists.
5 Dec 2025 - 6:42PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Give pupils and parents say on axing Christmas parties, Hong Kong schools told
Disappointed students say axed Christmas celebrations would have helped take their minds off tragedy in Tai Po.
5 Dec 2025 - 1:56PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
16 students who lost homes in Hong Kong fire get financial support, school supplies
Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School, which is just 10 minutes from scene of fire, also offering counselling, puts all assessments on hold.
4 Dec 2025 - 2:45PM
Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School suspended classes last Thursday due to the nearby fire. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong poll candidates pledge to stem decline in student population
Incumbent lawmaker Tang Fei is running against Ray Cheung, associate provost of City University, for the education sector seat.
3 Dec 2025 - 5:53PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
School close to scene of Hong Kong fire to hold lessons at other campuses
Tai Po Baptist Public School to hold lessons at Tai Po Government Primary School and NTWJWA Christian Remembrance of Grace Primary School.
2 Dec 2025 - 9:32PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong kindergarten moves Japan tour to mainland China as row deepens
‘We have decided to relocate the tour to Chengdu, Sichuan, to ensure the safety of parents and children,’ Victoria Educational Organisation says.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:08PM
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Education in Hong Kong
More than half of Hong Kong pupils get desired Primary One spot, a 20-year high
Education Bureau says 37,581 children applied for discretionary places for admission next September and 19,656 will receive a spot.
21 Nov 2025 - 8:59PM
Pupils at St Joseph Primary School in Wan Chai. The number of children applying for places at public or aided schools this year fell below 40,000 for the first time. Photo: Sam Tsang
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Primary Three pupils’ English competency rebounds to record high 83.2%
Improvements in English proficiency across Primary Three, Six and Form Three, but mixed results for Chinese and mathematics competency.
20 Nov 2025 - 9:08PM
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s elite schools vet book donations for national security risks
King’s College and Queen Elizabeth School screen donations, review collections in line with guidelines.
20 Nov 2025 - 8:25PM
Artificial intelligence
Hong Kong PolyU’s top AI expert Yang Hongxia eyes ‘last mile of generative AI’
Yang aims to broaden the adoption of LLMs, while expanding AI’s scope of innovation via the most cost-effective means for all enterprises.
19 Nov 2025 - 9:00AM
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