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Primary Six students at Yaumati Catholic Primary School (Hoi Wang Road) celebrate their results at their campus in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Nora Tam
Education in Hong Kong

Tuition and music: how Hong Kong’s pupils got into their first choice schools

Primary Six pupils share joy and strategies used to get into their preferred institutions, as city sees record high rates through central allocation.

Education in Hong Kong

Record high 74% of Hong Kong pupils assigned to first choice secondary school

Education in Hong Kong

31 Hong Kong students achieve top IB scores despite tricky maths exam

Hong Kong society

Aircraft carrier ‘rainbow-men’ add splash of colour to Hong Kong pupils’ visit

Personnel on Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong explain to fascinated students what jobs the different coloured vests denote on flight deck.

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Visitors try on the coloured vests used by crew members on the deck of the Shandong. Photo: Xinhua
Visitors try on the coloured vests used by crew members on the deck of the Shandong. Photo: Xinhua
Education in Hong Kong

Number of semi-private schools seeking fee increases falls by 26% in Hong Kong

Dion Chen, chairman of Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council, says sluggish economy may be one reason for schools’ reluctance to raise fees.

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Education in Hong Kong

Schools with shrinking numbers must fix their problems: Hong Kong education chief

Secretary for Education Christine Choi urges schools with insufficient enrolment to reflect on performance, instead of hindering development of more popular institutions.

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Hong Kong public universities to seek more top-notch overseas students: minister

Minister Christine Choi also says authorities will consider raising 40 per cent cap on non-local student admissions.

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In 2024-25, the number of non-local students at the city’s public universities was 17,161, representing about 23 per cent of those studying at the institutions. Photo: Sam Tsang
In 2024-25, the number of non-local students at the city’s public universities was 17,161, representing about 23 per cent of those studying at the institutions. Photo: Sam Tsang
Education in Hong Kong

Primary school in Hong Kong to return half of debentures ahead of closure

Parents agree to Think International School’s proposal to give back half of debentures initially and the rest next January.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school ordered to submit report after students harassed in Shenzhen

According to social media post, teachers failed to promptly step in when four drunk men reportedly harassed two female students during trip to Shenzhen.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school offering international programme announces sudden closure

Think International School will shut down on July 31, leaving some parents worried they may not get back HK$200,000 debenture as promised.

Think International School in Kowloon Tong has abruptly announced that it will be closing down on July 31. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

5 Harvard postgraduates opt for Hong Kong’s HKUST after US sanctions

Students from Pakistan, Georgia and mainland China accept offers in response to the US government’s ban on international admissions.

Five Harvard University postgraduate students accepted offers from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology following the US government’s ban on international admissions. Photo: May Tse
Five Harvard University postgraduate students accepted offers from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology following the US government’s ban on international admissions. Photo: May Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Safeguarding national security routine part of Hong Kong education, bureau says

Schools offering non-local curricula have responsibility to help students acquire correct understanding of national security law, bureau says.

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Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | It’s our ‘internal strength’: University of Hong Kong head on top rankings

Xiang Zhang likens HKU’s QS ranking advancement to training in martial arts, says good ranking is ‘by-product’ of university’s efforts to build up its academic excellence.

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Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Embrace AI in teaching to survive ‘tsunami’, University of Hong Kong head says

Xiang Zhang also says HKU will establish school of government and public policy to attract young leaders.

The head of the University of Hong Kong has said higher education will be “reshaped in the next 10 years.” Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Hong Kong will gain talent because of geopolitics: HKU chief

Vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang says HKU has over 100 transfer applications because of uncertainties in US but won’t ‘take advantage’ of situation.

Vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang says HKU should “rise above the storm” to promote international collaboration via technology and tackle global challenges and not be deterred by geopolitical tensions. Photo: Eugene Lee
Vice-chancellor Xiang Zhang says HKU should “rise above the storm” to promote international collaboration via technology and tackle global challenges and not be deterred by geopolitical tensions. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hotel-to-hostel conversions won’t hurt tourist capacity: Hong Kong official

But leading surveyor, who calls the move ‘innovative’ and ‘pragmatic’, warns of possible hurdles.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong Coliseum to hold more concerts after opening of Kai Tak Sports Park

Minister Rosanna Law says the Coliseum had in past given priority to sports events, but venue must be repositioned to maximise value after Kai Tak park opening.

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Hong Kong schools warned on US Independence Day celebrations

‘Friendly reminders’ of national security risks sent out as education chief warns ‘soft resistance’ could influence students ideologically.

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A cocktail reception was held by US consulate General to celebrate Independence Day at the sky100 Observation Deck last year. Schools have been warned against celebrating the occasion this year. Photo: Sun Yeung
A cocktail reception was held by US consulate General to celebrate Independence Day at the sky100 Observation Deck last year. Schools have been warned against celebrating the occasion this year. Photo: Sun Yeung
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to relax rules for converting hotels into university student hostels

Private operators welcome ‘booster shot’ that aims to ease shortage of dormitory places, as officials say project times may be reduced by up to nine months.

Universities in Hong Kong

6 public universities in Hong Kong rise in global rankings

University of Hong Kong climbs to 11th place, beating two prestigious mainland Chinese institutions.

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Performing arts in Hong Kong

Pianist Aristo Sham ‘overwhelmed’ by Hong Kong response to his contest win

29-year-old hails support from home city, quality of its music teaching and especially that of his piano teacher, looks forward to Asia tour.

Aristo Sham receives the applause of the audience in Bass Hall, Forth Worth, in the US state of texas after he was presented with the gold award at the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition on June 7, 2025. Photo: Brandon Wade
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to review letting more semi-private schools offer non-local curriculum

Education minister also dismisses call to let non-local students attend public primary and secondary schools amid diminishing population size.

The city is home to about 20 DSS secondary schools offering the IB, the General Certificate of Education A-Levels or International Advanced Levels. Photo: Handout
The city is home to about 20 DSS secondary schools offering the IB, the General Certificate of Education A-Levels or International Advanced Levels. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

English lessons in Hong Kong primary schools to cover national security

Education Bureau has released revised curriculum guide for teaching English.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong students still unable to get US visa bookings: consultancy firms

Visa appointments remain unavailable as of Monday despite openings in Beijing and other jurisdictions, industry figures say.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong students eyeing US universities advised to check social media accounts

Education consultants based in city say they are still unsure about whether consulate is booking appointments for visas amid reported flip-flopping.

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The US State Department last week reportedly told consulates to keep visa appointments and assess whether applicants were eligible to study in the country, while providing explicit instructions to reject those looking to study at Harvard. Photo: AFP
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