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EdTalk | How is the Education Bureau tackling the ‘other’ fees private schools charge?

Ruth Benny
Ruth Benny

EdTalk | What should you do to create a stable environment for your kids?

Katrina Rozga

EdTalk | Parents’ frustrations rise over school closures and charges

Ruth Benny
Ruth Benny
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EdTalk | What can Hong Kong schools do to fight climate change?

Brian Cooklin
Brian Cooklin

EdTalk | Time to take the guesswork out of grade estimates

Martin Campion
Martin Campion

EdTalk | Making the big leap from school to university

Martin Campion
Martin Campion

EdTalk | Stepping stones to firm foundations for Mandarin as a foreign language

Anita Shum
Anita Shum

EdTalk | Will my child be safe at university?

Martin Campion
Martin Campion

EdTalk | Adaptability is the skill students need

Brian Cooklin
Brian Cooklin

EdTalk | UK universities and the ‘Brexit Effect’

Martin Campion
Martin Campion

Why critical thinking will prepare students for the future

Pastoral support – a key focus at Nord Anglia International School, Hong Kong – helps children develop coping skills when they feel overwhelmed.
  • Employers keen to hire workers with ability to solve complex problems, analyse information and understand feelings of others, World Economic Forum’s 2020 report shows
  • Nord Anglia International School, Hong Kong offers students chance to learn through partnerships with Juilliard School, MIT and Unicef to help train children in these qualities
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Why all students can achieve success with the right support from teachers

Teacher development is the ‘key’ to building a good learning environment for students, Julia Woo, head of school and principal at Invictus School Hong Kong. says.
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EdTalk: Universities

Online postgraduate programmes ideal for a post-Covid-19 world

Although Taylor’s University’s programmes are online, they place an emphasis on interaction and engagement between students and industry professionals.
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Rethinking 5 educational myths through the experiential learning approach

The experiential learning championed by THS extends beyond campus, with field trips held on The Black Dolphin, the school’s sailboat that serves as an outdoor classroom.
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EdTalk: Admissions

Phuket’s world-class holistic ‘education in paradise’

Many families are surprised to learn the Thai island of Phuket is home to the English-medium, co-educational British International School, Phuket, which includes numerous high-performance sports facilities.
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EdTalk: Admissions

British curriculum makes sense in Hong Kong during Covid-19

Invictus School Hong Kong offers curriculums that ensure a smooth transition for students who were already planning to continue their education in Britain, and vice versa.
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EdTalk: Admissions

Play-based education inspires children to learn and prepare for success

Christian Alliance P.C. Lau Memorial International School, in Kowloon City, Hong Kong, follows a play-based curriculum, which encourages children to study and become engaged, holistic learners.
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EdTalk: Universities

Why Sino-British university education appeals to international students

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in Suzhou, China, was founded as a partnership between the University of Liverpool, in the United Kingdom, and China’s Xi’an Jiaotong University, in Xi’an, Shaanxi province.
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EdTalk: Primary Schools

Why we should nurture empathy and compassion in children from an early age

Hong Kong International School teaches values such as empathy and compassion to encourage pupils to become lifelong learners and develop into ‘respectful, global, international citizens’.
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EdTalk: Universities

East-meets-West focus at joint-venture university offers global perspective

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, a joint-venture university in Suzhou, offers students the chance to split their time between XJTLU and Liverpool University or spend semesters at top global universities.
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Why social-emotional development helps students ‘reach full potential’

Stamford American School Hong Kong’s well-rounded inquiry-based approach to learning – combined with rigorous American academic standards – includes social and emotional lessons from the pre-primary level up to graduation to ensure children are able to cope with life’s challenges as adults.
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EdTalk: Universities

Hong Kong liberal arts university uses tech to improve lives of elderly

Lingnan University's Institute of Policy Studies’ research project examines the problems faced by Hong Kong’s ageing population and how technology can help to enhance their quality of life. Photo: Lingnan University
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EdTalk: Universities

Why does study of liberal arts provide valuable long-term benefits?

Hong Kong’s Lingnan University was ranked second in the world for its students’ ‘quality education’ – one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals – in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2020.
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EdTalk: Admissions

Why boarding schools remain a good and safe choice – even during Covid-19

Branksome Hall Asia, an international day and boarding school situated on the South Korean island of Jeju, aims to provide an enriching learning space where its students can be inspired at all times.
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EdTalk: Admissions

How learning beyond the classroom can nurture well-rounded children

Primary school pupils and secondary students at Hong Kong’s Korean International School benefit from experiential and engaging activities, which extend beyond traditional textbooks and classrooms.
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EdTalk: Universities

How can study of social sciences and humanities help overcome Covid-19?

When students of humanities and social sciences graduate from City University of Hong Kong’s College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences they are ‘fully equipped with the necessary skills to work in any sector – be it business, government or NGOs’, says Professor Richard M. Walker, dean of the college.
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EdTalk: Primary Schools

It’s time schools taught children mental resilience to face life’s problems

The ‘bespoke curriculum’, Positively Kellett, at Hong Kong’s Kellett School aims to teach students skills for the future, so they are able to creatively collaborate, adapt and solve problems.
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EdTalk: Primary Schools

How to choose right school for children and support them through their journey

Children tend to be more adaptable to change than adults, but it is still important to make sure they are supported when moving to a new school and guided on their journey of self-discovery.
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EdTalk: Universities

5 ways master’s degree has helped IT consultant

IT consultant Garry Deng, who is a graduate of Hong Kong Baptist University's MScBM programme, says the mindset and principles he learned during the course were key factors in his career choice. Illustration: Pak To Yip
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EdTalk: Universities

Students with ‘right stuff’ – a good mindset – are best placed to find work

Students on Hong Kong Baptist University’s master of science in business management programme are given ‘real world’ training, including trips to the US and Europe to experience new cultures and different ways of running a business, which will help shape them into ideal employees for companies.
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EdTalk: Secondary Schools

Why students’ caring, community spirit is even more important today

Richard Vanderpyl (above), head of school at Hong Kong’s Christian Alliance International School, says it is important to nurture in children a willingness to serve the needs of others and develop a sense of responsibility towards their community.
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EdTalk: Secondary Schools

Why boarding school may not be best for children aged 14 to 18

Dr. Lovelin
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Art for learning’s sake teaches children to flourish

Creativity plays a vital role in boosting self-confidence and developing the innovation, communication and motivation skills essential to success.

Art has a vital role to play in boosting self-confidence and developing the innovation, communication and motivation skills essential to success

How to help guide and discipline teenagers

Yelling at your teen can push them away, so remember to stay calm whenever you can.

Three steps to help your teenager grow up