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The English Schools Foundation (ESF) operates five secondary schools, nine primary schools and a school for students with special educational needs across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories. It is the largest international educational foundation in Asia.
- 14 teachers, head of Harrow International School unable to return after spending year-end holidays in Britain
- Education Bureau had advised teachers, students not to travel in December because of pandemic
Teachers working for the English Schools Foundation were told that while political issues are not off-limits, classroom ‘not a safe space’ for discussion.
Teachers working for the English Schools Foundation were told that while political issues are not off-limits, classroom ‘not a safe space’ for discussion.
Pupils in the final two years of primary or secondary school, new starters at those levels and children entering last year of kindergarten will be first to return.
Pupils in the final two years of primary or secondary school, new starters at those levels and children entering last year of kindergarten will be first to return.
English Schools Foundation should ensure that no form of racism or sexism is tolerated, and deterrent action is taken.
English Schools Foundation should ensure that no form of racism or sexism is tolerated, and deterrent action is taken.
Results possibly dragged down as members of the public, non-language teachers sit the test.
Results possibly dragged down as members of the public, non-language teachers sit the test.
With many schools still charging full fees, financially strapped parents say they need help too
With many schools still charging full fees, financially strapped parents say they need help too
English Schools Foundation head acknowledges schools operate ‘within the law of the land’, but maintains students will still be encouraged to think critically.
English Schools Foundation head acknowledges schools operate ‘within the law of the land’, but maintains students will still be encouraged to think critically.
English Schools Foundation head Belinda Greer pledges training on diversity and equality after students complained about teachers’ behaviour.
English Schools Foundation head Belinda Greer pledges training on diversity and equality after students complained about teachers’ behaviour.
Schools returning from the summer break in coming weeks can resume classes as long as they are held over the internet.
Schools returning from the summer break in coming weeks can resume classes as long as they are held over the internet.
Swiss-based organisation will review cases raised, with no guarantee of improving grades.
Swiss-based organisation will review cases raised, with no guarantee of improving grades.
At least six of eight publicly-funded universities announce move, backtracking from earlier suggestions of return to campus, while idea floated for senior secondary and older primary school students to be among first to return to campus.
At least six of eight publicly-funded universities announce move, backtracking from earlier suggestions of return to campus, while idea floated for senior secondary and older primary school students to be among first to return to campus.
Ethnic minority teachers at Hong Kong’s ESF and other international schools allege they are discriminated against in terms of promotion, unreasonable timetables, microaggressions in the staff room and many other forms.
Ethnic minority teachers at Hong Kong’s ESF and other international schools allege they are discriminated against in terms of promotion, unreasonable timetables, microaggressions in the staff room and many other forms.
Complaints about racism in school culture cannot be resolved by firing a few people and having a few conversations.
Complaints about racism in school culture cannot be resolved by firing a few people and having a few conversations.
The Covid-19 pandemic forced drastic changes to normal testing protocols and saw grades awarded using criteria such as coursework done during the year.
The Covid-19 pandemic forced drastic changes to normal testing protocols and saw grades awarded using criteria such as coursework done during the year.
Several parents have spoken out alleging racism at Hong Kong’s ESF schools following the publication of an open letter last month by a student at King George V School accusing teachers of various acts of discrimination.
Several parents have spoken out alleging racism at Hong Kong’s ESF schools following the publication of an open letter last month by a student at King George V School accusing teachers of various acts of discrimination.
Pupil complaints of racism and sexism at King George V School in Hong Kong will be handled at the highest level, Belinda Greer says.
Pupil complaints of racism and sexism at King George V School in Hong Kong will be handled at the highest level, Belinda Greer says.
English Schools Foundation to probe allegations from King George V School student that teachers mocked Asian names and performed dubious uniform checks on female schoolmates. More than 1,100 signatures collected in petition calling for change.
English Schools Foundation to probe allegations from King George V School student that teachers mocked Asian names and performed dubious uniform checks on female schoolmates. More than 1,100 signatures collected in petition calling for change.
International schools among first to welcome pupils back into classrooms after four months away.
International schools among first to welcome pupils back into classrooms after four months away.
Relatively few children and preteens have died from Covid-19, and history shows this age group seems to less at risk from infectious viruses. Scientists are looking at how evolution and hormones play a part.
Relatively few children and preteens have died from Covid-19, and history shows this age group seems to less at risk from infectious viruses. Scientists are looking at how evolution and hormones play a part.
At least eight fee-paying schools, along with all 22 under the English Schools Foundation, forgo the usual annual increase.
At least eight fee-paying schools, along with all 22 under the English Schools Foundation, forgo the usual annual increase.
The coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of school exams worldwide. Students and parents worry about how this will affect preparations for university. Will 2020 results carry less weight because there were no exams?
The coronavirus pandemic has led to the cancellation of school exams worldwide. Students and parents worry about how this will affect preparations for university. Will 2020 results carry less weight because there were no exams?
ESF said its board made the decision in light of anxiety and financial burden some families faced amid class suspensions and an economic slowdown.
ESF said its board made the decision in light of anxiety and financial burden some families faced amid class suspensions and an economic slowdown.
Hong Kong’s biggest online learning experience is progressing steadily, teachers say, though some students are struggling with lack of infrastructure at home.
Hong Kong’s biggest online learning experience is progressing steadily, teachers say, though some students are struggling with lack of infrastructure at home.
Canadian International School of Hong Kong allowing even students not facing final year exams to resume classes.
Canadian International School of Hong Kong allowing even students not facing final year exams to resume classes.
Discovery College student highlights plight of city’s ethnic minority pupils.
Discovery College student highlights plight of city’s ethnic minority pupils.
International schools on mainland China given flexibility when it comes to teaching the song as part of the curriculum, but Hong Kong government officials say all pupils in the city will be required to learn it.
International schools on mainland China given flexibility when it comes to teaching the song as part of the curriculum, but Hong Kong government officials say all pupils in the city will be required to learn it.
Woman who taught Chinese at ESF’s West Island School in Pok Fu Lam was told she was under observation and could be fired, according to her cousin.
Woman who taught Chinese at ESF’s West Island School in Pok Fu Lam was told she was under observation and could be fired, according to her cousin.
Photographer Saskia Wesseling is trying to find a balance between allowing her daughter to be a child, and to succeed at school.
Photographer Saskia Wesseling is trying to find a balance between allowing her daughter to be a child, and to succeed at school.
With infants undergoing admissions interviews at just three years old, the rigorous approach to education begins long before children reach the schools usually blamed for it.
With infants undergoing admissions interviews at just three years old, the rigorous approach to education begins long before children reach the schools usually blamed for it.
The head of Hong Kong’s biggest international school group plans to strengthen diversity and equality at its facilities following complaints
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.