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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.
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Schools shorten Christmas, other breaks to let staff have eight weeks off for travel over summer.
Schools shorten Christmas, other breaks to let staff have eight weeks off for travel over summer.
Royce Leung, who hopes to become an orthopaedist, is among 46 perfect IB scorers at the English Schools Foundation this year
Royce Leung, who hopes to become an orthopaedist, is among 46 perfect IB scorers at the English Schools Foundation this year
Kim Mak, president of the Caritas Institute of Higher Education and Caritas Bianchi College of Careers, named new chairman of board of governors at the English Schools Foundation.
Kim Mak, president of the Caritas Institute of Higher Education and Caritas Bianchi College of Careers, named new chairman of board of governors at the English Schools Foundation.
International Baccalaureate organisation has said coursework and predicted grades will apply to pupils in other countries who cannot sit their exams because of the coronavirus.
International Baccalaureate organisation has said coursework and predicted grades will apply to pupils in other countries who cannot sit their exams because of the coronavirus.
Hong Kong’s biggest international school group makes announcement after year of trouble inside and outside the classroom as children and staff struggle amid coronavirus pandemic.
Hong Kong’s biggest international school group makes announcement after year of trouble inside and outside the classroom as children and staff struggle amid coronavirus pandemic.
Pupils lament lack of scope to interact with teachers, while prolonged screen exposure and absence of regular daily schedule are affecting their health.
Pupils lament lack of scope to interact with teachers, while prolonged screen exposure and absence of regular daily schedule are affecting their health.
English Schools Foundation sends document to employees outlining plan for full return to classrooms for all pupils, but group of parents launches petition against the idea.
English Schools Foundation sends document to employees outlining plan for full return to classrooms for all pupils, but group of parents launches petition against the idea.
Move comes after parents’ group demand in a letter to the management that schools start testing all staff regularly for full resumption of classes.
Move comes after parents’ group demand in a letter to the management that schools start testing all staff regularly for full resumption of classes.
International school group says it will still have autonomy over curriculum but put measures in place to prevent breaches of Beijing-imposed legislation on campus.
International school group says it will still have autonomy over curriculum but put measures in place to prevent breaches of Beijing-imposed legislation on campus.
Teachers did not tell schools before leaving Hong Kong for mainland China, Australia.
Teachers did not tell schools before leaving Hong Kong for mainland China, Australia.
Diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour last year, Amanda Schofield felt her world was falling apart. But the support of her husband and family kept her going, and now she is stable and living her life to the full.
Diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour last year, Amanda Schofield felt her world was falling apart. But the support of her husband and family kept her going, and now she is stable and living her life to the full.
14 teachers, head of Harrow International School unable to return after spending year-end holidays in Britain.
14 teachers, head of Harrow International School unable to return after spending year-end holidays in Britain.
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