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The Good Schools Guide is a comprehensive resource for parents in Hong Kong, focusing on international schools and parenting. It covers key topics such as curricula, fees and admissions, as well as broader educational trends, providing essential information to help parents make informed decisions about their child’s education.
Residents fly kites at Tai Po Waterfront Park, Hong Kong, in February, with the burnt buildings of Wang Fuk Court in the background. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

How parents can help their children deal with grief after the Tai Po tragedy

Coverage of the Wang Fuk Court fire could affect most children, but how they display their feelings may differ depending on age, culture and other factors.

Education

How Hong Kong’s students and educators are reshaping LGBT inclusivity

Education

How Hong Kong schools are transforming to mirror university-style spaces

Wellness

Will the Hong Kong government weight-management plan really help kids?

The proposed action plan includes the Education Bureau’s suggestion of school weigh-ins, which has sparked concern among dietitians, psychologists and NGOs.

The Hong Kong government’s proposal to address obesity among the city’s children includes a controversial plan for school weigh-ins. Photo: Shutterstock
Education in Hong Kong

Influences that can unlock children’s abilities in the classroom

Research shows that realising a child’s potential depends on a blend of genetics, environment and support.

Art

The Hong Kong schools and young artists nurturing creativity in the age of AI

Brothers Andrew Mok, aka YaLocalOffgod, and Tate Mok are behind the artistic duo, whose fans include Pharrell Williams and Takashi Murakami.

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Education

For Hong Kong students, their career paths’ first steps start at university

Choosing a course is a delicate balance of passion, parental expectations and the prospects of a fulfilling career.

Students at Harrow International School Hong Kong. Educators are taking a holistic approach to real-world learning that combines hands-on experience, intellectual curiosity and strategic planning. Photo: Handout
Education

Technology set to play a bigger role in SEN assessment and intervention

Improved awareness and early detection have seen a rise in special education needs diagnoses, and while the stigma is fading, challenges remain.

International schools in Hong Kong

Are Hong Kong international schools truly global in nature?

How global curricula, cultural diversity and shifting demographics are shaping the city’s international education landscape.

Education in Hong Kong

How outdoor classrooms are shaping young minds, from Denmark to Hong Kong

Malvern College and International College believe in the power of outdoor learning and growing in nature’s classroom to build curiosity and resilience.

Forest schools such as International College Hong Kong Hong Lok Yuen (ICHKHLY) offer manifold educational and mental benefits. Photo: Handout
Generation Alpha

Gen Alpha’s ‘brain rot’ is reshaping language and baffling parents

Teachers are adapting to engage students – but with caution – while experts share insights on this rapidly evolving digital dialect.

Parents and teachers struggle to keep up with hyper-viral slang used by children today. Illustration: Charlene Man
Education in Hong Kong

Do faith-based school curricula contribute to academic excellence?

Nurturing compassionate individuals is a key tenet of such schools, from Anfield to Carmel Hong Kong – but how well do they prepare students for life beyond the classroom?

Education

How Hong Kong schools are assessing students beyond just grades

Non-academic attributes, from cognitive abilities to social-emotional skills, are being assessed for a more complete profile.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong students face rising stress, but experts offer coping strategies

Increasing student stress is cause for alarm for many, but experts are offering coping mechanisms and positive perspectives to improve mental health.

Students in Hong Kong often struggle with stress and other mental health issues. Photo: Shutterstock
Education in Hong Kong

How our gifted young readers can learn to love books

Students excel in reading but lack enthusiasm – so educators are encouraging more joy in reading through parental involvement and efforts to foster a love for the written word.

Educators in Hong Kong are trying to encourage more enjoyment in reading, whether alone or in class. Photo: Handout
Education

How Hong Kong’s kindergartens are shaping future academic success

Kindergarten admissions can have a profound influence on future educational and even career success.

Education

Home-schooling in Hong Kong: the pros, the cons and where to turn for help

In Hong Kong, education is mandatory between the ages of six and 15 – but more parents are opting for bespoke curricula at home.

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Education

Hiring a professional can make it easier to secure a child’s place at top schools

Making your way through numerous school applications can be a hard slog because of the bureaucracy and paperwork involved – but consultants can help.

Students working with a tutor at Aegis Advisors in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Education

How to prep like a pro for international school admissions in Hong Kong

From selection criteria and timelines to post-offer steps, here’s what you need to know to secure your child’s place.

Education in Hong Kong

Learning to eat well: Hong Kong schools are putting nutrition first

Schools are taking onboard Unesco guidelines emphasising the importance of providing healthy meals and teaching good eating habits.

Education in Hong Kong

5 trailblazing Hong Kong school alumni who have excelled globally

An Olympic fencer, battery recycling CEO, restaurateur and others are all successfully forging their own path.

From left: Annie Lo, Vivian Kong and Sarah Fleischer, three of Hong Kong’s talented school alumni who have achieved success internationally as well as at home. Photos: HKIS, Xinhua, GSIS
Education in Hong Kong

Is Hong Kong’s heavy homework load harming young learners’ mental health?

Experts warn that too much homework, especially at an early age, can adversely affect children’s mental and physiological health.

Hong Kong’s students are known to get among the heaviest of homework. Photo: Handout
Education

Get up close and personal when choosing the right school for your child

Instead of choosing a potential school based on its publicity material – or even its facilities – visit the place, speak to people, and judge whether its qualities will suit your child.

Education

How Hong Kong’s secondary schools are fostering creativity in students

As schools embrace a holistic approach to education, creativity is becoming a vital component of the curriculum.

Education

Adolescence and masculinity: shaping male roles in a social media-led world

Hong Kong experts discuss the impact of the cyberbullying and misogyny of followers of Andrew Tate, against the wider influences in a society encouraging more nuanced versions of masculinity.

Hit Netflix series Adolescence, featuring Owen Cooper, raises important questions about the shaping of masculine identities at a time when broader gender roles are competing with the rise of the “manosphere”. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Experts in Hong Kong discuss the trend for gentle parenting

Therapists and psychologists from Heep Hong, Central Minds and MindNLife talk about the parenting paradigm, exploring its benefits, challenges and relevance in a changing cultural landscape.

Experts in Hong Kong weigh in on why gentle parenting, a balance of styles previously identified as permissive and authoritative, is trending, and may be useful for many local families. Photo: Eugene Lee. Photo: SCMP
International schools in Hong Kong

How to choose between single-sex vs coed schools in Hong Kong

There are plenty of factors to consider, from academic prestige and tailored learning, to confidence and boosting social skills.

Education in Hong Kong

Holiday camps help Hong Kong students make the most of school breaks

The YF Life Jr. Space Camp Program even takes a select group of children and their parents to the US for simulated astronaut training.

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