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A look at the news and issues arising from kindergarten to secondary-level education around Hong Kong.
A mixed-age class at the Island Children’s Montessori International Nursery and Kindergarten in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Good Schools Guide

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.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong wants more babies. Ignoring high stress in schools won’t help

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Universities in Hong Kong

Hong Kong universities back AI-themed study tours to woo non-local students

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: minister defends cuts to kindergarten subsidy

Education chief Christine Choi says government will channel more resources into pushing ‘high-quality education’.

“Hong Kong’s population structure is undergoing changes, with a decline in birth rate and a fall in the school-aged population,” a minister says. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Letters | 3 factors to weigh in letting more Hong Kong schools teach in English

Readers discuss how to assess teachers’ and students’ readiness, the consequences of cheating in exams, and workplace bullying in the city.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

‘Worst is yet to come’: Hong Kong’s early childhood sector hit hard by funding cuts

Sector facing decade-low subsidies and cancelled grants, with job losses and closures mounting as educators warn of bleak future.

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Hong Kong courts

14 convicted of bribing ESF worker to obtain places at Hong Kong kindergarten

Defendants face prison sentences for offering English Schools Foundation employee up to HK$200,000 in exchange for kindergarten admission.

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Former English Schools Foundation (ESF) administrator Fatima Rumjahn testified against the 14 defendants as part of her plea agreement. Photo: Brian Wong
Education

Opinion | Bridging East and West, Hong Kong offers talent the best of both worlds

The Study in Hong Kong Week will showcase how the city’s globally ranked universities and access to the mainland give students a competitive edge.

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Hong Kong

More advanced maths students needed for tech sector: Hong Kong committee head

Government will review admission score calculation for some universities’ science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics programmes.

Hong Kong courts

CUHK alumni lose legal bid to overturn election ban over ‘scandalous’ conduct

Judge says Walter Tse and Anthony Suen’s prior behaviour raised concerns about their candidacy for institution’s advisory body.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong campus. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court orders Christian Zheng Sheng Association to be liquidated

Judge rules in government’s favour after charity failed to repay HK$61 million to public fund in the wake of a fraud scandal in 2024.

The former premises of Christian Zheng Sheng College on Lantau Island. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong housing

New think tank launched to bridge talent gap in Hong Kong studies

Hong Kong Future Economy Institute’s director says focus on global topics at local universities has led to fewer people researching pressing local issues.

Universities in Hong Kong

How many non-local students are going to Hong Kong universities since quota rise?

‘We will not rule out reviewing the quota if there is such a need, and the universities’ supporting facilities are ready,’ minister says.

Hong Kong

Will allowing more Hong Kong schools to use English be too testing for pupils?

After decades of debate, authorities and schools sector say time is right to adjust the language policy but some argue move is mainly political.

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Hong Kong

University in Hong Kong ‘expels’ student arrested for sedition over Tai Po fire

Miles Kwan, who was arrested after launching a petition calling on the government to meet four demands following the blaze, claims he has been expelled.

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A student at the Chinese University of Hong Kong who was arrested on suspicion of sedition has claimed that he has been expelled from the institution. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Good Schools Guide

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.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong may allow more pupils to use English in lessons, education chief says

Secretary for Education Christine Choi says more flexibility is possible.

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Education

Editorial | Hong Kong’s new teacher certificate scheme will enhance education quality

The proposed measure should be implemented sensitively, taking into account the concerns of teachers and schools.

A group of kindergarten students visit Victoria Harbour with their teacher in Tsim Sha Tsui on March 13, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Mental health

Letters | Student wellbeing is not a problem easily solved with AI

Readers discuss strengthening human relationships in schools, domestic helpers’ day off, and public hospital fees.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong teachers to be given 1 year to obtain practising certificates

Education chief says government will be ‘tolerant’ as it expects large number of applications and schools need time to adjust to new policy.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong whistle-blower in AI app MediSafe saga arrested for alleged doxxing

Hailey Cheng posts message on social media saying she has been arrested in connection with MediSafe saga, with source confirming news.

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The MediSafe mobile app was reportedly developed by a Form Four student from St Paul’s Co-educational College. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Tax companies that deploy AI, save Hong Kong graduates

Readers discuss the urgency of maintaining entry-level jobs, treating agentic AI like it is the Monkey King, and public transport safety.

People go to work in Central district during the morning rush hour on July 17. University graduates in Hong Kong are facing the gloomiest employment market since 2021. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong

Hong Kong teachers withdrew HK$8.4 billion from pension funds in past school year

Withdrawals fell by 3.4 per cent from year before, marking third consecutive annual decline as emigration slows.

Mainland China

3 Hong Kong pupils probed for drinking, overnight stay in separate room on tour

Girl and two boys allegedly slipped away from teacher supervision, rented separate room at another location to drink alcohol and stayed there until the following morning.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Red-faced Hong Kong school sorry after teacher cites Tai Po blaze in fire drill

MKMCF Ma Chan Duen Hey Memorial College says one of its staff used ‘inappropriate language and expressions’ and expresses deepest apologies.

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The MKMCF Ma Chan Duen Hey Memorial College initiated a crisis response plan over the inappropriate comments by a faculty member. Photo: Handout
Good Schools Guide

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
Hong Kong courts

Mainland Chinese student jailed for 3 months for cheating in TOEFL test

Huang Xinyi paid someone else to take test on her behalf in Cambodia and submitted results to Hong Kong’s Lingnan University so she could graduate.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | 55% plunge in new hires as Hong Kong graduates face gloomiest outlook in 5 years

Average monthly salary of new hires has risen only marginally by 0.5 per cent year on year to HK$20,961 in 2025, according to online job portal.

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