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

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Do faith-based school curricula contribute to academic excellence?

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How Hong Kong schools are assessing students beyond just grades

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Exclusive | HKIS pledges to spend HK$2.5 billion on campus as legal fight with LCMS rolls on

Hong Kong International School is opening a HK$1 billion ‘once-in-a-generation’ sports complex as part of its upgrade.

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HKIS’ new Dragon Centre for Activities and Athletics includes a climbing wall. Photo: Sun Yeung
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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.

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How Hong Kong’s kindergartens are shaping future academic success

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

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LCMS, HKIS enter new war of words over value of school’s properties

Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod says school holds properties valued at more than HK$650 million, after suing it for only serving ‘the rich’.

One of the school’s properties is a cabin on Lantau Island’s Sunset Peak. Photo: Daniel Suen
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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.

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Hong Kong’s semi-private schools to raise tuition fees by about 4.6%

Fee rise slightly lower than last year’s 4.8 per cent, with lawmaker attributing increase to growing operating costs, fewer students.

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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.

Proactive planning is crucial to ensure a child’s admission to the right international school. Photo: Handout
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Exclusive | HKIS operator to seek out-of-court settlement talks with US church over lawsuit

Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod responds by saying it is deeply disappointed by HKIS leadership, but willing to meet at any time.

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HKIS has been sued by its co-founder over alleged breaches of its operating agreement. Photo: Sun Yeung
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Exclusive | US church in fight with HKIS ‘not looking to sell or redevelop’ its 7 properties

Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod says it is in a ‘comfortable financial position’ despite recent concerns over ‘significantly deepening deficit’.

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Explainer | What is behind legal rift between HKIS and US-based church?

Post dives into Hong Kong International School’s background and its ties with Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, offering more insight into legal drama.

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US church suing HKIS sold 3 Hong Kong properties in 2019 to pay debts

Article from LCMS-run newspaper last month also quotes church’s CFO as saying revenue boost needed to prevent ‘significantly deepening deficits’.

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LCMS demands include that HKIS management pay the church an indemnity of US$1.75 million, with the figure covering the fees of local property advisers and lawyers in Hong Kong and the United States. Photo: Shutterstock
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Church’s bid to replace HKIS with new school put on hold by Education Bureau

Bureau says it has received application from Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, which is suing Hong Kong International School.

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The school was co-founded by the church in 1966. Photo: Sam Tsang
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Video | Top Hong Kong school accused of serving only ‘rich and privileged’

The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod says the school it co-founded in 1966 has amassed more than HK$2.8 billion in reserves.

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Exclusive | ‘We will win’: Hong Kong International School hits back at US church suing it

School operators say relations with Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod were cordial until it sent lawyers to the campus to demand a property valuation.

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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
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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

Single-sex schools account for about 40 per cent of the schools in Hong Kong. Photo: Kelly Ho
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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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How educators are reshaping IB programmes to answer global challenges

Canadian International School and Hong Kong Academy aim to equip students to thrive in an uncertain future shaped by AI, and increasing environmental and political uncertainty.

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Star IB students from Hong Kong’s ESF school group share tips for success

Eleven of 15 top students from city’s largest international school group say they plan to pursue degrees in medicine locally.

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The ESF’s top scorers in the IB. (Seated, from left) Zhu Baihan, Joshua Lee Wing-fung, Kush Zingade, Chloe Wong Sum-yin and Kristie Lo Ji-kiu. (Standing, from left) David Yuan, Isaac Hung Man-hei, Kelly Chak Hoi-lam, Sharon Sim Ai-xim, Yashasvini Agarwal, Ava Wong Wing-heng and Charmaine Lie Suet-lam. Photo: ESF
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How Hong Kong schools are teaching the skills that AI can’t replace

As demand for tech-savvy professionals grows, schools are balancing hard skills with emotional intelligence to prepare students for the future.

Teaching students AI skills allows them to unlock new levels of creativity. Photo: French International School
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Hong Kong school offering international programme announces sudden closure

Think International School will shut down on July 31, leaving some parents worried they may not get back HK$200,000 debenture as promised.

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Hong Kong schools’ special programmes focused on the sharpest young minds

Tailored programmes provide accelerated learning opportunities and diverse skills development for especially talented students.

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