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An English Schools Foundation junior school in Fo Tan, Hong Kong. Eight international school operators, including the ESF, did not meet the non-local student quotas this academic year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Education in Hong Kong

Editorial | Making Hong Kong desirable to overseas students must be a priority

At stake is not just the survival of international schools that don’t meet non-local student quotas, but also the city’s status as a global hub.

Education in Hong Kong

ESF among 8 school operators that failed to meet non-local student targets

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

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US church launches search for new HKIS school head amid legal row with operator

HKIS co-founder Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod accuses management of creating ‘risk of leadership interruption’.

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Hong Kong International School was co-founded by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Photo: Dickson Lee
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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.

Education in Hong Kong

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.

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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
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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

Education in Hong Kong

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
Education in Hong Kong

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’.

The Hong Kong International School campus in Repulse Bay. Photo: Sam Tsang
Education in Hong Kong

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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Education in Hong Kong

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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Education in Hong Kong

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
Education in Hong Kong

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.

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