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Students take a Chinese-language examination at Hong Kong Teachers’ Association Lee Heng Kwei Secondary School. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Non-local pupils could face HK$350,000 in fees at Hong Kong semi-private schools

Education consultant says proposed fees exceed those of premium British boarding school in Malaysia or Thailand.

Hong Kong property

Regal’s US$194m hotel sale reflects investor push into Hong Kong student housing

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Crime in Hong Kong

5 jailed in Hong Kong crackdown on illegal employment

Education in Hong Kong

Why the slow progress for Hong Kong’s university town?

University leaders urge government to clarify how much land they will get in Northern Metropolis megaproject, saying talks with potential partners can’t move forward.

Illustration: Davies Christian
Illustration: Davies Christian
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to establish global version of university entrance exam on pilot basis

Test will allow foreign students to apply for admission to both local and mainland Chinese higher education institutions.

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Education in Hong Kong

What brought John Lee’s alma mater to the brink of closure?

Hong Kong’s leader graduated from Five Districts Business Welfare Association School in 1970.

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Education in Hong Kong

15 Hong Kong schools risk closure as falling numbers trigger Primary One ban

Education minister Christine Choi also warns more closures expected if school operators refuse to plan for mergers.

The Fresh Fish Traders’ School is among the 15 affected schools. Photo: Handout
The Fresh Fish Traders’ School is among the 15 affected schools. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong university president vows to boost humanities amid AI push elsewhere

‘We might be the only university that stands out to say humanities are important,’ HKU head tells media at reception event.

Artificial intelligence

China’s DeepSeek teams with Tencent, HKU on AI tool to sharpen 3D design

Open-source Pointer-CAD framework, built on Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5 model, enhances accuracy and efficiency in computer-aided design: researchers.

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Education in Hong Kong

Tung Wah College to undergo review in April on bid to gain university status

College plans to adopt the name ‘Tung Wah University of Hong Kong’, president Professor Sally Chan says.

Tung Wah College is based in Ho Man Tin and was founded in 2010. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Baptist University may issue bonds to finance development

University president says funds needed to support its Chinese medicine hospital and campus redevelopment.

Baptist University’s campus in Kowloon Tong is the smallest of the city’s public varsities. Photo: Nora Tam
Baptist University’s campus in Kowloon Tong is the smallest of the city’s public varsities. Photo: Nora Tam
Education in Hong Kong

HKUST may reserve 20% of first medical school intake for non-locals

School to welcome first batch of 50 students in 2028-29, with most non-locals expected to be from mainland China.

Education in Hong Kong

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

Authorities eye summer study tours to make better use of campus resources and bring more non-local students to city.

Education in Hong Kong

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 economy

Paul Chan confident Hong Kong can handle debt of bond-driven growth

Finance chief insists city will not struggle to repay bonds issued for Northern Metropolis projects, saying debt level remains ‘very safe’.

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Finance chief Paul Chan has proposed raising the borrowing cap of two bond schemes to HK$900 billion to speed up development of the Northern Metropolis and other major projects. Photo: Sam Tsang
Finance chief Paul Chan has proposed raising the borrowing cap of two bond schemes to HK$900 billion to speed up development of the Northern Metropolis and other major projects. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Hong Kong open to backing universities issuing bonds to fund megaproject campuses

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says issuance of ‘tertiary education bond’ to support University Town’s construction will be considered.

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

Boost R&D investment to make Hong Kong a global education hub: CUHK president

Chinese University chief Dennis Lo says Asia has been gaining prominence in the global tertiary education landscape.

Universities in Hong Kong

Hong Kong universities enjoy ‘growing appeal with belt and road, Asean students’

Secretary for Education Christine Choi speaks at ‘Study in Hong Kong Week’ event, says city attracting more students from outside China.

Education in 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.

Advanced maths was less popular with students because it was not a compulsory requirement for programmes that could lead to jobs with high salaries, expert Ng Tai-kai says. Photo: May Tse
Education 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.

Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, the government doubled non-local student admission quotas at public universities to the equivalent of 40 per cent of the number of local students. Photo: Karma Lo
Starting in the 2024-25 academic year, the government doubled non-local student admission quotas at public universities to the equivalent of 40 per cent of the number of local students. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in 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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Education in 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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Education in 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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Schools that wish to use English have to fulfil three criteria: student ability; teacher capability; and adequate support. Photo: Jelly Tse
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