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A look at the news and issues arising from kindergarten to secondary-level education around Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has about six physiotherapists for every 10,000 residents. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Funding cuts trigger calls for help on jobs from Hong Kong’s physiotherapists

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association alarmed by hiring freezes and job losses at NGOs despite rising demand for services.

Hong Kong

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

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Medical school’s biotech focus will boost Hong Kong’s innovation push

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | As Hong Kong doubles down on innovation, Hongkongers must too

The budget outlines support for Hong Kong’s role in the nation’s innovation drive. Now the city must deliver the innovation.

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Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po leaves the Legislative Council chamber after his 2026-27 budget speech on February 25. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

Sacking of teacher for anti-police remarks reasonable, appeal court rules

Secretary for the civil service was entitled to sack 27-year veteran Toffee Tam and strip her of all retirement benefits, Court of Appeal says.

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Universities 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.

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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
Education

Editorial | Outreach to foreign students cements Hong Kong’s education hub status

Cosmopolitan campuses in Hong Kong are to the benefit of local students as well as those from abroad and the mainland.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

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.

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.

A mixed-age class at the Island Children’s Montessori International Nursery and Kindergarten in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

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

It’s not just the cost of raising children – would-be parents are also deterred by Hong Kong’s high-pressure education system.

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A family take a rest in the Hong Kong Museum of Art in Tsim Sha Tsui on September 19, 2025. The number of babies born in Hong Kong dropped last year after rising for two years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Universities 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.

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 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.

Students queue before a DSE English paper in North Point in 2023. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

Hong Kong’s early education sector is bracing for tougher times after subsidy cuts and the loss of key government grants. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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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.

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
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.

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.

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.

Hong Kong’s Tseung Kwan O. One area of concern for the think tank is the government’s housing policies for younger people. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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
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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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.

RCHK students collaborate with Tramplus to turn one of Hong Kong’s iconic “ding dings” into a moving artwork. Photo: Handout
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
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.

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.

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