In Hong Kong, moving children from local school to an international setting, particularly for secondary school, is a popular choice, and for good reason – but parents must tread carefully, with the change bound to be keenly felt

Schools that understand the symbiotic relationship between traditional academic subjects and the soft skills young people need for success in the real world are best positioned to prepare students for the future

From the IB to AP and A-levels, a curriculum’s suitability for a secondary school student depends on factors ranging from learning style to academic strengths

Hong Kong’s international education system offers a diverse range of pathways – including some tailored by the schools themselves – with something for every pupil and learning style, writes Jessica Mizzi

Hong Kong has proved its cultural significance, with numerous monuments, films with a global reach and, of course, Cantopop

CTF Education Group will mentor a new generation of future-ready educators with Asian-centric education leadership programmes

The prestigious global science video competition winner will receive US$400,000 in prizes, including a university scholarship

Hong Kong’s leading schools are setting rules, providing support and appointing specialist staff to create a safer environment for students

Only eight per cent of Hong Kong’s children between the ages of five and 17 meet WHO’s daily exercise recommendation

Academics are only part of it, and parents should not view interviews as a test but a way to assess if the school is suitable for their child

The processes are rife with misconceptions, but are easier navigated once the institution’s policies and procedures are understood

Social and emotional well-being provide the foundation of every student’s ability to be resilient and successful at school

PE is about so much more than improving one’s athletic prowess, with students’ physical fitness crucial to their overall health and well-being

A global outlook, academic rigour and emphasis on critical thinking have seen the International Baccalaureate explode in popularity

Dragon He’s father, Jaden He Jingde, is a former wushu champion who trained under the same coach as Jet Li and Donnie Ye

Unesco’s education leaders are worried over the rising number of out-of-school children

The International Baccalaureate supports the use of AI in education, but Hong Kong’s educators are wary of the temptation to cheat the system that it offers

It pays to plan ahead when picking where to take the family: make sure your kids are going to have fun in a safe and stimulating environment, and you get to relax more too

This year, the range of camps is broader than ever before, with everything from coding to photography, Harry Potter lore to Bollywood dance on the schedule

Hong Kong international schools have long been at least bilingual but as the data shows gains to family life as well as educational and personal gains, more and more schools around the world are following suit

Lower birth rates and emigration have seen enrolment fall over the last few years, with an increased proportion of local and mainland students driving interest in Mandarin instruction

Opportunities – and potential dangers – abound in the world of social media and schools have to address issues around its use, offering advice and counselling where needed

The resumption of these popular programmes restores important opportunities for personal growth and expression

Despite concerns about the potential for misuse, forward-thinking educational institutions are embracing AI and the changes and opportunities that it brings

After some of the world’s toughest and longest-lasting Covid-19 restrictions, Hong Kong schools recognise the need to address students’ mental health

Bagging a place at a good university is a common motivation when it comes to choosing a school curriculum – but it’s no longer just a matter of getting the right grades

The sister programme to the IBDP offers a more practical curriculum that suits those not intending, or able, to go on to university

There’s a bewildering range of different curricula on offer at all educational stages and selecting the ones that best fit your child’s needs is key when deciding on a school

Widely considered to aid academic performance in general, languages also develop a student’s cultural awareness, and Hong Kong schools are finding ways to increase students’ exposure