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A look at the news and issues arising from kindergarten to secondary-level education around Hong Kong.
C.C.C. Cheung Chau Church Kam Kong Primary School in Cheung Chau did not submit a survival plan and will cease operations in 2029-30. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

4 schools to close, 8 to merge with others after failing to meet enrolment quota

Hong Kong’s Education Bureau says it has approved 12 schools’ survival plans, including two that will operate self-financing Primary One classes.

Hong Kong science and tech

How Hong Kong’s first astronaut triggered a space education race

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Hong Kong society

Mind your language: debate rages over Hong Kong principal’s Singapore meltdown

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Hong Kong society

57-year-old Hong Kong school to merge after third closure threat in 2 decades

Fresh Fish Traders’ School will merge with nearby CCC Kei Tsun Primary School on September 1 according to circular issued on Tuesday.

The institution will merge with the nearby CCC Kei Tsun Primary School on September 1. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Video | Hong Kong principal caught swearing at guards on school trip in Singapore

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says sorry, stressing that the matter will be handled with ‘utmost seriousness’.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong school suspends principal for swearing at security guards in Singapore

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says decision taken because principal’s behaviour fell short of public expectations.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s first astronaut has done city proud but now what else is needed?

Steps needed to turn short-term excitement surrounding Lai’s Shenzhou-23 mission into long-term talent pipeline, academic says.

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Lai Ka-ying (centre) with fellow astronauts Zhu Yangzhu (left) and Zhang Zhiyuan train ahead of their mission. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong school to probe principal who swore at Singapore security guards

School manager says principal’s conduct on Singapore trip will be reviewed and it is too early to decide if he should face disciplinary action.

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Singapore

Hong Kong school ordered to explain after principal swears on Singapore trip

Footage posted on social media shows man arguing with two security guards from doorway of coach and then swearing.

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Hong Kong society

‘Let’s give it a try’: motion sickness no barrier for Hong Kong’s first astronaut

Lai Ka-ying says sheer willpower helped her pass parts of the gruelling selection process for China’s Shenzhou-23 mission.

Lai Ka-ying with crew members Zhang Zhiyuan (centre) and Zhu Yangzhu. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

New pay model for native English-speaking teachers risks lowering standards: group

Head of association for teachers says shift to lower packages may lead to educators with less experience and motivation.

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Most public primary and secondary schools seeking NETs have decided to switch to the flexible scheme. Photo: Getty Images
Artificial intelligence

Graduates of top vocational school spared brunt of AI impact, new chairman says

Jeffrey Lam explains how he will steer Vocational Training Council as job market changes rapidly and reveals plans for Northern Metropolis campus.

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Hong Kong

Former Hong Kong top scorer Mung Chiang to lead Northwestern University

Mung Chiang moved to Hong Kong from Tianjin at age 11 and attended Queen’s College before pursuing higher education at Stanford University.

Artificial intelligence

Letters | Hong Kong students must learn to use AI without losing themselves

Readers discuss survey findings highlighting adverse impact on attention and critical thinking, and the ongoing review of the city’s sexual offence laws.

A recent survey has found that 91 per cent of Hong Kong teachers and 95 per cent of students use AI tools. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong youth

Letters | A phone-free policy will work only if students help create it

Readers call on Hong Kong schools to balance setting boundaries with engagement, praise a local production of Bizet’s Carmen, and voice a wish for a better future.

Kwun Tong Maryknoll College students leave the school on May 6. Photo: Eugene Lee
Good Schools Guide

Hong Kong parents and schools are rethinking sharing kids’ photos online

‘Sharenting’ can expose children to privacy breaches and identity theft, but schools still use students’ photos as marketing – where is the balance?

Hong Kong

Hong Kong labour chief rejects review of non-local graduate visas despite job slump

Chris Sun defends talent and graduate visa schemes, citing shortage of local degree holders despite 61 per cent drop in entry-level roles.

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The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data

Canvas reaches deal with hackers to return data, including Hong Kong users

Parent company Instructure says hackers returned and destroyed data of thousands of users after deal, with no extortion expected after breach.

Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, says it has reached a deal with hackers to return and destroy compromised data. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
Hong Kong youth

Editorial | Hong Kong schools must balance phone policy against student concerns

Backlash at Kwun Tong Maryknoll College shows schools need to work with students and parents to develop guidelines.

Universities in Hong Kong

AI app to detect drunk drivers through Cantonese speech analysis in the works

Hong Kong Metropolitan University to develop app that allows users to assess alcohol’s effects in real time to determine whether they are fit to drive.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools record net student rise for 2 years straight

Figures shift from net decrease to net increase after Top Talent Pass Scheme launched and annual quota for another key admission scheme removed.

The net gain in students for the current school year stood at 7,229 compared with the previous one. Photo Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Hong Kong school ordered to submit report after national flag hung upside down

Online images earlier showed national flag hanging upside down on top of building at F.S.F.T.F. Fong Shu Chuen Primary School in Fanling.

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The Education Bureau said it had followed up on the incident at F.S.F.T.F. Fong Shu Chuen Primary School in Fanling. Photo: Wikipedia
Hong Kong

Hong Kong school to seek feedback, review phone ban after student outcry

School says it has noted differing views from students and parents on the new rules, set to take effect in the coming weeks.

Hong Kong

Education Bureau steps in after Hong Kong school’s phone ban sparks backlash

Students at Kwun Tong Maryknoll College protest stricter phone rules imposing demerits and confiscation.

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Hong Kong courts

Transgender student sues Hong Kong school over ‘discriminatory’ hair policy

Lawsuit alleges school ignored gender identity and subjected student to ‘public humiliation and rebukes’, causing distress and embarrassment.

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Lung Kong World Federation School Limited Lau Wong Fat Secondary School, is being sued by a former student over discriminatory’ policies. Photo: Google Maps
China education

Why more mainland Chinese families are betting on Hong Kong universities

The city has overtaken the US to become the second most popular study-abroad destination for mainland students in 2026, a report finds.

Hong Kong will emerge as an “educational magnet” for mainland students, according to the authors of a blue book on education in the city. Photo: Elson Li
Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University alumni can help Hong Kong serve nation: liaison office chief

Office director Zhou Ji says alumni resources are ‘rich ore’, while city leader John Lee asks graduates to support shift towards education hub.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong must prioritise well-being of flag bearers of tomorrow

Readers discuss the efforts required to ensure every child has a chance to thrive, and the potential for Greater Bay Area collaboration on rare disease treatment.

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