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Hong Kong approves average school fee hikes up to 4.75% for 2026-27

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Hong Kong authorities have approved average tuition fee increases for non-public schools, with private schools seeing a 4.75% rise, Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) schools 4.07%, and international schools 4%. These adjustments are for the 2026-27 academic year, following applications from 185 institutions. The decision requires schools to consult stakeholders before implementing fee hikes. AI

RANK_REASON Policy decision by a government authority regarding fee structures. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Hong Kong approves average school fee hikes up to 4.75% for 2026-27

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lo Hoi-ying ·

    Hong Kong approves average fee hikes of up to 4.75 per cent for non-public schools

    Hong Kong’s private, semi-private and international schools have been given the green light to raise tuition fees by an average of 4.75 per cent, 4.07 per cent and 4 per cent, respectively. The Education Bureau said on Tuesday it had received applications from 185 schools as of A…

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