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Hong Kong private secondary schools surge 56% amid university reputation boost

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The private secondary school sector in Hong Kong has seen significant expansion, with a 56.3% increase in institutions between the 2021-22 and 2025-26 academic years. This growth is attributed to a stronger economy, evolving parental preferences for alternative curricula, and the rising global reputation of Hong Kong's universities, which are attracting more mainland Chinese and overseas students. AI

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Hong Kong private secondary schools surge 56% amid university reputation boost

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kristen Cheung ·

    Hong Kong private secondary sector expands as local universities’ reputation grows

    The number of private secondary schools in Hong Kong has risen by more than half in five years as demand for alternative curricula grows and new operators seek to attract families drawn by the city’s highly ranked universities, education authorities and principals have said. Betw…

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