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Hong Kong tightens teacher certification rules with jail, fines

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Hong Kong is implementing stricter regulations for teachers, requiring them to obtain new practicing certificates by the 2028-29 academic year. Failure to comply could result in penalties of up to HK$50,000 and two years in jail. While short-term supply teachers are exempt, other educators will need to complete 60 hours of professional development to renew or apply for their certificates. AI

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Hong Kong tightens teacher certification rules with jail, fines

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · William Yiu ·

    Teachers working without new certificates face up to 2 years’ jail, HK$50,000 fine

    Schoolteachers found to be working without new practising certificates will face a maximum penalty a fine of up to HK$50,000 and two years’ imprisonment from the 2028-29 academic year, as Hong Kong authorities tighten requirements for educators. However, short-term supply teacher…

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