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- 2026-09-01 product_launch The Education Bureau launched the "Forging Relationships, Nurturing Well-being" campaign to improve student well-being. source
- 2026-07-31 regulatory Hong Kong High Court upholds Education Bureau's policy requiring two years of residency for subsidized university fees for children of visa dependants. source
- 2026-07-27 regulatory The Education Bureau suspended classes for morning and full-day schools due to a rainstorm warning. source
- 2026-06-26 regulatory A staff member in Hong Kong's Education Bureau was penalized with a denied pay rise and transfer due to an SMS notification error. source
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Hong Kong offers housing, tax breaks to boost births and school mergers
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee is set to announce new measures aimed at boosting the city's declining birth rate and encouraging the merger of under-enrolled public schools. These initiatives will include addition…
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Hong Kong students' Pisa scores hit record low, raising concerns
Hong Kong's performance in the latest Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) has declined significantly, with scores in mathematics, reading, and science reaching their lowest point ever recorded. The cit…
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Hong Kong astronaut delivers live lesson from Tiangong space station · 4 sources tracked
Hong Kong's first astronaut, Lai Ka-ying, along with her Shenzhou-23 crewmates Zhu Yangzhu and Zhang Zhiyuan, conducted a live "Tiangong Class" from the Tiangong space station. The 90-minute educational session was broa…
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Hong Kong Education Bureau steps in over student rain queues for inspections
Hong Kong's Education Bureau has intervened after students were made to wait in the rain for uniform and hair inspections. The bureau reminded two schools to be more considerate of students' needs following complaints a…
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Hong Kong school awaits principal approval amid vetting delays
San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Hong Kong began its academic year without a permanent head, as the Education Bureau is still conducting background checks on the chosen candidate. The deputy head is curren…
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Hong Kong launches student well-being campaign as schools reopen
Primary school students in Hong Kong are returning to school with a mix of emotions, as the Education Bureau launches a new campaign focused on student well-being. The initiative, titled "Forging Relationships, Nurturin…
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Hong Kong elite schools urged to challenge high-ability students
Elite schools in Hong Kong are being advised to enhance their educational offerings for high-achieving students. External reviewers have noted that some top institutions are not adequately challenging their most capable…
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Hong Kong school to offer 3 university pathways
Hong Kong's Diocesan Boys' School is poised to become the first institution in the city to offer three distinct university preparatory pathways. Starting in 2027, students will have the option to pursue the Internationa…
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Hong Kong school relocates to new Tai Po campus after fire
Tai Po Baptist Public School in Hong Kong has relocated to a newly renovated campus in Tai Po after its previous location was affected by the Wang Fuk Court blaze. The school, which had been operating across two tempora…
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Hong Kong downgrades red rainstorm warning to amber, afternoon school to proceed
Hong Kong has downgraded its red rainstorm warning to amber as the heavy rainfall has begun to ease. While morning and whole-day classes were suspended, afternoon school sessions are set to proceed. The weather observat…
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Student of the Year Awards marks 45 years, adds AI literacy category
The Student of the Year Awards, organized by the South China Morning Post and sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, celebrated its 45th anniversary with a ceremony honoring outstanding students. This year's event intr…
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Hong Kong NCS students struggle to access university with low admission rates
In Hong Kong, non-Chinese-speaking (NCS) students continue to face challenges in accessing university, with admission rates for these students into government-funded undergraduate programs remaining low. Over the past f…
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Hong Kong textbook prices surge, prompting calls for student grants
Textbook prices in Hong Kong have seen their steepest rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, with a set of books for the 2026-27 school year costing between HK$4,000 and HK$6,000. This increase, averaging 3.6%, has prompted …
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Hong Kong court rejects families' challenge on university fee subsidies
A Hong Kong court has rejected a legal challenge brought by 87 mainland Chinese families concerning university fee policies. The families argued against a new rule requiring children of visa dependants to reside in Hong…
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Hong Kong downgrades rainstorm warning; schools suspended
The Hong Kong Observatory downgraded the rainstorm warning signal from red to amber at 7:47 AM on Monday. Consequently, the Education Bureau announced that all morning and full-day schools would suspend classes. Afterno…
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Hong Kong international schools see enrollment surge driven by talent scheme
Enrollment in Hong Kong's international and private schools has seen a third consecutive year of growth, driven by the 2022 introduction of the Top Talent Pass Scheme. This influx of families, particularly from mainland…
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Hong Kong suspends classes amid red rainstorm warning
Hong Kong has suspended classes due to a red rainstorm warning issued by the Hong Kong Observatory. The Education Bureau has advised students not to attend school, though schools should remain open for those already pre…
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Hong Kong secondary school allocation matches record 74% first-choice success
In Hong Kong, a record-tying 74% of Primary Six students have been assigned their first-choice secondary school through the central allocation system. This high satisfaction rate, matching the previous year's record, is…
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16-year-old boy critical after school window fall in Hong Kong
A 16-year-old boy is in critical condition after a fall through a classroom window at Tuen Mun Government Secondary School. The incident occurred when the boy was attempting to climb through the window to enter the clas…
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Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis innovation hub faces mission drift concerns
Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis project faces challenges in its dual mission to foster innovation and serve as a global science center. Concerns have arisen regarding a potential mission mismatch, with land intended for…