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- employed by Choi Yuk Lin 90%
- employed by Lee Cheuk-hing 90%
- employed by San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School 70%
- instance of Diploma of Secondary Education 70%
- affiliated with Hong Kong Observatory 70%
- affiliated with Choi Yuk Lin 70%
- affiliated with John Lee 70%
- other Lee Cheuk-hing 60%
- affiliated with San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School 50%
- 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 tightens teacher certification rules with jail, fines
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 year…
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Hong Kong schoolgirls filmed vaping in toilet, investigation launched
A video circulating on social media platforms, including Threads and Snapchat, shows six schoolgirls in uniform vaping inside a Hong Kong school toilet. The incident has prompted the Education Bureau to express signific…
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Hong Kong primary schools to introduce AI subject from 2028
Starting in September 2028, Hong Kong primary schools will introduce a new subject focused on information and innovation technology. This curriculum will include artificial intelligence as a key component, enabling stud…
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Hong Kong school bullying cases surge 32% to nearly 500 annually
School bullying cases in Hong Kong have seen a significant increase, with an average of nearly 500 cases reported annually between 2022 and 2025. This represents a 32% rise compared to the previous three-year period. Wh…
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Hong Kong private secondary schools surge 56% amid university reputation boost
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, evo…
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Hong Kong kindergartens decline by record 40 amid falling birth rates
Hong Kong has experienced a record net loss of 40 kindergartens, reducing its total to 930. This decline is attributed to a shrinking student population and an increasing median age for first-time mothers. The Education…
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Hong Kong schools advised against grade retention for SEN pupils
Hong Kong schools are advised against making students with special educational needs repeat a grade, according to revised guidance from the Education Bureau. The updated School Administration Guide emphasizes that grade…
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Charity calls for more support for ethnic minority children with special needs in Hong Kong
A Hong Kong-based charity, Heep Hong Society, has highlighted the urgent need for increased support for ethnic minority children with special educational needs. The organization's pilot program demonstrated significant …
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60% of Hong Kong student suicides involve children 15 or younger
In Hong Kong, a significant portion of suspected student suicides, at least 60%, have involved children aged 15 or younger over the past three academic years. The Education Bureau reported that school principals have re…
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Hong Kong approves average school fee hikes up to 4.75% for 2026-27
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 adjustme…
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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…