5 h. ago Universities competing to open Hong Kong’s third medical school meet officials

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau, who is co-chairing task force, pledges assessments will be completed by end of year.

Politics

32 h. ago Hong Kong schools slammed for poor performance despite getting more resources

Lawmaker and government adviser Regina Ip also calls for authorities to set KPIs to track cost-effectiveness of resource allocation to schools.

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3 d. ago Hong Kong school principal convicted of leaking exam questions to mistress

Henry Kwok, 52, divulged confidential exam and quiz questions to tutorial centre director Pang Wing-han, 48.

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3 d. ago Exam time: Hong Kong medical school bids under microscope this week

Sources say government task group will meet contenders to hear more about their proposals, as universities continue to flex muscles in public.

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4 d. ago The Hong Kong Jockey Club unveils JC Project MuSE to foster holistic growth in underprivileged primary students through music and sports

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Extracurricular activities offer children opportunities to explore personal interests and broaden their horizons. Yet for families with limited financial means, these pursuits can be out of reach. To address this issue, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has initiated and funded JC Project MuSE, with an approved donation exceeding HK$400 million. The programme delivers free, high-quality and tailored music and sports education to primary school students in underprivileged areas of Hong Kong. JC Project MuSE is a six-year school-based initiative inspired by the globally acclaimed El Sistema model and aims to foster children’s interest in the arts and sports from an early age. The programme ensures equal access to growth and learning opportunities regardless of socio-economic status and is designed to promote the participating children’s holistic development. To celebrate the programme’s inauguration an...

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2 w. ago Number of Hong Kong school graduates studying overseas drops by 15%

Figure from 2024 pathway survey marks second straight year of record lows since government launched poll for Form 6 students in 2012.

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2 w. ago Bilingual ‘superpowers’ and intercultural experiences prepare students for a better future

Academic and immersive learning programmes at Hong Kong’s Chinese International School help children develop empathy and a global mindset.

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2 w. ago How can Hong Kong reverse growing trend of teens skipping school?

Educators and youth workers call for more support for ‘invisible students’ and their families.

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3 w. ago Hong Kong school bus driver arrested over dangerous driving with pupils on board

Video shows driver overtaking stopped bus and veering into lane with oncoming traffic while carrying 10 children.

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3 w. ago Hong Kong schools record net increase of 4,500 students, reversing outflow trend

Reverse in fortunes for local schools follows departure of more than 80,000 pupils between 2019-20 and 2022-23.

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