The number of Hong Kong semi-private schools applying for a tuition fee increase has dropped by more than a quarter against a year ago, with the sector attributing the decline partially to the sluggish economy. A spokesman for the Education Bureau said on Friday that as of June it had received 40 applications from schools…
A private primary school that offers an international curriculum in Hong Kong has abruptly announced its closure at the end of July, leaving some parents anxious about whether they can get back their debenture worth about HK$200,000 (US$25,500) as promised. A check by the Post on Saturday found that the website of Think International School,…
A private primary school that offers an international curriculum in Hong Kong has abruptly announced its closure at the end of July, leaving some parents anxious about whether they can get back their debenture worth around HK$200,000 (US$25,500) as promised. A check by the Post on Saturday found that the website of Think International School,…
Hong Kong lawmakers have urged authorities to regulate university hostel rents as more office buildings and hotels are set to be converted into student accommodation, with the Post finding market rates for some are four times higher than for campus dormitories. The legislators made the call on Tuesday as they discussed a new government policy…
The US has strongly criticised the Hong Kong government for what it described as a “repression” of Independence Day celebrations after city authorities reminded schools to remain vigilant against any attempts to promote the event on campus. The US response on Tuesday was made days after reports emerged that authorities had told schools to discourage…
Xia Baolong (front row, fourth left among officials), director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, joins other top officials in applauding the winners at an award presentation ceremony of the “Hong Kong National…
Hong Kong authorities have launched an investigation into an award-winning medication prescription app invented by a student that had already been in use by a clinic three years earlier, the Post has learned. The Digital Policy Office and Education Bureau said they were studying the mobile app that a student surnamed Poon, from St Paul’s…
Hong Kong’s education authorities have reminded schools to be vigilant about any attempts to promote United States Independence Day celebrations on campus, the Post has learned. This follows an online claim that authorities had told schools to discourage students from attending July 4 events at the US consulate. Furthermore, the claim suggested teachers should seek…
Hong Kong primary schools will need to strengthen patriotic and national security education under a revised curriculum guide for the English-language subject. The previous edition of the guide suggested English teachers let pupils explore value-laden matters including human rights and equal opportunities but they have been replaced by issues such as respect for others, animal…
A university in Hong Kong that “opened its doors to Harvard students” has made an offer of admission to one and is handling several transfer applications after the Trump administration last month barred the US Ivy League school from enrolling international candidates, many of whom are from mainland China. At least two other local universities…