An anonymous social media post alleged that St Paul’s Co-educational College had invaded students’ privacy. Photo: Amalissa Hall

Hong Kong school told to review data policy after alleged student privacy breach

Education Bureau and privacy watchdog follow up with St Paul’s Co-educational College over social media post accusing it of monitoring pupils’ after-class activities.

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Hong Kong pupils to hear about Xi’s security focus, Article 23 on awareness day

Script provided to teachers to read out on National Security Education Day next month underlines Chinese president’s ideology, merits of new Article 23 law.

Script provided to teachers to read out on National Security Education Day next month underlines Chinese president’s ideology, merits of new Article 23 law.

28 Mar 2024 - 2:07PM

Hong Kong education authorities to replace test for English teachers with IELTS

Education Bureau says English section of government-organised Language Proficiency Assessment to be scrapped from next school year.

Education Bureau says English section of government-organised Language Proficiency Assessment to be scrapped from next school year.

27 Mar 2024 - 9:54PM

exclusive | Bringing in mainland Chinese pupils ‘not an option’ for Hong Kong public schools

Schools that cannot attract enough pupils should consider merging, not insist on survival, education minister Christine Choi says.

Schools that cannot attract enough pupils should consider merging, not insist on survival, education minister Christine Choi says.

25 Mar 2024 - 11:15AM

exclusive | Hong Kong’s education chief vows university fee increases will be gradual

Parents, students receive minister’s assurance that government will consider financial impact of fee rise.

Parents, students receive minister’s assurance that government will consider financial impact of fee rise.

25 Mar 2024 - 10:52AM

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One of the sites is the old campus of ESF Kowloon Junior School in Kowloon Tong. Photo: May Tse

Vacant Hong Kong campuses attract positive response from international schools

Eligible applicants will have to submit detailed proposals for sites in North Point and Kowloon Tong.

24 Mar 2024 - 6:20PM

Hong Kong’s first university of applied sciences plans to train local pilots

Hong Kong Metropolitan University president Paul Lam says the institution has strong links with industries to help graduates become ‘work-ready’.

Hong Kong Metropolitan University president Paul Lam says the institution has strong links with industries to help graduates become ‘work-ready’.

21 Mar 2024 - 7:15PM

Hong Kong textbooks amended after pupils stopped at border over unofficial maps

Fung Kai Liu Man Shek Tong Secondary School vows to replace unofficial maps of China in Form Two history textbooks after mainland customs stop at least two students at border.

Fung Kai Liu Man Shek Tong Secondary School vows to replace unofficial maps of China in Form Two history textbooks after mainland customs stop at least two students at border.

7 Mar 2024 - 8:57PM

Hong Kong PolyU plans medical school, hospital and hotel in Northern Metropolis

PolyU chief says 2.5 million population of Northern Metropolis will need a hospital, highlights university’s strengths in healthcare and artificial intelligence.

PolyU chief says 2.5 million population of Northern Metropolis will need a hospital, highlights university’s strengths in healthcare and artificial intelligence.

1 Mar 2024 - 11:27PM

Hong Kong primary schools offered HK$1 million to merge amid declining intake

Education Bureau unveils policy as city records lowest Primary One enrolment in 14 years, with just 42,277 children registering for public schools for next academic year.

Education Bureau unveils policy as city records lowest Primary One enrolment in 14 years, with just 42,277 children registering for public schools for next academic year.

1 Mar 2024 - 10:35PM

Turnover for Hong Kong preschool teachers hits 19.1% amid birth rate woes

Preschool principals warn educators feel kindergarten jobs no longer secure, with many teachers switching to primary schools or leaving sector for good.

Preschool principals warn educators feel kindergarten jobs no longer secure, with many teachers switching to primary schools or leaving sector for good.

29 Feb 2024 - 7:40PM

40% of teachers deregistered in Hong Kong lost licences due to sexual offences

Of 47 teachers deregistered in Hong Kong last year, 18 were fired for sexual offences.

Of 47 teachers deregistered in Hong Kong last year, 18 were fired for sexual offences.

28 Feb 2024 - 8:28AM

BN(O) scheme lures Hongkongers in their prime and ‘hard to replace’

People in their 30s and 40s who left are a big loss of talent and babies too, population expert says.

People in their 30s and 40s who left are a big loss of talent and babies too, population expert says.

24 Feb 2024 - 4:48PM

University chief hopes to launch Hong Kong’s third medical school by 2027

HKUST president Nancy Ip confirms plans to set up the city’s third medical school to media for first time after lawmakers unveiled proposal last year.

HKUST president Nancy Ip confirms plans to set up the city’s third medical school to media for first time after lawmakers unveiled proposal last year.

22 Feb 2024 - 10:51PM

Hong Kong school principals call for subsidies to offset costs under waste scheme

Current recycling networks are not up to par and need to be improved by government, principal Esther Ho says.

Current recycling networks are not up to par and need to be improved by government, principal Esther Ho says.

18 Feb 2024 - 7:22PM

Hong Kong Metropolitan University ‘expected to become city’s first UAS

Authorities also expected to set aside HK$50 million for promotion of alliance of university of applied sciences, second source says.

Authorities also expected to set aside HK$50 million for promotion of alliance of university of applied sciences, second source says.

17 Feb 2024 - 10:17PM

Hong Kong police to release first children’s book, with focus on scams

Book centres on fraud perpetrated by telephone, chosen as it’s one of most common crimes and spectrum of ages affected is broad, force says.

Book centres on fraud perpetrated by telephone, chosen as it’s one of most common crimes and spectrum of ages affected is broad, force says.

16 Feb 2024 - 7:00AM

Hong Kong’s Baptist University says it wants to move to new Northern Metropolis

Baptist University president says it would be prepared to move all or part of its campus from prime Kowloon Tong site to Northern Metropolis.

Baptist University president says it would be prepared to move all or part of its campus from prime Kowloon Tong site to Northern Metropolis.

15 Feb 2024 - 10:27PM

3-year decline in number of Hongkongers applying for UK universities

But figures may not reflect applicants who relocated through BN(O) pathway as they may have declared themselves as UK domiciled.

But figures may not reflect applicants who relocated through BN(O) pathway as they may have declared themselves as UK domiciled.

15 Feb 2024 - 9:22PM

30% of Hong Kong international schools expect expat applications to fall

Among 68 schools surveyed, 20 anticipate annual 13 per cent decrease in admission applications from non-local students in the years up to 2028-29.

Among 68 schools surveyed, 20 anticipate annual 13 per cent decrease in admission applications from non-local students in the years up to 2028-29.

15 Feb 2024 - 11:59AM