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Education

Hong Kong offers a high quality learning environment for students from preschools to top universities.

Overview of Hong Kong’s Education System

Overview of Hong Kong’s Education System

Education

If you're relocating to Hong Kong with children, you're likely to have plenty of questions about the education system and the options available for your family. Known for its rich cultural diversity, Hong Kong is a popular destination for international students who seek high-quality education.

A Guide to Becoming a Teacher in Hong Kong

A Guide to Becoming a Teacher in Hong Kong

Education

For decades, Hong Kong has been known for its bilingual education system, attracting quality education professionals from around the world. This unique proposition has opened doors for talented individuals seeking a career in teaching. The HKSAR government currently provides financial aid to 594 primary schools, 512 secondary day schools and 63 special schools in the 2023/24 school year.

Navigating Our Post-secondary Education Network

Navigating Our Post-secondary Education Network

Education

With a stellar global reputation for higher education, Hong Kong is a great place for your kids to complete their education, or for you to embark on academic studies once more, whether it’s enrolling on that MBA to sharpen your business knowledge and management skills or completing an MA in something that’s always interested you.

Publicly-funded Schools

Publicly-funded Schools

Education

The majority of the schools in Hong Kong is publicly-funded schools, comprising over 800 public schools and over 70 schools under Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS). Most of the publicly-funded schools are operated by religious bodies and charitable organisations and managed by their Incorporated Management Committees (IMCs) or School Management Committees (SMCs).

International Schools

International Schools

Education

In Hong Kong, International Schools are privately run, and are operated on a self-financing and market-driven basis. They are popular among non-local families as they follow non-local curricula designed for the needs of a particular cultural or linguistic group, or students who do not wish to sit for local examinations.

Early Education

Early Education

Education

Education is of paramount importance to your young children, and Hong Kong delivers a diverse selection of Early Years options from nursery to primary school.

Beyond Classroom: Extracurricular Activities

Beyond Classroom: Extracurricular Activities

Education

Extra-curricular activities are a big part of Hong Kong school life, and these provide the opportunity for children to pursue a variety of interests, be that brushing up on their language skills, learning a new instrument, getting to grips with cooking, or finding their inner Picasso in a painting class.

Take on Your New Chapter

Find Your Suitable Visa Scheme

Do you want to work, study, or live permanently in Hong Kong? Check the eligibility requirements of different visa schemes.