Cleona Cloete, principal of Wilderness International Kindergarten talks about the long-term benefits of a holistic, child-led curriculum
Hong Kong students are demonstrating outside-the-box thinking, sporting prowess and a strong desire to support social causes
If we know critical thinking skills and the quality of students’ schoolwork are important, we must make the educational system reflect that.
The Harbour School and Ocean Park are working together to provide students with opportunities to expand their exposure to sustainability issues
The issue of equity needs to be addressed – students from all backgrounds must have access to AI tools and the promise they hold
Prestigious UK boarding schools are opening campuses on the other side of the world, with Asian parents recognising the potential benefits for their children
The Hong Kong Outstanding Students Awards has announced its list of winners for 2024, bringing some truly stellar achievements into focus
Talented Hong Kong students designed, built and raced their own model cars at the F1 in Schools contest, with the winners due to compete at the world finals
Hong Kong institutions have been warned that they must continue to meet the requirement of 70 per cent of pupils being non-local despite widespread departures in recent years and a rise in arrivals.
From teaching with robots to sharing resources between SEN schools, advancements are being made towards a more inclusive educational system
Minister Christine Choi dismisses suggestion parents did not want to send children to local schools because of the increasing emphasis on national education.
Today’s forward-looking schools, in Hong Kong and around the world, are working to bring sustainability and climate change into their curricula
In Hong Kong, moving children from local school to an international setting, particularly for secondary school, is a popular choice, and for good reason – but parents must tread carefully, with the change bound to be keenly felt
Attrition rate for NETs fell to 9 per cent in primary schools and 7 per cent in secondary institutions, the lowest since data became available in 2013-14.
Schools that understand the symbiotic relationship between traditional academic subjects and the soft skills young people need for success in the real world are best positioned to prepare students for the future
From the IB to AP and A-levels, a curriculum’s suitability for a secondary school student depends on factors ranging from learning style to academic strengths
Hong Kong’s international education system offers a diverse range of pathways – including some tailored by the schools themselves – with something for every pupil and learning style, writes Jessica Mizzi
Eligible applicants will have to submit detailed proposals for sites in North Point and Kowloon Tong.
The prestigious global science video competition winner will receive US$400,000 in prizes, including a university scholarship
Teaching spaces must be inspiring, engaging and safe so children can study, play and thrive, says Richard Vanderpyl, head of Christian Alliance International School and latest EdTalk guest speaker.
Hong Kong’s leading schools are setting rules, providing support and appointing specialist staff to create a safer environment for students
Academics are only part of it, and parents should not view interviews as a test but a way to assess if the school is suitable for their child
The processes are rife with misconceptions, but are easier navigated once the institution’s policies and procedures are understood
Social and emotional well-being provide the foundation of every student’s ability to be resilient and successful at school
PE is about so much more than improving one’s athletic prowess, with students’ physical fitness crucial to their overall health and well-being
A global outlook, academic rigour and emphasis on critical thinking have seen the International Baccalaureate explode in popularity
