Education in Hong Kong used to be largely modelled on that of the United Kingdom,particularly the English system. Since 2012,the overhaul of secondary school diploma has introduced changes to the number of school years as well as the two-tier general examinations. The DSE has replaced the old HKCEE and the A-levels. Education policy in Hong Kong is overseen by the Education Bureau and the Social Welfare Department.
St. Joseph's College also referred to by its acronym SJC is an elite Catholic all-boys secondary education institution run by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools in Central Mid-Levels district,Hong Kong. It was established by the French De La Salle Christian Brothers on 7 November 1875. It is the oldest Catholic boys' secondary school and one of the leading boys' schools in Hong Kong. It typically has about 1,000 students. Subjects are taught in English,except for Chinese-related subjects and French and Japanese language studies.
Education in Malaysia is overseen by the Ministry of Education. Although education is the responsibility of the Federal Government,each state and federal territory has an Education Department to co-ordinate educational matters in its territory. The main legislation governing education is the Education Act 1996.
The Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong,established in 1992,is an International Baccalaureate boarding school in Wu Kai Sha,Hong Kong. It is the eighth member of the 18-member United World Colleges movement.
Most schools in Macau are private or subsidized schools. As of the 2023–2024 school year,there were 76 schools in Macau,including eight public schools and 68 private schools. Of the 73 schools that offered formal education,six were not a part of Macau's free education network. As of 2006 many of the schools in Macau are operated by Catholic organizations.
Baptist Lui Ming Choi Secondary School (BLMCSS) is a well-known secondary school in Hong Kong located in 11 Yuen Wo Road,Hong Kong with a primary section,Baptist Lui Ming Choi Primary School. It was established in 1978 by the Baptist Convention of Hong Kong. Situated in the new town of Sha Tin,the school is a co-educational grammar school offering education at the first to sixth form levels education in Hong Kong. English is the major medium of instruction whereas Cantonese are used for subjects like Chinese Language,Chinese History,Chinese Literature,Liberal Studies,Visual Arts,Physical Education. In junior forms,Mandarin Chinese is also taught. The school has mission in providing an all-round education based on Christian values by nurturing their moral,intellectual,physical,social,aesthetic and spiritual skills,knowledge and attitude. It is a band 1 school.
Arthur Li Kwok-cheung,GBM,GBS JP is a Hong Kong doctor and politician. He is currently member of the Executive Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the chairman of the Council of the University of Hong Kong (HKU). He was Vice-Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) from 1996 to 2002 and Secretary for Education and Manpower from 2002 to 2007. Li’s dictatorial and ruthless leadership style led some to refer to him as "King Arthur" and even "the Tsar". He is the grandson of the co-founder of the Bank of East Asia,Li Koon-chun,and brother of its current chairman,David Li. He was awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal (GBM) by the Hong Kong SAR Government in 2017.
Ho Lap College,HLC,is a band 1 grant-aided co-educational EMI school in San Po Kong,Kowloon,Hong Kong. Founded in 1992
Hoi Ping Chamber of Commerce Secondary School is a Band 1 EMI secondary school located in Ho Man Tin,Kowloon Hong Kong. Hoi Ping is also well known for its school athletic team which ranked third in the Hong Kong Inter-School Athletics Competition.
Po Leung Kuk Lo Kit Sing (1983) College is a Hong Kong secondary school. Located in Cheung Hong Estate,Tsing Yi,New Territories,the subsidised secondary school was founded by Po Leung Kuk,a Hong Kong charitable organisation,in 1984. It was the first secondary school on the island. The school was named as Po Leung Kuk 1983 Board of Directors' College before 2011.
Shatin Pui Ying College,abbreviated as SPYC or PYC,is a Christian school that was established in 1978. Located in Hong Kong,SPYC is an English medium of instruction (EMI) secondary school fully subsidised by the government with 4 classes each for Forms 1 to 5 and 5 classes for Form 6. The school icon is an eagle symbolising courage and determination.
Tsang Tak Sing is the former Secretary for Home Affairs of Hong Kong. Formerly an adviser to the Central Policy Unit,he assumed office on 1 July 2007,replacing Patrick Ho. He is the younger brother of Jasper Tsang,who was the legislative councillor and former chairman of the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment of Hong Kong. Tsang is regarded as pro-Beijing with a long history of supporting the Chinese Communist Party.
Po Leung Kuk Camões Tan Siu Lin Primary School is a private primary school in Hong Kong,previously known as "Portuguese Community Schools,Inc.,Escola Camões",in Kowloon,Hong Kong. The school has over 1,000 students from 18 different countries.
Kwun Tong Maryknoll College is a Catholic boys' secondary school in Hong Kong. It was established in 1971 by the Maryknoll Fathers,a society of Catholic priests and brothers founded in the United States in 1911. The college's anniversary day is the first Friday in May.
Tak Nga Secondary School is a Hong Kong aided secondary school founded in 1962,a subsidised Girls' Catholic School sponsored by Sisters Announcers of the Lord.
Our Lady's College is an aided girls' secondary school in Wong Tai Sin,Kowloon,Hong Kong. It was founded in 1953 and is sponsored by the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. It uses English as the medium of instruction.
The HKU Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine,branded as HKUMed and formerly named as the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong,is the medical school of the University of Hong Kong,a public research university.
Methodist College is a co-educational Methodist Grant School on Gascoigne Road in King's Park,Kowloon,Hong Kong. It was established in 1958 by the then Governor of Hong Kong,Sir Robert Black,K.C.M.G and is the city's oldest Methodist secondary school. The school curriculum uses English as the medium of instruction in all subjects,with the exception of Chinese-related subjects.
Mother-tongue education in Hong Kong is the act of teaching in the native language of the pupils in a certain area of country,as opposed to teaching in a foreign language. The subject is especially important in regions where there is a foreign language that is highly prevalent for historical,political or economical reasons.
