Many parents invest in immigration to Hong Kong to ensure their children receive the most formal education from both Western and Chinese perspectives in the closest location, as education is one of the largest items in Hong Kong's public expenditure. The government has established student financial assistance programs to ensure that students do not lose the opportunity for education due to financial issues; and implements various measures to ensure that Hong Kong maintains a high level of education.
How to apply for schools in Hong Kong
Primary School:
The Education Bureau will input the personal information of children in the district into a computer, count the available places in the district, and then conduct a computer ranking to determine the school admission.
Secondary School:
Students are divided into five groups based on their academic performance in Primary 5 and Primary 6, while also considering each student's declared preferences to allocate places within the group.
Transfer:
During the compulsory education stage, if a student needs to transfer, there are generally two ways:
Select the desired school → Inquire whether the school has available places → Participate in the school's assessment exam (generally, primary schools conduct a relatively simple interview to inquire about the student's situation; secondary school exams focus on English and Mathematics) → Enroll in the school.
Apply to the Hong Kong Education Bureau for transfer → The Education Bureau selects schools with available places in the district → Arranges for the student to attend (the student will lose the freedom to choose a school, so this is generally a backup option).
Advantages:
Safe and hygienic campus facilities.
Hiring professional early childhood educators.
Government supervision, school voucher programs reduce/exempt tuition fees.
Focus on the comprehensive development of children, including positive learning attitudes, good character, and healthy living habits.
Winning at the starting line, laying the foundation for life.
Overview of Kindergartens
There are nearly 947 kindergartens across Hong Kong.
Kindergarten: Children aged 3-6.
Childcare centers: Children under 3 years old.
Nature: Privately operated, government subsidized, regulated by the Education Bureau.
School system: Half-day or full-day (upper class, lower class, nursery class).
Teacher-student ratio: 1:15, ensuring that every child is well cared for.
Tuition fee reduction program:
Provides additional tuition fee reductions for children from economically disadvantaged families beyond the school voucher program.
Reduction amount:
30%, 50%, or 100% of the remaining tuition fees after deducting the school voucher subsidy (depending on family income).
Overview of Primary Schools
Children in Hong Kong begin a six-year primary education at the age of 6, with class modes divided into morning classes, afternoon classes, and full-day classes. With government promotion, an increasing number of primary schools are adopting full-day education.
Both government primary schools and government-subsidized primary schools provide free primary education.
Most primary schools use Chinese as the medium of instruction, with English as a second language.
There are no tuition fees in public schools in Hong Kong, as they are covered by the government.
Tuition fees in private schools vary.
