Hong Kong Education

Hong Kong Education Page introduces Hong Kong Education tours and some information about the Kindergarten, primary schools, international schools, middle schools, colleges and universities in Hong Kong. It helps students and teachers to design students education tours with local schools in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Education Facts

 As many of you know, Hong Kong was a colony of the United Kingdom and was under its administration from 1841 to 1997. Education in Hong Kong is largely modelled after that of the United Kingdom, particularly the English system. In July 1997, the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong was handed over to China by the UK. As a former colony of Britain, the Hong Kong education system was heavily influenced by the British model. Since the handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China in 1997, the education system has undergone a series of changes reflecting different language of instruction policies and a significant overhaul of the secondary system. 

Up to now, of the total population aged 15 and older, 81.3 per cent completed lower-secondary education, 66.4 per cent graduated from an upper secondary school, 31.6 per cent attended a non-degree tertiary program, and 24 per cent earned a bachelor's degree or higher. Mandatory education has contributed to an adult literacy rate of 95.7 per cent.

Education System in Hong Kong

The education system in Hong Kong is of high quality. Both public and private schools here are highly regarded; however, private schooling is significantly more expensive. Another one of notable differences between public and private schooling is the education culture. Public schools in Hong Kong are well-known for putting a lot of pressure on students and not all expat parents approve of this strict approach. Private international schools, on the other hand, have adapted a more Western culture of education with more relaxed curricula. Luckily, no matter which option expat parents opt for, they can expect high-quality schooling and a possibility to choose from a variety of best schools and higher education institutions.

The education system in Hong Kong is publicly funded. All 12 years of education, from primary to senior secondary school (ages 6 through 18), is free for students attending public schools. Public schools make up the majority of schools in Hong Kong. They are either run by the government or a charitable or a religious organization. Thus, finding a Catholic or Protestant school in Hong Kong should not be a problem.

Top Universities in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is home to some of the highest-ranked Asian universities. The densely populated city state not only produces excellent academic research in a broad range of disciplines but is also home to impressive campuses and social programmes. Here we listed top Hong Kong university ranking 2020.

Read More about List of Higher Education Institutions in Hong Kong

Top International Schools in Hong Kong

Top Middle Schools in Hong Kong

Top Primary Schools in Hongkong

Top Pre-schools and Kindergartens in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Educational Tours

Educational tours in Hongkong will guide you to xplore local art, history, and music and gain valuable insights from industry experts. You will visit the famous schools, hot attractions, historical and cultural sites in Hongkong. If you are interested in Hong Kong Students Educational Tours, please contact us, we will arrange for you.