Hong KongHong Kong GuideEducation

  • Introduction

    Introduction The education system in Hong Kong

    More than 20% of Hong Kong´s government spending goes toward education. It is therefore little surprise that Hong Kong has developed an excellent education system serving local and expat students alike, in addition to operating a group of world class universities. more »
  • Private schools

    Private schools British and international schools

    Despite the fact that Hong Kong has an excellent local education system, the majority of international students attend private schools. Partly due to the difficulty of learning Cantonese (which is used in local schools) this has led to the development of a respected private school system parallel to the Hong Kong public schools. more »
  • Public schools

    Public schools Public schooling in Hong Kong

    Expats who would like to expose their children to Hong Kong´s public schools are fortunate to have excellent schools currently being targeted by the government´s reform efforts. However their children should have a high level of fluency in Cantonese. more »
  • Universities

    Universities Studying in Hong Kong

    Hong Kong offers excellent study opportunities for local students looking to complete their education or foreign students wanting to study abroad. The nine universities are funded by the government and corporations, and three of these schools are in the top 100 universities in the world. more »
  • Non-university Education

    Non-university Education Vocational and other studies

    In addition to universities, Hong Kong offers the opportunity to pursue specialized, vocational, and other forms of continuing education. more »