Hong Kong Guide: Education
Find information about universities, admission processes, tuition fees and how the education system works. You will also find information about other learning opportunities in further education.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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