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TUE · 2026-08-25 · 02:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0825-105588
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Hong Kong to revamp senior secondary science and maths curriculum from 2029-30

Hong Kong's Education Bureau will revamp the senior secondary science and extended mathematics curriculum starting in the 2029-30 academic year. This initiative aims to attract more students and cultivate talent in STEM fields by introducing additional syllabus options.

William YiuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-25 · 02:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Hong Kong to revamp senior secondary science and maths curriculum from 2029-30
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Hong Kong's Education Bureau will revamp the senior secondary science and extended mathematics curriculum starting in the 2029-30 academic year. This initiative aims to attract more students and cultivate talent in STEM fields by introducing additional syllabus options. Schools are also being encouraged to promote the study of two or more science subjects among interested students to foster a synergistic learning effect. The Education Bureau stated that this curriculum overhaul aligns with China's national strategy to strengthen the country through science and education and supports Hong Kong's development as a global innovation and technology hub.

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The changes support Hong Kong's development as an international innovation and technology centre.

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The curriculum revamp aligns with China's 15th five-year plan to 'invigorate the country through science and education'.

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Schools are encouraged to promote students taking two or more science subjects for a synergistic effect.

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The revamp aims to attract more students and nurture talent in science and mathematics.

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Hong Kong will revamp its senior secondary science and extended maths curriculum starting in the 2029-30 academic year.

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Hong Kong’s education authorities will revamp the senior secondary school science and extended maths curriculum by providing additional syllabus options from the 2029-30 academic year in a bid to attract more students and nurture talent in the field.The Education Bureau also said it had asked schools to actively encourage students interested in science and mathematics to take two or more science subjects to create a synergistic effect.The bureau said in a circular to schools on Monday that the revamp was aligned with the strategy in the nation’s 15th five-year plan to “invigorate the country through science and education” and supported Hong Kong’s development as an international innovation and technology centre.
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