Hong Kong education authorities will offer a “very attractive” proposal and policy support to encourage schools without survival issues to merge amid the shrinking student population, according to official sources.The government said it might allow aided schools and semi-private Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) schools to merge and operate across two campuses, though all arrangements remained subject to the forthcoming announcement of further details.Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced that the government would launch the “Confluence and Elevation – School Excellence Project” for publicly funded schools in the 2026-27 school year.“This will encourage and support mergers of suitable publicly funded primary and secondary schools, consolidating resources and raising the quality of education,” he said.
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WED · 2026-09-16 · 14:35 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0916-111759
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Hong Kong to offer ‘attractive’ merger deals for schools beyond those struggling
Hong Kong's education authorities are launching a new initiative to encourage school mergers, even for institutions not facing survival challenges. The "Confluence and Elevation – School Excellence Project," set to begin in the 2026-27 school year, aims to consolidate resources and improve educational quality.
William YiuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-16 · 14:35 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's education authorities are launching a new initiative to encourage school mergers, even for institutions not facing survival challenges. The "Confluence and Elevation – School Excellence Project," set to begin in the 2026-27 school year, aims to consolidate resources and improve educational quality. Official sources indicate that the government will offer "very attractive" proposals and policy support to facilitate these mergers. Possibilities being considered include allowing aided schools and Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) schools to merge and operate across multiple campuses, though specific details are pending further announcements. This project is a response to the declining student population in Hong Kong.
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The project aims to encourage and support mergers of suitable schools to consolidate resources and raise education quality.
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The 'Confluence and Elevation – School Excellence Project' will be launched for publicly funded schools in the 2026-27 school year.
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Hong Kong education authorities will offer 'very attractive' proposal and policy support for school mergers.
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The government might allow aided and DSS schools to merge and operate across two campuses.
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