Hong Kong teachers required to renew practising certificates every 3 years

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by William YiuJanuary 29, 2026 at 09:26 AM

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Hong Kong will require all teachers, including substitute teachers, to renew their practising certificates every three years, potentially starting in the 2027-28 academic year. The new requirement, affecting over 70,000 teachers, was revealed by education officials before being tabled to the Legislative Council's education panel for discussion. The Education Bureau states the move aims to ensure teachers remain fit to serve and meet societal demands. This initiative follows the 2019 protests, during which some teachers faced accusations of radicalizing students, leading to revocation of their registrations. The Education Minister had previously mentioned a review of the lifetime registration system.

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