Hong Kong steps up scrutiny of private schools

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Edith LinJanuary 31, 2026 at 01:10 PM

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Hong Kong's Education Bureau has issued new guidelines to increase scrutiny of private primary and secondary schools. The code of practice, released on Friday, aims to address reports of mismanagement, including unauthorized courses and unapproved fee collection. The Bureau may issue warnings or require remedial actions for schools breaching the code, considering past non-compliance in future applications. In serious cases, the permanent secretary for education can order a school to cease operations or revoke its registration. The Education Bureau emphasized that it will seriously address non-compliance and illegal acts, using the guidelines as a reference for school inspections.

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Permanent Secretary for Education ×260% Education Bureau ×480% Hong Kong ×290%

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Hong Kong

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