Education Bureau

The Education Bureau (EDB) is the Hong Kong government entity responsible for formulating and implementing education policies, managing schools, and ensuring educational standards. Recent news highlights the EDB's increased scrutiny of private schools, potentially leading to closure for those with unsatisfactory management. A significant development is the proposed implementation of a mandatory teacher certification renewal system every three years, requiring ongoing professional development. The EDB is also exploring the use of AI in education, developing a tailored platform for schools. Furthermore, the bureau is actively involved in Hong Kong's ambition to become an international education hub, encouraging schools to admit more non-local students and reviewing the medium of instruction in schools. These initiatives demonstrate the EDB's current focus on enhancing educational quality, teacher professionalism, and Hong Kong's position in the global education landscape. The EDB is also facilitating the development of student housing to support the international education hub initiative.