Playtimes HK Magazine The School Book 2019-2020 | Page 8

NAVIGATING
THE
HONG KONG
EDUCATION SYSTEM
W
ith a myriad of options available, parents face choosing the
curriculum best suited to their child, whether they prefer a local
or international learning style and the amount of emphasis on each
language of instruction, all while keeping a budget in mind. Aside all
of this, the application procedures and selection process for Hong Kong schools
can appear daunting. Here is a bit of history and some general guidelines to help
you understand the Hong Kong education system, beginning with the different
categories that schools generally fall into:
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