August 2026

August and September mark the beginning of a new academic year. They are also a time of new beginnings, as students move into new year groups, families join new school communities, and new campuses open across Hong Kong. The 2026–27 academic year has brought several notable developments, including the opening of new schools and kindergartens, […]

At this time of year, many parents are preparing applications for preschool, primary, or secondary school. One of the biggest decisions is whether to choose a through-train school—where a child can continue from kindergarten or primary through to secondary—or a stand-alone kindergarten or primary school. Hong Kong has a wide range of international school options,

The first day at a new international school is a significant milestone for both children and parents. Whether your child is starting kindergarten, moving into primary school, entering secondary school, or transitioning from a local school, it is natural to feel a mixture of excitement, nerves, and uncertainty. For students moving from a local school

This is a topic that comes up frequently, especially as more local schools in Hong Kong begin offering international streams within their existing structure. The most common examples are Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) schools that add international curricula at upper secondary levels (around Year 10–11 / Grade 10–12) for selected students whom teachers believe can