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Hong Kong Schools Seek Class Size Boost for Non-Locals

1/19/2026

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Over half of Hong Kong's 78 semi-private schools have applied to enlarge class sizes to admit more non-locals.
Education Bureau reported strong response to its invitation for Direct Subsidy Scheme schools to enroll non-locals.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced an initiative to boost Hong Kong's status as an international education hub.
The Education Bureau will announce results soon after over 40 Direct Subsidy Scheme schools submitted applications by deadline.

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Over half of Hong Kong's 78 semi-private schools have applied to enlarge class sizes to admit more non-locals.
Education Bureau reported strong response to its invitation for Direct Subsidy Scheme schools to enroll non-locals.
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced an initiative to boost Hong Kong's status as an international education hub.
The Education Bureau will announce results soon after over 40 Direct Subsidy Scheme schools submitted applications by deadline.