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New Teacher Certification Rules Launched in Hong Kong

2/6/2026

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Christine Choi Yuk-lin, Hong Kong's education minister, announced a one-year window for teachers to meet new practising-certificate requirements to address the surge in applications.
The practising certificate is valid for three years and applies to teachers across educational institutions, excluding short-term substitutes and private tutors.
Six qualification criteria include holding a valid teaching certificate, disclosing recent criminal convictions, and completing 150 hours of professional development.

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Christine Choi Yuk-lin, Hong Kong's education minister, announced a one-year window for teachers to meet new practising-certificate requirements to address the surge in applications.
The practising certificate is valid for three years and applies to teachers across educational institutions, excluding short-term substitutes and private tutors.
Six qualification criteria include holding a valid teaching certificate, disclosing recent criminal convictions, and completing 150 hours of professional development.