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Four Hong Kong Primary Schools Set for Closure by 2029

4/1/2026

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Four of Hong Kong’s 15 public primary schools face closure due to low enrollment.
Nine schools plan to merge with other institutions, while one will operate privately.
The Education Bureau said four schools will cease operations by the 2029-30 academic year.
Professor John Lee Chi-kin, head of the Education University of Hong Kong, urged adaptation to declining enrollment and to develop unique strengths and address teacher training.

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Story summary

Four of Hong Kong’s 15 public primary schools face closure due to low enrollment.
Nine schools plan to merge with other institutions, while one will operate privately.
The Education Bureau said four schools will cease operations by the 2029-30 academic year.
Professor John Lee Chi-kin, head of the Education University of Hong Kong, urged adaptation to declining enrollment and to develop unique strengths and address teacher training.