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International Schools in Hong Kong Fail to Meet Non-Local Student Quota

4/7/2026

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Eight international school operators in Hong Kong, including the English Schools Foundation (ESF), did not meet their commitment to admit enough non-local students this academic year.
The Education Bureau reported that the proportion of non-local students dropped to 39%, below the target range of 50% to 98%.
There are 44,745 students enrolled in international schools, including a record 15,142 local pupils, accounting for 34% of the total.

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Story summary

Eight international school operators in Hong Kong, including the English Schools Foundation (ESF), did not meet their commitment to admit enough non-local students this academic year.
The Education Bureau reported that the proportion of non-local students dropped to 39%, below the target range of 50% to 98%.
There are 44,745 students enrolled in international schools, including a record 15,142 local pupils, accounting for 34% of the total.