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Hong Kong Schools Hire Native English Teachers to Boost Learning

4/11/2026

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In Hong Kong, more than 70 public schools—about 9%—adopted a scheme to hire native English-speaking teachers (NETs), launched this academic year to boost English instruction.
A total of 73 aided schools—28 primary and 45 secondary—opted for the NET grant, providing HK$900,000 for primary and HK$1 million for secondary annually.
Funding covers salaries and benefits, enabling schools to hire at least one NET and teaching assistants, and access English learning services.

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Story summary

In Hong Kong, more than 70 public schools—about 9%—adopted a scheme to hire native English-speaking teachers (NETs), launched this academic year to boost English instruction.
A total of 73 aided schools—28 primary and 45 secondary—opted for the NET grant, providing HK$900,000 for primary and HK$1 million for secondary annually.
Funding covers salaries and benefits, enabling schools to hire at least one NET and teaching assistants, and access English learning services.