POLITICSSCMP CHINA
Hong Kong international, private school enrolment grows amid drop in student numbers
Enrolment at Hong Kong’s international and private schools increased for the third consecutive year since the 2022 government talent scheme, despite a decline in the city’s overall student population. Kindergartens and local public primary schools experienced significant closures, with 30 preschools shutting down or closing this academic year.
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