Global education forum explores HK's diverse academic pathways

The "Global Diversity in Education Forum and Mainland-Hong Kong Education Expo," highlighting diverse educational opportunities for mainland residents, concluded in Shenzhen’s Futian District on March 30.

Centered on the theme "Unlocking Secrets to Diverse Academic Pathways," the forum focused on Hong Kong education and drew education experts from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Attendees included experts in international curriculum, school principals, parents, and student representatives, with over 95% originating from major mainland cities.

A speaker interacts with the audience at the education forum. Photos courtesy of the International Education Network

Linda Shen, vice president of the International Education Network and the forum's host, initiated the event by drawing insights from esteemed school principals, stating, "Recent data from the International Education Network (2019-2023) reveals a rising trend in families considering Hong Kong for their children's education, with inquiries steadily increasing.” She added, “The emergence of over 20 Hong Kong-related schools on the Chinese mainland underscores the complexity parents face in choosing schools for their children's education. This forum aims to address these challenges, and it is believed that today's discussions will shed light on the answers participants seek."

Attendees at the education forum. 

In the auditorium, attendees engaged in an in-depth exploration of the strengths and distinctive features of Hong Kong's education system, comparing and analyzing it alongside the mainland system. They delved into the different pathways for further education, such as the DSE, A-Level, IB, and the Hong Kong-Macao-Taiwan joint examinations. Furthermore, valuable insights were shared on how mainland students can better adapt to the educational environment in Hong Kong and enhance their abilities.