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| No.4 April, 2010 |
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Hong Kong to grow regional education hub status |
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 Hong Kong will further enhance its position as a regional education hub to bring about greater internationalisation and diversification of the higher education sector, according to the Secretary for Education, Mr Michael Suen.
Mr Suen recently outlined Hong Kong's approach, saying internationalising the sector was more than simply attracting foreign students to the Special Administrative Region.
Speaking at a recent to honour the latest recipients of the HKSAR Government Scholarships, Mr Suen said the key was achieving a diversified cultural and learning environment to deliver the best outcomes and broadest horizons for students.
"It is about enabling non-local students to immerse in our society and enjoy the Hong Kong experience," he said.
Mr Suen added non-local students would act as a bridge between the city and their home towns through a deeper understanding of Hong Kong and lifelong friendships they would build within the local community.
In congratulating all scholarship recipients, Mr Suen said it was fitting testimony to their academic performance, contribution to community service, leadership and communication skills.
This is the second year in which the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund has awarded scholarships to outstanding students, with nearly HK$24 million being allocated to 441 students studying at nine publicly funded tertiary institutions.
The HK$1 billion fund was established in 2008 to attract more outstanding local students to advance their studies at home, and meritorious non-local students to pursue higher education opportunities in Hong Kong. The scholarships are HK$40,000 a year for each local student and HK$80,000 for each non-local student.
Permanent Secretary for Education Raymond Wong said the establishment of Hong Kong's first international boarding school, Harrow HK in Tuen Mun, would attract more students from abroad.
Mr Wong said the Government is committed to supporting the development of a vibrant international school sector in Hong Kong to underpin its aspiration to be Asia's world city and a regional education hub.
"The planned provision of 1,500 school places with 560 boarding places in the ultimate development by Harrow HK, which is more than the requirement of the Government, demonstrates its confidence and commitment to Hong Kong as an education hub," he said.
"This will definitely help address the educational needs of children of expatriates' families who come to Hong Kong for investment or work and attract overseas students to come to Hong Kong for studies."
Noting the tight quality control of Harrow School in the UK over Harrow HK, he said he expected the new experience would facilitate further development of the international school sector.
"We will continue to monitor the provision of international school places and take the necessary measures to meet the demand of the community," he added.
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