The Hong Kong schools are modeled on the British school system. This is largely the after effect of the British colonial legacy. Hong Kong was a British Overseas Territory until 1997.
The Hong Kong schools pursue a comprehensive education format that extends from the kindergarten level to the matriculation standard examination. Each and every pupil following the Hong Kong educational system has to undergo 5 levels of higher education before he/she is deemed to have completed schooling. Some levels of education in Hong Kong are compulsory. A student studying at any government recognized school is to start his education at the kindergarten level. This is followed by primary education. Secondary education starts after primary schooling is completed. The Senior Secondary level comes after the secondary. The Matriculation Course
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forms the last level of schooling in Hong Kong. Students are required to pass the Hong Kong Advanced Level Education or HKALE to achieve school leaving status.
The schools in Hong Kong are highly competitive and follow strict codes of discipline. Any discordant behavior is quickly noted and documented. Three minor offenses make a major offense. A number of major offenses lead to the expulsion of the concerned student. Chinese is the official language of teaching in Hong Kong schools. A few elite schools also teach their pupils in English language. Both government and private schools exist under the Hong Kong educational system.
The quality of Hong Kong schools is at par with global standards.
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