Education Hub
Expanding the International School Sector
92. It is important for us to develop a vibrant international school sector to underpin our aspiration to be a global metropolis and fortify our status as a regional education hub. We will make available a number of greenfield sites at nominal premium for the development of new international schools or the expansion of existing schools with interest-free capital works assistance loans. We will study the feasibility of allowing the international school sector to develop hostel facilities on a trial basis, with a view to attracting students from different parts of the world.
Attracting Outstanding Students to Hong Kong
93. Attracting more outstanding students to study in Hong Kong will enlarge our pool of talent and enhance the quality of our population. It will also help create a diversified cultural and learning environment, and broaden the horizons of our students. The Government will introduce a package of measures which includes increasing the admission quotas for non-local students to local tertiary institutions, relaxing employment restrictions on non-local students, as well as providing scholarships to strengthen support to local and non-local students.
Contributing to Our Community
94. Non-local students taking full-time and locally-accredited programmes at degree level or above will be allowed to take up part-time jobs on campus and full-time summer jobs outside campus without the prior approval of the Immigration Department. These students are also free to take up study-related internships arranged by their tertiary institutions. We will also relax the restrictions on seeking employment after graduation and the condition of stay during employment in Hong Kong. Such measures will enhance our status as an education hub and bring young, new and high quality talent into our population.
