The English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong is implementing a "through-train" model linking kindergartens to primary schools, guaranteeing students a continuous educational path from age 3 to 18. This aims to reduce parental stress in the competitive admissions landscape.
The English Schools Foundation (ESF) in Hong Kong introduces a 'through-train' system, guaranteeing students a place from kindergarten (K1) through to secondary school graduation (Year 13), starting with the 2027-28 academic year.
Hong Kong's largest international school group sees reserves more than triple to HK$3.75 billion over a decade, outpacing local universities, amid efforts to offset reduced government subsidies through tuition fees and nomination rights.
A former kindergarten administrator at Hong Kong's English Schools Foundation has been sentenced to 25 months in jail for accepting over HK$640,000 (US$81,700) in bribes from 13 parents and a middleman to secure school places by tampering with the admissions system. Fatima Rumjahn, 56, accepted bribes ranging from HK$20,000 to HK$200,000 for Wu Kai Sha International Kindergarten over three academic years.
