Hong Kong schools see ‘crazy’ surge in number of applications from mainland Chinese pupils

Cross-border students entering Hong Kong using the e-Channels at an immigration checkpoint. - Photo: ISD via SCMP

HONG KONG (SCMP): Hong Kong public secondary schools have reported a surge in the number of pupils seeking in-year admissions from mainland China in recent months, and one district has declared a “full house” with some having to turn away most applicants referred by education authorities.

A few secondary schools also had to organise intensive English classes over the summer holidays as prospective pupils’ proficiency was poor, with some scoring less than than 10 out of 100 in entry-language tests.