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Hong Kong to revamp senior secondary science and maths curriculum from 2029-30

Hong Kong to revamp senior secondary science and maths curriculum from 2029-30
South China Morning Post Tuesday 25 August 2026, 02:00 UTC By William Yiu 1 min read
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Hong Kong’s education authorities will revamp the senior secondary school science and extended maths curriculum by providing additional syllabus options from the 2029-30 academic year in a bid to attract more students and nurture talent in the field. The Education Bureau also said it had asked schools to actively encourage students interested in science and mathematics to take two or more science subjects to create a synergistic effect. The bureau said in a circular to schools on Monday that...

Hong Kong’s education authorities will revamp the senior secondary school science and extended maths curriculum by providing additional syllabus options from the 2029-30 academic year in a bid to attract more students and nurture talent in the field. The Education Bureau also said it had asked schools to actively encourage students interested in science and mathematics to take two or more science subjects to create a synergistic effect. The bureau said in a circular to schools on Monday that the... [Image text:] PH10 Synchrosway PPH10 Synchrosway PH 10 Synchrosway Right ea Front
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