International Education Hub at Basic Education 

Building on the robust development of internationalisation in post-secondary education in Hong Kong, the Government would like to further expand basic education to advance the development of Hong Kong as an international education hub, promoting the “Study in Hong Kong” brand to primary and secondary schools.  It is announced in the Chief Executive’s 2025 Policy Address that the Education Bureau (EDB) will, on a trial basis, allow Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) schools to apply for increasing the number and size of classes in expanding their intake of non-local students with student visas to study on a self-financing mode (DSS Expansion).  The Chief Executive announced in the 2026 Policy Address that the EDB will continue to take forward the “DSS Expansion”, while strengthening publicity and attracting overseas students to encourage more DSS schools to admit non‑local students.

• Insider Perspectives
  • DSS Expansion: Transforming Hong Kong into International Education Hub (11.12.2025)
  • DSS Expansion: A New Chapter for "Study in Hong Kong" (21.10.2026)
• List of DSS schools participating in “DSS Expansion” 
• School Fee

Non-local students with student visas are not eligible for DSS subsidy.  For information regarding school fees, please refer to the school website or contact the individual school for details.

• Other Useful References
  • General Information on DSS
  • Guidebook for Entry for Study in Hong Kong
  • Regional Education Offices
  • Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council
  • Study in Hong Kong
  • Hong Kong Talent Engage