How to help more of Hong Kong’s non-Chinese-speaking students reach university

Over the past five academic years, the proportion of non-Chinese-speaking students in Hong Kong who sat the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams and secured admission to the city's public universities has remained persistently low. According to veteran educators, there are currently no clear signs of a change in sight regarding these university admission rates.

The issue highlights ongoing educational challenges for non-Chinese-speaking youth seeking higher education within Hong Kong's public university system. Despite taking the standard secondary education examinations, this demographic continues to face barriers preventing them from entering local public tertiary institutions at rates comparable to their peers.