The education of new Chinese immigrant children in Hong Kong: challenges and opportunities |
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| Authors: | KAILI CHEN ZHANG CYNTHIA LAW MAN TING |
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| Institution: | The University of Hong Kong |
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| Abstract: | In describing the current status of the education of new Chinese immigrant children (NCIC) in Hong Kong and to provide data useful for designing new policies, this article highlights the region's rise of new Chinese immigrants and the characteristics of the NCIC. Challenges to improve access to and equity in education in Hong Kong, overall quality of education for the NCIC and future possibilities are discussed. Implications from other countries are also included. |
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| Keywords: | Chinese immigrant children education reform education policy |
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