page_title: Education in Hong Kong
section_title: Tertiary and Higher education
hierarchical_section_title: Education in Hong Kong / Tertiary and Higher education
caption_attribution_description: English: cuhk sign bldg.中文: 香港中文大学标志性建筑
context_page_description: Education in Hong Kong is largely modelled on that of the United Kingdom, particularly the English system. It is overseen by the Education Bureau and the Social Welfare Department.
  In the 2019/20 school year, there are 587 primary schools, 504 secondary day schools, and 61 special schools.
  The academic year begins mid-year, usually starting in September.
context_section_description: Higher education remains exclusive in Hong Kong. Fewer than 20,000 students are offered places funded by the government every year, although this number has more than doubled over the last three decades.
  As a result, many continue their studies abroad, as can be seen in the following table.
  Bachelor's degrees issued in Hong Kong have honours distinctions: first class, second class upper division, second class lower division, and third class.
caption: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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