Support for Learning
Volume 26, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 49-55

The education of new Chinese immigrant children in Hong Kong: Challenges and opportunities (Article)

Zhang K.C.* , Ting C.L.M.
  • a Division of Learning, Development and Diversity, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • b Division of Learning, Development and Diversity, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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. © 2011 The Authors. Support for Learning © 2011 NASEN.

Author Keywords

Education policy Education reform Chinese immigrant children

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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79955598858&doi=10.1111%2fj.1467-9604.2011.01477.x&partnerID=40&md5=0c2b4a2d9b23a0ae00304156f9767cf2
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9604.2011.01477.x
ISSN: 02682141
Cited by: 4
Original Language: English