More than 70 public schools, or nearly 9 per cent, have joined a new scheme in Hong Kong to hire native English-speaking teachers (NETs) that offers lower pay but higher recruitment flexibility.
Under the scheme launched this academic year, operators were given a grant to hire such teachers, to enhance the effectiveness of English-language instruction and increase students’ exposure to the language.
“In the 2025-26 school year, a total of 73 aided schools – 28 primary schools and 45 secondary…
73 public schools join new scheme to hire native English-speaking teachers
