chool options for expatriate families in Hong Kong, which have been hugely challenging for several years, look set to improve somewhat in the near future. This follows an extended period of concern about the lack of school places, an issue that has caused a significant number of expatriate families to turn down postings. However, little will change in the short term, which means a continued fight for places. For now, gaining a place at one of Hong Kong’s
leading international schools is
almost impossible. In the 2016/17 academic year, there was an estimated shortfall of over 4,200 primary-school places.
