Off-Campus Dormitories Accused of Illegal Operations; Cai Ruolian: Will Explore Whether Regulation is Needed

SighingCashier · 2026-03-22T04:54:33+00:00

The Director of Education, Cai Ruolian, stated that she will explore regulatory issues regarding off-campus dormitories, as some dormitories have recently been accused of operating in violation of regulations. She pointed out that current demand is limited, and dormitories may mislead parents. If dormitories provide tutoring services, they must be registered as tutoring centers. Currently, school dormitory places can meet demand.

SighingCashier

2026-03-22 04:54:33

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Recently, there have been reports of off-campus dormitories housing secondary school students that are suspected of illegal operations. Education Bureau Director Tsai Ruolian stated that they will explore whether to regulate such dormitories.

Tsai Ruolian said on the TV program “Speak Clearly” that, basically, the demand is limited to students holding student visas, with family members not in Hong Kong. The number is very small, and currently, there doesn’t seem to be a significant scale. She feels that using this method to attract students is, more or less, misleading parents.

She mentioned that whether the primary and secondary school industry has already taken shape, the authorities will also open up and start exploring now. Once development progresses, it will be similar. If this is the goal, of course, they need to consider supporting measures.

She pointed out that if off-campus dormitories involve providing tutoring services, they need to be registered as tutorial centers. Recent inspections have not found any violations. She emphasized that currently, the combined capacity of direct subsidy schools and international schools is about 3,000 places, which is sufficient to meet current demand.

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