Coronavirus: Hong Kong government allows face-to-face teaching in international schools despite citywide suspension of classes

The Canadian International School in Aberdeen is one of several in Hong Kong asking some teachers and students to return to campus despite the temporary shutdown of on-site learning in the city. Photo: SCMPThe Canadian International School in Aberdeen is one of several in Hong Kong asking some teachers and students to return to campus despite the temporary shutdown of on-site learning in the city. Photo: SCMP
The Canadian International School in Aberdeen is one of several in Hong Kong asking some teachers and students to return to campus despite the temporary shutdown of on-site learning in the city. Photo: SCMP
 
Hong Kong’s education authorities have allowed teachers at international schools to meet with students on campus to help them with coursework despite the citywide closure of schools until at least March 16 to contain the spread of the 
coronavirus
, the Post has learned.

Sources have revealed that some international schools running the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum had asked students to return for tutorials or assessments. The Education Bureau said it had approved the practice.

The move has triggered a warning from a teachers’ union about creating a loophole that could increase the risk of infection.