A comprehensive review of learning and teaching of Chinese for ethnic minority students in Hong Kong 2006-2016 Hong Kong Unison

In terms of language abilities, SAs were generally more proficient in English than in Chinese,

accountability of the enhanced funding of the Education Bureau for the implementation of "Chinese Language Curriculum Second Language Learni

Not all schools that admit NCS students include information in the school profiles on support measures for NCS students.

When analysed by age group, ethnic minorities’ ability in writing Chinese was similar to that in reading the language.

Research into the challenges of SEN CAL children learning Chinese in HK schools

At least 5 KGs had up to or more than half of NCS students in its student composition, and 1 KG separated NCS from Chinese

"Teachers should assist NCS children in using phonological knowledge, eg Cantonese pinyin system, in learning to read and write chinese

The Chinese language requirement in the recruitment of civil servants was considered to be a hurdle for EMs.

Provisions for learning Cantonese as a second language at such schools are often limited, with lack of curriculum support and resources

A comprehensive summary of the challenges faced by students from non-Chinese speaking backgrounds being education in the local school system

The amount of the full-year grant for the 2017/18 school year is $363,510 for each eligible Scheme-KG.

Kindergarten Education Curriculum Guide: Joyful Learning Through Play... (2017)

EDB to set up a dedicated unit looking into all education issues of NCS students in a comprehensive and holistic manner.

HKSARG is committed to facilitating adaptation to the local education system & mastery of the Chinese language.

Concerns over the current framework include too much of a focus upon language skills for exams, including reading and writing in Cantonese.

Ms Phyllis Cheung reported only seeing one school where minority language students who had difficulty learning Chinese were placed in the sa

hree quarters of schools with nine or fewer NCS students did not apply for additional funding; close to 30 per cent did not know about ...

HK's education system is failing ethnic minority children. Lack of Chinese language skills and lack of inclusion are the main barriers for

Vocabulary knowledge was a key correlate of Chinese word reading...vocab knowledge predicted children's subsequent reading skills