Education and Manpower Bureau
Encyclopedia
The Education Bureau is responsible for education
policies in Hong Kong
.
The bureau is headed by the Secretary for Education and oversees the Secretariat, University Grants Committee and Student Financial Assistance Agencies. It also works closely with other departments for any joint decision, for instance with Hong Kong Observatory
in determining cancellation of classes due to severe weather conditions.
in July 2007, according to the proposal tabled by Chief Executive
Donald Tsang
after he was successfully re-elected.
The bureau was once housed at the Former French Mission Building
.
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
policies in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
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The bureau is headed by the Secretary for Education and oversees the Secretariat, University Grants Committee and Student Financial Assistance Agencies. It also works closely with other departments for any joint decision, for instance with Hong Kong Observatory
Hong Kong Observatory
Hong Kong Observatory is a department of the Hong Kong government. The Observatory forecasts weather and issues warnings on weather-related hazards...
in determining cancellation of classes due to severe weather conditions.
History
The Education Department ( and 教育司署 before 1983) was responsible for education matters in the territory, with the exception of post-secondary and tertiary education. On 2003, the department abolished and a new bureau, Education and Manpower Bureau ( abbreviated EMB) was formed. The manpower portfolio was transferred to the new Labour and Welfare BureauLabour and Welfare Bureau
The Labour and Welfare Bureau is an executive agency of the Government of Hong Kong responsible for employment, labour development, poverty reduction and social welfare.in Hong Kong.The bureau is managed by the Secretary for Labour and Welfare...
in July 2007, according to the proposal tabled by Chief Executive
Chief Executive of Hong Kong
The Chief Executive of Hong Kong is the President of the Executive Council of Hong Kong and head of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The position was created to replace the Governor of Hong Kong, who was the head of the Hong Kong government during British rule...
Donald Tsang
Donald Tsang
Sir Donald Tsang Yam-kuen, GBM, KBE is the current Chief Executive and President of the Executive Council of the Government of Hong Kong....
after he was successfully re-elected.
The bureau was once housed at the Former French Mission Building
Former French Mission Building
The Former French Mission Building is a declared monument of Hong Kong. It is located at 1, Battery Path, Central. It currently houses the Court of Final Appeal of Hong Kong.-Features:...
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See also
- Education in Hong KongEducation in Hong KongEducation in Hong Kong has a similar system to that of the United Kingdom, in particular the English education system of Hong Kong was modernised by the British in 1861. The system is often described as extremely competitive by global standards....
- Government of Hong KongGovernment of Hong KongThe Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, commonly the Hong Kong Government, is led by the Chief Executive as Head of the Government, who is also the head of the Hong Kong SAR...
- List of Hong Kong government agencies
- School-Based Management PolicySchool-Based Management PolicyThe School-Based Management Policy is an education policy within the Education Ordinance of the Education Bureau in Hong Kong. The policy was made law when The "Education Ordinance 2004" bill was passed by Legco in July 2004...