Education Bureau reports progress on the DSS expansion pilot
In its 21 October column, the Education Bureau reported that 48 DSS schools had approval to join the expansion scheme. The September headcount recorded 170 non-local students on student visas enrolled on a self-financing basis, up 13% from the previous year.
Seven schools admitted non-local students in both years, while another seven admitted overseas students this school year. Approval to participate and actual overseas enrolment measure different things.
The Bureau also described work to support a code of practice for accommodation facilities. This does not mean every participating school already provides boarding.
Dates & reminders
24 Oct 2026 · 09:00–18:00
HKU Information Day takes place on 24 October
The event is at the HKU campus. The JUPAS listing asks participants to register in advance. This item is retained as a reminder for the week.
What you can do：List the courses you want to explore and plan around the official event schedule.
Forms available · 17 Oct–17 Nov 2026
DBS Grade 7: start with this year’s application documents
The school lists this period for obtaining application forms. Selection considers academic records, activities and interviews. Check the form separately for submission instructions and the deadline.
What you can do：Follow the school’s document checklist; do not assume notarisation or additional references are required.
Translate policy figures into questions about your child’s application
Expansion news can identify schools worth exploring, but it cannot predict an offer. Participation, curriculum provision, available places and eligibility still need to be checked with each school.
Ask four practical questions: which application route applies, whether the target year has vacancies, how annual costs are calculated, and what accommodation or care is available. A comparison based on those answers is more useful than the headline total.
Your next steps
- Confirm the application route and type of school place.
- Ask about curriculum, vacancies, fees and accommodation.
- Keep the current prospectus and record the actual submission deadline.