The Rise of the Direct Subsidy Scheme: Primary Schooling in Hong Kong

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Case

Reference no. 205-046-1

Subject category: Economics, Politics and Business Environment

Authors: Carola Ramon Berjano (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong); Ka-Fu Wong (HKU Business School, The University of Hong Kong)

Published by: Asia Case Research Centre, The University of Hong Kong

Published in: 2005

Length: 9 pages

Data source: Field research

Topics: Primary schools; Competition; Direct Subsidy Scheme; Government

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Abstract

In 2000, the Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) was implemented. Government schools that joined the scheme would be given the freedom to design their own curricula as well as decide on the student application and admission processes. According to the DSS, schools would charge fees payable by the parents, and also enjoy the government subsidy. DSS schools were, therefore, more affordable than private and international schools, and also provided better services than the government schools. This case examines the long-run implications of this scheme and the debate between parents, teachers and schools.

Location:

Hong Kong

Other setting(s):

2005