Since 1997 Hong Kong has been faced with the task of improving its education
system in order to remain competitive with its Asian neighbors and to gain for its
education system respect from countries around the world. To these ends, Hong Kong
has focused its reform efforts on each level of education as well as on its teachers and
administrators.
The reform programs, established by the government and the education-advisory
boards, have resulted in a number of changes so far. For example, teacher-training
programs have been improved, and teachers now must be proficient in both English and
Mandarin. School administrators are also learning how to develop effective school
curriculums that are individualized for their institution.