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School Certificate Examination - UK

Submitted by lausanching on Mon, 06/29/2026 - 10:54

A 1935 China Mail article by British educator H.B. Lees-Smith critiques the "curse" of excessive homework and the pressure on children caused by the School Certificate examination being used for university matriculation. The piece argues that this system forces unnecessary cramming on the 95% of students who do not go to university, leading to overpressure rather than true education.

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Schools and Colleges in Colonial Era Hong Kong

Submitted by lausanching on Wed, 06/24/2026 - 20:06

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I am starting this dedicated thread to act as a central discussion hub and directory for all schools, colleges, and educational institutions established in Hong Kong during the colonial era (from the mid-19th century up to 1997).

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Date back of King's College: Early English Colonial Education in Hong Kong in 19th-Century Hong Kong

Submitted by lausanching on Sat, 06/20/2026 - 13:18

This is a comprehensive study focused on early colonial English education in 19th-century Hong Kong. Part of the research materials presented here are completely original.

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