In March 2013, Unison held the Conference on Teaching Chinese as a Second Language to Ethnic Minority Students.
According to Census 2011, ethnic minorities under the age of 15 constitute 5.38% of the population of the same age group. In some ‘designated schools’, up to 99% of the student population is ethnic minorities.
The kindergarten education stage is a crucial period for ethnic minority school children to build a sound foundation in their Chinese language abilities. The children's Chinese proficiency also affects whether their parents place them into mainstream or designated primary schools.
Following is a question by the Dr Hon Chiang Lai-wan and a written reply by the Secretary for Education, Mr Eddie Ng Hak-kim, in the Legislative Council today (November 14):
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Following is a question by the Hon Emily Lau and a written reply by the Secretary for Education, Mr Michael Suen, in the Legislative Council today (May 9):
