Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education

The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE) is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to offering information, support and learning opportunities to gifted students aged 10–18 years.[1][2] It was established in 2007. Most programs and services are provided free of charge.

The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education
(HKAGE)
Founded2007 (2007)
TypeNon Governmental Organisation (NGO)
LocationSha Kok Estate, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong
Executive DirectorDr Jimmy KY WONG
Area servedHong Kong
FocusGifted education
Motto"Beyond Giftedness"
Websitewww.hkage.org.hk

History

Gifted education in Hong Kong started in 1990 when the development of school-based gifted education was initiated by the Education Commission Report No.4.[3] In the Policy Address 2006-07, Chief Executive Donald Tsang announced the establishment of the HKAGE to provide more structured, articulated and challenging off-site programs for gifted students, and to promote the concepts and practices of gifted education.[4]

The Legislative Council Panel on Education discussed in November 2006 the Administration’s proposal to provide financial support for the establishment of the HKAGE.[5]

HKAGE was founded in 2007. A total of $200 million was donated by the Government and Sir Joseph Hotung to HKAGE as the start-up funding.[6] HKAGE started the planning and preparatory work in early 2008 and delivery of programs and services at Kowloon Tong Education Services Centre in September 2008.

In January 2012, HKAGE moved to Sha Kok Estate in Sha Tin, alongside the Shing Mun River to provide a larger capacity and more facilities. Since September 2017, the HKAGE became a subvented Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) and its funding comes mainly from the government.

References
  1. Candy Chan (29 February 2012). "Earlier Chance for Gifted Kids". The Standard. Archived from the original on 7 January 2013. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
  2. "Objectives". HKAGE. Mission. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  3. Education Commission Report No.4
  4. LEGCO"Item for Finance Committee "Grant to the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education" (PDF).LEGCO Website. Retrieved in 2007.
  5. The HKAGE"Our Purpose". Archived from the original on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2012.The HKAGE Website. Retrieved in 2012.
  6. Information Services Department"press release,LCQ20: The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education".EDB Website. Retrieved in 2012.
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