Hong Kong School/Tutorial Agency Registration License-Application Guide

Hong Kong School/Tutorial Agency Registration License-Application Guide

Strictly comply with the requirements of the Education Bureau, Standardize the registration of schools and tutoring centers

Schools as defined in the Education Ordinance (Chapter 279) of Hong Kong are required to submitEducation BureauApply for registration or temporary registration. Serve 20 or more people a day, or provide educational courses to 8 or more people at the same time, Generally falls under the definition of "school"; Whether a course or institution is exempted still needs to be confirmed based on legislation and actual operations..

Applications will be based on school premises, use, Firefighting, building safety, health, school director, headmaster, teacher, Course and fee schedule review, and may involve different departments. Hong Kong Huitong can help organize information and follow up inquiries; Can it be registered temporarily or officially?, The processing sequence and final outcome will be determined by the competent authority on a case-by-case basis..

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1. Core legal requirements for Hong Kong school/tutorial agency registration license

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Legal definitions and registration thresholds

According to Section 3 of the Education Ordinance(1)strip, To 20 or more people on any day, or an institution that provides educational programs to 8 or more people at any one time, All belong to "school", Must apply for registration or temporary registration.

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Interdepartmental joint review

The Education Bureau will consider whether the school building is specially designed for schools, Land title and planning purposes, Building and fire safety, Health and other facts, Refer the application or request the applicant to the relevant department for processing. The departments involved are not always the same for every application, It cannot be summarized as "joint approval by seven departments".

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Legal qualifications of core personnel

school director, Principals and teachers are governed by the Education Ordinance and related procedures respectively.. qualifications, Reside in Hong Kong, fit and proper person, healthy, Educational qualifications, Registration or permission conditions must be confirmed based on personnel role and case.; Do not write "all school directors must be permanent residents and have no criminal records" as a unified threshold.

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Dual-track licensing mechanism

The legislation establishes formal registration and temporary registration mechanisms, However, the Education Bureau will decide which path to take and additional conditions based on the application materials and school building safety.. Provisional registration does not necessarily apply to every application, It cannot be assumed that it will necessarily be replaced by formal registration..

Hong Kong school architecture and teaching activity scenes
The school venue and teaching arrangements should match the courses to be offered.

2. Inter-departmental review mechanism for Hong Kong school/tutorial agency registration licenses

agency or procedure Check items on a case-by-case basis
Education Bureau School registration, School name, school director, headmaster, teacher, course, School building information, Fees and ongoing compliance.
Planning Department/Town Planning Board When the use of the premises requires planning permission, Processed by zoning plan and application process.
Lands Department When the land lease does not permit school use, Apply for lease modification or short-term exemption according to circumstances.
Fire Services Department Propose fire safety requirements according to school buildings and plans and check their implementation.
Buildings Department or Housing Bureau Independent Review Unit Addressing building safety by type of premises, Drawings and Certificates of Applicability.
Department of Health Handle health and hygiene requirements according to school type and Education Bureau guidelines.

Specific departments, sheet, The certification and processing sequence shall be subject to the Education Bureau's "Registration Guidelines for New Schools" and case referrals..

3. Application process for Hong Kong school/tutorial agency registration license

Due Diligence and Site Selection

Check title deeds before signing or construction, planning, Building, Firefighting, health, Owner consent and actual use; industry, Business, The feasibility of residential or mixed-use premises must be judged on a case-by-case basis and the opinions of the competent authorities.

Compliance review of proposed school name

Submit the proposed school name in accordance with the Education Bureau's "Guidelines for Proposing School Names", avoid misleading, derogatory words.

Submit an interdepartmental joint application

Submit Form 1 to the Education Bureau, Plans and required documents, And submit the fire protection report according to the school building conditions., building/housing, land administration, Planning and other related forms. The Education Bureau and other agencies will review or request supplementary documents according to their duties..

Carry out engineering modifications in accordance with the opinion letter

According to the requirements of each department's "opinion letter", Recruit authorized persons and registered fire protection contractors to carry out structural and fire protection engineering modifications.

School Manager and Teacher Registration

Submit Form 6 to apply for registration as a school manager, And apply for all teaching staff to become certified teachers or authorized teachers.

On-site acceptance and license issuance

The Education Bureau is considering application materials, After obtaining relevant safety certificates and opinions from competent authorities,, Decide whether to grant provisional registration, Officially registered, Attach conditions or require continued corrections; The order and conditions of the two registrations cannot be guaranteed in advance..

Hong Kong Victoria Harbor and urban architecture
Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor and commercial buildings on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

4. List of information required for Hong Kong school/tutorial center registration license

Completed Form 1 (Application for School Registration)

Design floor plan drawn to scale, Indicate the purpose of each room, Size and window location

Ownership of premises, lease, title deed, Documents such as planning and owner consent, Submit according to the list of school buildings and Education Bureau/relevant departments.

Firefighting, Building or house safety documents and plans, Submit according to the Education Bureau's new school registration guidelines and relevant department processing procedures.

Form 6 and personal information and statement of school managers; Proof of identity, healthy, Conviction record or other proof in current form, The laws and the Education Bureau’s case requirements shall prevail..

Teacher registration application form (certified teacher/permitted teacher) together with academic qualifications and teaching certificates

Proposed fee schedule and financial budget

School Board Charter and School Management Structure Documents

5. Compliance red lines for Hong Kong school/tutorial agency registration licenses

[Risk of operating without registration] Operating a school as defined in the Education Ordinance without obtaining applicable registration or provisional registration, may constitute illegal. culpability, Penalties, Closure or other enforcement consequences shall be subject to specific provisions, Charges and Facts Establishment, This page does not use unified numbers without item-by-item verification..

[Operating in unregistered premises is strictly prohibited] Schools can only operate in properties specified in the registration certificate, Any addition of new branches or change of classrooms must be approved by the Education Bureau in advance.

[It is illegal to change tuition fees without authorization] Before adjusting the total tuition fee, you must obtain written approval from the Permanent Secretary of the Education Bureau, The approved fee certificate must be displayed in a conspicuous place on campus.

[It is a crime for teachers to teach without a license] Serving as a teacher without being registered with the Education Bureau, Employers and employees are both illegal.

[Law Enforcement and Disclosure of Information] The Education Bureau can investigate schools that operate without registration or violate registration conditions, and release law enforcement or incriminating information in accordance with policy. The scope of disclosure and retention period are subject to the current page and case of the Education Bureau., It should not be written as "open indefinitely".

[Sexual conviction record check] Schools should follow the Education Bureau’s, Applicable personnel and outsourcing arrangements for child protection policy assessment in police forces and organizations. SCRC application qualifications, The employer's responsibility and whether it is a mandatory condition for the case must be confirmed according to the current rules., It cannot be generalized to be legally mandatory for all personnel..

6. Frequently Asked Questions about Hong Kong School/Tuition Club Registration License(FAQ)

7. Relevant regulations, Regulatory information and further reading

Official materials Verification purpose
Education Bureau: Information for applying for school registration, Guidelines and Forms Table 1, Form 6, Drawings and departmental procedures
Education Ordinance (Chapter 279) school definition, register, Temporary registration and personnel system
Education Regulations (Cap. 279A) TOLL, Receipt, record, Display and operational requirements