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EDUCATION
The division continued to work closely with the Education Department and other government departments in Hong Kong. It monitored developments in education in Britain and in order to promote the interests of Hong Kong students maintained close relations with educational institutions, departments of the British Government, local education authorities, the British Council, welfare organisations and, in the case of trainee nurses, the medical authorities. Visits were made to universities, polytechnics and colleges throughout Britain. There was a notable increase in the number of academics and administrators of various institutions who sought advice from the division in recruiting Hong Kong students to work in Britain.
The Hong Kong Government again offered financial assistance in the form of loans to eligible students classified as 'overseas' for the purpose of fees, who were pursuing first degree or Higher National Diploma courses in the United Kingdom. Altogether $18.9 million was paid out in loans to 922 students.
The Hong Kong Students Centre in London, which serves as a focal point for the student community, provides accommodation for up to 90 students.
Hong Kong Students Overseas
The Overseas Students and Scholarships Section of the Education Department gives advice to students wishing to further their education overseas and supplies information on education establishments in Britain and other countries. Altogether 4 276 students went to Britain during the year, 4 752 to Canada for secondary or higher education, 3 264 to the United States and 987 to Australia.
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