Hong Kong schools are well served by the internet infrastructure; all computers are networked and connected to the internet via broadband plus wireless network. E-learning platforms exist at all schools although the level of sophistication differs from school to school. To further realise the potential of IT, the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is proposing overhauling schools’ IT infrastructure and every classroom with WiFi access.
Currently the Government's total grant to schools for ICT resources is £24 million p.a. The Government established the Hong Kong Education City in 2000 to coordinate the large-scale development, acquisition and licensing of e-learning resources: www.hkedcity.net
Promotion of e-learning in schools is high on the Government’s education agenda, including the development of e-learning resources for the enhancement of learning and teaching. The Government is taking steps to provide grants for schools to try e-learning resources and foster a marketplace for the e-learning industry.
