Key facts
- New Information and Innovation Technology subject to be introduced in Hong Kong primary schools starting September 2028.
- Artificial intelligence will be a highlighted topic within the new curriculum.
- Students as young as seven will learn basic AI concepts and interaction.
- The curriculum will not be part of the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) examination.
- Assessment will be based on continuous evaluation, project-based learning, and portfolio displays.
Hong Kong's primary schools will introduce a new subject focused on information and innovation technology, including artificial intelligence, starting in the 2028/29 academic year. The curriculum aims to boost digital literacy among students as young as seven, teaching them basic AI concepts and how to interact with AI systems. The subject will cover five learning areas: IT concepts, computational thinking, AI, engineering and robotics, and technology and society. The Education Bureau stated that the new subject will not be included in the Secondary School Places Allocation (SSPA) examination, with assessments focusing on continuous evaluation and project-based learning.