Middle schoolMiddle school, also known as intermediate school, senior public school, junior high school, junior secondary school, or lower secondary school, is an educational stage between primary school and secondary school. AfghanistanIn Afghanistan, middle school includes grades 6, 7, and 8, consisting of students from ages 11 to 14. AlgeriaIn Algeria, a middle school includes 4 grades: 6, 7, 8, and 9, consisting of students from ages 11–15.
Secondary educationSecondary education or post-primary education covers two phases on the International Standard Classification of Education scale: Level 2 (lower secondary education, less commonly junior secondary education) is the second and final phase of basic education, and Level 3 (upper secondary education or senior secondary education) is the phase immediately preceding tertiary education.
State schoolA state school, public school, or government school is a primary or secondary school funded in whole or in part by taxation and operated by the government of the state. State-funded schools are global with each country showcasing distinct structures and curricula. Government-funded education spans from primary to secondary levels, covering ages 4 to 18. Alternatives to this system include homeschooling, private schools, charter schools, and other educational options.
Private schoolA private school or independent school is a school not administered or funded by the government, unlike a public school. Private schools are not dependent upon national or local government for their funding. Unless privately owned, they typically have a board of governors and have a system of governance that ensures their independent operation.
High school in the United StatesHigh school or senior high school is the education students receive in the final stage of secondary education in the United States. In the United States, most high schoolers are ages 14–18, but some ages could be delayed due to how their birthday coincides with the academic calendar. Most comparable to secondary schools, high schools generally deliver phase three of the ISCED model of education. High schools have subject-based classes.International Standard Classification of EducationThe International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) is a framework for organizing and comparing education systems globally. It is a member of the international family of economic and social classifications of the United Nations.
United StatesCountry primarily in North AmericaThe United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 contiguous states border Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, with the semi-exclave of Alaska in the northwest and the archipelago of Hawaii in the Pacific Ocean.
United KingdomCountry in northwestern EuropeThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in northwestern Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with a population of over 69 million in 2024.
AustraliaCountry in OceaniaAustralia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It has a land area of 7,688,287 km (2,968,464 sq mi), making it the sixth-largest country in the world, and is the world's flattest and driest inhabited continent.
SpainCountry in Southern and Western EuropeSpain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union (EU) member state.
Hong KongSpecial administrative region of ChinaSpecial administrative region in ChinaFlagEmblemLocation of Hong Kong (red) within China (beige)Sovereign stateChinaBritish possession26 January 1841Treaty of Nanking29 August 1842Convention of Peking24 October 1860New Territories lease9 June 1898Imperial Japanese occupation25 December 1941 to 30 August 1945Re-designated as a British Dependent Territory1 January 1981Sino-British Joint Declaration19 December 1984Handover to China1 July 1997Administrative centreTamarLargest districtby populationSha TinOfficial languagesChineseEnglishRegional and indigenous languagesCantoneseWeitou dialectHakkaTankaOfficial scriptsTraditional ChineseEnglish alphabetEthnic groups (2021)91.6% Chinese2.7% Filipino1.9% Indonesian0.8% White1.4% South Asian (of which 0.6% Indian0.4% Nepalese0.3% Pakistani0.1% Other South Asian)2% otherDemonym(s)HongkongerHongkongeseGovernmentDevolved executive-led government within a unitary state• Chief ExecutiveJohn Lee• Chief SecretaryEric Chan• Council PresidentStarry Lee• Chief JusticeAndrew CheungLegislatureLegislative CouncilNational representation• National People's Congress36 deputies• Chinese People's Political ConsultativeConference203 delegatesArea• Total2,754.97 km (1,063.70 sq mi) (168th)• Water (%)59.70 (1,640.62 km; 633.45 sq mi)• Land1,114.35 km (430.25 sq mi)Highest elevation (Tai Mo Shan)957 m (3,140 ft)Lowest elevation (South China Sea)0 m (0 ft)Population• 2023 estimate 7,498,100 (102th)• 2021 census 7,413,070• Density6,801/km (17,614.5/sq mi) (4th)GDP (PPP)2026 estimate• Total $635.594 billion (50th)• Per capita $84,212 (17th)GDP (nominal)2026 estimate• Total $450.138 billion (41st)• Per capita $59,640 (23rd)Gini (2024) 45.7mediumHDI (2023) 0.955very high · 8thCurrencyHong Kong dollar (HK$) (HKD)Time zoneUTC+08:00 (HKT)Date formatdd/mm/yyyy yyyy年mm月dd日Mains electricity220 V–50 HzCalling code+852ISO 3166 codeHKCN-HKInternet TLD.hk.香港Number plate prefixes粤ZClimateMonsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Cwa)Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.