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EDB AI Circulars — AI Funding & Policy Guide for HK Schools

A comprehensive guide to EDB's AI-related circulars, helping schools quickly understand the latest policies and funding opportunities.

Background: HK AI Education Policy Timeline

  • 2024 Policy Address — Promote STEAM education, support teachers using AI in teaching
  • 2025 Policy Address — $2 billion QEF allocated for digital education; goal: "AI for ALL subjects"
  • Dec 2025 — SCSDDE Steering Committee on Strategic Development of Digital Education established

1️⃣ "AI for Empowering Learning and Teaching" Funding Programme

EDB Circular No. 221/2025 (EDBCM25221E) — December 16, 2025

Key Facts

FundingHK$500,000 one-off grant per school
EligibilityAll public sector schools (incl. special schools) and DSS schools
Period2025/26 to 2027/28 (until Aug 31, 2028)
DisbursementOn or before June 30, 2026

5 School Requirements

  1. Incorporate "AI-empowered education" into school development plan
  2. Implement AI-assisted teaching in at least 3 subjects (2 levels each), develop 6+ AI teaching resources
  3. Conduct 3 open lessons/demonstrations using AI
  4. Hold 3 experience-sharing sessions
  5. Organize 2 student activities to enhance AI literacy

How to Apply

Download application from:
EDBCM25221E Circular (English PDF)

2️⃣ "AI for Science" Pilot Programme

EDB CM 227/2024 — 2024

Key Facts

FundingHK$100,000 one-off grant
FocusJunior secondary Science (S1-S3) as pilot subject
StatusClosed for applications

Requirements

  • Develop 2 AI teaching examples for Science (S1-S3)
  • Conduct 1 open lesson/demonstration
  • Hold 1 experience-sharing session

3️⃣ Steering Committee on Digital Education (SCSDDE)

The $2 billion QEF allocation aims to advance digital education. SCSDDE is chaired by Under Secretary for Education Dr Sze Chun-fai.

Goals

  • AI for ALL subjects — teachers use AI effectively across all subjects
  • Help HK education embrace AI opportunities
  • Drive school digital transformation

School Action Checklist

【 】Confirm school eligibility
【 】Write AI education plan (cover 5 requirements)
【 】Identify 3 implementation subjects
【 】Contact IT coordinator for infrastructure readiness
【 】Plan teacher training
【 】Submit application to EDB IT Education Section
Source Links
• EDBCM25221E — AI Funding Programme (PDF)
• Gov Press Release: EDB launches AI Programme