Milestones

Milestones

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2023
The Total Downloads of 'EdBookShelf' App Exceeded 800K

Enjoy reading anytime and anywhere with the app in hand.

2023
August
Launch of QR Code Login for SEN Students

Make it fast and easy for students to access EdCity's resources at their convenience.

2022
Over 200 Schools Subscribed to OQB

Make the best use of 'Assessment for Learning' with OQB and gear up for HKDSE.

2022
Over 219K Students Partcipating in Student Schemes or Online Campaigns

Digital game-based schemes that make learning enjoyable and fun.

2022
Launch of the 'School-Based Teacher Accounts'

With the 'school-based teacher account', school administrators can easily create and manage accounts for all teaching staff, giving them instant access to EdCity's school-based services and students' learning data. Schools can also compile a comprehensive database of learning data as well as teaching resources and maintain it with ease.

2021
'Simplicity Matters': EdCity Adopted New Domain 'EdCity.hk'

EdCity has officially adopted the new domain name EdCity.hk which symbolises the provision of more personalised and easy-to-use services for the education sector.

2021
The 'EdBookShelf' App Downloads Exceeded 500K Times

Since its launch in 2013, the number of downloads has steadily increased, and e-reading is markedly growing in popularity.

2020
Establishment of the 'Innovative Teacher Award'

As a long-time advocate for actualising innovative education, EdCity demonstrated its commitment by establishing the 'Innovative Teacher Award' in 2020.

 
2020
More Than 900 Schools Participated in the 'eRead Scheme'

Subscribe to the 'eRead Scheme' to enjoy the delights of online reading

2020
EDB Educational MultiMedia (EMM)

The EMM resources are developed by the Education Bureau (EDB) based on the school curriculum and students' learning needs to facilitate the design of learning and teaching activities and enrich learning experiences for students in kindergarten through secondary schools.

2020
Monthly Student Logins Hit Over 100K

e-Learning was made popular and accessible among students by EdCity's services and resources.

2019
Launch of the 'EdData' Portal

The 'EdData' site was created to standardize data formats, allow safe data access among schools and service providers and simplify administration.

2019
Adoption of Cloud Computing

Thanks to cloud computing, EdCity can innovate faster and build websites that are more secure, scalable, and flexible. 'Small Campus' was the first system migrated to the cloud.

2016
Launched the 'eResources Adoption Programme'

The 'eResources Adoption Programme' (eREAP) was launched to source high-quality e-Learning resources from education solution providers all around the world.

2016
January
Launch of 'STAR'

'STAR' is an online assessment item bank in cooperation with the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA), Education Bureau (EDB) and EdCity to help gauge students' attainment of basic competencies in Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics across Key Stages 1, 2 and 3.

 
2015
Launch of Brand New 'Small Campus'

'Small Campus', an interactive game-based learning platform catering to primary students, aims to foster students' learning motivation and their self-directed learning habits through various curriculum-based content and interactive games.

 
2015
Launch of 'eRead Scheme'

With a minimal cost of school subscription to the reading packages, students and teachers can get unrestricted access to the eBooks.

2014
Launch of the 'Go eLarning' Website

'Go eLearning', a curated teacher professional development platform, was set to help teachers get up to speed on the latest e-Learning tools and strategies.

2013
December
Awarded with 'Directors of The Year 2013'

EdCity was awarded 'The Directors of the Year 2013' in appreciation of exceptional boards and directors, as well as sound corporate governance and director professionalism.

 
2013
Launch of the 'EdBookShelf' App

'EdBookShelf', a cross-platform, multi-functional eBook reader, was released to promote digital reading and e-Learning and enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching.

2013
Launch of the 'WiFi as a Service School Partnership Project'

Co-launched with the Association of I.T. Leaders in Education (AiTLE), the 'WiFi as a Service School Partnership Project' (WaaSchool) scaled up information technology infrastructure in schools by providing a reliable and convenient WIFI network.

2012
Launch of the 'EdConnect Directory Service'

The 'EdConnect Directory Service' was launched to allow users with a single sign-on ID to access eTextbooks and eResources from different service providers. This was to promote a robust, diversified and sustainable e-Learning market.

2011
November
EdCity's New Office in Shatin

A vacant school site was granted to EdCity as a long-term office.

2009
December
Organised the 1st Learning and Teaching Expo

Organised by EdCity, the 'Learning and Teaching Expo', Hong Kong's first-ever education exhibition, made its debut. It offered a platform for teaching professionals around the region to acquire and exchange industry knowledge and best practices.

2009
Launch of 'Teacher Cabinet'

'Teacher Cabinet' offers personal cloud storage services, in addition to email and personal calendar applications, for teachers to manage their daily tasks with ease and security.

2009
October
Launch of 'Online Question Bank' (OQB)

Launched the 'Online Question Bank', an online assessment platform, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Examination and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) to promote 'Assessment for Learning'.

2007
Launch of 'Resources Depository'

Established 'Resources Depository', a one-stop portal of free-to-access, quality-assured learning and teaching resources

2005
Formation of Executive Committee

The Executive Committee was founded to oversee EdCity's financial and internal control systems, vet and approve major investments and business arrangements.

2005
November
EdCity's New Office in Cyberport

EdCity relocated to a new office in Cyberport.

2005
Launch of the 'School-based Assessment Support Website'

Partnered with the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) to establish a school-based assessment support website for the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) Chinese and English subjects.

2005
Launch of the 'ETV Platform'

Launched a high-resolution online ETV platform

2003
September
Server Migration to Data Centre

Relocated servers to an industry-standard data centre to provide stable and steady operations for the EdCity website.

2003
Established the 'Learning and Teaching Resources Bank'

Established the 'Learning and Teaching Resources Bank' to support the 'Electronic Learning Credit Scheme'.

2003
Launch of 'Hong Kong Reading City'

'Hong Kong Reading City' provides quality Chinese and English eBooks in a wide variety of categories and levels suitable for use in primary and secondary schools to promote a 'Read and Share' environment.

2002
December
EdCity's new office

EdCity relocated to a new office in Cheung Sha Wan.

2002
May
Incorporation of Hong Kong Education City Limited

On 27 May 2002, Hong Kong Education City Ltd was incorporated as a wholly-owned company of the Government.

2000
Temporary offices for the Quality Education Fund project team

Temporary offices were set up at CUHK and Wu Chung House (EDB) for the Quality Education Fund project team.