Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, the other being Macau.

A diploma demonstrates to employers that a prospective employee has the necessary knowledge to be successful in a specific field. Diploma programs can also prepare students to later pursue a master’s or doctoral degree.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.