The current education structure in Hong Kong was established while under British rule.  As such, the Hong Kong system mirrors what is found in the United Kingdom, where students may choose to attend three years of kindergarten before participating in nine compulsory years of education, after which further education is optional. Students usually start the kindergarten program at the age of three; this includes grades Kindergarten 1 – 3.  At six years old children are required to begin prim......