Hong Kong Permanent Secretary for Education Raymond Wong Tuesday said the establishment of Hong Kong's first international boarding school, Harrow HK in Tuen Mun, will attract more students from abroad to study in the city.

Meeting the school management Tuesday, Wong said the Hong Kong government is committed to supporting the development of a vibrant international school sector in Hong Kong to underpin its aspiration to be Asia's world city and a regional education hub.

"The planned provision of 1,500 school places with 560 boarding places in the ultimate development by Harrow HK, which is more than the requirement of the Government, demonstrates its confidence and commitment to Hong Kong as an education hub," he said.

"This will definitely help address the educational needs of children of expatriates' families who come to Hong Kong for investment or work and attract overseas students to come to Hong Kong for studies."

Noting the tight quality control of Harrow School in the UK over Harrow HK on curriculum and boarding education, he expected the new experience will facilitate further development of the international school sector.

"We will continue to monitor the provision of international school places and take the necessary measures to meet the demand of the community," he added.