QEF Smart Education Funding Programme — Hong Kong Schools
Smart Education Funding Programme
Zoala helps Hong Kong schools secure the QEF Smart Education Funding — up to HK$500,000 to integrate technology into learning, teaching, and student support. Furthermore, we handle everything from application to reporting.
Application Deadline
28 Feb 2026
Expired
The application period has closed. However, if your school was successful, Zoala is ready to support your implementation before the June 2026 funding release.
Funding Release
30 Jun 2026
Usage Deadline
End of 2027/28 School Year
What is 'Smart Education' Funding?
Zoala helps schools implement ‘AI for ALL subjects’. Integrating AI into learning, teaching, and student support in a responsible and sustainable way.
HK$500,000
One-off grant to help schools launch and implement AI-empowered education plans
Publicly Funded Schools
Government, Aided, Caput, and DSS schools are eligible
AI for ALL
Promoting the practical use of AI by teachers across different subjects
Flexible Use
For AI software/hardware, platforms, L&T resources, and student activities
Programme Requirements
Participating schools must complete the following items within the project period:
School Development Plan
Include ‘Developing AI-Empowered Education’ in the School Development Plan/Annual School Plan
3+ Subjects AI Teaching
Implement AI-assisted teaching in at least 3 subjects
(min. 2 levels each), developing 6+ teaching examples
3+ Open Lessons
Conduct at least 3 open lessons or demonstration lessons on AI-assisted teaching
3+ Sharing Sessions
Organize at least 3 sharing sessions on AI teaching experience (internal or external)
2+ Student Activities
Organize at least 2 activities aiming to enhance students’ AI literacy and skills
Zoala School-based Solution
How Zoala Helps You Meet Requirements
Zoala provides end-to-end support for Hong Kong schools applying for the QEF Smart Education Funding — from planning and implementation through to open lessons, sharing sessions, and final reporting.
Solution 1 | AI Platform for Wellbeing & Learning
Zoala gives teachers real-time data on student emotional health and learning progress — helping schools demonstrate systematic AI use across subjects as required by the funding.
Solution 2 | Cross-subject AI Teaching Design
Zoala assists in designing AI-assisted teaching across subjects, aligning with existing curriculum (e.g., Science, Life Education, STEAM).
Solution 3 | Teacher Training & Sharing Support
Practical professional training for teachers, supporting open lessons and sharing sessions including lesson planning and presentation materials.
Solution 4 | Student AI Literacy Activities
Designing AI literacy activities for students to explore AI applications in a safe environment, with optional parent-child elements.
Why Hong Kong Schools Choose Zoala for QEF Funding?
School-Centric Language
Designed to meet the actual needs of principals and teachers, avoiding excessive jargon.
Privacy & Ethics First
Emphasizing responsible AI use and strict data privacy compliance for schools.
One-Stop Support
Full support from planning to reporting, reducing the administrative burden on schools.
Key Timeline
(Expired) Now to 28 Feb 2026 | Application
Before 31 Mar 2026
Before 30 Jun 2026
End of 2027/28 Year
Frequently Asked Questions— QEF Smart Education Funding
What is the QEF Smart Education Funding Programme?
It is a one-off grant of up to HK$500,000 per school provided by EDB via QEF to promote AI in learning and teaching. Application deadline is 28 Feb 2026.
Which Schools are eligible?
What can the funding be used for?
It is a one-off grant of up to HK$500,000 per school provided by EDB via QEF to promote AI in learning and teaching. Application deadline is 28 Feb 2026.
How does Zoala help with the applicaton?
When is the deadline?
Book a Free Consultation for QEF Smart Education Funding
Our Hong Kong team will walk you through how Zoala supports your school’s funding implementation — from day one to final reporting.
For full programme details, visit the Quality Education Fund official website.
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