Education
The Hong Kong Baptist University and the City University of Hong Kong are located in Kowloon Tong. Regarding primary education and secondary education, many leading English Medium of instruction schools on the Kowloon peninsula are located in the area, including La Salle College and the Beacon Hill School. Others include the American International School, Yew Chung International School, Concordia International School, Australian International School, and the Delia School of Canada.
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—Samuel Richardson (1689–1761)
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