Islamic Kasim Tuet Memorial College
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The Islamic Kasim Tuet Memorial College is a secondary school in Hong Kong
, located in Chai Wan
. It was formerly known as the Islamic English College. It is named for Kasim Tuet
, a Hui
Muslim who played a major role in the development of Chinese Muslim education in the city. Despite the name, Muslims comprise only about 10% of the student body. They have a high proportions of non-Chinese mother tongue students—nearly half, . It is also one of five schools in Hong Kong with a high concentration of South Asian
students.
In 2002, their principal Yusuf Yu (羽智雲) was accused of employing English teachers without visas, and removed from his position; he regained his position in 2003.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, located in Chai Wan
Chai Wan
Chai Wan , formerly mistakenly known as Sai Wan , lies at the east end of the urban area of Hong Kong Island next to Shau Kei Wan. The area is administratively part of the Eastern District, and is a mosaic of industrial and residential areas...
. It was formerly known as the Islamic English College. It is named for Kasim Tuet
Kasim Tuet
Kazim Wilson Tuet Wai-sin , known commonly as Kasim Tuet or Wilson Tuet, was a Chinese entrepreneur who played a major role in the development of Islam in Hong Kong. He was one of the pioneers of Chinese Muslim education in the city.-Background and life:Tuet was a member of a Hui family of Gansu...
, a Hui
Hui people
The Hui people are an ethnic group in China, defined as Chinese speaking people descended from foreign Muslims. They are typically distinguished by their practice of Islam, however some also practice other religions, and many are direct descendants of Silk Road travelers.In modern People's...
Muslim who played a major role in the development of Chinese Muslim education in the city. Despite the name, Muslims comprise only about 10% of the student body. They have a high proportions of non-Chinese mother tongue students—nearly half, . It is also one of five schools in Hong Kong with a high concentration of South Asian
South Asians in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has a long-established South Asian population. As of the 2006 by-census, there were at least 44,744 persons of South Asian descent in Hong Kong. Many trace their roots in Hong Kong as far back as when most of the Indian subcontinent was still under British colonial rule, and as a legacy...
students.
In 2002, their principal Yusuf Yu (羽智雲) was accused of employing English teachers without visas, and removed from his position; he regained his position in 2003.