Education authorities in Hong Kong have announced that they are investigating a complaint filed by a mother regarding the handling of an alleged bullying incident involving her son at the Canadian International School in Aberdeen. The complaint follows the school’s decision to dismiss the case after conducting preliminary investigations.

According to a report by a Chinese-language media outlet, the pupil claimed that he was subjected to bullying by his classmates. The mother has expressed dissatisfaction with the school’s response and has sought further action from the authorities.

The case has drawn attention to the procedures and responsiveness of international schools in Hong Kong when dealing with allegations of bullying, prompting the education authorities to ensure that the matter is thoroughly examined.