Exam / 考試:
International English Language Testing System (Academic Module) (IELTS (Academic Module)) or

[Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)(Speaking and Writing) and Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)(Listening and Reading)]

(Remarks: For the benchmark test - IELTS (Academic Module) or TOEIC, only band score of reading and writing of the student will be reviewed for CEF reimbursement regardless of one's hearing status.)

Remarks / 備註:
IELTS (Academic Module): 3.0;
TOEIC (Reading : 115 and Writing : 70)

Notes / 附註:
*APPLICANT PURSUING THIS COURSE WITH COURSE COMMENCEMENT DATE FALLING AFTER 31 MARCH 2027 IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO CLAIM REIMBURSEMENT FROM CEF. / 申請人報讀於二零二七年三月三十一日後開課的課程並不能申領基金發還款項。

Entry Requirements / 入學要求:
(1) Applicants should have completed Form 3 or obtained equivalent qualifications (e.g. Grade 9 in the US Education system); (2) Mature applicants at the age of 21 or above who do not meet the above minimum admission requirements but possess a demonstrated ability (e.g. good presentation skills and communication ability in Hong Kong Sign Language, Chinese and English) to pursue the programme are eligible to apply for admission. (3) Applicants are required to attend a Hong Kong Sign Language proficiency test, a written test in Chinese and English and a face-to-face interview. Admissions will be subject to the decision of the selection committee.

Course Outline / 課程大綱:
(1) Module 1: Introduction to English (44 hours + 6 hours of Assessment) (2) Module 2: English Foundations I (30 hours + 5 hours of Assessment) (3) Module 3: English Foundations II (30 hours + 5 hours of Assessment)

Instructors' Qualifications / 導師資歷:
The instructor shall obtain a bachelor's degree or above with two years’ experience or above in teaching related subjects (e.g. English).

Assessment / 課程評核要求:
(A) Assessment Items and Their Weightings: (1) All modules: (i) Continuous assessment [Assignment (45%); Class participation (10%)]; (ii) Test/Exam (45%) (B) Completion Requirements and CEF Reimbursement Requirements: (1) meet the 70% attendance requirement of each module; and (2) pass the assessment of each module. The passing mark is 50%.

Delivery Mode / 授課模式:
104 hours + 16 hours of assessment; FT/PT

Course Duration / 課時:
5-12 months (FT), 8-12 months (PT)

Effective Date / 課程生效日期:
01/04/2023

CEF Registration Invalid From / 基金課程登記失效日期:
01/04/2027