English Bridging Courses

Course Code

GENG 9175

Course DESCRIPTION

This 100 hours course is designed to help students progress from CEFR B2 to B2+. It includes 100 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours of independent study on HKU SPACE Online Universal Learning Platform (SOUL), providing comprehensive coverage of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar. Students will progress from intermediate English skills to upper intermediate for exam readiness. 

Mode of delivery

Real-time Online Lectures

Weekly Schedule

The following presents the weekly online schedule for EBC students:

Tentative Course Commencement Date :  12 October 2026 - 15 November 2026 (For admission to 2027 January intake)

Course Completion Requirements 

• Fulfil the 80% attendance requirement ; and
• Pass 60% or above in the overall course assessments; and
          o Weekly quizzes, short writing tasks, etc.
          o Assessments:
              - Speaking
              - Listening
              - Reading
              - Writing
              - Integrated Task
• Score 4.5 in the TOEFLiBT Test

*Students who fail to meet the course-completion requirements will be asked to re-take the course within 12 months should there be a class available.

Entry Requirement

Minimum Entry Requirement  (For admission to EBC III)

Applicants shall provide evidence of English proficiency, such as:
i.     an overall band of 6.0 with no subtests lower than 5.0 in the IELTS; or
ii.    a score of 79 (before 21 Jan 2026) OR  4 (after 21 Jan 2026) in the internet-based TOEFL; or
iii.   equivalent qualifications.

* Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on individual merit.
* Applicants should submit their official report issued by the testing organisation/ awarding body as their supporting document(s).

DURATION & Course Fee

Duration

100 teaching  hours in total (20 hours/week)
Weekday 5 sessions: total 14 hours
Weekend 2 sessions (AM & PM sessions) on Saturday: total 6 hours

Course Fee

English Bridging Course II  : HK$10,500 

Application & Enquiries

Enrolment Method
Interested students should click "Register NOW" below, complete the online form and submit the form to us. We will contact you by email or WeChat within 7 working days.

Application deadline (For EBC III commencing in October 2026*) :  
30 September 2026 (For admission to the 2027 January intake)

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*Course Commencement Date is tentative and subject to change.

Enquiries
Email : viann.au@hkuspace.hku.hk
Phone : +852 2975 5689/ 3762 0930
WeChat ID : hkuspace_english