English Bridging Courses

Course Code

GENG 9175

Course DESCRIPTION

This 5-week 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. Students are required to complete Block 4 during the 5-week intensive training. 

Mode of delivery

Real-time Online Lectures

EBC III Schedule
(For admission to the 2026 November intake HKU SPACE PgDip Programmes)

EBC III class will start on 13 April 2026.

Completion Requirements for Each Block

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

*Students who fail to meet the block-completion requirements will be asked to re-take the unsuccessful block 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 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 (5 weeks)
Weekday (4 meetings per week x 2 hours each) +
Weekend (4 meetings per week x 3 hours each)

Course Fee

English Bridging Course II  : HK$10,500 (Block 4)

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 April*) :  
2 April 2026 (For admission to the 2026 November 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