The programme aims to equip students with the language skills in specific focused areas. Restricted but not limited to the particular skill set, the programme helps students become more fluent and confident when communicating in English.

Upon successful completion of the programme, students are expected to be able to use accurate and appropriate English to deploy the specific skill set(s) in their communication. Students should be able to:

1. use basic grammar rules in speaking and writing (Modules 1, 2, & 5)
2. practise vocabulary in different contexts (Modules 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5)
3. write different genres in a structured manner (Modules 2 & 5)
4. speak fluently and confidently in social settings (Modules 3, 4 & 5)
5. express opinions fluently in discussion and writing (Modules 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5)

There are five modules (each of 45 hours’ duration) currently on offer:

Module 1   Active Grammar 1
Module 2   Effective Writing Skills 1

Module 3   Pronunciation and Fluency 1
Module 4   Speaking and Listening 1
Module 5   Vocabulary Enhancement 1

Award

Completion of any one module from Modules 1 – 2 and any one module from Modules 3 – 5 leads to “Certificate in English Language Skills (Introductory)”.

*By passing the programme, students have to meet the following in each of the two modules:

• Attendance requirement:  fulfil 70% of the total 45 face-to-face lecture hours; and
• Performance requirement: complete and attain 50% in all assessment components.

The above programme, syllabus and assessments are prepared by the HKU SPACE English Language Programme Team.

Progression Path

After successful completion of the Certificate in English Language Skills (Introductory) programme, course participants may progress to the  Certificate in English Language Skills (Intermediate) or Certificate in General  English (Intermediate) programme.

The HKU SPACE General English Programme consists of seven-tier general English courses with each of the tiers becoming progressively more difficult:

Certificate in General English (Foundation)  

Certificate in General English (Introductory)   or 
Certificate in English Language Skills (Introductory)  

Certificate in General English (Intermediate)   or 
Certificate in English Language Skills (Intermediate)  

Certificate in General English (Upper Intermediate)  

Certificate in General English (Advanced)  

Diploma in General English  

Advanced Diploma in General English  

For more comprehensive information about HKU SPACE English services, please visit: 
http://hkuspace.hku.hk/interest/languages/english/general-english

Teaching Staff

Instructors of the course are drawn from our panel of qualified and experienced English language teachers. Some of them are native speakers; others are local teachers with native speaker competence.

Notes For Applicants

• Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
• Unless changes are made to the advertised details, we will not issue joining instructions. If your application has been accepted, you should go to the first session of the class at the time and place shown.
• No refund or transfer to a different class will be approved.

Active Grammar 1		-
Application Code	2255-1108AW
Start Date	27 Nov 2024 (Wed)
Time	Wednesdays, 7:00 - 10:00 pm
Venue	Kowloon East Campus, Kowloon Bay

Speaking and Listening 1		-
Application Code	2255-1118AW
Start Date	29 Nov 2024 (Fri)
Time	Fridays, 6:45 - 9:45 pm
Venue	HPSHCC Campus, Causeway Bay

Duration

• 45 hours per module

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Course Fee

• Early Bird Rate : HK$3,550 per module (Application received on or before 21 September 2024)
• Course Fee : HK$3,700 per module

Applicants shall:

1. have completed the Certificate in General English (Foundation) awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.
2. have gained in the HKCEE Grade E (Syllabus B) or Grade C (Syllabus A) in English Language prior to 2007 or Level 2 in English Language from 2007 or;
3. have gained in the HKDSE Examination Level 2 in English Language.

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements or are unable to produce documentary proof(s) need to take the General English Entrance Examination.

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

CEF Courses
Certificate in English Language Skills (Introductory)
COURSE CODE 38C147967	FEES $7,400 (regular) or $7,100 (for early enrolment)	ENQUIRY 2975-5741

Continuing Education Fund

The Certificate in English Language Skills (Introductory)is registered with the Office of the Continuing Education Fund (OCEF) as a CEF reimbursable course.

For details, visit their address at http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/.

CEF refunds are available to students who: pass and qualify for the Certificate in English Language Skills (Introductory); or pass both modules in the following combination (please refer to table below); and pass a recognised English Language benchmark test – Linguaskill General Reading and Listening Test at the stipulated proficiency level Introductory Level Combination 1st 45-hour Course   2nd 45-hour Course Active Grammar 1 + Effective Writing Skills 1 Active Grammar 1 + Pronunciation and Fluency 1 Active Grammar 1 + Speaking and Listening 1 Active Grammar 1 + Vocabulary Enhancement 1 Effective Writing Skills 1 + Pronunciation and Fluency 1 Effective Writing Skills 1 + Speaking and Listening 1 Effective Writing Skills 1 + Vocabulary Enhancement 1 Pronunciation and Fluency 1 + Speaking and Listening 1 Pronunciation and Fluency 1 + Vocabulary Enhancement 1 Speaking and Listening 1 + Vocabulary Enhancement 1

 

	Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Certificate in English Language Skills (Introductory) This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [2])

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Enrolment Method

By Post / In Person

Applicants are required to complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26. Either take or post the completed form, along with the appropriate course fee and supporting documents, to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.

Payment Method

1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque or bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

• bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course fees in the form of a cheque, and supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
• or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment sent by mail.

3. VISA/MasterCard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or MasterCard, including the “HKU SPACE MasterCard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE MasterCard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

 

NOTES TO APPLICANTS

1. For general and short courses, applicants may be required to pay the course fee in cash or by EPS, Visa or MasterCard if the course is to start shortly.
2. Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, cheque or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder’s credit card account.
3. In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
4. Fees and places on courses cannot be transferred from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on approved transfers.
5. Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
6. For additional copies of receipts, please send a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a completed form and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to ‘HKU SPACE’. Such copies will only normally be issued at the end of a course.

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