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Intensive English Refresher

Course Code
GENG9025
Application Code
2235-1138NW
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
15 Jul 2024 (Mon)
Next intake(s)
Jul 2025
Duration
5 weeks
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$3,200
Deadline on 04 Jul 2024 (Thu)
Enquiries
2975 5689 / 3762 0930
2548 7027
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Today and Upcoming Events

21
Sep 2024
(Sat)

HKU SPACE General English Day 2024 09 21

      Test Your Level General English Entrance Exam / Placement Test   Meet the Programme Team Understand the SPACE General English System Your English Studies and Continuing Education Fund Application   Consultation - Meet the Programme Leaders SPACE General English Your Study Plans Q&A General English Entrance Exam: * For taking part in the General English Entrance Exam, please: Be punctual (please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled test time). Present your Hong Kong ID Card for formal General English Entrance Exam registration. The exam comprises TWO parts: Part 1 Use of English - assesses students' knowledge of grammatical form and vocabulary Part 2 Listening - assesses students’ general listening ability Enrolment and Fee Waiver:    ​Please pay the $210 General English Entrance Exam Fee in cheque (made payable to "HKU SPACE") on the day of the test. The Fee ($210) will be refunded to those who enrol into an English programme programme on the same day, that is, Saturday 21 September  2024. The test result will be released 30 minutes after your test completion. The last batch of test results will be released at around 3.00 pm. The enrolment counter closes at 5.00 pm. Non-local Applicants: For Non-Local Applicants / Non-Permanent Hong Kong Residents:    The following non-local / non-permanent Hong Kong residents are eligible to study part-time English Language courses at HKU SPACE without making visa arrangements (they do not need prior approval before taking up part-time study courses):  1   those who live in Hong Kong on one-way permits (單程證);  2   those admitted to Hong Kong as dependents;  3   those issued with a valid working/employment visa; and  4   those who stay in Hong Kong under the Capital Investment Entrant Scheme.  It is the responsibility of individual applicants to ensure that their visas are valid and to make appropriate visa arrangements. Upon course enrolment, non-local applicants are required to show original copies of their permits and/or visas during application of General English programmes.  Enquiries:       General English Administrative Support Mr Shawn Mui  2975 5741 / shawn.mui@hkuspace.hku.hk   Ms Vivian Lee  2975 5689 / vivian.lee@hkuspace.hku.hk Registration:         Register online or For walk-in applicants taking part in the assessment and the events, please arrive at 9.45 am.    General Enquiry Hotline: 3762 0930  / english-info@hkuspace.hku.hk Related Links:Certificate in General English (Foundation)Certificate in General English (Introductory)Certificate in English Language Skills (Introductory)​Certificate in General English (Intermediate)​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​

This is a short summer intensive course for Foundation to Intermediate level learners who want to consolidate their skills before moving on to a higher level course. Interested applicants, please register online, or call 2975 5689 for details.

Highlights

Intensive English Refresher is a 30-hour summer course designed to provide English language practice and enhance students' confidence in using English. Lessons will help students cope with language tasks required of students enrolled in lower-intermediate to intermediate courses in HKU SPACE General English series.

Programme Details

Topics covered in this course include:

  • Essential elements of grammar: a review
  • Tenses; active & passive voice; verb structures
  • Sentence structures – simple; compound; complex
  • Pronunciation practice
  • Reading practice
  • Analysis of common errors - spoken and written
  • Analysis of fundamental differences between Chinese and English

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

Teaching Schedule

30 hours (10 meetings x 3 hours each; twice per week)

Application Code Commencement Day / Time Venue Target
2235-1138NW

15 Jul 2024

(Application deadline:
4 Jul 2024)

Monday & Thursday,

6:45 - 9:45 pm

Kowloon West Campus,

Cheung Sha Wan

For students who have completed CGE(F),

CGE(Intro) or CGE(Inter)

before the next level programme in October 2024

Notes to Applicants
  • The minimum entry requirements (as below).  Applicants failing to meet the entry requirements may not have the chance to continue with the course.  Those who apply online should submit your supporting documents by email to Ms Vivian Lee, vivian.lee@hkuspace.hku.hk.
  • Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
  • Unless any change is made to the advertised details, we will not issue joining instructions. If your application is accepted, you should go to the first session of the class at the time and place shown.
  • No refunds or transfers to a different class will be approved.
Application Code 2235-1138NW Apply Online Now
Start Date 15 Jul 2024 (Mon)
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Teacher Information

Mr Nicholas Campbell

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$3,200

Entry Requirements

Students currently enrolled in and about to complete the following course:

Certificate in General English (Foundation) / 

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

Certificate in General English (Intermediate) / Certificate in English Language Skills (Intermediate) .

Cop(ies) of relevant course receipt or letter of completion must be attached to your application form. 

External applicants should contact Mr Alvin Fok on 2975 5689, alvin.fok@hkuspace.hku.hk if you wish to apply for this course.

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Enrolment Method
Online Application

We provide online application and payment service for students to make enrolment via the Internet. Enrolment will be confirmed once students have made the payment online by using either PPS or credit card.

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, WeChatPay or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChatPay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE enrolment counters.

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.

4. Online payment

The course fees of all open admission courses (course enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes can be settled by using PPS via the Internet. Applicants may also pay the relevant course fees by VISA or MasterCard online. Please refer to the Online Services page on the School website.

Notes
  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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