Joy Shi Hong Kong Institute of Technology

Joy Shi
Hong Kong Institute of Technology

The Federation for
Continuing Education in
Tertiary Institutions
Membership

Caritas - Hong Kong,Caritas Community & Higher Education Service
City University of Hong Kong,School of Continuing and Professional Education
Hong Kong Baptist University,School of Continuing Education
Hong Kong College of Technology
Hong Kong Institute of Technology
Lingnan University,Lingnan Institute of Further Education
The Chinese University of Hong Kong,School of Continuing and Professional Studies
The Hong Kong Institute of Education,School of Continuing and Professional Education
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,School of Professional Education and Executive
Development
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology,Office of Continuing and Professional
Education
The Open University of Hong Kong,Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing
Education
The University of Hong Kong,School of Professional and Continuing Education
Vocational Training Council
Po Leung Kuk (Associate Member)

http://www.ipass.gov.hk

American universities:
3rd year of 4-year degree programme
UK/Australia universities:
maximum 2rd year of a 3-year degree
programme

For Students
Not because of:
‣Rich people study overseas
‣Poor academic results, cannot cope with HK
education
‣Too much pressure to study in HK (HKCEE, AL)

It is because of:
‣Financial ability to study aboard (until Degree)
‣Creativity of students
‣May be…. Learning difficulties
‣May be…… Disciplinary problem (think about this
point carefully)

Think carefully before:
‣ Study overseas for one year exchange programme
(cannot fit into the HK education system)
‣Study overseas with limited budget (return after one
year or just completed the O Level)

Think carefully before
‣Study at visa schools (some Australian commercial
colleges)

Preference
Timing
‣Not prefer during Primary School years
‣Either after Secondary Two or Three (Grade 9 or
Grade 10) or
‣Completion of Senior Secondary

Preference
Location
‣Countries / cities with less less less Chinese /HK
people
‣Cities with good environment (best cities in the
World,/States) … safety, education, job
opportunities

Preference
Location (without considering budget,
immigration etc)
‣States
‣UK
‣Australia, Canada

Preference
Countries (with Restricted Budget)
‣Australia
‣Canada
‣States
‣UK

Preparation
Language Examinations
‣ILETS (Universities 6.0 - 6.5, Community College 5)
‣TOFEL (Universities 500,185 – 550,213, Community
College 450 – 500)
‣Public Examination (HKCEE, AL)

Choose a school / university
Outstanding students (Academic, Extracurricular
Activities)
‣Good schools / universities (ranking, guide book)

Average students
‣Schools attended by someone you know
‣% of students proceeding to universities (which
universities? Good, average or below average)
‣$
‣Special programmes (for learning difficulties, for
students with lower English standard, for students
with outstanding performance in some subjects)

Below average students
‣Special programmes (for learning difficulties, for
students with lower English standard, for students
with outstanding performance in some subjects)
‣$
‣% of students proceeding to universities
(which universities ? Good, average or
below average)

Application
‣Agents ($, ?)

Prefer:
‣Online application
‣Assist by parents

Organisations
‣UK: British Council
‣States: Institute of International Education (Tel
26035771)
‣IDP/ Australia Embassy
‣Canadian Education Centre (Subsidized by
Government before and now independent
25249668)

Reference Letter (avoid the standard format)
‣Balance between academic and other activities (such
as school activities, volunteer services, awards ….)
‣Evidenced based
‣Balance between personal relationships and status
of career teachers

Unsuccessful cases to share
‣Left HK for States exchange programme after F4
and upon completion of Grade 12, not able to
proceed to A level and without HKCEE results ---
lead to problems in study and job appointment in
the future)

Unsuccessful cases to share
‣ After study problem in HK, proceeded to study in a
visa school in Toronto, Canada. Not able to get into
universities after studying Grade 12 for 2 years,
studied in the community college….drop out from
school…..found at China Town)

Unsuccessful cases to share
‣Studied in UK for O level & A level. Good Academic
results…. Returned to HK because of financial
reasons and was not accepted by any local
universities.

Unsuccessful cases to share
‣Studied Law in UK (Second class honour)
‣Not accepted by PCLL in HK
‣Not able to become a lawyer

Unsuccessful cases to share
‣Studied Foundation year in UK after failing the AL.
Not able to get into the same university. Not able
to be considered by other universities without A
level.
‣Not able to apply for a job in HK with AL
requirements.

Unsuccessful cases to share
‣Studied Foundation year in Australia after HKCEE.
No Australian in the class.
‣Not able to be admitted by the same university.
‣Assigned to a university with low standard

To teachers
‣Do not give up your job to study Master programme
overseas (may not be able to be appointed again)

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