Expand your horizons

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Contents

Hong Kong: an ideal destination for studying, living and a rewarding career! 3

What makes Hong Kong special? 4

Hong Kong’s education system: an overview 7

More than you think – advantages of being a professional teacher……? 9

The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) 10

International education @ HKIEd 15

Full time degrees available for international students 16

Short term programmes available for international students 22

Our worldwide partners 24

Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained in this brochure is correct. Changes may be made from time to time and the Institute reserves the right to make amendments to any information contained in this brochure without prior notice. In the event of inconsistency between information contained in this brochure and any Institute or programme policies and regulations or where an interpretation of brochure is required, the decision of the Institute shall be final.

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Hong Kong: An ideal destination for studying, living and a rewarding career!

Situated at the south-eastern tip of China, Hong Kong is ideally positioned at

the centre of the rapidly developing East Asia region. With a total area of 1,104

square kilometres, Hong Kong has 3 main areas: Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Peninsula

and the New Territories. The majority of people are ethnic Chinese, speaking Cantonese and

some Mandarin (Putonghua). However, English is widely used in daily life and especially in

Government and the legal, professional and business sectors. Being Asia’s World City, Hong

Kong is also home to substantial numbers of expatriates from around the world who work in a

wide range of occupations.

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What makes Hong Kong special?

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What makes this small city an ideal study destination?

Hong Kong is a land of vast opportunities: the major gateway to Mainland China and

much of the East Asia. Taking a f light from the Hong Kong International Airport, one can

reach most countries in Asia within five hours. There is nowhere better than Hong Kong to

obtain the expertise, information and facilities needed to tap into the blooming East Asian

Market. This central position is also one of the key reasons for the city’s popularity as a location

for regional operations. It is a city with a continuously prosperous job market.

Hong Kong has a fantastic mix of people. Its character is shaped by a unique fusion of Eastern

and Western cultures, where the old and the new live side by side. Visitors are impressed by the

many historic temples, its ultra-modern high-rise landscape, its range of intriguing and often noisy

festivals, and the party atmosphere of the many shopping and entertainment districts. For many

it’s the exotic fusion of Eastern and Western cuisines that attract and tempt. For others Hong

Kong provides a cultural bridge and is an ideal base for the exploration of Mainland China.

Hong Kong is a metropolitan city that is fun and

dynamic. Hong Kong offers a stimulating,

dynamic and cosmopolitan lifestyle. From

the never sleep entertainment areas,

to the secluded beaches and country

park walking trails, and villages Hong

Kong offers delights to appease the

most discerning tastes. And all within

easy reach by a comprehensive public

transportation system.

Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world. Don’t be fooled

by what you see in Hong Kong films! Hong Kong’s crime rate is

among the lowest of comparable size metropolitan cities around the

world. Even at night, you can walk with confidence, although normal

security precautionary measures should be followed.

Hong Kong upholds the freedom of religion and racial equality.

Different religions coexist peacefully in Hong Kong. These include

Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and

Judaism. All have a considerable number of followers and they are well protected by law. This is

also true for the diverse range of ethnic minority groups who call Hong Kong their home.

Hong Kong offers high quality affordable education and a lifestyle second to none. Degree

programmes are relatively cheaper than those in the West, and in many cases they are subsidized

by government. The cost of living in Hong Kong can be as high as one likes, but is generally more

affordable than similar cities around the world. There is a vast array of accommodation styles,

levels of shopping, and eateries that range from the 5-star exclusive to the dai pai dongs (street

cafe’s). Hong Kong has something to offer for everyone.

Hong Kong enforces policies in favor of international students. During their period of study,

non-local students studying a degree in Hong Kong are allowed to take up curriculum-related

internships which are endorsed by their universities, part-time employment on campus and

summer jobs. Upon graduation, international students can stay and explore work opportunities

for up to one year, and are eligible for the right of abode in Hong Kong after 7 years of continuous

ordinary residence (counting the period of study and employment).*

* For details, please refer to the Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates Scheme administered by the HKSAR Immigration Department.

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Due to its colonial history Hong Kong’s education system is closely modeled on that of the United

Kingdom.

Starting from 2009-2010, Hong Kong will adopt a new “334” academic structure and implement

a “New Senior Secondary” Curriculum. Under the new structure, there will be twelve years of

compulsory schooling in Hong Kong, six in primary school and six in secondary school.

The majority of students will have three years of kindergarten education (K1-K3)

before going to primary school. Students gain entry to a range of post-secondary,

vocational and tertiary courses offered by a variety of institutions based on

their results in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (at the

end of F6).

Hong Kong also has an extensive range of international schools which

offer students a wide choice of education systems, and learning and

assessment styles. School attachments, internships and teaching

practices can be arranged in many of these schools for visiting or

international students. There are waiting lists for entry into many

international schools. Therefore, if you’re considering enrolling

your children while studying in Hong Kong, it is best to contact the

schools directly and the International Office at Hong Kong Institute

of Education for further advice.

Hong Kong’s education system: an overview

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Every potential career path has it perks, and if you are in the process of weighing options for your future, we are happy

to suggest few reasons why pursuing a teaching career after study at HKIEd should be at the top of your list:

· It Is a Secure and Safe Job even in times of Economic Recession. Today, 84% of Hong Kong’s primary school

teachers and 30% of secondary school teachers are graduates of HKIEd or its predecessor colleges of education. Over

99% of our graduates have found employment within the first few months of graduation. Currently, the monthly

salary of new graduates is approx. USD2,500. In times of economic downturn, teaching is one of the most stable

professions.

· You Can Move Up. As a teacher, you will have plenty of opportunities for advancement. Teachers can

become department heads, administrators, and principals. When you become a teacher, there are new

heights to scale and new opportunities to pursue. It is a dynamic profession.

· You Can Live Your Own Life. Teachers do have some scheduling perks that are attractive to those who

are family oriented. For example, you can enjoy the same schedules as your children e.g. public holidays,

summer vacation. Your job can work well with your personal life.

· You Can Change Someone’s Life. If you take a moment to think about it, you can probably

remember at least one teacher in your many years of education who made a difference

in your life. Now imagine yourself making such a difference to your students. A

positive influence in the classroom can be just as important as one in the home.

· You Can Benefit From HKIEd’s Generous Financial Incentives. To

recognize students’ academic and other achievements, HKIEd administers

over 100 scholarships and prizes. For scholarship details, you are invited to

visit the following link: http://www.ied.edu.hk/sao/e/rsa_intro/index.htm .

More than You Think – Advantages of Being a Professional Teacher

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Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) A unique place for learning and self-development

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General DescriptionHKIEd was established in April 1994 and is the only tertiary education institution in Hong

Kong solely dedicated to teacher education. It became one of the eight government funded tertiary

institutions in 1996, and began enrolling students in its first Bachelor of Education degree in

1998. It achieved self-accrediting status in 2004 and commenced its Master of Education

programme and Doctor of Education programme in 2005 and 2007 respectively. In 2009 the first

International Executive Master of Arts programme was launched with planning well underway

for new Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor in Social Science degrees in 2010.

With HKSAR Government’s announcement in June 2009 and its endorsement of HKIEd’s

proposal to become an education-focused, research-strong multi-disciplinary tertiary institution,

HKIEd will steadfastly mobilize its resourses and energy to take forward its plan to become a

full-f ledged University of Education in the near future. Following this Government decision,

the HKIEd will be provided with an additional 120 first-year-first-degree and 30 research

postgraduate places for the 2009-2012 triennium. As it embarks on this new, exciting phase of

its development towards becoming a University of Education, HKIEd has also unveiled a new

Strategic Plan 2009-2012 and Beyond-“Planning for the Future, Making a Difference”, outlining

its strategy and major initiatives. The Strategic Plan can be viewed at the HKIEd website:

http://www.ied.edu.hk/sp2009-12 .

Academic StructureThe Institute is composed of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Faculty of Education Studies and

Faculty of Languages.

Academic Units

Faculty of Arts and Sciences • DepartmentofCulturalandCreativeArts• DepartmentofHealthandPhysicalEducation• DepartmentofSocialSciences• DepartmentofMathematicsandInformation

Technology • DepartmentofScienceandEnvironmentalStudies

Faculty of Education Studies • Department of Curriculum and Instruction• DepartmentofEarlyChildhoodEducation• DepartmentofEducationPolicyandLeadership• DepartmentofSpecialEducationandCounselling• DepartmentofPsychologicalStudies• DepartmentofInternationalEducationandLifelong

Learning

Faculty of Languages • DepartmentofChinese• DepartmentofEnglish• CentreforLanguageinEducation

Academic Support Units

Registry Office of Academic Quality Assurance

Library School Partnership and Field Experience Office

General Education Office Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology

International Office Mainland Development OfficeBroadening Educational Horizons

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Institute Profile

Medium of Instruction: English, Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua/Mandarin)

History: Founded in 1994 with the amalgamation of 5 teacher training colleges, the HKIEd has over 75 years of history in teacher education

Student Number: Approx 8,000 : 5600 full time; 2400 part time

Uniqueness: • The only publicly funded tertiary institutions in HongKong devoted to the development and enhancement of teaching at all levels: early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary and vocational

• Confers degrees for over 40 taught certificate, higherdiploma, postgraduate diploma, undergraduate, masters and doctoral programmes

• Over400academicsandteachingstaff• Over90%ofacademicstaffholddoctoraldegrees• Internationallyrecognized• Dedicatedtoenhancingstudents’intellectualcompetence,

social responsibility and personal well-being• Offerslocalandinternationalteachingpractice,internships

and attachments • Hosts credit bearing international exchange and study

abroad students• Providesscholarshipsforinternationalstudents

Employment Prospects: • Over 99% of graduates move directly into employment,further study or training

• Monthly salary of new graduates is up toHKD19,790 /USD2,545 (Graduate Survey, 2008)

• Excellent career prospects thanks to Hong KongGovernment’s commitment to 12-year free education, small-class teaching and expansion of the international school sector, and implementation of the Native English-speaking Teacher (NET) Scheme

International Partners: Over 90 partner institutions from 23 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Mainland China.

Research SpecialistsTo reinforce the academic status of the HKIEd within the Asia-Pasific region, the Institute

has attracted a critical mass of international research specialists, consisting of more than 30

Chair Professors and Professors. Besides overseeing high value-added interdisciplinary research

conducted by internal research teams and students, the HKIEd is working to foster a worldwide

network of research and programme collaborations. Chair Professors currently serving at HKIEd

include (as at January 2010):

• Prof.AnthonyCheungBing-leung,ChairProfessorofPublicAdministration

• Prof.LeeWingOn,ChairProfessorofComparativeEducation

• Prof.ChengYinCheong,ChairProfessorofLeadershipandChange

• Prof.KerryKennedy,ChairProfessorofCurriculumStudies

• Prof.DennisMclnerney,ChairProfessorofEducationalPsychology

• Prof.LoSingKai,ChairProfessorofSocialResearch

• Prof.AndyKirkpatrick,ChairProfessorofEnglishasInternationalLanguage

• Prof.PhilipHallinger,ChairProfessorofLeadershipandChange

• Prof.WangWenChung,ChairProfessorofEducationalPsychologicalMeasurement

• Prof.ZhuQingzhi,ChairProfessorofChineseLanguage

• Prof.LeonardChanKwokKou,ChairProfessorofChineseLiterature

• Prof.RupertMaclean,ChairProfessorofInternationalEducation

• Prof.MagdalenaMokMoChing,ChairProfessorofAssessmentandEvaluation

• Prof.PaulHarris,ChairProfessorofGlobalandEnvironmentalStudies

• Prof.JoanneChungWaiYee,ChairProfessorofHealthStudies

• Prof.JoshuaMokKaHo,ChairProfessorofComparativePolicy

• Prof.AllanWalker,ChairProfessorofInternationalEducationLeadership

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Learning Resources on CampusAt HKIEd we are fully committed to our strategic objective of promoting a teaching, learning

and research environment. Our resources and services are continuously being enhanced in order

to provide students and staff with the necessary support for achieving academic excellence and a

culture of life-long learning.

Apart from the central support of a Library running “24 hours a day, 7 days a week”, ‘state of

the art’ information technology and educational technology services are available for all students

and staff. Learning centres which specialize in languages, citizenship education, humanities and

social services as well as special needs and inclusive education provide services, share resources and

promote quality practice.

AccommodationWe believe hall life is an integral part of teacher training and tertiary education study. We aim

at providing a living-learning environment conducive to the personal and professional growth of

student residents. This is achieved through the provision of rich and diverse hall life education

programmes, well-maintained residential facilities and quality management services.

There are four student halls/quarters on Tai Po Campus, namely Northcote Hall, Grantham

Hall, Robert Black Hall and the Jockey Club Student Quarters, providing about 1,900 residential

places.

The Northcote Hall, Grantham Hall and Robert Black Hall provide shared twin study-

bedrooms and communal facilities include activity rooms, laundry rooms, and pantries. Each

study-bedroom is also equipped with computer ports and telephone sockets. The Jockey Club

Student Quarters comprise 7-person or 10-person f lats, each with single/double/triple bedrooms,

its own sitting/dining areas, terrace, kitchen, laundry room and bathrooms. A telephone line and

wireless computer facilities are also provided.

Due to the high demand for a place in student quarters, priority is given

to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students, followed

by exchange and study abroad students, and students on short

term study visits.

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What sets the Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) apart is the unique range and high

standard of culturally enriched programme offerings, its research effectiveness, the diversity of its

staff and student body, and the provision of 5-star quality hospitality and student support. Year

after year, the HKIEd welcomes an increasingly large and diverse group of international students

and researchers into its community. We are committed to integrating students from around

the globe and to the inclusion of a multilingual and multicultural dimension into the teaching,

learning, research and service functions of the institution. As such, the HKIEd is a strong

supporter of internationalization, with the mission of ensuring that each individual international

student has the very best possible experience with us. With connections from around the world,

the HKIEd extends a warm welcome to all international students, staff and visitors.

International education @ HKIEd

International OfficeThe International Office (IO) of the HKIEd should be the first point of consultation for any

international student thinking of studying at HKIEd. The IO staff are trained and experienced.

They can provide advice, assistance and support on a wide variety of issues including the choice

of study destination, initial enrolment, visa applications, accommodation, study programmes (for

those on exchange or study abroad), international school attachments or internships in Hong

Kong, general travel information and cultural adaptation, and participation in the HKIEd host

family scheme. The IO staff are there to support individual international students and as such

students are encouraged to make good use of the services provided.

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Full time degrees available for international students

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International students wishing to study at HKIEd can select from a broad range of degree

specializations at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Undergraduate Degrees and Specializations for International Students The academic rigour of the BEd (Honours) Degrees in discipline studies is on par with

that of other routes to teacher preparation, ie. a three-year Bachelor’s degree plus a one-year

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), a “2+2” education degree or a four-year double

degree in education and an independant discipline.

The curriculum in the four-year BEd (Honours) Degrees consists of core components

accompanied by specialist components that meet the particular professional needs of different

groups of students. A significant emphasis is placed on general education, enabling students to

become both highly educated and cultured citizens.

Students will benefit from the following degree characteristics:

Depth and breadth of programmes with more choices:

• In-depthstudyofthechosenmajorandpracticalsubjects

• AddeddepthandbreadthtoacademiccontentthroughtheinclusionofProfessionalStudies

and General Education

• Choicestodevelopasecondteachingsubject/concentrationofstudy

Flexible semesters to accommodate student exchanges and immersion to extend global

horizons:

• Opportunityto liveandstudyontheMainlandor inoverseascountries forperiodsranging

from a few weeks, a semester or full academic year

• Gain a global perspective, learn from and share in the diversity and experiences of our

counterparts around the world, and from international students and staff on campus

Comprehensive language enhancement programmes and activities:

• Englishlanguageproficiencymodules

• ACentre forLanguage inEducationwhichprovides comprehensive language enhancement

programmes and activities in English and Chinese (including Putonghua) to assist students in

achieving the biliterate and trilingual competence expected in today’s teaching profession.

Extension of General Education to enhance whole person development. Areas of study include:

• PhilosophicalandSpiritual

• Literary and Artistic

• SocialandHistorical

• ScientificandTechnological

Well-structured Field Experience to enhance better connection between theory and practice:

• Practicalclassroomteachinginasupportiveenvironment

• LearningStudymoduleslinkedtoschoolattachment

• Educational/schoolvisits

Choice of Undergraduate Degrees (http://www.ied.edu.hk/degree/index.html)

1. Four-year Full-time Bachelor of Education

– Chinese Language-Primary/Secondary

– Early Childhood Education

– English Language-Primary/Secondary

– General Studies-Primary

– Liberal Studies-Secondary

– Mathematics-Primary

– Music-Primary/Secondary

– Physical Education-Primary/Secondary

– Visual Arts-Primary/Secondary

2. Three-year Full-time Bachelor of Music in Education (Contemporary Music and Performance

Pedagogy)

3. Three-year Full-time Bachelor of Arts in Language Studies (subject to approval. Programme details and application procedures will be announced in early 2010.)

4. Three-year Full-time Bachelor of Social Sciences in Global and Environmental Studies (subject to approval. Programme details and application procedures will be announced in early 2010.)

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Entrance Requirements

To be eligible for admissions, you must meet the general entrance requirements for Bachelor’s degree

programmes (Non-local qualification) as listed at http://www.ied.edu.hk/degree/non-local.htm

and the language requirements as listed at http://www.ied.edu.hk/degree/app_non_jupas.htm.

The qualifications shown are not intended to be exhaustive and other appropriate qualifications

will also be considered. In addition to the general entrance requirements, you must also satisfy the

entrance requirements specific to your chosen degree programme / specialization. For details, you

are encouraged to visit http://www.ied.edu.hk/degree/index.html.

Tuition Fees and Expenses (subject to change)

The following is an estimate of the annual expenses required for studying an undergraduate

degree at HKIEd. These estimates do not include expenses associated with air travel, insurance,

clothing, entertainment, books, etc.

Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Music in Education

(Contemporary Music and Performance Pedagogy)

Items HK$ US$ HK$ US$

Tuition fees (2010-11) 75,000 9,640 78,000 10,026

Hostel fees∆ (for 10 months) 9,500 1,221 14,250 1,832

Living costs 30,500 3,920 30,500 3,920

Total expenses per year 115,000 14,781 122,750 15,778

∆ Only one year of residency can be guaranted for non-government funded non-local students

Students admitted to the Chinese Language or English Language programme will be required

to attend an Immersion Programme. This is a compulsory part of the degree which is heavily

subsidised by the Institute and by other sources of funding. However, students are required to

contribute part of the cost.

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Interviews and Admission Results

All selected applicants for Bachelor of Education programmes are required to attend an

admission interview. Applicants choosing Early Childhood Education, English Language,

Music, Physical Education or Visual Arts programme will also be required to attend a subject

interview/practical test. Applicants for Bachelor of Music in Education (Contemporary Music

and Performance Pedagogy) programme may need to attend a Music practical test and subject

interview.

You will be informed of your application status, acknowledgement, interview arrangements, etc.,

via your personal e-mail. No letters will be posted to you except in very exceptional circumstances.

You are therefore expected to visit our website www.ied.edu.hk/degree/ regularly for interview

schedules and up-to-date admission information.

The selection process is normally completed by the end of August. Applicants who are not offered

admission by that date may assume their applications unsuccessful. No individual notifications

will be sent to unsuccessful applicants and waitlisted applicants.

Postgraduate and graduate degrees and specializations for international studentsThe Institute welcomes applications from International students for the following Postgraduate

diploma or degree programmes:

• PostgraduateDiplomainEducation

– Early Childhood Education

– Primary

– Primary / Secondary-Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy Strands

– Professional and Vocational Education

– Secondary

• Master of Education

– Assessment and Evaluation – Business Education

– Children’s Literature in Chinese – Curriculum and Innovative Teaching

– Early Childhood Education – Educational Management and Leadership

– Generalist Route (Educational Studies) – Gifted Education

– Health Studies – Human Resource Training and Development*

– Liberal Studies Education – Life and Spirituality Education

– Mathematics Education – Music

– Physical Education – Professional and Vocational Education

– Science Education – Special Education

– Technology and Living Education – Technology Enhanced Education

– TESOL and English Language Education – Visual Arts

* Subject to approval

• MasterofArts

– in Chinese Studies (Language Education)

– Teaching English as an International Language

– Teaching Chinese as an International Language

• InternationalExecutiveMasterofArtsinEducationalLeadershipandChange

• DoctorofEducation

– Language Education (English)

– Educational Measurement and Assessment

– Other Areas of Study may be available through Directed Study mode

Further details of the above programmes can be found at

http://www.ied.edu.hk/acadprog/postgrad.htm

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Application and Admission Information for All Programmes Tentatively the 31st of May 2010 is the deadline for September 2010 intake for international

applications for all undergraduate and postgraduate degrees unless otherwise specified. For

details, you are encouraged to visit http://www.ied.edu.hk/acadprog/.

Submission of Application: Your Choice

On-line Application

Please apply on-line on the website http://www.ied.edu.hk/io.

Paper Application

1. On-site to the HKIEd staff during an Education Fair or Expo.

2. By post or in person to the International Office

(c/o The Hong Kong Institute of Education)

B4-G/F-01, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po,

New Territories, HONG KONG

OR

Information Centre

(Attn: Admissions and Registrations Section, the Registry)

Room A-G/F-08, Administration Building

The Hong Kong Institute of Education

10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po,

New Territories, HONG KON

Where possible we encourage applicants to submit their applications online. The benefits of

online application include (a) support a paperless environment; and (b) faster processing time for

your application.

An acknowledgement will be sent by email within 12 working days after the application deadline.

If you do not receive the acknowledgement, please contact us at (852) 2948 7654 or by email:

io@ied.edu.hk

Entrance Requirements

For admission to the postgraduate degree programmes, you must satisfy the entrance requirements

of the programmes and those of your chosen area of study / specialization / subject. For further

details, please visit http://www.ied.edu.hk/acadprog/postgrad.htm.

Tuition Fees and Expenses (subject to change)

The following is an estimate of the annual expenses required for studying towards a postgraduate

degree at The HKIEd. These estimates do not include expenses associating with air travel,

insurance, clothing, entertainment, books, etc.

Items PGDE MED MA(Teaching

Chinese as an International

Language)

MA(Teaching

English as an International

Language)

MA(Chinese

Studies in Language

Education)

IEMA EdD

Tuition fees (2010-11)

HK$75,000 / US$9,640

HK$77,000 / US$9,897

HK$96,000 / US$12,339

HK$77,000 / US$9,897

HK$80,000 / US$10,283

HK$115,000 / US$14,781@

HK$68,000 /US$8,740

Hostel fees ∆ (for 10 months)

HK$9,500 / US$1,221

HK$14,250 / US$1,831

HK$14,250 / US$1,831

HK$14,250 / US$1,831

HK$14,250 / US$1,831

For details, please refer to

www.ied.edu.hk/iema/fees.htm

HK$14,250 / US$1,831

Living costs HK$30,500 / US$3,920

HK$30,500 / US$3,920

HK$30,500 / US$3,920

HK$30,500 / US$3,920

HK$30,500 / US$3,920

HK$30,500 / US$3,920

Total expenses per year

HK$115,000 / US$14,781

HK$121,750 / US$15,648

HK$140,750 / US$18,090#

HK$121,750 / US$15,648#

HK$124,750 / US$16,034#

HK$112,750 / US$14,491*

(The above fees are provisional and subject to adjustment or annual review.)# For overseas field experience activities, the costs of living including expenses in transportation, accommodation and meals are to

be borne by the participants

* Estimate of Year 1 fees only@ Tuition fee for the whole programme∆ Only one year of residency can be guaranted for non-government funded non-local students

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Documents to be submitted along with your Application Form

1. An application fee receipt; and

2. A copy of each academic and non-academic qualification (e.g. certificate of public

examination results, transcript of English / Putonghua test such as IELTS, TOEFL, TEM

Band 8, CET Band 6 or Putonghua proficiency test, transcripts of or evidence of enrolment

in any post-secondary, undergraduate or postgraduate programmes, certificate of awards, etc)

stated in your application. If you are a graduate from any of the Institute’s programmes in or

after 1995, you NEED NOT submit any copies of academic transcript(s) and certificate(s)

obtained at the Institute. You are, however, required to authorize the Institute to extract and

use your records of studies at the Institute to process your application.

Please do not send any original documents to the Institute under any circumstances as the

Institute will not be responsible for any mislaid documents. However, original documents of the

qualifications stated in the application must be presented for verification at registration. Failure

to do so shall lead to disqualification of the application and any offer made will be rescinded.

If you apply on-line, you are advised to upload the supporting documents direct on

http://www.ied.edu.hk/acadprog/online. Please mark your name, application number and

programme code at the top right hand corner of each page. Failure to do so may lead to some

delay in processing.

All supporting documents of unsuccessful applications will be destroyed at the end of the

admission exercise.

Application Fee (Subject to annual review)

International (non-local) applicants are required to pay an application fee of HK$300 which is

non-refundable and non-transferable unless the programme chosen has been cancelled by the

Institute.

On-line Application

You can pay the application fee using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard) through the Institute’s

On-line Application System: http://www.ied.edu.hk/io

Paper Application

You can pay the application fee by direct deposit or ATM transfer crediting the amount to

EITHER ONE of the following accounts:

(a) Account No. 267-170330-011 of the Hang Seng Bank; or

(b) Account No. 015-195-25-00003-9 of the Bank of East Asia.

Please mark your name on the original customer copy of the Deposit Slip or the ATM Advice

and stick it onto the application form. Please keep a photocopy of it as your proof of payment.

Applications will only be processed when the application fee is paid.

For international students not residing in Hong Kong, please

send us a Hong Kong dollar bank draft drawn on a bank in

Hong Kong and made payable to “The Hong Kong Institute

of Education”. Please do not send a personal cheque or cash.

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Short term programmesavailable for international students

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For international students there is also the option to participate in a range of short term, semester

or year-long international education opportunities. These include:

Exchange Programmes The HKIEd receives an increasing number of students from partner institutions for credit-

bearing semester or year-long academic exchanges. In exchange the HKIEd sends a reciprocal

number of students to the partner institution. The reciprocal nature of the exchange means that

tuition fees are waived. The subjects to be studied at HKIEd are pre-approved to ensure credit

transfer (if requested) to the home institution. All exchange students are issued with an official

academic transcript. The HKIEd also increasingly hosts a range of academic and administrative

staff for different periods of professional exchange.

Study Abroad Programmes Designed for students with a specific interest, the HKIEd receives students for short term,

semester or year-long study. Unlike exchange, students on study abroad have greater choice of

study destination and programme. In many cases students on longer study abroad programmes

defer studies from their home institution to study at HKIEd. Students on study abroad pay

international student fees for the modules that they study at HKIEd.

International Study Tours The International Office and Faculties regularly host short-term international study tours from

groups of international students, academics and administrators to broaden their exposure to a

wide range of cultural, social, educational and professional experiences. These groups pre-arrange

their trips with the respective HKIEd host. Accommodation in the HKIEd’s hostels may be

available but is subject to availability –advance booking is essential.

Internships, School Attachments, Teaching Practice These experience-based opportunities are normally conducted in Hong Kong’s international

and/or local schools and can be arranged through negotiation with IO staff. Depending on the

requirements of the specific activity there may be associated costs. These schools are more than

happy to accommodate such placements in conjunction with academic study at HKIEd; however,

planning needs to be done early.

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River Delta Region (Yunnan Normal University, South China Normal University, Hunan Normal University, Faculty of Education in University of Macau, Sichuan Normal University, Guizhou Normal University, Fujian Normal University, Guangxi Normal University, Jiangxi Normal University, Hainan Normal University)

•FudanUniversity,ArtsEducationCentre•GuangdongUniversityofForeignStudies•GuangzhouAcademyofFineArts•HuazhongNormalUniversity•NanjingNormalUniversity•NortheastNormalUniversity•NorthwestNormalUniversity•ShaanxiNormalUniversity•ShanghaiConservatoryofMusic•ShanghaiNormalUniversity•ShenzhenUniversity•SoochowUniversity•SouthChinaNormalUniversity•SouthwestUniversity•TheTEFLAcademy,Hangzhou•UniversityofMacau•ZhejiangUniversity-Collegeof

Education•中國國家語言文字工作委員會普通話培訓測試中心(Only Chinese name is available)

Taiwan

•NationalAcademyforEducationalResearch

•NationalChengKungUniversity•NationalChungChengUniversity•NationalTaipeiUniversityofEducation•NationalTaiwanNormalUniversity•National University of Tainan

Our worldwide partnersAustralia

•Flinders University•MonashUniversity,FacultyofEducation•QueenslandUniversityofTechnology•University of Canberra•UniversityofNewEngland•University of Newcastle•UniversityofWollongong

Canada

•UniversityofAlberta,FacultyofEducation•University of Ontario Institute of

Technology•YorkUniversity

Chile

•UniversidaddelPacifico

The Czech Republic

•MasarykUniversity

Denmark

•AarhusUniversity•Roskilde University

Finland

•JAMKUniversityofAppliedSciences,Teacher Education College

•NorthKareliaUniversityofAppliedSciences

•University of Tampere

France

•InstitutUniversitairedeFormationdesMaîtres de Basse-Normandie

•ParisGraduateSchoolofManagement

Germany

•Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe

Iceland

•ReykjavikUniversity

Indonesia

•UniversitasPendidikanIndonesia

Japan

•Aichi University of Education•Osaka Kyoiku University•TokyoGakugeiUniversity

Korea

•CheongjuNationalUniversityofEducation

•EwhaWomansUniversity•GwangjuNationalUniversityof

Education•Keimyung University•KoreaNationalUniversityofEducation•KoreanEducationalDevelopment

Institute•KoreanInstituteforGenderEquality

Promotion and Education•KyungnamUniversity

Malaysia

•Institut Aminuddin Baki•Management&ScienceUniversity•UniversitiSainsMalaysia•UniversitiPendidikanSultanIdris

The Netherlands

•FontysInternationaleHogeschoolEconomie

•FontysPaboLimburg•StichtingNoordelijkeHogeschool

Leeuwarden•StendenUniversity

New Zealand

•Victoria University of Wellington

Norway

•Oslo University College

Singapore

•National Institute of Education of Nanyang Technological University

Spain

•UniversitatdeLleida•UniversidaddeSevilla

Sweden

•JönköpingUniversity,SchoolofEducationand Communication

•Kristianstad University•Luleå University of Technology•MalmöUniversity•Stockholm University

Switzerland

•HochschulefürTechnikundWirtschaftHTW Chur

•Pädagogische Hochschule Bern•Pädagogische Hochschule des Kantons

St. Gallen•PädagogischeHochschuleZürich

Thailand

•Khon Kaen University

United Kingdom

•CanterburyChristChurchUniversity•DurhamUniversity•ManchesterMetropolitanUniversity•NorthumbriaUniversity•StranmillisUniversityCollege•UniversityofAberdeen•UniversityofCambridge,Facultyof

Education•UniversityofCumbria•YorkSt.JohnUniversity

USA

•Alverno College•Bridgewater State College•MarquetteUniversity•UniversityofCalifornia,SantaBarbara,

Department of Education, Graduate School of Education

•UniversityofDelaware•UniversityofKentucky,CollegeofFine

Arts•UniversityofMinnesota,Collegeof

Education and Human Development•VanderbiltUniversity

As at 7 December 2009

International Partners Mainland Partners

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