Guidebook for International Students

New Territories

Kowloon

Lantau Island

ContactInternational Office

The Hong Kong Institute of

Education

A-G/F-10, 10 Lo Ping Road,

Tai Po, New Territories,

Hong Kong

General Enquiries

Tel: (852) 2948 7654

Fax: (852) 2948 8198

Email: io@ied.edu.hk

Hong Kong Island

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Hong KongInternational Airport

Tai Po Market

Shenzhen

MTR Station

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30 mins

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“Getting the opportunity to study in Hong Kong has changed my life, making me a more tolerant, independent, open-minded, responsible, and self-disciplined person. I believe that these are the vital components that can help in writing the history of our future”

Thae Oo Khaing, MyanmarBachelor of Education (Hons) in English Language (Secondary)

Contents

P.02Getting to know

HKIEd and Milestones

P.05Faculties

P.04Know Hong Kong

P.06Research

with Reach

P.08Programmes 2016-17

P.10Study Pathways

P.12Exchanges and

Scholarships

P.13Tuition Fees and

Cost of Living

P.16Support

at HKIEd

P.17Maps

P.14Accommodation

and Visas

01

Our all-round strength in education, enabling teaching development from pre-school to vocational and tertiary levels, our own affiliated schools on campus

Local and global research recognition in education, humanities and social sciences, one of the leading education libraries in Asia-Pacific

Pioneering “Education Plus” bachelor programmes with significant regional impact, such as language studies, science and web technology, Greater China studies, creative arts and culture, and more

98.6% of graduates from our BEd, 95% from Multi-disciplinary programmes, and 100% from our Postgraduate Diploma of Education were employed or undertaking further studies six months after graduation*

Getting to Know HKIEdThe Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) is Hong Kong’s only degree-awarding institution dedicated

to education and related disciplines. From our attractive, purpose-built hill-top campus, we develop

educators, researchers and social leaders with a competitive blend of knowledge and understanding of

Hong Kong, Mainland China, Asia and the world.

What’s Different

Future Prospects

^ 2014-15* HKIEd Graduate Employment Survey

Four colleges of education merged to form the publicly funded The Hong Kong Institute of Education

Graduate school established

First non-education bachelor degree programmes launched in Language Studies and Global and Environmental Studies

UNESCO Chair in Technical and Vocational Education and Training and Lifelong Learning established at HKIEd, a first for Hong Kong

9,000 students and 140,000 alumni, Hong Kong’s largest teacher education provider

How Many

First Government Normal School established

First in-service teacher training introduced in Hong Kong

“Education Plus” vision adopted, expanding disciplines to include humanities, social sciences, creative arts and culture

Launched the Bachelor of Social Sciences(Hons) in Psychology Programme

Who Works Here400+ teaching and research scholars and experts from around the world

Career AdvancementMaster of Education, Doctor of Education, MPhil and PhD degrees as well as professional development programmes

World Links

BEd

Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Over 180 global partners, 250 signed student exchange and collaboration agreements^, dedicated International Office and Greater China Affairs Office

1850s 19941881Move to new campus in Tai Po

1997 2009 20122010 2011

98.6%

95%

10

0%Multi-disciplinary programmes

Celebrated its 20th

Anniversary

2013

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All HKIEd faculties undertake pioneering

multidisciplinary research. As a result, we

are driving change regionally and globally in

education, social sciences and humanities. Our

leading international academics have achieved

strong success in competitive internationally

reviewed research funding schemes and publish

regularly in prestigious academic journals. They

organise and attend global conferences, and

work with government and international bodies

to further contribute to the advancement of

knowledge and practical know-how. We expect

our researchers and research students to do the

same.

As a master’s or doctoral student, you will

receive training in research skills and in

conducting independent research under

guidance from renowned supervisors. Join our

taught programmes and you will benefit from

a dynamic combination of specialist study and

broad-based training in professional reflection,

assessment and research methods.

Research with ReachRecognised Expertise

• SecuredoverHK$19millionfor34projectsinthe

2014/15 Hong Kong Research Grants Council

funding exercise

• No.1inEducationamongHongKong’seight

University Grants Committee-supported

institutions for percentage share, number of

funded projects and funded amount for General

Research Fund grants

Strong Foundation for Young Scholars

• 17projectssecuredHK$9milliontotalfunding

under the Early Career Scheme in the 2014/15

Hong Kong Research Grants Council exercise

Centres of Excellence

• 4institute-levelresearchcentres

• 7faculty-levelresearchcentres

• 3faculty-levelprofessionaldevelopmentcentres

Academic Leadership

• Largestcriticalmassofacademicsineducation

and related disciplines in Hong Kong

Regional and Global Impact

• FoundermemberoftheAsia-PacificEducational

Research Association

• InternationallyrecognisedbyUNESCO*

• CompetitivegrantsawardedfromAsian

Development Bank, Economic and Social

Research Council, UK, and others

*UNESCOChairinTechnicalandVocationalEducationand

Training and Lifelong Learning UNESCO Observatory for

Research in Cultural and Creative Arts in Education and

Indigenous Creativity

“The multicultural environment is the main reason I chose to undertake my PhD in Hong Kong. Here, I could continue my academic development in English while learning the Chinese language naturally”

Bae Taejin, South KoreaDoctor of PhilosophySpecialised in Curriculum

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5-year Teacher Training Programmes – leading to Qualified

Teacher Status in Hong Kong

Government-funded

Programmes

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in

Creative Arts and Culture

and Bachelor of Education

(Hons) (Music)

• BachelorofArts(Hons)in

Creative Arts and Culture

and Bachelor of Education

(Hons)(VisualArts)

• BachelorofArts(Hons)

in Language Studies and

Bachelor of Education (Hons)

(English Language)

• BachelorofEducation(Hons)

in:

- Business, Accounting

& Financial Studies

- Chinese History

Programmes 2016-17 HKIEd is setting the pace for those keen to explore and understand more about education, social sciences

and humanities within Greater China, Asia, and global contexts. As an HKIEd international student, you

toocanbelongtothenextgenerationoftrailblazersandbecomepartofouralumnifamily.Visiting

students are also welcome to apply to attend selected courses.

Undergraduate

Please refer to www.iedu.edu.hk/registry for the most up-to-date information

Postgraduate

Postgraduate Diploma Programmes(with Registered Teacher Qualification

in the related field after graduation)

• PostgraduateDiplomain

Education (Primary)

• PostgraduateDiplomain

Education (Secondary)

• PostgraduateDiplomain

Education (Early Childhood

Education) (Chinese/ English

Stream)

• PostgraduateDiplomain

Education (Professional &

VocationalEducation)

Master’s Programmes

• MasterofArtsinEducation

for Sustainability

• MasterofPublicPolicyand

Governance#

• MasterofArtsin

Mathematics and Pedagogy

• MasterofArtsinMusic

Education

• MasterofSocialScience

Education in Greater China

Studies

• MasterofSocialSciencesin

Community Education for

Environmental Management

• ExecutiveMasterofArts

in Arts Management and

Entrepreneurship#

• MasterofSocialSciencesin

Higher Education Policy and

Governance

• MasterofArtsinLearning

and Data Sciences

• MasterofArtsinCommunity-

based Arts Education

• MasterofSocialSciences

in Global and Hong Kong

Studies#

• MasterofSocialSciences

in Psychology (Schools and

Community Settings)

• ExecutiveMasterofArtsin

International Educational

Leadership and Change

• MasterofArtsinChinese

Studies (Language Education)

• MasterofArtsinTeaching

Chinese as an International

Language

Doctoral Degree Programme

• DoctorofEducation

• MasterofArtsinTeaching

English to Speakers of Other

Languages

• MasterofArtsinEducational

Counselling

• MasterofArtsinChildand

Family Education

• MasterofSciencein

Educational Speech-Language

Pathology and Learning

Disabilities

• MasterofTeaching

• MasterofEducation

Research Postgraduate Programmes

• MasterofPhilosophy

• DoctorofPhilosophy

Please refer to www.ied.edu.hk/registry for the most up-to-date information.

For application, please visit www.ied.edu.hk/gradsch/.

The Institute operates on a two-semester academic year:

Semester 1 (Fall) September to December

Semester 2 (Spring) January to June

- Chinese Language

- Early Childhood Education

- English Language

(Secondary)

- Geography

- History

- Physical Education

- Mathematics / General

Studies (Primary)

- Science

- Information and

Communication

Technology (Secondary)

- Mathematics (Secondary)

4-year Undergraduate Programmes

Government-funded

Programmes

• Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in:

- Creative Arts and Culture(Music/VisualArts)

- Language Studies (Chinese/

English)

- Special Education

• BachelorofSocialSciences

(Hons) in:

- Global and Environment Studies

- Psychology

Self-financed Programmes

• BachelorofArts(Hons)in:

- Education for Sustainability

- Human and Organisational Development

- Liberal Studies Education

• BachelorofMusicin

Education (Hons) in

Contemporary Music

and Performance Pedagogy

• BachelorofScienceEducation

(Hons) in:

- Science and Web Technology

- Sports Science

• BachelorofSocialScience

Education (Hons) in Greater

China Studies

# Subject to the Institute’s approval

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Study Pathways

Entrance Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes

Please visit https://www.ied.edu.hk/degree/

non-local.htm for country-specific admission

requirements.

Hong Kong Immigration Arrangements to Encourage Non-local Graduates to Stay and Work in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Government has introduced a

special scheme called Immigration Arrangements

for Non-local Graduates (IANG), to encourage

non-local fresh gradates to stay and work in

Hong Kong. Under the scheme, fresh graduates

are allowed to stay in Hong Kong for 12 months

without any condition upon application. They are

free to take up any employment without the need

to seek for prior approval from the Immigration

Department. For details please visit: http://www.

immd.gov.hk/eng/faq/non-local-graduates-return-

employment-arrangement.html.

Right of Abode in Hong Kong

A person not of Chinese nationality who

has entered Hong Kong with a valid travel

document, has ordinarily resided in Hong Kong

for a continuous period of NOT less than seven

years and has taken Hong Kong as his place of

permanent residence, is eligible for the Right of

Abode in the Hong Kong Special Administrative

Region (HKSAR). For details, please visit: http://

www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/roa/eligible.html.

Form 5/

SPM/

GCSE

O-Level

A-Level

STPM

IB Diploma

SAT

At least 12 years of pre-university schooling

Diploma Programme

Pre-University Programme

Foundation Programme

Associate Degree Programme

5-year Bachelor of

Education

4-year General

Bachelor

Degree

Become a

Teacher

Enter Workforce

in Different Professions

UEC

Online Application Procedure for Undergraduate Programmes

Check out the programme details and entrance requirements

on http://www.ied.edu.hk/acadprog/Step 1

Submit application with supporting documents, such as academic qualifications, recommendations, awards, personal statement etc. via http://www.ied.edu.hk/acadprog/online/

Step 2

Shortlisted applicants are invited to attend an online Skype

admission interview when appropriateStep 3

Email notification on admission and/or scholarship offerStep 4

“Hong Kong itself is unique, having its own special culture, language, food and people. It is very convenient to explore Hong Kong both alone and with friends”

Chan Jian Liu, MalaysiaBachelor of Arts (Hons) in Language Studies – English Major

Qualified

Teacher

Status in

Hong Kong

1-year PGDE

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Go Global at HKIEd

As a HKIEd undergraduate, you can expand your

global perspective further by joining our eye-

opening exchange programme. This enables you

to explore new ways of life at partner universities

across the world, including the US, UK, Europe

and other parts of Asia. Meanwhile, students

from our partner network can gain first-hand

experience of fast-rising Asia by exchanging to

HKIEd. Either way, it’s a great chance to explore

the world AND build multinational friendships,

confidence and awareness.

Outbound undergraduates study overseas for

a semester. If you are successful in applying to

join the programme, HKIEd will provide help with

arrangements and other practicalities including

financial support, guidance and pre-departure

briefings.Visithttp://www.ied.edu.hk/io/eo-

eligibility for details.

Students from partner institutions can

check out our inbound exchanges, with stays

of one semester or a year, and guaranteed

accommodation on campus. For details, please

visit http://www.ied.edu.hk/io/ex-planning-your-

exchange.

Exchanges and ScholarshipsExplore Financial Assistance Options

HKIEd and Hong Kong both recognise the value

of a more diverse campus.

Our full-time undergraduate and research

postgraduate students can both apply for

financial support during their studies. Entrance

scholarships are available for high-achieving

bachelor degree applicants. Assistance for

research postgraduates is provided through

studentships and part-time assistantships.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Postgraduate Financial Support

i. Postgraduate Studentship

ii. Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

See https://www.ied.edu.hk/sao/?p=213 for

details.

HKSAR Targeted Scholarships

(for ASEAN Countries)

HKIEd Entrance Scholarship Scheme

Full ScholarshipCovers full tuition fee, accommodation fee and living expenses

Tuition ScholarshipProvides full tuition fee

Half-tuition ScholarshipCovers half of the tuition fee

Faculty-level Scholarship

i

ii

iiiTuition Fees

Non-local students are required to pay higher tuition fees for the HKIEd’s government-funded

programmes, but the same fees as local counterparts for self-financed programmes.

Cost of Living

Hong Kong enjoys a comparatively high living standard. On average, though, the price of daily

commodities is low. The amount of money you need in Hong Kong will depend on your own needs and

lifestyle. The table below serves as a general reference:

Tuition Fees and Cost of Living

* Thetuitionfeesandhostelfeefor2016-17academicyeararebeingreviewed.

Tuition Fees HK$84,000-110,000 (US$10,767-14,100)/year*

Accommodation (on-campus) HK$5,355(US$687)/semester*

Meals HK$3,000-4,000(US$380-510)/month

Local Transportation HK$500-800(US$64-103)/month

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Accommodation and Visas

Accommodation

To help our international students learn more about the local

community, student accommodation will be provided for all

first-year non-local full-time students. Non-local undergraduates,

and postgraduates on UGC-funded programmes may apply for

accommodation in student halls while self-funded postgraduates

may apply for student rental housing.

The Off-campus Accommodation Information Platform can arrange

accommodationoutsideHKIEd.VisittheStudentAffairsOffice

website (https://www.ied.edu.hk/sao/offcampus/live/en/) for more

information.

Visas

All international students must hold a valid Hong Kong student visa

before arrival (unless you have right of abode in Hong Kong). The

HKIEd International Office website (www.ied.edu.hk/io) has full

details on how to apply. It normally takes around four to six weeks

to process a visa application. Hong Kong Immigration Department

has prepared A Guidebook for Entry for Study in Hong Kong, for

reference.

There is a non-refundable fee for your student visa application,

administrationandcouriercharges(HK$490/US$63).

“People here make me feel like I’m at home”Rinne Paula Susanna MarianneSemester 1, 2014-15University of Tampere, Finland

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Support at HKIEdAt HKIEd, we strive to make your time with

us a positive, rewarding experience. While

studying abroad is fascinating, we understand

that living outside your home country may also

present certain challenges as you adapt to a

different campus and community environment.

We therefore have numerous support services

in place to help you settle in and gain the most

from HKIEd and Hong Kong.

IO Services

The International Office serves as a bridge

between overseas students and HKIEd, and is

likely to be one of the first ways you connect with

the Institute. We are responsible for international

recruitment, organising the student exchange

programme and other international activities,

assisting with study and visa applications, and

arranging activities to bring together non-local

and local students on campus. We may see you

in your home country when we travel to meet

potential students or help you when you first

arrive at HKIEd through our airport pick-up service

and orientation programme.

Faculty

HKIEd faculty offer support in your studies

throughout your studies by providing lectures,

seminars, and tutorials. Active participation and

interactivity is encouraged in class. Your tutors

will also provide direction and feedback on

your progress and can suggest relevant student

support services if necessary.

Student Affairs Office

SAO provides a wide range of services to make

adjusting to life at HKIEd easy and straightforward

non-local students. Activities include personal

guidance, group events and festival gatherings

to bring better understanding of Hong Kong and

provide further opportunities for you to make

new friends.

Health and Well-being

HKIEd has its own Medical Centre, which our

international students are welcome to use.

Primary medical and dental services are provided.

Counselling is also available through the Student

Affairs Office.

Buddy Programme

You can make friends early through the

International Office’s buddy programme. This

links you up with local students even before you

reach our campus, giving you a head start on life

in Hong Kong and at HKIEd.

Students’ Union

The Union is open to all full-time students at

HKIEd. It arranges activities and looks after

students’ interests by participating in the policy-

making and administration of the Institute. Many

different student interest and sports societies are

also affiliated to the Union.

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