Student
Dec 2019Exchange
Global Affairs Office
The Education University of Hong Kong
A-G/F-09, 10 Lo Ping Road, Tai Po
New Territories, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2948 7654
Fax: (852) 2948 8198
Email : gao@eduhk.hk

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Programmes

Student

Exchange Programmes
Student Exchange Programmes

2International Teacher Training Programme

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Visa Application & Insurance

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Accommodation & Cost of Living

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Preparing for Arrival

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During Exchange at EdUHK

12Hear from Fellow Students

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Learning Putonghua@Home16Student Exchange Programmes

Student Exchange Programmes

StudentExchange Programmes

Medium ofCourses

Instruction

Students from our partner institutions are welcome to join us at EdUHK for one semester or one academic year through theStudent Exchange Programmes (SEP). Exchange students are allowed to select courses across the University’s faculties andMost but not all courses at EdUHK are taught in English.

Exchange students can select any courses from the course

beyond their own major discipline.

Exchange students are strongly advised to pay attention

offering list available in GAO website as long as theto the medium of instruction.

pre-requisite requirements are fulfilled.

Academic Information
Subject Areas• Chinese History• Environmental Studies• Language Studies• Chinese Language• Geography• Mathematics• Creative Arts and Culture• Global Studies• Physical Education• Early Childhood Education• Hong Kong Studies• Psychology• Education• Humanities• Science• English Language• Information and Communication Technology• Social Sciences

Upon completion of exchange study at EdUHK, official

Exchange students must take a minimum of 12 credits (four• Special Educationtranscripts will be posted to students’ home institutionscourses) but not exceed 15 credits (five courses) per semester.

once the results are confirmed.

At EdUHK:EdUHK may withhold a student’s transcript if there are• Each course is worth three credits (unless otherwise specified)outstanding charges.

• One credit normally equates to one hour of teaching perTranscript

Study Loadweek, over 13 teaching weeks in a semester• Each course is equivalent to 39 contact hours
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Student Exchange Programmes

Student Exchange Programmes

Eligibility and Application Procedures

HousingExchange students are guaranteed to be placed in one of the on-campus residential hostels.

Nomination

Academic Calendar
Orientation Late AugustApplicants must be nominated by their home institutions
and they should have completed at least two semesters at

Late December

their home institution.
September

DecemberJanuary

June

Grade Point Average
Semester 1(Fall)

Semester 2(Spring)

Applicants must be in good academic standing at theirhome institution with minimum Grade Point Average (GPA)of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.

Language Requirements

English Proficiency

TOEFL iBT®

Minimum: 80

IELTS Academic

Minimum: Overall band of 6Applicants who are not native English speakers will need

A letter / signed declaration from theto fulfil one of the language requirements and provide

Home Institution home institution’s International Office

documentary evidence when submitting their applications.

certifying English proficiency

Application Procedures

Receive nominationfrom home institution

Complete online
application

Submit necessary
documents online

Submit supporting
documents in hard
copy to EdUHK

Application Deadline

4

Semester 1 (Fall)

Semester 2 (Spring)

Late April

Mid-October
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InternationalInternational
TeacherTeacher
TrainingTraining
Programme
ProgrammeInternationalInternationalTeacherTeacher
TrainingTraining
Programme
Programme

International Teacher

Training Programme
EdUHK provides a great opportunity for students from overseas partner institutions to gain classroom experience in anothercultural setting through its International Teacher Training Programme (ITTP).

Scope of Training

Supervision and Assessment

Student-teachers will work alongside experienced local

Participants' home institutions are responsible for specifying

teachers and the ITTP includes but is not limited to thesupervision and assessment requirements. All assessment

following areas:

forms should be provided by the home institutions in advance.

• class observation• classroom teaching and management

Build Your Practical Knowledge
Participants will become teaching assistants (student-teachers)• day-to-day management of school operations

September

DecemberJanuaryJune• planning and organising extra-curricular activities

University Community
Like other exchange students, on-campus accommodation isat one of EdUHK’s affiliated schools on a training attachment• curriculum planningguaranteed for student-teachers. They are also welcome to takelasting for at least five weeks within the semester.

• event management

part in excursions and activities organised by the University.

Semester 1(Fall)

Semester 2(Spring)

Training Visa
Host Schools on Campus

Exchange Quota

Each of the student-teachers will apply for a training visa,

Student-teachers joining the ITTP are counted towards theStudent-teachers can put theories and initiatives into practice and discover differences and similarities with students inwhich is only for training but not for study purposes.

balance under the Student Exchange Agreement.

their own country.

In other words, student-teachers CANNOT take any courses.

EdUHK Early Childhood
Learning Centre (ECLC)EdUHK Hong Kong Jockey
Club Primary School (JCPS)

This on-campus learning centre is a pre-school education

This lively school provides quality education for all-roundcentre for around 160 children aged from one to six. The centre

development of students and it has a child-centred curriculum

is a proponent of family-school-community collaboration

which caters for individual differences. The school adopts

and strives to bring out the potential of each individual

small-class teaching, cooperative learning and co-teaching

child in a fun and inspirational learning and teachingin some lessons to inspire students to learn and strive forenvironment. The centre is an active contributor toexcellence. Students are also encouraged to participate inpre-school teacher education in Hong Kong, with strong

extended learning activities to foster their interests insupport from EdUHK’s Department of Early Childhood

non-academic areas and strengthen their abilities.

Education.

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InternationalInternational
TeacherTeacher
TrainingTraining
Programme
Programme

Visa Application & Insurance

Visa Applicationand Insurance
Eligibility and Application Procedures
Nomination and Selection
Applicants must be nominated by their home institutions and they should be studying education-related disciplines withgood academic performance.
Admission to the programme is subject to the host schools. Applicants may be invited for interview when necessary.

English Proficiency

Language Requirements

Applicants who are not native English speakers will need to fulfil

TOEFL iBT®

Minimum: 80

IELTS Academic

Minimum: Overall band of 6

one of the language requirements and provide documentary
evidence when submitting their applications.

A letter / signed declaration fromHome Institution

the home institution’s InternationalOffice certifying English proficiency

No Criminal/Sexual ConvictionsProspective student-teachers will need to provide an English certificate of no criminal/sexual convictions from their home country.

Visa
Application

Application Procedures

Receive nominationfrom home institution

Complete online
application

Application Deadline

8Semester 1 (Fall)

Semester 2 (Spring)

Late March

Late September

Submit necessary
documents online

Submit supporting
documents in hard
copy to EdUHK

Insurance

Prospective students must apply for a valid study visa orStudents must arrange travel and health insurance covering

training visa through the Global Affairs Office (GAO) after

the entire period of stay in Hong Kong. Insurance should cover

being admitted to the programmes. There is a non-refundable(but is not limited to) travel, personal accident, medical

and non-transferrable fee for visa application. Payment should

expenses (accident and non-accident), hospitalisation andbe settled by credit card.

emergency evacuation/repatriation.

It normally takes at least six weeks to process a visa application.
Once a visa is issued, it will be delivered to the applicant’s
correspondence address or home institution by courier.
The visa label should be attached to the passport immediately.

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Preparing for Arrival

Preparing for Arrival

Accommodation andCost of Living
Student Buddy

Accommodation
EdUHK has four on-campus residential hostels offering two types of living quarters.They can opt for a twin or triple

A student buddy will be assigned to each exchange student

bedroom in one of the student residential halls or a 9-person or 12-person shared flat in the Jockey Club Student Quarters.

or student-teacher to provide care and support. Student buddies
will be in touch with exchange students or student-teachers

Hostels

Room Type

Facilities

Inside the Bedroom

Twin/Triple
Bedroom

Activity rooms, laundry rooms,bathroom/pantries with refrigerators,stoves and microwaves, etc

Computer ports,
wardrobe and desk

9-person or
12-person flat

Double/triple bedrooms inside each flat with sitting/dining areas,terrace, kitchen, laundry room, bathrooms and individualcomputer ports

Northcote Hall
Grantham Hall
Robert Black Hall
The Jockey Club
Student Quarters

ahead of arrival.

Airport Pick-up
Airport pick-up service is provided to exchange students on

Wi-Fi services are also available

a specific date near the start of semester. Detailed information

Hall fees and a one-off Hall Life Education fee must be settled on arrival. Other expenses such as air-conditioning andwill be sent to students before arrival.

utilities are charged on actual use.For student-teachers whose training period is less than 1 semester are still required to pay
for the 1-semester accommodation fee since the housing contract is on a semester basis.

Estimated Living Costs in One Semester
Items

Hong Kong Dollar

USDEUR(HKD)(1USD = 7.8HKD)(1EUR = 9.0HKD)

Registration
Exchange students need to report to GAO and complete theAccommodation andHall Life Education Fee

6,000 - 7,600

700 - 980

670 - 850

Meals*

18,0002,300

2,000Local Transportation*

3,500

450

390

Books and Supplies*

2,500

320

280

Total

30,000 - 31,600

3,840 - 4,050

3,340 - 3,520

For reference only. Costs would vary depending on individual lifestyleregistration once they arrive at EdUHK. Welcome pack as wellas Student Card/ Campus User Card will then be distributed.

Orientation
GAO offers orientation activities to help students learn more

Caution Money

10Activity fee

All students are required to sign a credit card payment

Various activities are organised by GAO for helping non-local

authorisation form to cover any additional expenses

students to integrate into the campus life and understandincurred, such as library fines or hostel damage repairs.

more on the culture and social development of Hong Kong.

Charges will only be made if bills remain unpaid afterStudents can opt to join those activities and participation

the student has left EdUHK.

fees may be required.

about EdUHK and Hong Kong, and to adjust to life in a newenvironment. Exchange students are strongly advised to jointhese activities to make new friends and ensure that yourexchange gets off to the best possible start.

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During Exchange at EdUHKDuring Exchange at EdUHKDuring Exchange

at EdUHK
Support Services
Counselling Service
While GAO supports exchange students,
the counselling service provided by theStudent Affairs Office (SAO) is alsoavailable to students in need.

Campus Facilities
Cultural Activities and Excursions

LibraryApart from orientation, GAO organises a wideIn addition to general books and serials, EdUHK’s

range of indoor and outdoor activities throughout

Mong Man Wai Library houses a Central Teaching

the year to promote cultural exchange andResources Collection, Reference Collection,

integration of students from different countries

Reserve Collection, Media Resources Collection

with diverse backgrounds.

and two Model Libraries. Students also haveaccess to the 7x24 Learning Centre.

IT Support
Office of the Chief Information

Food and Beverage

Officer (OCIO) is responsible forThe campus has a variety of conveniently located eateries,

the support of IT at the University

providing meals, snacks and coffee.

Convenience Store
There is a convenience store on campus,
operated by 7-Eleven. It is located in theand offers a wide range of services

Central Facilities Building. Opening hours areto all students. Students can seek

07:30 - 23:30 daily.

help from IT Help Desk by OCIO
when they have IT problems.

On Campus Healthcare Services

SafetyAmenities & Sports Complex

Exchange students can obtain medical services at

EdUHK has a 24-hour security control centre toYou can enjoy a wide range of indoor andthe Health Centre on campus and enjoy the sameprovide immediate assistance on security issues

outdoor sports at the University. The Amenities

rate as other full-time students.

and emergencies.

and Sports Complex is air-conditioned andhouses both indoor and outdoor facilities.
Students can enjoy the facilities without anycharges.

Shuttle Bus Service
Shuttle bus service between Tai Po

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Banking

Quiet Room

Station for staff and students is

There is a bank called Bank of East Asia onThe Quiet Room is specially designed forarranged for a reasonable fare.

campus. Automated teller machines (ATM) arereligious or spiritual activities. It can be usedalso available for money withdrawal.

for reflection, meditation or prayer.

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Hear from Fellow Students

Hear from Fellow Students

Hear fromFellow Students
International Teacher Training

Inbound Exchange

Leon HOMOLAJulia BRUCKNER

Masaryk University, Czech Republic

University of Augsburg ,Germany

I loved being a teacher here in HK as I have met so many wonderfulpupils whom I was teaching for the amazing months :) All theactivities that I took part in were interesting. However, Victoria
Peak was the best one because the view was magnificent.

My favourite activity organised by GAO is the "GlobalGeopark High Island Reservoir Tour". The Long Ke Beach
was breathtaking since the water was turquoise and clear.
The beach was surrounded by mountains. All of us had somuch fun there.
I am also thankful that my student buddy spent so muchtime with me and we became good friends within the few
months. With her help and support, my exchange life wasso much easier.

Julia NYBERG
Linköping University, Sweden

I really treasure the time with my flatmates and my newfriends from all over the world. We shared our common
experiences of learning about a new culture and also thedifferences between our home countries. For sure I will
have these people in my heart for my whole life. As well,
my experiences from EdUHK will make me both a wiser

Lauren MCEVOY
Masaryk University, Czech Republic

It took me a while, in the beginning, to settle down in the newenvironment and my mentor helped me a lot. He assisted
me in understanding the school and education in Hong Kong.
I learned a lot from the way he planned the lessons and theresources he used. I was also able to take part in some school
events like sports day or the choral speaking festival.

and funnier person in the future. Thank you!
The home visit organised by the school was the most valuable
Buddies are all fantastic and helpful! Many locals andbuddies are willing to help if you ask them. The Cultural
Exchange Showcase was also very successful and a great

experience of this cultural exchange. I visited homes of six
different families. A few of them took me on a hike or
showed me around the local markets after my visit.

experience!

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Learning Putonghua@HomeMaps

Maps

Learning

Putonghua@Home

Our Tai Po Campus
Central Garden

Learning Putonghua@Home is a programme offered by the Faculty of Humanities and facilitated by the GAO. Through thisLanguage Programme (MATCIL) to teach the university community Chinese.

Northcote Hall

Jockey Club Student Quarters

The EdUHK Jockey Club
Primary School

Robert Black Hall

short-term programme, our partner institutions host students from our Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese as an International

Senior Staff Quarters

The EdUHK Early
Chlidhood Learning Centre

Grantham Hall

The programme runs in spring when our students offer free Putonghua lessons to prospective learners such as undergraduates,postgraduates, academics, administrative staff or members of partners’ affiliated institutions. Tuition caters to different levelsof Putonghua ability.

Taxi / Bus

The free programme lasts for six weeks from January to March. EdUHK students are responsible for their own travel costs

Tennis Court

while the partner institution will suggest or arrange accommodation.
Car ParkB
Academic Building
South Wing
Pedestrian
Entrance

C
Central Facilities Buildingand Mong Man Wai LibraryA
Cho Kwai Chee Foundation
Building and Car ParkD
Academic Building
North Wing

Football Field
Basketball Court

Our Location

Tai Po MarketInstructor

MATCIL students

Programme Duration

6 weeks

Programme Period

Any consecutive 6 weeks between late January to End of March

Target Groups

Undergraduate or Postgraduate students, staff, or members of your affiliations

Teacher: Learner Ratio

Between 1:5 to 1:20

1hr30min

New Territories
KowloonMong Kok

No. of Lessons Per Week

6-12 lessons (with minimum 30 minutes per lesson)

Accommodation

Arranged or suggested by partner institution

Flight Tickets

Responsible by student instructor

Evaluation for Instructor

Required (assisted by partner institution)

Programme FeeFree

The deadline for applications is September the year before the programme begins.
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Hong Kong Airport

Lantau Island

Hong Kong Island

Swimming
Pool

E
Amenities &Sports Complex