EDUCATION BUREAU CIRCULAR MEMORANDUM NO.

71/2012

From : Secretary for Education Ref. : Date : EDB/LTQ/PRO/8 27 April 2012

To : Heads of Secondary and Primary Schools (except ESF schools and international schools) - for necessary action

Application for Exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement for English and Putonghua (PTH) Teachers
(Note: This circular should be read by school heads and all English/PTH teachers)

Summary
This circular memorandum informs schools of the details concerning the application for exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement (LPR) for English/PTH teachers1.

Details
2. There are two calls for application for exemption from the LPR in the 2011/12 school This is the second call

year, one in the first school term and the other in the second school term. for application for exemption in this school year.

Exemption from the LPR

3. Partial exemption from the LPR (PTH) will be granted to applicants with appropriate qualifications. Applicants who are holding the Certificate for the Test of Advanced Proficiency in PTH2 awarded by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) and have obtained passes or above in Listening, Transcription, or Speaking (including Reading, Presentation and Conversation) will be deemed to have attained Level 3 proficiency in the corresponding papers in the LPR (PTH): Listening and Recognition, Pinyin, and Speaking. Holders of the Certificate for the Test of Proficiency in PTH (Grade B, Level 2 or above) awarded by the State Language Commission will be deemed to have attained Level 3 proficiency in Speaking in the LPR (PTH). Please note that there is no exemption from the Classroom Language Assessment for the LPR (PTH). 4. Full exemption from the LPR (English Language) will be granted to applicants with a relevant degree plus relevant professional training. These applicants will be deemed to have reached Level 3 proficiency in all papers in the LPR (English Language). Qualifications satisfying the requirement(s) for English teachers as recommended by the Standing Committee on
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Details of the LPR for English/PTH teachers could be found on the website of the Education Bureau (http://www.edb.gov.hk > Teachers Development > Training & Qualifications > Language Proficiency Requirement). The HKEAA has ceased to conduct the Test of Advanced Proficiency in PTH since 2009, but holders of the certificate for this test previously awarded by the HKEAA can still apply for exemption. 1

Language Education and Research (SCOLAR), including the relevant Postgraduate Programmes in Subject Knowledge (PGSK) which satisfy the relevant degree requirement, will also be considered for exemption from the LPR (English Language). (i) A relevant degree means a recognized degree or higher degree with substantial components on the study of English and its use. In the main, this includes degrees specifically in the study of the English language (including English studies, English literature and linguistics), degrees in education with specialism in English, degrees in the communicative use of English and degrees in translation with English as one of the principal languages studied. Holders of a non-relevant degree who subsequently completed the PGSK in English will be considered as having a relevant degree in English for LPR exemption. (ii) Relevant teacher training means recognized initial teacher training with specialism in English and supervised practicum in English teaching. Initial teacher training obtained before September 2000 is recognized for exemption regardless of the subject of specialism whilst initial teacher training obtained in or after September 2000 must be one with specialism in English. (iii) A list of qualifications awarded by local institutes and recognized for exemption is at Appendix 1. Please note that Appendix 1 is a reference list only and applicants with qualifications equivalent to those in Appendix 1 may also forward their applications for consideration. Qualifications not on the list will, upon application, be checked whether they meet the requirements stipulated in (i) and (ii) above, and may also be recognized for exemption.

Application Procedure
5. We are now inviting teachers and prospective teachers with appropriate qualifications to apply for exemption from the LPR. Application forms (Appendices 2 and 3) and Notes on Application for Exemption from the LPR (Appendix 4) are enclosed. Applicants should submit their completed application form(s) together with certified photocopies of the supporting documents by post, in person or by an authorized representative. Applications should reach the Language Teacher Qualifications (LTQ) Team, Education Bureau at Room 1707, 17/F., Murray Building, Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong by 21 May 2012. 6. Please note that the assessment of applications is based on the supporting documents. Applications will be considered only when sufficient supporting evidence is submitted. Photocopies of all supporting documents are to be duly certified, for example, by applicants school heads. Applicants failing to submit the necessary documents or provide sufficient information on their qualifications will be notified to submit the required documents/information by a due date. All the supporting documents submitted together with the applications will not be returned to the applicants.
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7. Provided that applicants submit all the necessary supporting documents/information with the applications, they will be informed of the results individually in about three months from the deadline of application or the date specified for the submission of additional documents/information. 8. Applicants for exemption from the LPR (English Language) are requested to note the following: (i) Applicants who expect to complete their academic/professional training programmes in the 2011/12 school year and therefore obtain the qualifications required for exemption upon graduation should also submit their applications for exemption. They should mark on Page 4 of the application form at Appendix 2 that further supporting documents would be provided later. (ii) Applicants should submit the necessary documentary evidence related to their academic qualifications, including official transcripts and graduation diplomas/certificates issued by the academic authorities or universities concerned. If applicants fail to provide the necessary documents, their applications will not be considered. (iii) Holders of non-local academic and teacher training qualifications should also submit results of qualification assessment issued by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications (formerly the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation) and/or assessment reports issued by the Government. (iv) Where dissertations are required for their degrees, applicants should also submit photocopies of the cover page, the abstract, the table of contents and bibliography of their dissertations. The Vetting Committee on Exemption from the LPR (English Language) will, based on the documents/information provided by applicants, make recommendations to the Education Bureau on whether or not qualifications not included in Appendix 1 could be considered for exemption.

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Appeal Procedure
9. Applicants not satisfied with the results can make an appeal by submitting a written

request to the LTQ Team of this Bureau together with additional supporting documents/ information, as appropriate, within two weeks from the issue of the results. Appellants failing to submit the necessary documents or provide sufficient information on their qualifications will be notified to submit the required documents/information by a due date. If appellants fail to comply within the specified period, their appeals will not be further processed.
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10. Provided that appellants submit all the necessary supporting documents/information with the appeals, they will be informed of the results individually in about three months from the deadline of the appeal or the date specified for the submission of additional documents/information.

Appendices
11. Enclosed please find the following Appendices: (i) Appendix 1 List of Qualifications Awarded by Local Institutes and Recognized for Exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement (English Language);

(ii) Appendix 2 Application Form for Exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement (English Language); (iii) Appendix 3 Application Form for Exemption from the Language Proficiency

Requirement (PTH); and (iv) Appendix 4 Requirement. Applicants may download the application forms from the website of this Bureau (http://www.edb.gov.hk). Notes on Application for Exemption from the Language Proficiency

Enquiry
12. For enquiries related to application for exemption from the LPR (English Language), please contact Mr Hyman WONG at 2921 8938, and for enquiries related to application for exemption from the LPR (PTH), please contact Ms Janita KWAN at 3150 8013.

(S K LEUNG) for Secretary for Education c.c. Heads of Sections for information

Appendix 1 (Page 1 of 11) as at 9 March 2012

List of Qualifications Awarded by Local Institutes and Recognized for Exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement (LPR) (English Language)
Note: Applicants will be granted full exemption from the LPR (English Language) and deemed to have reached Level 3 proficiency in all papers in the LPR if they possess both a relevant degree and relevant teacher training.

Relevant Degrees
A. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Degrees specifically in the study of the English language (including English studies, English literature and English linguistics) Institute City University of Hong Kong City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Baptist University Hong Kong Baptist University Lingnan University The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The University of Hong Kong Degree Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Teaching English as a Second Language Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language Renamed as Master of Arts in English Studies (Teaching English as a Second Language) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Language and Literature Master of Arts in Language Studies Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Contemporary English Studies Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Contemporary English Language Restructured as BA(Hons) in Language Studies with Business Master of Arts in English Language Teaching Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts in English Studies Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Master of Arts in Linguistics Master of Arts in English Applied English Linguistics Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Linguistics and Language Technology With English as the main language of study BA(Hons) in English for the Professions (with possibility of minor in European Languages and Cultures) BA(Hons) in Language Studies (with specialization in Linguistics and With English as the main language of study Language Technology) With English as the main language of study MA in Language Studies (with specialization in Linguistics) BA (Hon) in Humanities English Language Concentration BA (Hon) in Humanities English Literature Concentration English as the language studied Major in English Linguistics / Literature in English / English Studies Major in Comparative Literature, with Literature in the English language as the key component Major in Linguistics, with English as the language studied With English as the main language of study Major in English With English as the main language of study Field of Study

10 The University of Hong Kong 11 The University of Hong Kong 12 The University of Hong Kong 13 The University of Hong Kong 14 City University of Hong Kong 15 The Chinese University of Hong Kong 16 City University of Hong Kong 17 City University of Hong Kong 18 City University of Hong Kong 19 City University of Hong Kong 20 Hong Kong Baptist University 21 Hong Kong Baptist University

Appendix 1 (Page 2 of 11) as at 9 March 2012 Institute 22 Lingnan University 23 The Chinese University of Hong Kong 24 The Chinese University of Hong Kong 25 The Chinese University of Hong Kong 26 The Chinese University of Hong Kong 27 The University of Hong Kong 28 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 29 Hong Kong Baptist University 30 Open University of Hong Kong 31 Open University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Institute of Education 32 and Lingnan University 33 The Open University of Hong Kong 34 The Open University of Hong Kong Degree MA in English Studies BA in Modern Languages and Intercultural Studies BA in Linguistics MA in Linguistics Renamed as MA in Linguistics (General Linguistics Stream) MA in English Language Teaching MA in Linguistics MA in English Language Studies BA (Hon) in Humanities English Studies Concentration Bachelor of Language Studies (English) Bachelor of Language Studies (English) (Hons) BA (Hon) in Contemporary English and Education (Four-year Full-time) (Added on 27 January 2006) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Language and Culture (Added on 1 June 2006) Bachelor of English Language Studies with Honours (Added on 12 February 2007) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Studies and Education (Four-year Full-time) (Added on 12 February 2007) Re-titled as Bachelor of Arts (English Studies) and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language Education) 35 The Chinese University of Hong Kong This double degree programme has been accepted as a bundle for exemption and The Hong Kong Institute of Education from the LPR. As such, either degree of the double degree programme would not be considered on its own as being accepted for exemption from the LPR, unless the individual degree concerned has been recognized independently as being accepted for exemption from the LPR. (Revised on 27 August 2008) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Language and Literature and Bachelor of Education in English Language Teaching (Added on 27 August 2008) This double degree programme has been accepted as a bundle for exemption from the LPR. As such, either degree of the double degree programme would not be considered on its own as being accepted for exemption from the LPR, unless the individual degree concerned has been recognized independently as being accepted for exemption from the LPR. With English as the main language of study With English as the main language of study With English as the main language of study With English as the main language of study Field of Study

36 Hong Kong Baptist University

Appendix 1 (Page 3 of 11) as at 9 March 2012 Institute 37 Hong Kong Shue Yan University 38 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 39 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Degree Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English (4-year full-time) (Added on 1 April 2009) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Studies for the Professions (Added on 7 September 2009) Master of Arts in English Language Arts (Added on 22 October 2009) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies (Three-Year Full-Time) (Added on 8 July 2010) Restructured as Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies (Four-Year English major Full-Time) (Added on 27 February 2012) Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, English Studies (Added on 12 July 2011) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese and English (Major in English) (Added on 12 July 2011) Bachelor of Arts in Chinese and English (Major in English) (Added on 12 July 2011) Master of Arts in English Studies (Added on 12 July 2011) Master of Arts in English Studies (Literary and Cultural Studies) (Added on 9 March 2012) Field of Study

40 The Hong Kong Institute of Education

41 The Hong Kong Institute of Education 42 The Open University of Hong Kong 43 The Open University of Hong Kong 44 City University of Hong Kong 45 City University of Hong Kong

Appendix 1 (Page 4 of 11) as at 9 March 2012 B. 1 Degrees in Education with specialism in English Institute City University of Hong Kong Degree Field of Study Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Primary Education Major in English Bachelor of Education (Language Education) English Language Education Restructured and renamed as Bachelor of Arts (English Studies) and Bachelor of Education (English Language Education) This double degree programme has been accepted as a bundle for exemption from the LPR. As such, either degree of the double degree programme would not be considered on its own as being accepted for exemption from the LPR, unless the individual degree concerned has been recognized independently as being accepted for exemption from the LPR. (Revised on 27 August 2008) Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) Master of Education (English Language Education) Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Primary) Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education Renamed as Bachelor of Education with Honours in Secondary Education (English Strand) Bachelor of Education (Language Education) Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary Education) Master of Education Master of Education Master of Education Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Language Teaching (in collaboration with the Hong Kong Institute of Education) Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education Renamed as Bachelor of Education with Honours in Primary Education (English Strand) Master of Education English Language for Teaching (ELT) Concentration Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Languages) Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Language Teaching) Master of Education in English Language Studies Master of Education Renamed as Master of Education in English Language Education Bachelor of Education (Added on 1 June 2006) English Language Education Strand English Language Studies Major in English Major in English Major in English English Strand Major in English

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Institute of Education The Open University of Hong Kong The University of Hong Kong The University of Hong Kong The University of Hong Kong

English Language Major in English English Language Education Language in Education, English Stream Teaching English as a Foreign Language

10 The University of Hong Kong 11 The University of Hong Kong 12 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 13 Open University of Hong Kong 14 Hong Kong Baptist University 15 The Hong Kong Institute of Education 16 The Hong Kong Institute of Education 17 The University of Hong Kong 18 Open University of Hong Kong 19 Hong Kong Baptist University

English Strand

Institute 20 Hong Kong Baptist University 21 The Hong Kong Institute of Education

Degree

22 The Hong Kong Institute of Education

Bachelor of Education (Honours) Master of Education (English Language Education Specialization) Renamed as Master of Education (TESOL and English Language Education English Subject Knowledge Strand Specialization) (12 February 2007) Master of Education (English Language Education Specialization) Renamed as Master of Education (TESOL and English Language Education English Extended Studies Strand Specialization) (12 February 2007) Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Strand) and Bachelor of Language Studies (English) (Honours) (Added on 1 June 2006) This double degree programme has been accepted as a bundle for exemption from the LPR. As such, either degree of the double degree programme would not be considered on its own as being accepted for exemption from the LPR, unless the individual degree concerned has been recognized independently as being accepted for exemption from the LPR. Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education in Language Education (English) (Added on 1 June 2006) This double degree programme has been accepted as a bundle for exemption from the LPR. As such, either degree of the double degree programme would not be considered on its own as being accepted for exemption from the LPR, unless the individual degree concerned has been recognized independently as being accepted for exemption from the LPR. Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language) (Added on 31 October 2006) Restructured as Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language) (Five-Year Full-Time) (Added on 27 February 2012) Bachelor of Education with Honours in English Language Teaching and Bachelor of English Language Studies with Honours (Added on 12 February 2007) This double degree programme has been accepted as a bundle for exemption from the LPR. As such, either degree of the double degree programme would not be considered on its own as being accepted for exemption from the LPR, unless the individual degree concerned has been recognized independently as being accepted for exemption from the LPR.

Appendix 1 (Page 5 of 11) as at 9 March 2012 Field of Study English Language Studies

23 The Open University of Hong Kong

24 The University of Hong Kong

25 The Hong Kong Institute of Education

26 The Open University of Hong Kong

Appendix 1 (Page 6 of 11) as at 9 March 2012 C. 1 2 3 D. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Degrees in language & communication (English) Institute City University of Hong Kong City University of Hong Kong The University of Hong Kong Degree Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English for Professional Communication Master of Arts in English for Specific Purposes Renamed as Master of Arts in English Studies (English for Specific Purposes) BA in Language and Communication With English major as a co-requisite Field of Study

Degrees in translation with English as one of the principal languages studied Institute City University of Hong Kong City University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Baptist University Lingnan University The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Open University of Hong Kong The University of Hong Kong Degree Degree of Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Translation and Interpretation Master of Arts in Translation and Interpretation Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Translation Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Translation Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts in Translation Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Translation and Chinese Bachelor of Arts in Language and Translation (English and Chinese) Renamed as Bachelor of Arts in Language and Translation Bachelor of Arts in Language and Translation (Honours) Bachelor of Arts BA(Hons) in Language Studies (with specialization in Translation and Interpretation MA in Language Studies (with specialization in Translation and Interpretation) MA in Translating and Interpreting (added on 1 March 2010) Major in Translation Major in Translation Field of Study

10 City University of Hong Kong 11 City University of Hong Kong 12 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Appendix 1 (Page 7 of 11) as at 9 March 2012

Relevant Teacher Training

E. Degrees in Education with specialism in English (The following qualifications are considered as both relevant degrees and relevant teacher training.) (Qualifications in this Section are also included in Section A/B of the Reference List.) Institute Degree Field of Study Bachelor of Education (Language Education) English Language Education Restructured and renamed as Bachelor of Arts (English Studies) and Bachelor of Education (English Language Education) This double degree programme has been accepted as a bundle for exemption from the LPR. As such, either degree of the double degree programme would not be considered on its own as being accepted for exemption from the LPR, unless the individual degree concerned has been recognized independently as being accepted for exemption from the LPR. (Revised on 27 August 2008) Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Primary) Bachelor of Education (Language Education) Major in English Major in English English Language

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

2 3 4 5 6 7

The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Institute of Education The University of Hong Kong The University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Polytechnic University The Open University of Hong Kong

8 9

The Open University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Institute of Education

Bachelor of Education (Primary/Secondary Education) Major in English Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Language Teaching (in collaboration with the Hong Kong Institute of Education) Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education English Strand Renamed as Bachelor of Education with Honours in Secondary Education (English Strand) Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education English Strand Renamed as Bachelor of Education with Honours in Primary Education (English Strand) Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Languages) Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Language Teaching) BA (Hon) in Contemporary English and Education (Four-year Full-time) (Added on 27 January 2006) Bachelor of Education (Added on 1 June 2006) Bachelor of Education (Honours) Major in English Major in English

10 The Hong Kong Institute of Education The Hong Kong Institute of Education 11 and Lingnan University 12 Hong Kong Baptist University 13 Hong Kong Baptist University

English Language Studies English Language Studies

Appendix 1 (Page 8 of 11) as at 9 March 2012 Institute Degree Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Strand) and Bachelor of Language Studies (English) (Honours) (Added on 1 June 2006) This double degree programme has been accepted as a bundle for exemption from the LPR. As such, either degree of the double degree programme would not be considered on its own as being accepted for exemption from the LPR, unless the individual degree concerned has been recognized independently as being accepted for exemption from the LPR. Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education in Language Education (English) (Added on 1 June 2006) This double degree programme has been accepted as a bundle for exemption from the LPR. As such, either degree of the double degree programme would not be considered on its own as being accepted for exemption from the LPR, unless the individual degree concerned has been recognized independently as being accepted for exemption from the LPR. Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language) (Added on 31 October 2006) Restructured as Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language) (Five-Year Full-Time) (Added on 27 February 2012) Bachelor of Education with Honours in English Language Teaching and Bachelor of English Language Studies with Honours (Added on 12 February 2007) This double degree programme has been accepted as a bundle for exemption from the LPR. As such, either degree of the double degree programme would not be considered on its own as being accepted for exemption from the LPR, unless the individual degree concerned has been recognized independently as being accepted for exemption from the LPR. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Studies and Education (Four-year Full-time) (Added on 12 February 2007) Re-titled as Bachelor of Arts (English Studies) and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (English Language Education) 18 The Chinese University of Hong Kong This double degree programme has been accepted as a bundle for exemption and the Hong Kong Institute of Education from the LPR. As such, either degree of the double degree programme would not be considered on its own as being accepted for exemption from the LPR, unless the individual degree concerned has been recognized independently as being accepted for exemption from the LPR. (Revised on 27 August 2008) Field of Study

14 The Open University of Hong Kong

15 The University of Hong Kong

16 The Hong Kong Institute of Education

17 The Open University of Hong Kong

Appendix 1 (Page 9 of 11) as at 9 March 2012 Institute Degree Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Language and Literature and Bachelor of Education in English Language Teaching (Added on 27 August 2008) This double degree programme has been accepted as a bundle for exemption from the LPR. As such, either degree of the double degree programme would not be considered on its own as being accepted for exemption from the LPR, unless the individual degree concerned has been recognized independently as being accepted for exemption from the LPR. Field of Study

19 Hong Kong Baptist University

Appendix 1 (Page 10 of 11) as at 9 March 2012 F. Certificates/Diplomas in Education with specialism in English Institute Hong Kong Baptist University The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Hong Kong Institute of Education The Hong Kong Institute of Education The Hong Kong Institute of Education The Hong Kong Institute of Education The Hong Kong Institute of Education The Hong Kong Institute of Education Certificate/Diploma Postgraduate Diploma in Education Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary) Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary) Certificate in Secondary Education (English) Certificate in Primary Education In-service Course of Training for Teachers in Secondary Schools In-service Course of Training for Teachers in Primary Schools Postgraduate Certificate in Education Renamed as Postgraduate Diploma in Education Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) Field of Study Major in English Major in English Major in English Major in English Major in English Major in English Major in English Major in English Major in English Major in English Major in English English Strand

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 The University of Hong Kong 11 The Open University of Hong Kong 12 The Open University of Hong Kong 13 Hong Kong Baptist University Department of Education Studies

The Open University of Hong Kong School of Education and Languages The University of Hong Kong Faculty Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Educational Studies** English Language Teaching Specialism 15 of Education The Chinese University of Hong Kong Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy for 16 Faculty of Education English Language Teaching) # # Postgraduate Diploma in Education Programmes (Primary/Secondary)(Two-year 17 The Hong Kong Institute of Education Part-time) English Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy # # 18 City University of Hong Kong Post-graduate Diploma in English Language Education Professional Development Course on Teaching English to Speakers of Other 19 The Hong Kong Institute of Education Languages (TESOL) for Native-speaking English Teachers (NETs) and Local English Teachers (LETs)** (Added on 26 November 2009) 14
Graduates of this course, who are already holders of a PGDE / PGCE / BEd or equivalent and majoring in subjects other than English, will be considered to have fulfilled the SCOLAR requirements on English subject knowledge (PGSK) and relevant teacher training, and will be considered for exemption from the LPR. This course is also included in Section G of the Reference List. ### Graduates of any of the two strands, who are already holders of a local PGDE / PGCE / BEd or equivalent and majoring in subjects other than English, will be considered to have attained the level of language teaching methodology that is equivalent to a PGDE in language teaching as required by SCOLAR / LPR. ** Graduates of this course, who are already holders of a PGDE / PGCE / BEd or equivalent and majoring in subjects other than English, will be considered to have attained the level of language teaching methodology that is equivalent to a PGDE in language teaching as required by SCOLAR / LPR.
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Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Primary) English Strand Postgraduate Diploma in Education English Subject Teaching and Subject Knowledge Stream (Two-year Part-time) # # Renamed as Postgraduate Diploma in Education English Subject Teaching and Subject Knowledge Stream # # (1) Secondary English Strand Certificate in Education # # # (2) Primary English Strand

Appendix 1 (Page 11 of 11) as at 9 March 2012

Relevant Post-graduate Programmes in Subject Knowledge

G. Post-graduate Programmes in Subject Knowledge for English Language Teachers Institute The Hong Kong Polytechnic University English Department The Open University of Hong Kong School of Education and Languages (E&L) City University of Hong Kong Department of English and Communication City University of Hong Kong Department of Chinese, Translation and Linguistics Hong Kong Baptist University Department of English Language and Literature Hong Kong Institute of Education Department of English Hong Kong Baptist University Department of Education Studies
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Certificate/Diploma Postgraduate Diploma in English Language Studies Postgraduate Certificate in English Studies for Language Teaching Postgraduate Certificate in Subject Knowledge for English Language Teachers Renamed as Postgraduate Diploma in Subject Knowledge for English Language Teachers Postgraduate Diploma in Language Studies [with specialization in Linguistics] (PGD LS) Post-graduate Diploma in English Subject Knowledge (PGSK) for English Language Teachers Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in English Studies Renamed as Postgraduate Diploma in English Studies Postgraduate Diploma in Education English Subject Teaching and Subject Knowledge Stream (Two-year Part-time) # # Renamed as Postgraduate Diploma in Education English Subject Teaching and Subject Knowledge Stream # #

1 2 3 4 5 6

The University of Hong Kong English Centre in collaboration with Department of English and Postgraduate Diploma in English Studies (PDipES) Department of Linguistics The Chinese University of Hong Kong Faculty of Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy for English Language 9 Education Teaching) # # Postgraduate Diploma in Education Programmes (Primary/Secondary)(Two-year Part-time) English 10 The Hong Kong Institute of Education Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy # # 8
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Applicants who possess a degree not in the relevant language subject but have completed a recognized post-graduate programme in subject knowledge (PGSK) in the relevant language subject are regarded as having a relevant language major degree for the purpose of exemption from the LPR.

Graduates of this course, who are already holders of a PGDE / PGCE / BEd or equivalent and majoring in subjects other than English, will be considered to have fulfilled the SCOLAR requirements on English subject knowledge (PGSK) and relevant teacher training, and will be considered for exemption from the LPR. This course is also included in Section F of the Reference List.

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Appendix 2

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RESTRICTED APPLICATION FORM EXEMPTION FROM THE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT (ENGLISH LANGUAGE)
1. Please enclose a stamped (postage: HK$1.40) self-addressed envelope for the acknowledgement of receipt of your application. 2. Please complete Sections A and B in block letters. 3. Please ensure the accuracy of the postal address. The result of the application will be sent to the postal address provided. 4. All applications, together with the certified photocopies of all supporting documents, should be directed to the Language Teacher Qualifications Team, Education Bureau, Room 1707, Murray Building, Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong. 5. The supporting documents submitted together with the applications will not be returned to the applicants. 6. Please refer to the related circular memorandum when you are filling in the application form.

Section A. Personal Particulars

HKID: Name in English: (Surname First) ( )

Name in Chinese: Contact Telephone Number: Postal Address:

Flat/Room Name of Building Estate/Village Street No. & Name District Name Region:* Hong Kong Kowloon Floor

Sex: M

Block

New Territories

School/Organization: (if applicable)

* Please put a tick in the appropriate box.

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RESTRICTED Section B. Qualifications

Applicants should indicate their qualifications in Parts (1) to (4) of this Section as appropriate. Please refer to the Reference List (Appendix 1) and Notes 1-4 on this page when completing this Section. Office Use

(1)

Degree or Higher Degree (Please put a tick in the appropriate box and fill in the blanks provided.) (Please refer to Sections A, B, C & a relevant degree on the Reference List Code No. D in Appendix 1 )
e.g. A 0 1

a relevant degree not on the Reference List a non-relevant degree plus a relevant qualification indicated in Part (3)
Title: Year: Major Subject: Awarding Institute:

(2)

Teacher Training

(Please put a tick in the appropriate box and fill in the blanks provided.)
(Please refer to Sections E & F in Appendix 1 )
F 0 1

relevant teacher training on the Reference List Code No.

e.g.

relevant teacher training but not on the Reference List non-relevant teacher training plus a recognized relevant qualification indicated in Part (4)
Title: Year: Major Subject: Awarding Institute:

(3)

Recognized post-graduate diploma/certificate in subject knowledge (PGSK) of English Language (For holders of a non-English major degree) Code No. of the Programme on the Reference List
e.g.

G
G 0 1

(Please refer to Section G in Appendix 1 )

Title: Year: Major Subject: English Awarding Institute:

(4)

Other recognized relevant teacher training (For holders of initial teacher training with a major in subjects other than English obtained after Sept 2000.) Code No. of the Programme on the Reference List
e.g.

F
F 0 1

(Please refer to Section F in Appendix 1 )

Title: Year: Major Subject: English Awarding Institute:

(5)

Other qualifications (relevant to English that you think could be considered for this application)

Title: Year: Major Subject: English Awarding Institute:

Notes 1. A Bachelor of Education degree with specialism in English (except add-on Education degrees) is considered as both a relevant degree and relevant teacher training and should therefore be entered for both categories. 2. To be accepted for exemption, an add-on Education degree programme has to be accompanied by a recognized relevant initial teacher training qualification. 3. Initial teacher training obtained before September 2000 is recognized for exemption regardless of the subject of specialism. 4. Please provide evidence of assessment of non-local qualification(s), if any.

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RESTRICTED Section C. Declaration

1. I declare that all the information provided is correct and true. I understand that if I give false or incorrect information, I shall render myself liable to disqualification from the application for exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement and any exemption granted may be revoked. I understand that I may be requested to provide further documentary evidence, where required on my qualifications. Failure to comply with this requirement may render the application difficult to be processed and hence exemption will not be granted. I understand that the acceptance of qualifications for exemption is for the purpose of granting exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement (English Language) only and does not have any implication for qualification assessment for appointment. I agree that the personal data provided above can be used by the Vetting Committee on Exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement and the Education Bureau for vetting of the application for exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement and related activities.

2.

3.

4.

Applicants signature :

Date:

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RESTRICTED Section D. Documents to be submitted with the application form

1. 2. 3. Please provide certified true copies of all relevant supporting documents including certificates and transcripts. Please complete the checklist below for documents to be submitted. Please enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope for the acknowledgement of receipt of your application.

A Checklist for Documents to be Submitted

I have attached the following documents with my application.
(Please put a tick in the appropriate boxes.)

Yes For all qualifications a. b. a. Degree certificate(s)/Graduation diploma(s) Official transcript(s) Results of qualification assessment issued by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications (formerly the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation) / the Government (For non-local qualifications only) Documents showing the major/specialism, mode, duration and course outlines /descriptions (if available) Cover page, abstract, table of contents and bibliography of dissertation(s), where dissertation(s) is/are required for the degree(s) Documents indicating details of teaching practice such as the number of weeks/hours, subject(s) and level(s) taught (For non-local teacher training only) Others (if appropriate, please specify)

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For qualifications not on the Reference List

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c.

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e.

Remarks: (e.g. why and when any required documents will be submitted later)

Applicants signature :

Date:

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Notes on Application for Exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement (LPR)
GENERAL
1. Teachers and prospective teachers with appropriate qualifications may apply for exemption. 2. Applications should be submitted to the Education Bureau by post, in person or by an authorized representative at the following address: Language Teacher Qualifications Team, Education Bureau, Room 1707, 17/F, Murray Building, Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong. 3. The application must be accompanied by copies of all relevant documents, including certificates and transcripts and other official documents issued by the Registrar of the tertiary institutes, and duly certified, for example, by the applicants school head. 4. All applications should reach the Language Teacher Qualifications Team on or before 21 May 2012.

APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE LPR (ENGLISH LANGUAGE)

5. Applicants will be granted full exemption from the LPR (English Language) and deemed to have reached Level 3 proficiency in each paper in the LPR if they (i) hold a relevant degree, and (ii) have successfully completed relevant teacher training. Qualifications satisfying the requirements for English teachers as recommended by the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR), including the Postgraduate Programmes in Subject Knowledge (PGSK) which satisfy the relevant degree requirement, will also be considered for exemption from the LPR (English Language). 6. A relevant degree means a recognized degree or higher degree with substantial components on the study of English and its use. In the main, this includes degrees specifically in the study of the English language (including English studies, English literature and linguistics), degrees in education with specialism in English, degrees in the communicative use of English and degrees in translation with English as one of the principal languages studied. 7. Relevant teacher training means recognized initial teacher training with specialism in English and supervised English teaching practice. Initial teacher training obtained before September 2000 is recognized for exemption regardless of the subject of specialism whilst initial teacher training obtained in or after September 2000 must be one with specialism in English. 8. Holders of non-local qualifications should submit results of qualification assessment by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications (formerly the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation). For recognized non-local teacher training, the length of the course and the practicum in English teaching should be specified. 9. Where dissertations are required for their degrees, applicants should also submit photocopies of the cover page, the abstract, table of contents and bibliography of their dissertations. 10. The List of Qualifications Awarded by Local Institutes and Recognized for Exemption is attached for applicants reference (Appendix 1). offered by local institutes. The List covers the relevant degrees and teacher training programmes Qualifications not on the List may also be recognized for exemption.

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11. The list of qualifications recognized for exemption is to be used for the purpose of exemption from the LPR (English Language) only and has no implications for qualification assessment for appointment to the Civil Service or in the aided sector.

APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE LPR (PTH)

12. Applicants who have been awarded the Certificate for the Test of Advanced Proficiency in Putonghua conducted by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority and obtained passes or above in Listening, Transcription and Speaking (including Reading, Oral Presentation and Conversation) will be deemed to have attained Level 3 proficiency in the corresponding papers in the LPR, namely, Listening and Recognition, Pinyin, and Speaking. Please note that the HKEAA has ceased to conduct the Test of Advanced Proficiency in PTH since 2009, but holders of the certificate for this test previously awarded by the HKEAA can still apply for exemption. 13. Applicants who have obtained Grade B, Level 2 or above in the Test of Proficiency in PTH conducted by the State Language Commission will be deemed to have attained Level 3 proficiency in Speaking. 14. There is no exemption from the proficiency requirement in the PTH Classroom Language Assessment for any applicants.