Hong Kong Institute of Education Exchange Program

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE: 

OCTOBER 9, 2009 FOR SPRING

MARCH 12, 2010 FOR FALL SEMESTER

 

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Hong Kong is a well-known international city renowned for its fusion of Eastern and Western cultures and acts as a financial center in the world. You can find variety of goods and foods from around the globe  in this shopping and dining paradise. Hong Kong also owns one of the world’s most efficient public transport systems for both domestic and international linkages.

In short, living and studying in Hong Kong will provide you a wonderful and remarkable experience.

About Hong Kong Institute of Education

The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd) is the only University Grants Committee funded institution dedicated solely to the upgrading and professional development of teacher education in Hong Kong.

In October 1997, the Hong Kong Institute of Education moved to its new campus in Tai Po. The campus includes the HKIEd HSBC Early Childhood Learning Centre and the HKIEd Jockey Club Primary School, founded on the campus in 2001 and 2002 respectively,.

After years of intensive upgrading and continuous developments, the Hong Kong Institute of Education currently provides doctoral, master's, undergraduate degrees, post-graduate diplomas, certificates and a range of in-service programs to a student body of approximately 7,000

The academic programs reflect the integration of subject knowledge with pedagogy and teaching skills, and the academic planning processes ensure that the programs meet and respond to the future needs of teachers.

The Exchange

Each semester two students will be selected to participate in this exchange. While at HKIEd students will  take one course on Hong Kong History and Culture, and four elective courses of their choice. There are over 90 courses to choose from, to view all of them click here .   All courses for exchange students are taught in English, Chinese language ability is not a requirement for the exchange.

Costs

Students selected to participate in this program will pay tuition and fees to Bridgewater State College, and pay only room and board to HKIEd.

For more information on room and board costs please click here

More Information on HKIEd

For more information on HKIEd and the HKIEd Exchange please click on the links below:

HKIEd Official Website

HKIEd Factsheet

Last Modified: October 2, 2009