The Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) Scheme came into operation in Hong Kong in 1998. It is a scheme which allows governmental and government subsidised primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong to employ English teachers from overseas. The aim of the scheme is to provide local students with exposure to authentic English language and to cultural enrichment. NET teachers are also expected to assist with teaching resources development and professional training for English teachers in their schools. At present, there are approximately 800 NET teachers in Hong Kong schools.
Chinese: 以英語為母語的英語教師計劃 | |
| Abbreviation | NET Scheme |
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| Formation | 1998 |
| Purpose | Language enhancement |
| Headquarters | Room 1120, 11/F, Tsuen Wan Multi-storey Carpark Building, 174-208 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan |
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| Fields | Education |
Chief Curriculum Development Officer | Joe LEUNG Kwok Wing |
Parent organisation | Education Bureau |
| Website | Official website |
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| Traditional Chinese | 以英語為母語的英語教師計劃 | ||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 以英语为母语的英语教师计划 | ||||||||||||
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NET teachers are employed on a renewable two-year contract basis, they receive a gratuity at the end of each contract and also receive a special allowance which is intended to partially compensate for the additional costs of living overseas.
See also edit
External links edit
- Native English-Speaking Teachers' Association (NESTA)
- Education Bureau – Further details of NETs' terms of employment and of the rationale behind the scheme
- Net Teacher Survival Guide
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