Web Directory

» All NETs HK
   A discussion group for all NET teachers in Hong Kong. Includes subscription information.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/allnets/

» Careers and Guidance Services, Education Bureau
   Supports secondary school teachers in Hong Kong by providing general and careers guidance to students from Form 1 to 7.
   http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?langno=1&nodeid=235

» Centre for Language in Education
   Aims to develop language education, scholarship and research; and to foster a culture of lifelong language learning. Includes English Learning Centre, academic activities, summer courses, IELTS and Arthur Samy Chinese Language Learning Centre.
   http://www.cle.ied.edu.hk/

» Committee on Home-School Co-operation
   Allocates project grants to schools; develops training materials; publicises better home-school relations and encourages the establishment of Parent-Teacher Associations.
   http://embhsc.hkedcity.net/en/

» ETV
   Introduces a series of educational programmes produced by the government for pre-school, primary and secondary school students. Provides broadcast schedule and resources for teachers. [English and Chinese]
   http://etv.edb.gov.hk/

» Education and Careers Expo
   Organised by the Trade Development Council. Provides a venue for academic and commercial establishments to recruit students and employees and for students and job-seekers to gather information on education, career and training.
   http://hkeducationexpo.tdctrade.com/

» English Festival
   A variety of activities to promote the use of the English language, including drama, debate, games, music, painting, writing and television programmes.
   http://cd.edb.gov.hk/scolar/eng_festival_2007/

» European Higher Education Fair
   Introduces an exhibition involving academic institutions and higher education promotion organisations from European countries. Provides venue information and a list of exhibitors.
   http://www.ehef-hk.org/

» HK PNET Resources
   Resources, links and ideas for Primary Native English Teachers teaching in Hong Kong. Includes sections on acronyms, EMB, forums, living in HK, NESTA, NET scheme, NET websites, PLPR and teacher resources.
   http://www.west-web.net/pnet/

» HK PNETs Forum
   A discussion forum for Primary Native English Teachers teaching in Hong Kong. Includes Staff Room, Resources and Guest boards that can be viewed by non-members.
   http://www.west-web.net/hkpnetsforum/

» Hong Kong Award for Young People
   Challenges young people to make a difference in their personal lives and in their community.
   http://www.ayp.org.hk/

» Hong Kong Council of Early Childhood Education and Services
   Advocates innovative informal education for children. Provides an introduction to the council, its programmes and its activities.
   http://www.hkceces.org/

» Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority: Basic Competency Assessments
   Provides background information, demonstrations and user guides relating to the assessment scheme.
   http://www.hkbca.edu.hk/

» Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union
   Aims to maintain and extend teachers' right, provide support and welfare services, and promote education policy and teaching best practice.
   http://www.hkptu.org/engptu/

» Hong Kong Student Aid Society
   Operates a number of schools and hostels in Hong Kong.
   http://www.hksas.org.hk/eng/index/index.htm

» Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) Scheme
   Information on the programme implemented by the Employment and Manpower Bureau to place a native English speaking teacher in all primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong.
   http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=262&langno=1

» Quality Education Fund
   A government-established fund to finance projects that promote quality education. Includes an introduction to the fund, list of projects it supports, and a resource centre for information exchange among project participants.
   http://qef.org.hk/

» Student Leadership Conference 2006
   A venue for university students to engage in discussions about global problems and exchange ideas about leadership qualities. Provides programme schedule, introduction to the organisers, publication, registration details.
   http://www.leader21.org/

» Territory-wide System Assessment
   Aiming to provide Government and school management with information on school standards in key learning areas for both Secondary and Primary schools in Hong Kong.
   http://www.systemassessment.edu.hk/

» The EatSmart@school.hk Campaign
   Aims to cultivate healthy eating practices so that schoolchildren can grow healthily and learn effectively. Provides nutrition guidelines, education materials and games, and a database of school lunch providers.
   http://www.eatsmart.gov.hk/

» The University Grants Committee
   Advises the government on the development and funding needs of higher education institutions in Hong Kong. Also contains information about the development of tertiary education in general.
   http://www.ugc.edu.hk/

» ThinkQuest, HKUST College of Lifelong Learning
   An international competition where students and teachers engage in collaborative, project-based learning through creating educational websites with an aim to teach others.
   http://thinkquest.ust.hk/

» Watchdog
   Early learning center for developmentally delayed children between the ages of birth and six. Includes information about services and staff.
   http://www.watchdog.org.hk/