Education

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

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/

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/

English Festival - A variety of activities to promote the use of the English language, including drama, debate, games, music, painting, writing and television programmes. <small>(April 2, 2006)</small>
http://cd.edb.gov.hk/scolar/eng_festival_2007/

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. <small>(February 1, 2007)</small>
http://hkeducationexpo.tdctrade.com/

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

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/

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. <small>(March 11, 2006)</small>
http://www.ehef-hk.org/

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

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/

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/

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/

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. <small>(July 23, 2006)</small>
http://www.leader21.org/

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

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

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/

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

The Native English Speaking Teacher's Association - Includes news, events, mentor program, constitution, and frequently asked questions.
http://www.nesta.com.hk/

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/

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/