Policy Address

208. As regards language education, the Government will invite SCOLAR to consider implementing the following two programmes:

1. a grant for primary schools to enrich the language environment on campus and refine the school-based English Language curriculum. The grant should enhance support for English learning in primary schools, in particular for the transition from kindergarten to junior primary, as well as to cater for both more able and less able students; and
2. a vocational English programme for senior secondary students who are interested in pursuing vocational and professional education and training or are prepared to work, so as to enhance their English proficiency and provide them with relevant recognition for further studies and employment.

209. There are currently about 900 public sector schools in Hong Kong. The school premises were built in different periods and provide various facilities. Having regard to the unique design feature, the Government will allocate additional resources to improve the facilities of 26 “matchbox-style school premises”.

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