For Secondary School Students

Dates

Class A: 15th July 2013 – 21st August 2013 (Mondays & Wednesdays)

Class B: 16th July 2013 – 22nd August 2013 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Class C: 16th July 2013 – 22nd August 2013 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

Time

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. with a 20 minute break (A&B)

3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. with a 20 minute break (C)

Overview

This intensive English course for senior secondary school students is designed to help each student 1) build a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary, 2) develop critical reading and writing skills, and 3) gain confidence in using English. While the course has a practical aspect and will prepare students for public exams, it also seeks to challenge students with more advanced reading material and rigorous writing exercises.

The two classes will be capped at 20 students each to encourage class discussion and interactive learning (e.g. the Harkness method) in an English-only classroom. In addition, many one-on-one opportunities (e.g. writing clinic, extra help) will be available to cater to different learning needs. At the conclusion of the programme, students should expect to show marked improvement in their English proficiency and consequently obtain better results in the DSE English paper.

Venue

Savantas Liberal Arts Academy

Room 301, Fu Fai Commercial Centre, 27 Hiller Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Fee

HK $500 for the entire program; Students may apply for student aid or scholarship.

Eligibility

All senior secondary school students are invited to apply. Exceptional junior secondary school students will be considered on a case by case basis.

How to Apply

Apply Online on or before July 5th, 2013. Places are filled on a rolling basis. You are advised to apply early. Competitive candidates will be invited to an interview as part of the application process.

Lecturers & Tutors

Ms. Christine Lee, Candidate for M. Phil in Modern Chinese Studies, Oxford University, B.A. in East Asian Studies, Brown University

Ms. Cynthia Ip, B.A. in Political Science, University of Pennsylvania

Requirement & Grading

Grading will be based on class participation (30%), assignments (20%), and essays (50%). Participants who attain 85% or above will receive a Certificate of Excellence. Students with full attendance in this program will be awarded a “Full Participation Certificate”.

Writing Clinics & Extra Help

Students must meet with one of the teachers outside of class to receive feedback on their writing before submitting final drafts. In addition, students may request extra help from teachers by appointment or, if there is sufficient demand, during office hours.