Learning is a life long process. Here you can find both academic and vocational courses for adult learners.

Self-financing Local Programmes

Many local institutions provide programmes ranging from sub-degree to degree levels. But only locally-accredited post-secondary programmes are recognised by the Government and some professional bodies. You can go to EDB's dedicated website, iPASS, to search for the accredited programmes.

• Go to iPASS
  http://www.ipass.gov.hk/eng/index.aspx

Non-local Higher & Professional Courses

Many overseas higher and professional institutions also offer programmes in Hong Kong. These programmes are subject to local regulation. To protect your interests as a consumer, be sure to check out whether the programmes have been registered with the Government or exempted from registration. Check out details of these courses, their fees and other handy information on the link below.

• More about non-local higher and professional courses
  http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=226&langno=1

Financial Assistance Scheme for Designated Evening Adult Education Courses (FAEAEC)

Financial assistance is provided to adult learners attending evening secondary courses (Secondary 1 to 7) offered by the Approved Course Provider in designated centres. Eligible students under the FAEAEC may receive full, 30% or 50% reimbursement of the tuition fees paid. Check out the following link for details.

• More about FAEAEC
  http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeID=103&langno=1

Project Yi Jin

Many learning programmes require applicants to have certain level of education. Adults aged 21 or above can enrol on Project Yi Jin to acquire the qualification. A full Project Yi Jin Certificate has been assessed by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications as comparable to 5 passes in the HKCEE. Find more information on the link below.

• More about Project Yi Jin (available in Chinese only)
  http://www.edb.org.hk/yijin/index.html
• Financial assistance schemes for Project Yi Jin students
  http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/eng/schemes/pyj.htm

Institute of Professional Education and Knowledge (PEAK)

PEAK is a member of the VTC Group. It provides courses that are specially designed for working people to attain professional and academic qualifications and cover a wide scope of professions such as financial services, management, languages and communication, information technology, lifestyle and wellness, and more. In addition, PEAK also provides corporate training service to global and local corporations.

• More about PEAK and their programmes
  http://www.peak.vtc.edu.hk/

Vocational Training Council (VTC)

The VTC also offers various part-time courses through its other member institutions to meet the diverse education needs of the working adults and to suit the developing needs of Hong Kong. More details are available on the link below.

• Life long Learning at VTC
  http://www.vtc.edu.hk/vtc/web/template/level_4.jsp?fldr_id=958

Workplace English Campaign

A good command of English is important in a workplace environment. The Workplace English Campaign launched by the Government has developed the Hong Kong Workplace English Benchmarks to spell out the standards of written and spoken English in different industries. Check out the links below for details and the online learning platform.

• Workplace English Campaign
  http://www.english.gov.hk/eng/html/message.htm

The Qualifications Framework (QF) initiated by the Education Bureau aims to help Hong Kong people set clear goals and directions for continuous upgrading through life-long learning to obtain quality-assured qualifications. In this context, a web-based Qualifications Register (QR) is now made available to the public whereby you can look up for information on quality-assured qualifications with the associated learning programmes and providers recognised under QF.

• More about Qualifications Framework
  http://www.hkqf.gov.hk/guie/home.asp
• Make online enquiry through Qualification Register
  http://www.hkqr.gov.hk/hkqr/welcome.do

Continuing Education Fund (CEF)

The CEF subsidises adult learners to pursue eligible education and training courses. Successful applicants will be reimbursed 80% of their tuition fees, subject to a maximum of HK$10,000. You should submit your application before the course commences. Find out more information and the eligible courses on the link below.

• More about CEF
  http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/cef/course.htm

Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (NLS)

Students who are not eligible for assistance under the Tertiary Student Finance Scheme – Publicly-funded Programmes and the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students may apply for the NLS loan to meet their tuition fees. Check out the link below for more information such as the eligible courses and course providers.

• Details of NLS
  http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/eng/schemes/nlss.htm