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Native-speaking English Teacher Scheme

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Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) Scheme
Chinese: 以英語為母語的英語教師計劃
AbbreviationNET Scheme
Formation1998
PurposeLanguage enhancement
HeadquartersRoom 1120, 11/F, Tsuen Wan Multi-storey Carpark Building, 174-208 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan
Location
FieldsEducation
Chief Curriculum Development Officer
Joe LEUNG Kwok Wing
Parent organisation
Education Bureau
WebsiteOfficial website
Native-speaking English Teacher Scheme
Traditional Chinese以英語為母語的英語教師計劃
Simplified Chinese以英语为母语的英语教师计划
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinYǐ Yīngyǔ wéi Mǔ​yǔ de Yīngyǔ Jiàoshī Jìhuà
Yue: Cantonese
Yale RomanizationYíh yīng yúh wàih móuh yúh dīk yīng yúh gaau sī gai waahk
JyutpingJi5 jing1 ju5 wai4 mou5 ju5 dik1 jing1 ju5 gaau3 si1 gai3 waak6

The Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) Scheme came into operation in Hong Kong in 1998. It is a scheme which allows governmental and government subsidised primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong to employ English teachers from overseas. The aim of the scheme is to provide local students with exposure to authentic English language and to cultural enrichment. NET teachers are also expected to assist with teaching resources development and professional training for English teachers in their schools. At present, there are approximately 800 NET teachers in Hong Kong schools.

NET teachers are employed on a renewable two-year contract basis, they receive a gratuity at the end of each contract and also receive a special allowance which is intended to partially compensate for the additional costs of living overseas.

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