Learn English efficiently and give back to society as a talented person

Heung To Secondary School (Tseung Kwan O) Give full play to the unique advantages of direct subsidy schools, flexibly integrate and deploy various teaching resources, and coordinate with carefully planned high-quality English courses to help students solidify basic English knowledge, skillfully use relevant skills, and improve overall learning effectiveness. Principal Chung Yiu Kay, WilsonUnderstand that solid English ability is a vital and necessary skill for students in their future development, so they lead the teaching team to help students learn English well, lay a foundation, and develop good learning attitudes and positive values.

Comprehensive English teaching strategies to lay the foundation and learn with confidence

The school practices the educational philosophy of teaching students in accordance with their aptitude and helps students with different backgrounds achieve breakthroughs in abilities through diversified teaching designs. As a core strategy, layered teaching breaks the limitations of traditional class teaching. At the beginning of the new school year, teachers will divide students into different groups according to their overall English proficiency through comprehensive tests, classroom performance assessments, etc., so that each student can steadily improve at an appropriate learning pace. In addition, the school's independent learning center provides students with a wealth of online learning resources. Students can plan their own learning time according to their own needs, use their spare time to expand English learning channels, and gradually improve their independent learning abilities.

In order to help students prepare for the DSE public examination, the school has formed a complete system of after-school tutoring. The top-notch group is led by experienced senior teachers, who conduct special training on the question types in the DSE exam, and help students achieve better results through question analysis, question-answering skills, etc.; the bottom-up group has teachers develop personalized tutoring plans based on students' weak links, starting with basic knowledge to help students make up for their shortcomings in ability, ensuring that every student can achieve good results in the DSE exam.

The "One Year, One Certificate" course launched by the school provides clear staged goals for students' English learning. For junior high school students, the curriculum focuses on consolidating the foundation of English and bridging high school courses. The TOEFL Junior course is offered. Through vocabulary accumulation, grammatical system sorting, listening training and other contents, students can build a solid English knowledge framework and lay the foundation for English learning in high school. High school students can choose IELTS or TOEIC courses. Teachers will provide comprehensive test-taking guidance based on the IELTS scoring standards, which will not only help students improve their test scores, but also cultivate their English application skills, making students more competitive in future overseas studies or career development.

Overseas English study tours broaden horizons and promote exchanges

In order to allow students to experience the practical application of English at close range, the school carefully plans overseas English study tours every year, covering English-speaking countries such as the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. The study tour itinerary is designed with both learning and experience in mind. Students stay with local host families during the study tour, where they can intuitively experience the application of English in daily life through daily diet, communication and dialogue. At the same time, students will also enter local middle schools to study with local students, experience different teaching models and learning atmospheres, and understand local history, culture, customs and habits. Overseas study tours not only allow students to quickly improve their English skills in practice, but also cultivate their independent living, cross-cultural communication and adaptation abilities, laying the foundation for becoming international talents in the future.

Unique school-based courses inspire English learning potential

School-based courses are a highlight of school English teaching. Through flexible and diverse courses, students can learn English beyond the textbooks and apply what they have learned. The flexible language policy fully cares for students. Students can choose English classes or Chinese classes according to their personal wishes in junior high school, allowing each student to learn in the most suitable environment and fully demonstrate their talents.

Thematic unit teaching breaks the traditional English teaching model in which the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing are separated, and the training of various abilities cooperates with each other. The teaching team designs teaching units around life-oriented and academic themes, such as "Environmental Protection", "Campus Life", etc. Each unit includes reading articles, writing short essays on related topics, oral discussions, etc., allowing students to integrate various skills while learning around the same topic.

English drama courses provide students with a stage to express themselves and use English effectively. The course deeply integrates drama elements with English teaching. From script creation, role assignment, line recitation to stage performance, the entire process is led by students, with teachers providing guidance and support. Through script creation, stage rehearsal, etc., students combine the English knowledge they have learned with life experience, and finally perform a drama performance at the end of the semester. The students performed the content of the script in fluent English, which not only improved their English listening and speaking skills, but also cultivated teamwork, self-confidence and creativity.

Immersive English context, applying what you have learned in daily life

The school builds an immersive English context and stimulates students' interest in learning through diverse activities. For example, multiple English game booths will be set up during the English week. Students can win points and small prizes by participating in the games, consolidating their English knowledge in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. The inter-class English speech competition provides students with a platform to demonstrate their oral skills and improve their English expression and logical thinking abilities.

The English morning program integrates English into campus life and is hosted by students themselves. Sharing topics cover subject knowledge, current affairs hot spots and other fields. In the process of preparing to share content, students will actively consult information, organize language, and improve their English writing and expression skills; other students will practice their English language sense and improve their English listening skills while listening to the sharing.

During the lunch period, the school also arranges a variety of English activities for students. Different types of English short films are played at noon, ranging from news and current affairs to life-related content. The content is both interesting and informative. Students can not only be exposed to authentic English pronunciation, but also learn about international current affairs, scientific information and other content. In addition, lunchtime English activities are led by foreign teachers, and through different interactive games, students can improve their opportunities to apply English in daily life in a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.

Based on practice orientation, organize visits and inspection activities

The school combines the subject content of different grades and plans a variety of visits and inspection activities for students, so that students can experience the fun of learning English through personal practice. The activity design takes into account both fun and application, and appropriate activity themes are selected according to the English proficiency of different grade students. For example, when students visit the Society for the Protection of Animals, they can not only learn about the living habits of various animals, but also learn English vocabulary and expressions related to animals; in the Table manner activity, instructors explain in detail the English expressions and practical application scenarios of Western table manners. Students can simulate dining scenes in person, practice relevant English conversations, understand Western cultural etiquette, and improve their cross-cultural communication skills.

Gather the reading atmosphere on campus and broaden knowledge through reading works

Reading is an important way to improve English proficiency. The school attaches great importance to cultivating students' reading habits and condenses the reading atmosphere on campus through systematic planning and guidance. For junior high school students, the school has developed a reading plan of "sharing an English book every year". The reading list has been carefully selected by the teacher team and covers categories such as classics and popular literature. There are classic works with beautiful language, as well as popular English novels and popular science books that are in line with the interests of contemporary students. Students not only broadened their knowledge and accumulated English knowledge, but also developed their reading interest and critical thinking ability, achieving dual improvements in English ability and comprehensive literacy while being immersed in books.