Studies in English focus on the skills needed for improved speaking proficiency and reading comprehension. English courses refine students’ command of the language and provide the tools for effectively navigating a world where English is becoming increasingly widespread.

Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, the other being Macau.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.