Opportunity for UK university students - HKU Summer Institute Cultural Summer Exchange (HKUSI CSE) Fellowship 2023

Students of UK universities are invited to join this very meaningful programme and become a CSE Fellow to teach in Hong Kong during their summer holiday in 2023. This summer teaching programme (HKUSI CSE) provides a perfect platform for the selected Fellows to teach the Primary 6 to Secondary 2 school students. As a Fellow, the students will need to deliver self-designed lessons, which is a cross-cultural programme that encourages intellectual and cultural exchange amongst all participants using English as the medium of communication. Your students will benefit from joining this programme in developing their global identity, values and worldviews.

Duties:

• Programme period from July 17 to August 4, 2023
• Must attend a 1-week training session on curriculum development and teaching skills
• In collaboration with an assigned HKU Fellow to plan, develop and deliver a 2-weeks programme for students
• Daily classes from approximately 9am to 6pm for Primary 6 to Secondary 2 (Grade6-8) students
• Expected to take care of the students for outing and social activities organised by HKUSI

Benefits:

• A maximum of USD1,700 reimbursement of round-trip, economy class air ticket from the UK to Hong Kong
• Accommodation at HKU student’s dormitory (shared room) during the programme period
• One-off allowance of USD900
• Guidance and training sessions on developing and delivering lectures or workshops
• Cultural activities in Hong Kong

Eligibility:

• Quota: 14
• Currently enrolled students (or recent graduates) in the undergraduate or graduate programmes;
• Fluent, preferably native-English speaker;
• Open-minded and flexible team player, eager to learn about other cultures and share experiences;
• Eager to teach and mentor enthusiastic students;
• Have a good academic standing and demonstrate a rich extra-curricular history;
• Hold a valid passport six months after the end of programme period; and
• Must be fully available between July 17 to August 4, 2023.

Application Link: https://hku.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bIcOAZS3cm7nAG2

About The University of Hong Kong (HKU)

The University of Hong Kong, Asia’s Global University, delivers impact through internationalisation, innovation and interdisciplinarity. It attracts and nurtures global scholars through excellence in research, teaching and learning, and knowledge exchange. It makes a positive social contribution through global presence, regional significance and engagement with the rest of China.

About HKU Summer Institute (HKUSI)

HKU Summer Institute (HKUSI) provides learning opportunities for secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate students from around the world. Our programmes are uniquely designed to allow students to explore their academic interests and career paths while enjoying the summer experience of a lifetime at HKU.