Government-funded Continuing Education Fund (CEF) English Courses
$25,000 funding to help you learn English well and gain global recognition
Wall Street English Academy’s Certificate in English Language Communication Skills and Certificate in Advanced English Language Examination Skills English programmes are both accredited by the Hong Kong Government’s Continuing Education Fund (CEF)* and Qualifications Framework (QF) and have achieved Level 3 accreditation, ensuring their quality.
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Eligible students who have completed relevant courses and obtained a pass in a designated English benchmark test* will be reimbursed a maximum of $25,000 in tuition fee subsidies.
Worried that the funding application process is too complicated? Wall Street English Academy’s course consultants are happy to provide students with assistance and follow up on the government funding application process, including various documents and procedures, so that you can easily start your English learning plan without having to let financial problems hinder your self-improvement plan.
The following courses can apply for government funding to learn English. In the form of short-term courses, you can learn a universal language that will be useful in your life and travel. The IELTS score is globally recognized. It is an authoritative certification for studying or working overseas, and it will definitely help you get into prestigious universities and get accepted by large companies.
General English Course
Designed for people who want to improve their overall English proficiency, we will tailor the most suitable class for you based on your English learning needs. Whether it is daily English, public examinations, travel English or job hunting and promotion, our English courses can help you quickly improve your English to the ideal level and achieve your learning goals.
IELTS Intensive Course
Comprehensive coverage of all IELTS test papers, including listening, reading, writing and speaking test skills. The course is taught by experienced foreign professional English teachers with internationally recognized qualifications, and provides comprehensive key exercises and high-score techniques.
| Course Title | Course Code |
|---|---|
| Certificate in Advanced English Language Examination Skills | CEF Course Code：38C131319 QF Level：3 QF Registration No.：16/000878/L3 Validity Period：01/10/2016 – 30/11/2027 The above courses have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. This course (Certificate in Advanced English Language Examination Skills) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 3). |
| Certificate in English Language Communication Skills (Elementary) | CEF Course Code：38C143260 QF Level：1 QF Registration No.：24/000696/L1 Validity Period：01/01/2025 – 31/12/2026 The above courses have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. The above course（Certificate in English Language Communication Skills (Elementary)) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 1). |
| Certificate in English Language Communication Skills (Pre-Intermediate) | CEF Course Code：38C143295 QF Level：2 QF Registration No.：24/000697/L2 Validity Period：01/01/2025 – 31/12/2026 The above courses have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. The above course（Certificate in English Language Communication Skills (Pre-Intermediate)) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 2). |
| Certificate in English Language Communication Skills (Intermediate) | CEF Course Code：38C143325 QF Level：2 QF Registration No.：24/000698/L2 Validity Period：01/01/2025 – 31/12/2026 The above courses have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. The above course（Certificate in English Language Communication Skills (Intermediate)) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 2). |
| Certificate in English Language Communication Skills (Advanced) | CEF Course Code：38C143376 QF Level：3 QF Registration No.：24/000699/L3 Validity Period：01/01/2025 – 31/12/2026 The above courses have been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. The above course（Certificate in English Language Communication Skills (Advanced)) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 3). |
*For more details, please contact our Education Consultants.
Enhancement Measures of Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
| The implementation of Enhancement Measures | Effective from August 1st, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Eligible Applicant | Hong Kong residents aged from 18 or above (who have enrolled and paid the tuition fee for a reimbursable course before the course commencement date) |
| Reimbursable Amount | The first HK$10,000 will be subsidized at a rate of 80% of the course fee, while the next HK$15,000 will be subsidized at a rate of 60% of the course fee; the maximum total subsidy that can be applied for is HK$25,000 (the amount of reimbursement to be applied for is based on the calculation method provided by the Office of the Continuing Education Fund). |
| Validity Period & Maximum Number of Claims | There is no longer any limit on the term or number of applications. |
| Application Procedure | Applicants can submit their CEF account opening application before the course starts, or submit it together with their first application for reimbursement after successfully completing their first CEF course. |
| Language Benchmark Test | Applicants are required to pass a specified benchmark test (e.g. VERSANT, IELTS) at a specified (or higher) level and submit the application for reimbursement claims within one year upon successful completion of a CEF course. |
| Inquiry | Continuing Education Fund Office Website: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/en/index.htm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the government provide free English courses?
The government does not directly provide free English courses. Instead, it provides a Continuing Education Fund (CEF) for citizens to apply for. As long as students study designated courses at Wall Street English (such as practical English courses or IELTS courses) and apply after completing the course, they can get CEF to subsidize most of the course fees. Thousands of students have successfully obtained funding from Wall Street English in the past. You can contact us for details and how to apply for the Continuing Education Fund.
Q: What documents are required to apply for the Continuing Education Fund?
For IELTS Course Students:：
- HKID card
- Any of the following：
- Bankbook
- Bank statement
- A bankcard that shows the bank account number
- Receipt of the exam registration of the IELTS Test
- IELTS certificate (showing result of at least 3.5 or above)
For the General English Course Students:
- HKID card
- Any of the following：
- Bankbook
- Bank statement
- A bankcard that shows the bank account number
- Receipt of the exam registration of General English Course
- General English certificate (showing result of at least 32 or above)
Q: Under what circumstances will an applicant’s application be unsuccessful？
The following applicants of CEF will be unsuccessful under these circumstances:
- Applicants do not meet the requirements for eligibility to apply, this includes being under 18 when submitting the documents required for the application, or not an official permanent Hong Kong resident
- Applicants who had already received the maximum subsidy amount of the CEF reimbursement
- Applicants who send in their applications later than the required time
- Applicants who cannot provide all documents needed for the application.
Q: What English courses at Wall Street English can apply for funding?
If you are interested in improving your IELTS score, you can choose the IELTS course (Certificate in Advanced English Test Preparation Skills)
If you want to improve your daily English communication, you can choose the General English course (Certificate in English Language Communication Skills).