Continuing Education Fund (CEF)
CEF Funding Features:
- Individually
- If the Continuing Education Fund has not been used:
80% of the first HKD10,000 government subsidy, employers only need to pay 20% of the tuition;
Afterwards, HKD 15,000 government subsidizes 60%, and employers only need to pay 40% of the tuition fees. - Must enroll in CEF-approved and approved courses
- physical class
- exams and homework
Apply for CEF requirements:
- The employee is a permanent resident of Hong Kong
- Entry requirements for QF Level 4:
(1) Hold a Higher Diploma / Associate Degree (QF Level 4) or higher qualification; or
(2) Five subjects at Level 2 (including English) or equivalent (e.g. Diploma Yi Jin) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, with two years of working experience; or
(3) Pass four subjects (including English) in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination or equivalent, and have two years of working experience; or
(4) Hold a Certificate in Marketing, Business or a related discipline (QF Level 3) with five years of relevant work experience; or
(5) Special admission requirements: pass the language proficiency and computer operation skills test, and pass the interview.
Funding Grant Conditions:
- Attendance rate: 70% of total class hours
- Homework and examinations must be passed, 50% of the overall score
- must be at least 18 years old
- Submit the application within one year after successful completion of the program
(Note: within one year based on the date of successful completion of the course or the test date of the designated language benchmark test, whichever is later)