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English Language Education

Overview

Our curriculum aims to develop students into proficient, confident, and independent communicators. By integrating holistic learning approaches—from novel studies in junior years to specialised exam preparation in senior years—we nurture a lifelong interest in the English language and its diverse cultural contexts.

Curriculum Highlights

Junior Secondary (G7 – G9)

The junior curriculum focuses on building fluency and establishing strong reading habits through a holistic, literature-based approach.

Component Learning Objectives
Approach G7-G8: Holistic learning through novel studies.
G9: Theme-based texts to bridge the transition to senior secondary.
Reading Developing strategies to construct meaning from diverse text forms and features.
Writing Mastering the process of drafting, revising, and editing for specific audiences.
Listening Learning note-taking skills and identifying gists/specific information in complex situations.
Speaking Building confidence to respond appropriately across various social and academic contexts.

Senior Secondary (G10 – G12)

Students choose between two specialised pathways depending on their academic goals.

1. HKDSE Pathway

Focuses on broadening language competencies for academic and professional success within the local framework.

  • Strands: Interpersonal, Knowledge, and Experience.
  • Content: Integration of Language Arts (pop culture/literature) and Non-Language Arts (social issues).
  • Skills: Enhancing the four language skills alongside critical thinking and values education.

2. GCE A-Level Pathway (IELTS-focused)

A targeted course designed to prepare students for the IELTS Academic test, recognised by global universities.

Module Focus Areas
Academic Reading Skimming, scanning, and distinguishing main ideas from supporting details.
Academic Writing Describing data (graphs/charts) and constructing formal argumentative essays.
Listening Understanding diverse question types and identifying synonyms/keywords.
Speaking Improving fluency, coherence, and lexical resource through justified opinions.