The Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) Scheme came into operation in
Hong Kong
Hong Kong)., Legally Hong Kong, China in international treaties and organizations. is a special administrative region of China. With 7.5 million residents in a territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the wor ...
in 1998. It is a scheme which allows governmental and government subsidised primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong to employ
English teachers from overseas. The aim of the scheme is to provide local students with exposure to authentic English language and to cultural enrichment. NET teachers are also expected to assist with teaching resources development and professional training for English teachers in their schools. At present, there are approximately 800 NET teachers in Hong Kong schools.
NET teachers are employed on a renewable two-year contract basis, they receive a gratuity at the end of each contract and also receive a special allowance which is intended to partially compensate for the additional costs of living overseas.
See also
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Education in Hong Kong
Education in Hong Kong used to be largely modelled on Education in the United Kingdom, that of the United Kingdom, particularly the Education in England, English system. Since 2012, the overhaul of secondary school diploma has introduced cha ...
External links
Native English-Speaking Teachers' Association (NESTA)
– Further details of NETs' terms of employment and of the rationale behind the scheme
* Net Teacher Survival Guide
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Education in Hong Kong
English-language education