Position

English is the language of global communication. With the rapid development of the Internet and technology, English learning helps students gain access to knowledge from around the world, develop proper values and attitudes and expand their world views. Students’ mastery of English is vital as it opens up new possibilities for intellectual and social development, educational attainment, personal fulfilment, cultural understanding and, in future, career advancement.

In many primary English Language classrooms, emphasis has been placed not only on helping students master language forms and functions and develop language skills, but also on enhancing their learning experiences by creating an English-rich environment. There have also been deliberate attempts to develop a reading culture, introduce a variety of text types, address diverse learning needs, and promote “assessment for learning” (AfL) and “assessment as learning” (AaL). Such efforts are well appreciated, and teachers are encouraged to build on the existing effective practices to enrich students’ learning experiences.

Direction

-       To support students in attaining the Updated Seven Learning Goals of Primary Education, the English Language Department follows three major directions in curriculum planning: cultivating positive values and attitudes, creating space for meaningful learning, and promoting student-centred learning.

-    In line with the ongoing curriculum renewal, the department also incorporates the seven Major Renewed Emphases (MREs) to guide learning and teaching. These include:

• Reading across the Curriculum (RaC)

• Values Education

• Assessment Literacy

• Information Technology in Education (ITE)

• STEAM Education

• Making Good Use of Learning Time

-     By embedding these elements into the English curriculum, we aim to equip students with essential language skills, foster lifelong learning, and nurture whole-person development. This prepares them to face future challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing world, including developments such as the Greater Bay Area and Belt and Road Initiative.

This content is adapted from the English Language Curriculum Guide (Primary 1–6) 2025, published by the Education Bureau to support the ongoing renewal of the school curriculum.