CUHK Summer Institute

From Secondary School to University

Entering university may be the dream of every secondary school student. However, it has never been an easy task for pre-university students to decide their future studies without learning more about the disciplines in which they are interested in. How can we inspire them and provide them with insights into their future studies?

From Cantonese to English

Hong Kong is a place where East meets West. It is critical that students possess good English skills to face the challenges in their future studies and careers. How can we help students to develop these skills in a fun and effective way?

CUHK Summer Institute 2008 (SI 2008)

SI2008 is a two-week residential programme designed for F.6 students to help them explore their interests in different disciplines before they consider their university programme choices. Moreover, this programme allows students to experience the university residential life and to improve their standards of English through close interaction with some of today’s brightest young scholars. F.5 students who have recommendations from their school principals may also apply.

What will students gain?

SI 2008 is designed to create a stimulating, yet practical, summer learning experiences for students. During the course of the programme, students will:

· Learn more about their subjects before they decide on their major programmes for undergraduate studies

· Experience the vibrant campus and hostel life of CUHK and enjoy the use of its facilities

· Strengthen their English language skills through close interaction with native speakers

· Earn university credits that can count towards undergraduate studies at CUHK in the future