A pass in EL0200 English for Academic Purposes is required before students can proceed to GE1401 University English.
In line with City University policy students have three attempts at passing EL0200. A failure will be included in the calculation of a student's cumulative grade point average (CGPA) until the student passes the exam.
To recover a failure, the following three options are possible:
| Code | Title | Hours per week | Total hours | Length | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL0200E | English for Academic Purpose (Extension) | 2 | 24 | 1 semester | 6 |
Students who fail EL0200 on all three attempts will not be able to take GE1401 University English unless they obtain an acceptable external alternative qualification within a two-year period. The acceptable alternative qualifications are:
| Exam/Test | All Associate and Bachelor Degree Programmes |
|---|---|
| Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): English | 4 |
| IELTS | 6.5 - with no less than 6.0 in the Writing and Reading sections |
| TOEFL (paper-based) | 550 – with no less than 50 in the Reading and 49 in Writing |
| TOEFL (computer-based) | 213 – with no less than 17 in the Reading and Writing |
| TOEFL (internet-based) | 79 – with no less than 15 in the Reading and 12 in the Writing |
| Cambridge ESOL examinations e.g. Cambridge Proficiency in English or Cambridge Advanced English or Cambridge First Certificate |
CEFR B2+ pass levels in reading and writing |
Students who have exhausted all internal and external attempts at passing EL0200 after a two-year period will be recommended by the University to suspend their studies until they have achieved an acceptable level of English as demonstrated by one of the external qualifications above.
A pass in EL0009 EAP Foundation is required before students can proceed to EL0200 English for Academic Purposes.
Students who fail EAP Foundation either by attendance or by failing to reach the required standard of language proficiency are required to retake the course.
GE1401 University English run by the ELC and the Discipline Specific English courses run by the Department of English contribute to the University English Language Attainment Requirement.
Students who fail GE1401 University English either by attendance or by failing to reach the required standard of language proficiency are required to retake the course.
Students have three attempts at passing each ELC course. A failure will be included in the calculation of a student’s cumulative grade point average unless the student retakes the course and passes the exam.
Students who fail a University English core course can take an extension course before their next attempt at the exam, or simply sit for the exam. An extension course covers the same material as the corresponding regular course, but is shorter in duration. Taking the extension course is strongly recommended.
Students who fail a University English elective course may retake it or choose another elective to complete the required credits.
Students who fail a course twice are strongly advised to discuss their case with their Programme Leader, Year Tutor or an Associate Head in the ELC.
Students who fail a core course three times will not be able to graduate unless they meet the English attainment requirement within two years by:
Students who have failed three times are strongly advised to contact Fiona Williams or another Language Learning Advisor for help and advice.
