English Enhancement Courses

Course Exemption

To ensure objectivity and fairness, the following rules apply to all students, regardless of their language background, country of residence, or native language.

Eligibility for Exemption Application

1.   Students admitted through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) who attained a Level 4 in the English language of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination are exempted from LC English enhancement courses.

2.   Students admitted through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) who attained a Level 4 in the English language of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination are exempted from LC English enhancement courses.

Acceptable Alternative English qualifications	Minimum requirement
IELTS	Overall brand score 6.5 - with no less than 6.0 in the Writing and Reading sections
TOEFL (Internet-Based	Total score 79 - with no less than 15 in the Reading and 12 in the Writing sections
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

Application Procedures and Deadline

All exemption applications and supporting documents must be submitted to the General Office of the LC at language.centre@cityu.edu.hk no later than the last working day of the first semester in which the student is admitted to the University. The exact date is determined by the University's academic calendar for that academic year available on the website of the Academic Regulations and Records Office. No late application will be considered.

English Placement Test

Students not admitted through JUPAS will, upon admission, be invited to take the English Placement Test administered by our Centre. The Test will assess their English language proficiency and to determine whether enrollment in the LC English enhancement courses is required.