Services for Migrants
Subsidy for Ethnic Minorities to Enrol Language Programmes
- Objectives
The Home Affairs Department provides subsidy for non-school-attending ethnic minorities participating in specified language courses (Cantonese and English) of the Employees Retraining Board (ERB) to encourage ethnic minorities from different backgrounds to engage in life-long learning and to enhance personal abilities.
- Whom We Serve
Beneficiaries shall meet all of the following criteria:
- Non-Chinese speaking residents with Hong Kong Identity Card
- From low-income families
- Non-school attending participants
- Participating in specified language courses or special target groups of the ERB with 80% attendance or above. (Please refer to the “Notes to Applicants” attached to the application form for the list of the specified language courses for special target groups of the ERB)
- Can only apply for the subsidy twice per year and no more than four times in three years.
- Service Contents
To handle enquiries, process applications and make disbursement of subsidies
- Service Entry
Application forms and guidance notes are available to download from here or visit Home Affairs Department.
- Details such as income limit may subject to changes. Please refer to the website of Home Affairs Department for updates.
- Completed application forms with copies of relevant documentary proof should be sent by mail to HOPE Centre for Ethnic Minorities.
- Successful applicants should collect reimbursement in person or authorize other persons to collect the subsidy at the HOPE Centre (please refer to Contact Information for address).
- Service Hours
Mon: 9am-6pm
Tue-Sun: 9am-9pm
Public Holiday: Closed - Contact Information
Address: HOPE Centre for Ethnic Minorities, 3/F, Tak Lee Commercial building, 113-117 Wanchai Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong (view on map)
Tel: 2836 3598/ 5188 8044
Fax: 2508 0207
Email: m.umair.scem@isshk.org
- International Social Service (Hong Kong Branch) is incorporated and limited by guarantee.
