The POP Survey (Opinion Survey on the Public Ranking of Universities in Hong Kong 2008) conducted by the University of Hong Kong in July 2008, indicated that the general public and the employers had great concern on the language ability of the graduates, which is directly affecting the performance of the graduates at work. To enhance our students’ overall language proficiency and attainment, HKIT applied for the Quality Enhancement Grant Scheme from the Government to set up a Language Lab in the Institute.

To benchmark against local and international standards in language proficiency and attainment, HKIT students will be encouraged to participate in major Language Proficiency Tests such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the National Putonghua Proficiency Test (普通話水平測試).

In lines with current trends in language learning, HKIT Language Lab, with its computer-based multimedia language laboratory provides both Chinese and Non-Chinese students with self-pace, independent learning opportunities to upgrade their language proficiency in both English and Putonghua.