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    This document summarizes the Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS), a 4-week intensive English program in the UK run by City University of Hong Kong. The program includes English language classes taught by UK university instructors, cultural activities like sightseeing and museum visits, volunteer work, social activities, industrial visits, and homestays. Students gain global perspective, cultural exchange experience, improved English skills, and become more competitive for overseas opportunities. The program will take place in London and Sheffield in summer 2017, and includes airfare, accommodation, meals, transportation, and IELTS exam fees. Students are responsible for 40% of program fees.

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    This document summarizes the Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS), a 4-week intensive English program in the UK run by City University of Hong Kong. The program includes English language classes taught by UK university instructors, cultural activities like sightseeing and museum visits, volunteer work, social activities, industrial visits, and homestays. Students gain global perspective, cultural exchange experience, improved English skills, and become more competitive for overseas opportunities. The program will take place in London and Sheffield in summer 2017, and includes airfare, accommodation, meals, transportation, and IELTS exam fees. Students are responsible for 40% of program fees.

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    Cultural and Language

    Immersion Scheme
    (CALIS)
    Co-operative Education Centre
    College of Science and Engineering
    Calenina Yu

    14, 16, 17 & 18 Nov 2016

    Website: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/cse/cec

    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    CALIS

    4-week intensive English programme


    Professional instructors from UK universities:
    class work & homework & practices
    International English Language Testing System
    (IELTS)
    IELTS test at the end of the course

    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    Apart from studying.

    Sightseeing: famous scenic spots in the UK

    Cultural visits: museums, galleries, musicals

    Voluntary work: elderly, children

    Social & sports activities: horse riding, cricket,


    sports day, ice skating, medieval banquet
    Industrial visits: manufacturing plant, sewage
    plant, etc.
    Home stay

    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    Gains

    To take on a global perspective


    To gain cultural exchange experience
    To become more independent and confident
    To improve English & achieve a good IELTS score
    To be more competitive for student exchange or
    overseas internship or scholarship interviews

    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    Summer 2017

    London

    (tentative)

    Middlesex University
    End of May End of June 2017
    Quota: 50

    Sheffield

    Sheffield Hallam University


    Mid June Mid July 2017
    Quota 15 - 20

    [Details to be confirmed]

    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    Eligibility

    All non-final year CSE full-time students


    (CS & BST students should apply to home department)

    Students who are:

    Eager to improve your English

    Ready to explore the world

    Hardworking

    Good at teambuilding

    Willing to contribute

    Responsible & with self-discipline

    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    Application & Key Dates

    (tentative)

    Application deadline:

    Application form: www.cityu.edu.hk/cse/cec

    Send hard copy to Co-op Centre (P6406)

    Interview:

    Results announcement:

    5 Dec 2017 (Mon) t.b.c.

    Week 1, Sem B
    ~15 Feb 2017

    [ALL dates to be confirmed; please check


    email]

    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    Budget Estimate

    Programme fees in 2016:


    London: HK$44,161
    Sheffield: HK$44,081

    University & College/Dept: 60%

    Student: 40%

    Caution money: HK$8,000 (will be returned)

    [Exact fees for 2017 to be confirmed]

    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    Caution Money

    Caution money

    Non-transferable

    Additional cost, e.g. rise of fuel cost, may be


    deducted from the caution money

    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    Refund of Caution Money

    Refund: Successful completion of CALIS (Sept)

    NO refund, if:

    Withdrawal at any time

    Failure to attend all programme activities

    complaints from the host university

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    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    Programme Fee includes

    Airfare

    Accommodation (Homestay)

    Meals mainly breakfast & dinner

    Coach service

    Site visit entry fees

    IELTS exam, teaching materials & tutor fees

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    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    Other sponsorship

    ELC Scholarships full cost


    Scholarship recipients will not receive further University
    sponsorship for CALIS [not sure if provided in 2016-17]

    HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund Non-academic Awards (TDS & ROA) 201617 (HK$10,000) [SDS will announce later]
    Does not affect University sponsorship

    For both: CGPA 3.0 or above

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    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    Payment Schedule

    End of Feb: Airfare ~HK$10,000

    End of Mar: Caution money HK$8,000

    End of April: Balance payment

    [ALL dates to be confirmed; announce through email]

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    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    Work & responsibility

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    Study hard & be serious

    Full participation in all activities

    Contribute to the group & service projects

    Take IELTS test - target to

    Play hard

    improve

    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    Work

    Meetings to attend (compulsory)

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    Mar:
    May:
    On Return:

    Briefing for participants


    Pre-departure briefing & workshop
    Post-trip presentation & debriefing

    Assignments:
    Group project & presentation + reflective essay

    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    Responsibilities
    Forming Organizing Committee

    Chairperson
    Vice-chairperson
    Service Project Manager x 2
    Service Project Deputy Manager x 2
    Media Manager
    Photographer x 4-6
    Group Leader x 6

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    Cultural and Language Immersion Scheme (CALIS)

    Enquiry

    Ms Calenina Yu
    Tel: 3442-6180
    Email: calenina.yu@cityu.edu.hk

    Ms Rolin Ng
    Tel: 3442-6226
    Email: rolin.ng@cityu.edu.hk

    Address:
    Co-operative Education Centre
    P6406 Academic Building 1
    www.cityu.edu.hk/cse/cec

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    Q&A
    Thank you!

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