Programme Overview:
This training programme is designed to help and equip students who plan to take the International IELTS Test (Academic) with effective strategies and techniques to achieve the best possible score in all four components – Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. The Reading and Writing courses have been completed in Module 1, and Module 2 will cover Listening and Speaking.
Module 1: Unlocking IELTS Reading and Writing
In this Module, students will develop reading and writing skills and strategies with the aim of performing confidently and successfully in the IELTS Test. The module includes thorough preparation to help students understand the format of the Reading and Writing papers of the IELTS, acquire and practise key reading and writing strategies, and develop the language and communication skills required to perform well in reading and writing tasks in the Test.
Programme Details
Module 1: Unlocking IELTS Reading and Writing
- Programme Period: 24, 26 February 2026 and 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 March 2026 (Tuesday & Thursday)
- Class Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (HKT)
- Targeted Audience: S.3-5 / Grade 9-11 / Year 10-12 students
- Programme Fee: HKD2,000
- Delivery Mode of Programme: Online via Zoom
- Programme Code: ACT260504
*Students are welcome to join ONE or TWO modules depending on individual needs and interests.
Programme Instructor:
Professor Grahame T Bilbow
Director of the Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning at the University of Hong Kong. He has been a teacher of English for the past forty years, and has spent most of his professional life in Hong Kong and mainland China. He is a qualified and experienced English language teacher, is the author of many English textbooks for school, college, and university, and has led English language teaching operations for several organisations around the world. He is the former Head of the Department of English at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and was Director of the Hong Kong Vocational English programme, with responsibility for designing and implementing the programme on behalf of the Hong Kong Education & Manpower Branch. For several years, he also served as the British Council Director of English for Hong Kong and China, based in Beijing.
Attendance Policies
Students are highly encouraged to attend ALL classes on time for the duration of the programme. Please note that according to the University’s attendance and absenteeism policy, at least 80% of the lectures and required classes for each curriculum must be attended in order to pass the course. If you are unable to attend more than 80% of the course for non-medical or unforeseen reasons, you should request this in writing as soon as possible.
Please submit your request for leave of absence to the respective student ambassador of your group before the start of the program. Please state the reasons for the leave of absence and enclose appropriate supporting documents, e.g., a certificate of illness signed by a registered medical practitioner. The application will be reviewed individually by the Academy Board. If such a request is approved, the student must be present for at least 80% of the remaining course time. Please also be informed that scholarships (if applicable) may be revoked if students do not meet the required attendance, and that certificates of completion will not be issued. Students are advised to check their schedule for possible schedule conflicts before accepting an offer. Once a course offer has been accepted, all payments are non-refundable as part of the terms of the contract.
Application and Registration
Registration: https://actstudentapp.hku.hk/student/login (Non-refundable Application fee: HKD 60)
Application Deadline for Module 1: January 9, 2026 (Friday)
For further details, please refer to the Application Guide.
*Disclaimer: Programme contents and formats are subject to change. The programme is subject to cancellation if there are insufficient applications.