Mission Statement

Our objectives

• To enhance students' communication skills so that they can pursue academic and professional excellence
• To foster students' independent, life-long English language learning and whole-person development
• To support the pursuit of English language excellence within the PolyU and in the wider Hong Kong community

 
We aim to achieve these objectives by

• Providing high quality English language subjects and other learning opportunities
• Developing and implementing effective quality assurance mechanisms, and reliable and valid English language assessment
• Supporting students in the development of effective strategies for independent, life-long learning
• Providing a range of non-formal, student-centred activities with an English language focus
• Advancing knowledge of language learning and teaching through research and scholarly activity
• Establishing strong connections with the professions, other tertiary institutions and the school sector
• Providing a stimulating and fulfilling workplace that respects cultural and individual diversity