English Language Buddy Scheme (ELBS)
IMM-003-001
Opening ceremony: 5 March, 2025
Time: 15:30 - 17:30
If you cannot attend the Opening Ceremony, fill out this questionnaire. We will get back to you after the Opening Ceremony commences. If there are available slots, we will register those interested on a first come, first served basis.
Closing ceremony: Exact date TBA
Registration period:26 February - 5 March 2026
Open Area of the Language Commons (Room 3018, Lifts 2 and 3)
The English Language Buddy Scheme (ELBS), offered by the iLANG team (Center for Language Education), is a great opportunity to socialize and be engaged in various fun activities guided by enthusiastic English speaking buddies.
Each English buddy will accompany 6 participants in the immersive learning journey which will help them to:
- Enlarge their social circles at HKUST by meeting friends from different schools and departments
- Explore interesting places and take up new hobbies for study-life balance and better cultural understanding
- Develop their interpersonal communication skills through interactive group gatherings
Save the dates and register to join us for more rewarding experiences!
- Opening ceremony: 5 March 2026, 15:30 - 17:30
- Three 2-hour group gatherings: flexible schedules to be decided by group members
- Closing ceremony: Exact date TBA (Week 12-13)
| Registration Dates | 26 Feb 2026 – 5 Mar 2026 |
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| Language(s) |
English |
| Target Audience |
Chinese Non-Chinese UG PG |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 30 |
| Duration | 10 hours (2 hours x 5 activities) |
| Registration |
Online registration on a first come first served basis. |
| Skills | |
| Categories |
Chit-chat
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| Rules |
All the participants should join in 3 gatherings and the closing ceremony to be eligible for the certificate of participation. |
| Enquiry |
Email: lcclbp@ust.hk |