The Education Bureau now invites applications from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) (limited to those approved charitable institutions under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance) for operating the Induction Programme for newly arrived children (including those from the Mainland, non-Chinese speaking children and returnee children) in the 2025-2026 financial year. The objective of the programme is to help these newly arrived children adapt to the local environment and education system. The contents will include social adaptation, basic learning skills, personal development and civic education, etc. Each class of the programme will last for 60 hours.
Application form (EDB208) and relevant information can be downloaded from the website of the Education Bureau (https://www.edb.gov.hk/en/public-admin/public-forms/about-public-forms/EDB208_2024.html). They are also obtainable by post by enclosing a self-addressed envelope or in person at –
Completed application forms should reach the Newly Arrived Children Support Unit at the above address or NGOs can submit an online form (https://eformss.edb.gov.hk/eformss/Login) not later than 13 January 2025. Enquiries can be directed to 2892 6190 during office hours.