Language Policy

Language is more than a tool at Pui Tak Canossian College — it is a bridge to understanding, creativity, and global connection. We nurture confident and compassionate communicators who express themselves fluently in English, Chinese, and Putonghua, complemented by targeted programs in the latter two languages. Above all, fostering an English-rich environment remains our top priority, as strong language proficiency equips our students for academic success and opens pathways to further education both locally and abroad.

We are committed to creating a motivating and immersive language-learning environment that helps students develop strong communication skills and cultural awareness. To foster confident use of English in daily life, an English Day is held every week, starting with engaging assemblies and followed by a range of co-curricular activities. School announcements are also delivered mainly in English, so that students are surrounded by the language throughout the school day. Our well-equipped English Corner is open daily, featuring levelled programs ranging from choral speaking and drama classes to video dubbing; junior form students are required to take part in one designated activity each week. These efforts are supported by our native English-speaking teachers (NETs), who bring diverse festivities and cultural insights into the classroom.

English serves as the medium of instruction for core subjects and is supported by extended English learning activities in other disciplines. Students also participate in E-Learning programmes, the Reading Scheme, and Chinese and English AI learning platforms, which allow them to practise listening, reading and writing both inside and outside the classroom, enhancing their capacity for self-directed language learning. To cater to learners' diversity, a range of after-school programmes — including enrichment and enhancement classes in collaboration with renowned service providers and English enhancement classes provided to all junior form students — further strengthen students' fluency and love for the language.

In Chinese Language, a speech training and campus ambassador programme is offered to raise students' proficiency in spoken Chinese. Study tours are also organised regularly — to our sister schools in Mainland China, as well as to Macau, Germany and Australia — giving students real opportunities to practise biliteracy and trilingualism.

At the Junior Secondary Level, English as the Medium of Instruction (EMI) is implemented progressively to enhance students' language proficiency and academic readiness. In S1, EMI is adopted in Mathematics; in S2, it extends to Mathematics and Science; and by S3, Geography is also conducted in English alongside these two core subjects. The implementation varies across classes to cater for students' diverse abilities. To further strengthen exposure across all junior classes, extended English learning activities are integrated into various subjects, including Mathematics, Science, Citizenship, Economics and Society, Ethics & Religious Education, Computer Literacy, STEAM Education, and World History.

In view of the continuous improvement in students' English proficiency, Science subjects at the senior secondary level — including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Information and Communication Technology, Economics, and Mathematics Extended Part 1 — have been taught in English since 2021. To further bridge the gap between secondary and university education, English as the Medium of Instruction (EMI) is also adopted in Mathematics and Geography classes, empowering graduates to thrive in a globally connected world.