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Full-time S6 or above Programmes - Offer Announcement

(Applicable to applicants who have completed application procedures during 1 Mar to 31 Mar 2025)

Applicants please login to “VTC S6 Admission Portal” / "VTC Articulation Portal" to check offer results from 30 Apr 2025 12:00 noon onwards.

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Programme Advantages

Streamless progressing pathway

Over 98% graduates have been pursued full-time programmes.

Vibrant learning experiences

Can join the exchange activities and site visits.

State-of-the-art facilities

Enhance students' learning with technology enhanced learning facilities and professional equipment.

Streamless progressing pathway

Over 98% graduates have been pursued full-time programmes.

Vibrant learning experiences

Can join the exchange activities and site visits.

State-of-the-art facilities

Enhance students' learning with technology enhanced learning facilities and professional equipment.

Basic Information

The programme aims to deliver a quality education, with vocational and generic elements, that will enable students to achieve both the basic skills required for developing a career in the industry, and a sound academic foundation for further studies. The programme focuses heavily on communication, in particular English, Chinese with Putonghua and Information Technology, as these areas are particularly important in the workplace. Emphasis is also placed on the development of interpersonal skills and teamwork, and a student-centred approach.

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Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 1 Year

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Chai Wan / Haking Wong / Kwai Chung / Lee Wai Lee / Morrison Hill / Sha Tin / Tuen Mun / Tsing Yi)

Study Places IVE (Chai Wan) - 40
IVE (Haking Wong) - 110
IVE (Kwai Chung) - 60
IVE (Lee Wai Lee) - 60
IVE (Morrison Hill) - 30
IVE ( Sha Tin) - 200
IVE ( Tuen Mun) - 120
IVE ( Tsing Yi) - 80

Professional Recognition

Graduates of Diploma of Foundation Studies - Engineering completed the required module of the programme will be issued with Green Cards which fulfills the Mandatory Basic Safety Training requirement for working in construction sites.

Remarks

Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.

Entrance Requirements

Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary Academic Structure); OR
Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates of Diploma of Foundation Studies are eligible to apply for VTC’s Higher Diploma programmes, which normally require five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including Chinese Language and English Language.

Career Prospects

The programme equips students with skills required for employment in the engineering industries and also prepares them for further studies.

Curriculum

Engineering Drawing
Engineering Science A
Engineering Science B
Creative Projects
Industrial Studies
Vocational English I
Vocational English II
Vocational English III
Vocational English IV
Vocational English V
Foundation Mathematics I
Foundation Mathematics II (B)
Information Technology Applications
Essentials of Personal Development
Wellness in Action
Vocational Chinese: Discussion and Social Correspondence
Vocational Chinese: Reading Comprehension & Administrative Text Writing
Vocational Chinese: Putonghua Conversation & Discussion
Optional Module: Foundation Mathematics III (1)

Remarks

Diploma of Foundation Studies students may also consider taking the optional module 'Foundation Mathematics III' for the eligibility to apply for VTC's Higher Diploma programmes or related civil service jobs which require Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics as one of their entrance requirements. Separate tuition fee will be charged for this optional module.

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fees (HK$)

$21,630

Remarks

The study duration of Diploma of Foundation Studies programmes is normally 1 year. The tuition fee is payable in two installments.
In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees.
Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
Students of Diploma of Foundation Studies programmes may choose to take the optional module “Foundation Mathematics III” with a separate tuition fee.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review. 6. The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

Vibrant campus life

With a wide range of exciting activities, including various site visits, exchange programmes, competitions, and much more.

Other Programmes

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Health and Life Sciences)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma

Programme Code FS113002A

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Engineering)

Programme Advantages

Streamless progressing pathway

Vibrant learning experiences

State-of-the-art facilities

Streamless progressing pathway

Vibrant learning experiences

State-of-the-art facilities

Basic Information

Professional Recognition

Entrance Requirements

Articulation / Employment

Curriculum

Tuition Fees

Programme Highlights

Vibrant campus life

Other Programmes

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Health and Life Sciences)

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Business)

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Design)

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Hotel, Tourism and Recreation)

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Retail and E-Commerce)

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Community Services)

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Information Technology)

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Digital Media Studies)

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Sports)