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Diploma of Foundation Studies
Diploma of Foundation Studies (Hotel, Tourism and Recreation)
Full-time S6 or above Diploma

Programme Code FS113002H

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Hotel, Tourism and Recreation)

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Promising career prospects

The "Hong Kong Tourism Development Blueprint 2.0" offers young people valuable opportunities to pursue careers in the tourism industry.

Programme Advantages

Vibrant learning experiences

The stream focuses on practical experience, aiming to cultivate students' interest in acquiring industry knowledge through experiential learning.

Programme Advantages

Promising career prospects

The "Hong Kong Tourism Development Blueprint 2.0" offers young people valuable opportunities to pursue careers in the tourism industry.

Programme Advantages

Vibrant learning experiences

The stream focuses on practical experience, aiming to cultivate students' interest in acquiring industry knowledge through experiential learning.

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.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 1 Year
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Chai Wan / Haking Wong)
Youth College (Tin Shui Wai)
Study Places IVE (Chai Wan) - 60
IVE (Haking Wong) - 240
Youth College (Tin Shui Wai) - 60

Professional Recognition

Graduates of Diploma of Foundation Studies – Hotel, Tourism and Recreation are eligible to apply for the student membership of Hong Kong Sport Education Association.
Remarks
  1. 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.
  2. 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 the skills and knowledge to excel in hotel, tourism and recreation industries, and prepares them for further studies in Higher Diploma programmes.

Curriculum

  • Hotel and Catering in Action
  • Customer Service in the Hospitality Industries
  • Tourism and Aviation in Action
  • Recreation Activities in Action
  • Vocational English I
  • Vocational English II
  • Vocational English III
  • Vocational English IV
  • Vocational English V
  • Foundation Mathematics I
  • Foundation Mathematics II (A)
  • 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
  1. 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
  1. The study duration of Diploma of Foundation Studies programmes is normally 1 year. The tuition fee is payable in two installments.
  2. In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees.
  3. 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.
  4. Students of Diploma of Foundation Studies programmes may choose to take the optional module “Foundation Mathematics III” with a separate tuition fee.
  5. Tuition fees are subject to annual review. 6. The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

Programme Highlights

Stream curriculum enrichment

Stream curriculum enrichment

The stream has strengthened experiential learning, allowing students to step out of the classroom and integrate experiences into the learning process. It has also enhanced collaboration with the industry, providing more practical opportunities to increase students' interest in the programme and the industry, while encouraging them to pursue studies in hospitality-related programmes.

Stream enrichment

Stream enrichment

Airport and aviation-related content has been incorporated into the stream to align with and support the government's tourism development plan.

Other Programmes

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113002A

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Health and Life Sciences)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113002B

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Business)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113002D

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Design)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113002E

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Engineering)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113002L

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Retail and E-Commerce)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113002M

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Community Services)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113002N

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Information Technology)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113002S

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Digital Media Studies)

Full-time S6 or above Diploma
Programme Code FS113002X

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Sports)

Part-time Evening Diploma
Programme Code FS523002E

Diploma of Foundation Studies (Engineering)