Vocational Language Programme Office

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About Us

The Vocational Language Programme Office (VLPO) offers quality vocational English programmes to meet the needs of individuals in the workplace.  The Vocational English Programme (VEP) comprises nine self-financing certificate programmes ranging from QF Level 1 to QF Level 4, delivered in Part-time (A) and Part-time (B) modes with different contact hours.  The VEP was accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) and the general information and details of these nine programmes are provided here.  The VLPO also offers two Cantonese short courses to accommodate the needs of non-Chinese speakers in Hong Kong.  

Mission
  • To provide quality vocation​al English programmes and Cantonese short courses
  • To enhance learners’ employability and improve their work efficiency
  • To nurture a culture of life-long learning across the Hong Kong workforce
People Drive Growth

We are a team of training professionals with profound knowledge and extensive experience in vocational language course design, course delivery and quality assurance.

Service to Learners, Employers and Community

Our clients include secondary schools, public organizations, private corporations and the general public.

A Valued Choice to Success

Professional teaching team

Our courses are designed and managed by professional course developers and delivered by VTC experienced language teachers.

Learner-oriented teaching approaches

Our teachers understand the difficulties local learners encounter and can flexibly adopt teaching approaches to suit their language standards and meet their learning needs.

Lively delivery

Our learning tasks and activities are designed based on simulated workplace contexts.  To establish a positive language learning environment, lively pedagogical strategies are adopted to encourage student participation and peer interaction.

Recognition

Upon successful completion of our programmes, students will be awarded a certificate from VTC.

Facilities

With the support of VTC campuses, VLPO’s language courses are operated at convenient locations all around Hong Kong with well established campus facilities and multi-media technology.

Sharing from Learners of Vocational English Programme




Partnership ​Corporate Clients

Since its launch in 2009, the VLPO has provided professional and quality training services for various public organisations and private corporates, which include:

  • Employees Retraining Board (Manpower Development Scheme & Skills Upgrading Scheme)
  • Europe Group Holdings Limited
  • HKSAR Water Supplies Department Hong Kong Country Club
  • Hongkong International Terminals Limited
  • Inchcape Hong Kong Limited Labour Affairs Bureau, Macao SAR
  • Lantau Development Alliance Limited
  • Macao Federation of Trade Unions
  • Miramar Group
  • Senior Citizen Home Safety Association
  • Shui On Building Contractors Limited
  • Zurich Watch Co. Ltd

The VLPO has been actively applying Qualification Framework in providing multi-learning pathways for learners. In 2025, we were honoured to receive the Certificate of Commendation awarded by the Qualifications Framework and recognized as a QF Star Training Provider.