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INDEX
Acronyms + Initialisms
EDB Contacts
EDB Information
Guide to the NET Scheme
Living in HK		 NET Scheme Information
PLP-R/W Resources
Professional Development
Special Needs
Teacher Resources
HKPNET Resources - www.hkpnets.org
Resources, links and ideas for PNETs in Hong Kong.
NET Scheme Information
Application Forms
ATs
Baggage Allowance
Certificate/Statement of Service
Civil Servant Status
Code of Aid
Code of Conduct
Competitions
Contract Related
  - Administrative Information
  - Appointment, Renewal
  - Breaking Contract
  - Chest X-Rays, Medical
  - Conviction Checks
  - Extensions
Curriculum
Dates For the Diary
Death Benefits
Deployment & Duties
EDB Non-NET General Information
Evaluation

 		 FAQs
Fringe Benefits
Funding and Structure
Grants for English Teaching
Gratuity
Guide to the NET Scheme
Insurance
Leave
  - Lieu Leave
  - Maternity Leave
  - No-Pay/Unpaid Leave
  - Paternity Leave
  - Sick Leave
  - Special Leave
  - Summer Holiday 4+ Weeks
  - Terminal Leave
Liaison with the EDB/LegCo
LPAT Exemption
Medical Allowance
Meetings in Cantonese
MPF
National Security Education (NSE)
NET Section
Ordinances
 		 Passage Allowance (Flights)
Performance Appraisal
Professional Development
Qualifications Assessment
Recruitment
Resignation
Retention Incentive (RI)
Retirement_Age
Salary
School Administration
School Closure
  - Typhoons
Special Allowance (SA)
Special Needs
Tax
Teacher Registration
TEFL/TESOL Qualification
Termination
Vacancy List
Visas
Work Outside School

 

 

Application Forms:

** Click Here For the Forms,  **
 **   When to Do Them and    **
  **     Who Should Do Them   **

 - Payment Timescales
   - see Guide to the NET Scheme
 - Standard Application Procedure and Delays
   - see Guide to the NET Scheme

Baggage Allowance:
 - Application Form see Application Forms
 - Can be Submitted Separate to Flight
 - Can be Boxes and Extra Flight Baggage
 - Can Claim HK Post Fees
 - Can Include Pet Transport
 - Can't Claim if Rejoining NET Scheme
 - Can't Claim if staying in EDB Pool
 - Entitlement see Letter of Appointment
 - Not Taxable: FAQ Q22
 - Rates for In/Outbound: FAQ Q17
Certificate/Statement of Service:
 - Employed via Agency:
    - Certificate of Service Must Be From School
 - Template Examples (EDB):
    - HK Schools (see samples section)
    - Other Schools
 - What it should include:
    - EDB Circular (EMBC05005E) (Para.10)
    - EDB Circular (EDBC21007E) (Para.xvi)
    - FAQ Q9iii
    - School Admin Guide (section 7.10 para2)
Civil Servant Status:
 - NETs are not Civil Servants
    - Detailed explanation
Code of Conduct:
 - Guidelines on Teachers' Professional Conduct (EDB)
    - Misconduct Handling Procedures: Appendix 4
    - New from 2022/23
 - 'T-standard+' Professional Standards for Ts (COTAP)
    - New from 2018
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 - CNC Code for the Education Profession (1990-2022) [Ended Apr 2022]
      -  see EDB Information
Deployment & Duties:
 - Deployment Guidelines:
    - 2018.pdf (2012-2017, 2009-11, 2005-09)  SNET Version
    - 2018 Update:
        - Consultation Discussion
        - Letter to Schools
 - EDB NET Deployment Plan: 2020
        (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2009-11)
 - Example for Non-project School
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 - Can a NET be Alone in the Classroom:
    - Not Affected by Teacher Registration or Insurance
        - see also EDB Information - School Admin: Insurance
 - Can a NET be an EPC?
 - Duty Definitions:
    - See Contract MOCS, Section 3,4
    - Example Duty Statement
 - Roles & Responsibilities:
    - Role of a NET
    - Stakeholder Roles (EDB) SNET Example
Evaluation:
 - NET Scheme Evaluations
 - NET Section (inc. School Survey)
 - School Self-Evaluation Example.doc
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - EDB FAQs (Jun 2022)
         [no revised date so check online document properties]
       (Old versions: Jan 2022, Apr 2022, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2015, 2012-14; 2009-13)
 - HKPNETs Forum Guest Area
Fringe Benefits:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - Application Forms
 - Entitlement: see Letter of Appointment
 - Eligibilty:
    - FAQ Q17 (EDB)
    - Normal Place of Residence (EDB)
    - Permanent Residence Does Not Affect Eligibility
    - Re-joining After 1 Year or More Off
 - Payment of Fringe Benefits Circular.pdf
     (Latest Circular is 2009, But Attached Forms Revised in 6/2020)
     (2015-19, 2009-14 [Old Forms]; 2004-8 [Old Circular])   SNET Version
 - Summary of Benefits: FAQ Q17 
 - Who to Inform for Marriage/Birth
Funding/Structure:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - Discussions:
    - 2002/03 $150k Cash Grant for Temp NET
    - Recurring Rumour of Cancellation
       - Budget Estimate for NET Numbers in 2025/26
    - Schools Suspended from NET Scheme Myth
    - Senior Directorate Influence
 - NETs Are Part of Staff Establishment
 - NET Grant Option From 2025/26 ($900k)
    * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
    - EDB Announcement to LegCo
    - Summary: 1, 2
 - Summary of Structure and Funding
    - Breakdown of Costs
    - Latest Update
Gratuity:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - Application Form
 - Entitlement: see Letter of Appointment
 - Gratuity Withheld Discussions: 1, 2, 3
 - Payment of Contract Gratuity (EDBC12004E).pdf   SNET Version
Insurance:
 - Employee Compensation Insurance
 - Medical Allowance
 - Travel Insurance
Liaison with the EDB/LegCo:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - History of Liaison: 1, 2, 3
 - HKPNETs Forum Meetings with EDB/LegCo
    - Letter to Principal Education Officer (PDT)
    - Letter to Secretary for Education
 - LegCo NET Schemes Discussion
    - HKPNETs Forum Submission to Education Panel
Medical Allowance:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - Application Form D
 - Entitlement: see Letter of Appointment
 - History of Review
 - Insurance Plans: 
    - ACE NET Life, Accident, Hospital and Critical Illness
    - AIA: Agent Recommendation
    - Blue Cross
    - ALC/Village NET International Insurance (2015)
      (Policy withdrawn in 2017 due to lack of uptake)
    - Discussion: 1, 2
    - Manulife
    - Prudential: Agent Recommendation
 - Medical Allowance is Taxable
Meetings in Cantonese:
 - Deployment Guidelines
 - FAQ Q28
Passage Allowance (Flights):
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - Application Form C
 - Application Considerations
 - Entitlement: see Letter of Appointment
 - Special Circumstances For Reasonable Flexible Use:
     - Different Departure Dates for Family Members
     - Postponement and Re-Postponement of Flight
    - see Guide to the NET Scheme
 - Suggestions Based on Experience:
    - Covid Tests For Travelling: 1, 2
    - Historic Quotes: 1, 2
    - Recommended Agents: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Performance Appraisal:
 - Appraisal of Duties (EDB08091432).doc
 - Lesson Observation.doc
 - Request Personal Data Held:
     (Appointment Memo Form A)
      see Living in HK - Legal - Ordinances
 - Teacher Performance Management
 - Templates
Qualifications Assessment:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - Non-Local Qualifications:
    - Assessment Circular (EMBC05001e).pdf
    - Clarifications: FAQ Q10, Item 5, Items 27-31
    - Discussion
    - HKCAAVQ Certificate
       - How to Get an Quicker Copy: 1, 2
       - Renewal / Who Keeps the Cert?
    - List of Registered Courses
 - Salary Re-assessment after PGDE:
    - Letter Template: 1, 2
    - Procedure: 1, 2, 3
    - Regional Office to which it should be sent
    - Secondary PGDE Not Eligible:
       - Summary
       - FAQ Q11
    - Start Date of Salary Increase
Retention Incentive (RI):
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - Application Form
 - Entitlement (EDBC13002E).pdf (2006-12)  SNET Version
    - see also Letter of Appointment
 - Original Proposal For RI.pdf
Teacher Registration:
 - see Contract: Letter to School about Appointment
 - Difference Between Permitted/Registered: 1, 2
 - Information for all Teachers
 - Re-joining After 1 Year or More Off
 - Schools Should Remind NETs (Para. 8f)
TEFL/TESOL Qualification:
 - Applying to the NET Scheme Without it
 - Documents Needed to Prove Equivalence
 - EDB Authorised Courses:
    - Certificate Level
    - Diploma Level
    - Discussions: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    - HKU PGDE Is Recognised
    - Requirements for Recognised Course:
       - Certificate Level
       - Diploma Level
       - Original Circular (EMBC03012E).pdf (2003)
       - Summary
 - Requirement see Letter of Appointment
    - Mandatory From 2009/10
Termination:
 - see Letter of Appointment, MOCS, Para.16
 - Early Termination By School:
    -  Procedure and NET Rights
Work Outside School:
 - Info for NETs (Section 8).pdf
 - Restriction: see Letter of Appointment
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Application Forms: Which Forms, When to Do Them and Who Should Do Them

 Who
Completes
the Form		 Who the
School
Sends
It To		 New NETs /
Rejoining
After More
Than 12 Mths		 Mid Contract
/ Annually		 New Contract
(Renewed /
Change of
School)		 New Contract
(Changed From
Aided to Govt
or Vice Versa)		 End of
Contract		 Leaving
NET
Scheme
Any Time of Year - Annually
Medical Insurance Reimbursement
 - Fringe Benefits FORM D [Latest version 8/2022]1   SNET Version		 NET +
School		 NET
Admin		 Yes Yes Yes Yes - -
May
Appt Memo Reply Proforma Form A.pdf ** Annually ** SNET Version
(Informs EDB annually of intention to renew NET or not. Deadline in May.)
  [Latest version: current year in headline] 		School NET
Admin		 - Yes
[In May]		 Yes
[In May]		 Yes
[In May]		 - -
EDB Support to Find New School if Not Renewed ** Contract Years **
 - Appointment/Re-appointment Memo Form B (Aided, Special Schools)  SNET Version
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 - Government Schools: Appendix B of Memo of Offer of Further Employment to
    NETs under the NET Scheme Sent to School		 NET NET
Admin
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App't
Section		 - - - - Yes
[In May]		 -
May/June - Contract Years
Gratuity.pdf (One page only: page 3)   SNET Version
(At Least 4 Weeks Before Last Week of School Year)
  (2011, 2010, 2009, 2006-8)		 School Funds
Section		 - - - - Yes Yes
** If NEW school, and CV sent to school by NET and not by EDB **
Appt Memo Form C NETs Recruited Directly.pdf  SNET Version
(Asks EDB for permission to offer a contract to the NET BEFORE a contract is signed)
  [Latest version: current year in note at top] 		NET +
School		 NET
Admin		 Yes - Yes
(Change
of School)		 Yes
(Aided)		 - -
Mid June (1 Month Before Travel) - If Leaving NET Scheme
Passage (Flight) Reimbursement
 - Fringe Benefits FORM C [Latest version 8/2022]1   SNET Version		 NET +
School		 NET
Admin		 - - - - - Yes
Late June/Early July - Annually
Retention Incentive.pdf
  [Latest version contains no version reference2; the online document properties state "Modification Date: 8/31/2022"] 		NET +
School		 NET
Admin		 No Yes Yes Yes - -
Special Allowance Declaration on Normal
Place of Residence
(Only fill out part 1 if personal particulars have not changed.)
 - Fringe Benefits FORM A [Latest version 8/2022]1   SNET Version		 NET +
School		 NET
Admin		 Yes No
Yes
 (From 2022)		 No
Yes
 (From 2022)		 Yes - -
Late June/Early July - Contract Years
Appointment of Teaching Staff in Aided Schools
(Informs EDB Funds Section so that Salary is Paid)
 -> From 2024, this must be submitted online.
  1. The school creates the form via the EASAS system
      that auto downloads info from NET's eServices account.
  2. School sends an email to the NET with link to complete form.
  3. The NET uses the emailed link to check and confirm form.
      - Update the info to match last year's paper form.
  4. The NET then uses the 'iAMSmart+' Mobile App to
      scan the resulting QR code and sign the form.
  5. A confirmation email is sent after signing
 -> FAQ
 -> To install the 'iAMSmart+' App:
       1. Install the 'iAMSmart' app
       2. Then upgrade it to 'iAMSmart+' at a kiosk or counter
           or post office.
 -> Basic Law Test is not needed,
 -> Teacher registration consent form is not needed.

 *** The paper form remains available on the EDB website:
          Paper Copy of Appt of Teaching Staff.pdf   SNET Version, Special Schools Version
          [Latest version: "(revised in September 2023)" on page 33]		 NET +
School		 Funds
Section		 Yes No Yes Yes - -
Attachment C - Reply Proforma.pdf Online Submission   SNET Version
(Informs EDB of new Contract. If not done, SA and RI will not be paid.)
  [Latest version has no version reference; the online version's document properties state "Creation Date: 16/09/2021"] 		NET +
School		 NET
Admin		 Yes No Yes Yes - -
Special Allowance
 - Fringe Benefits FORM B [Latest version 8/2022]1   SNET Version		 NET +
School		 NET
Admin		 Yes No Yes Yes - -
Late August/Early September - Contract Years
Passage (Flight) Reimbursement
 - Fringe Benefits FORM C [Latest version 8/2022]1   SNET Version		 NET +
School		 NET
Admin		 Yes - Yes Yes Yes -
Postponed Passage (Flight) - Allow Current School to
  Claim Postponed Flights from Previous School (see here for details)
 - Consent Form for Claiming Passage for NETs Having Changed Schools
     [No version reference included; the online document properties state "Modification Date: 9/5/2022"]		 NET +
School		 NET
Admin		 - - Yes
(Change
of School)		 - - -
OCCASIONAL
Advance of Salary
 - Fringe Benefits FORM E [Latest version 8/2022]1   SNET Version		 NET +
School		 NET
Admin		 Yes - - - - -
Baggage Reimbursement
 - Fringe Benefits FORM C [Latest version 8/2022]1   SNET Version		 NET +
School		 NET
Admin		 Yes / No - - - No Yes
Certificate of No Criminal Conviction NET - Yes No No No - -
Sexual Conviction Record Check
(Not Mandatory)
(School Decision Whether it is Needed)		 NET - Yes No Yes Yes - -
Teacher Chest X-Ray
 - EDB Form EDB40		 NET - Yes No No Yes - -
Teacher Registration - Permitted Teacher4:
 - First School, Change of School
  [Latest version (06/2016)]		 NET +
School		 T Regn
Team		 Yes No Yes
(Change of
School)		 Yes - -
Work Visa NET - Yes - Yes Yes - -


- The dates listed are suggested dates to fill out the forms and give to your school.
- The EDB's suggestions for when forms should be submitted by the school to the EDB a little later than ours, but given the time taken for schools to process the forms, it's worth getting a head start in in most cases. The schedule typically gets sent to schools by the EDB in late July (RI should be submitted by the school to the EDB Jun-Sep, and SA Aug-Sep).

Notes:
    1. The latest fringe benefit forms have a version reference of "(revised 8/2022)".
        Previous version reference was "(revised 6/2020)".
    2. RI form was updated in Aug 2022, but only a minor 'personal data' update to the previous version from Apr 2013.
    3. Appointment of Teaching Staff forms only have a reference on the bottom of the final (third) page.
    4. For those without a teaching qualification. Use Teacher Registration - Registered Teacher (one-time only) if have teaching qualification e.g. PGDE.
    5. See the NET Scheme Application Forms Information Sheet for details of payment timescales, application procedures and possible delays.
    6. Who to Contact: For special allowance, passage, baggage and medical allowances NETs should contact the NET Admin Team.
                               For gratuity and salary, the REO should be contacted.
                               Where gratuity payment procedures are not being followed, the NET Admin Team can be contacted for support.

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Competitions
Debating:
 - HKSS Debating (Nov-Jul)
 - National English Speaking Competition (Jan-May)
 - Sing Tao Debating (Sep-May)
 - UNESCO SDGs Debating (Oct-Aug)
 - Time to Talk Public Speaking Competition (Sep-May)  (EDB)
Filmit: A Student Film Competition (Nov-May) (EDB)
 - Thoughts and Opinions
 - Winners Published 2nd Week July
HK Basic Law Inter-School Competition (Jan-Jun) (EDB)
HK Battle of the Books (Nov-May)
HK School Drama Festival (HKSDF): 1, 2 (Oct-Mar) (EDB)
Let's Join Hands in Safeguarding National Security (EDB):
 - National Security Short Speech Competition (Nov-Dec)
Lumivoce Voices for the Planet Challenge (Feb-May)
My Australian Christmas Card Competition (Oct-Dec)
National Security Knowledge Challenge (Secondary, Nov-Apr) (EDB)
Once Upon a Book Storytelling Competition (Sep-Feb)  (EDB)
Smart Education Competitions:
 - English Radio Drama (Sep-May)
 - Read Out  Loud (Jun)
Story to Stage Puppetry (Oct-Apr)  (EDB)
 - Discussion
 - How to Make Puppets
 - How to Buy a Tent Online With School Credit Card 1, 2
 - Learn the 5 Basic Skills
 - Stage Dimensions
Teacup Tell-a-Tale Storytelling (Sep-Jul)
Writing:
 - Creative Writing for Upper Primary (Feb-Mar) (EDB)
 - GPEX English Writing Competition (Sep-Mar)
 - HK Budding Poets: see Special Needs; Gifted Education - HKAGE
 - HK Young Writers Awards (Oct-Mar)
 - Kids4Kids My Story Creation (Jan-May)
 - The Standard Story Writing Competition (Oct-Jun)
 - TWGH Writing Competition (P4-P6) (Apr-Jul)

No Longer Running:
- ACEA HK Primary English Writing Competition (Not Held Since Mar 2020)
- Climate Change Cross-curricular Project (EDB) (2016-17 Only)
- Clipit: A Student Film Competition (EDB) (2009-17; Replaced by Filmit)
- Headstart Super Speller Spelling Competition (Not Held Since 2019)
- HK Inter-school Crossword Competition (Defunct)
- HK Inter-school Scrabble Competition (Defunct)
- HK Schools English Band Showcase (Not Held Since 2019)
- HKTDA Story-telling Gala (Feb-Apr)
- HKFJ Love Is All Around Essay Writing Competition (Not Held Since 2019/20)
- HKMA Build a Secure Cyberspace Folder Design Contest (2022 Only)
- National Security Bulletin Board Design (Dec-Jan, 2024) (EDB)
- National Security Writing Competition (Nov-Dec, 2024) (EDB)
- RTHK Sunday Smile + Discussion (Cancelled Sep 2020)
- Smart Education Competitions:
  - Create My Smart Story Book (Not Held Since 2019)
HK Schools Speech Festival
 - 2024/25 76th Edition:
   - Book List
   - FAQ
   - Important Dates
   - Poem Audio: 1, 2, 3
   - Poem Texts: 1, 2
      - Choral: 1
   - Rules & Regulations
   - Syllabus
 - Tips
 - Tips on Choral Speaking
 - What is it?
 - Workshop on Solo Verse and Prose

    - 2023/24 75th Edition:
        - Book List   SNET Version
        - FAQ
        - Important Dates
        - Poem Audio: 1, 2, 3, 4
        - Poem Texts: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
           - Choral: 1
        - Syllabus
          - Live Performances Resume
    - 2022/23 74th Edition:
        - Book List   SNET Version
        - Poem Audio: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
        - Poem Texts
        - Syllabus
           - No Choral This Year
           - Video Submission
    - 2021/22 73rd Edition:
        - Book List   SNET Version
        - Poem Audio: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
        - Poem Texts   SNET Version
           - No Choral This Year
    - 2020/21 72nd Edition (16 Nov-30 Nov):
        - Book List   SNET Version
        - Important Dates
        - Poem Audio: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
        - Poem Texts (Solo): 1, 2, 3, 4   SNET Version: 1, 2
          - Choral Cancelled
          - Video Submission Only
        - Rules and Regulations
        - Syllabus: 1 (online) 2 (pdf)  SNET Version
    - 2019/20 71st Edition:
          - Book List   SNET Version
          - Poem Audio: 1, 2, 3
          - Poem Texts (Solo, Choral)   SNET Version
          - Rules and Regulations
          - Syllabus: pdf
    - 2018/19 70th Edition:
          - Book List   SNET Version
          - Judges
          - Poem Audio: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
          - Poem Texts (Solo, Choral): 1, 2, 3, 4   SNET Version
          - Rules and Regulations
          - Syllabus: pdf
     - 2017/18 69th Edition:
         - Poem Audio:
             - Choral: 1, 2, 3
             - Solo: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
         - Poem Texts (Solo, Choral): 1, 2, 3, 4
    - 2016/17 68th Edition:
         - Poem Audio:
            - Choral: 1, 2
            - Solo: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
         - Poem Texts (Solo, Choral)
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Contract Related
Administrative Information:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - Attrition Rates:
    - Explanation of Terms
    - Latest odd/even-contract rolling comparison
    - Year-on-year Data
 - Basic Law and National Security Law Test:
    - see National Security Education
 - Checklist For Departures
 - Contract Documents:
    - see Letter of Appointment
    - 2024 Contract Released (2 May)
    - Published Vsn Supercedes Signed Vsn
  - Contract Length Greater Than/Less Than 2 Years:
    - see Letter of Appointment Circular Attachment A
    - Summary
 - New NETs:
    - Basic Law and National Security Test Not Needed
    - First Contract Start Date
 - Number of NETs
 - Switching Between Aided/Government School
 - Switching Between Primary/Secondary
 - Switching Schools Mid-contract
 - Temporary NET for Vacant NET Post   SNET Version
 - Work Visas:  Click Here 
 
Appointment, Renewal, Start of Contract:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - Appointment/Re-appointment Circular:
    - 2025 Not Published Yet [7 weeks Late]
    - 2024 (EDBCM632024).pdf  SNET Version
      (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015,
              2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2006, 2004) 
    - Application for EDB Support to Find New School
       if Not Renewed see Application Forms
    - Summary
 - August 16th:
    - Contract Start Date if a Sunday
    - Overlap When Previous NET Contract Ends on 17th
    - Report For Duty Not Mandatory:
       - see Guide to the NET Scheme
       - Discussion: 1, 2
    - Starting New Job Earlier than 16th: 1, 2, 3
 - Intent to Renew
    - Code of Aid Says May 15
    - Example Letter of Intent to Renew
    - Removed from 2011 Contract
 - Letter to Schools about Appointment (Jul 2024).pdf
    (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015)   SNET Version
    (2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009)
    - Notes for Applications for Payment
      of Gratuity, Fringe Benefits and RI.pdf
      (Inc. Dates Forms Should Be Submitted)
      (2023, 2022, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009)   SNET Version
 - Measures for Strengthening the Protection of Ss
 - Moving Between Aided and Government School
Breaking Contract/Penalties Clawed Back:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - Moving to New School
 - Backing Out of a Signed Contract: 1, 2, 3, 4 
Chest X-Rays and Medical Certificate:
 - Certificate Must Say "Medically fit to teach": 1, 2
 - X-Ray:
    - Application Form EDB40 see Application Forms
    - Clinics
 - New NETs only:
    - FAQ Q14
    - see Letter of Appointment; MOCS para 2.3
 - Not Needed for Transfer Between Aided Schools:
    - see Code of Aid Para. 51b
Conviction Checks:
 - Certificate of No Criminal Conviction (CNCC)
    - Conviction May Not Stop Employment
      - Ts Can Be Suspended on Prosecution
    - Declaration in HK:
      - Application and Fee
        (Online From Jan 2023)
        - Form, What to Write, Offices
          (Old application method)
    - For Use In Another Country
      - UK Must be Done via British Council
      - Overseas Application
    - From Other Countries
    - see Appointment/Re-appointment Memo para 4
 - Sexual Conviction Record Check (SCRC):
    - see Contract: Letter to Schools about Appointment
    - Application and Fee
      (Online From Jan 2023)
       - Valid for for 1 Year
    - Info For Schools
    - Not Needed if Staying at Same School:
      - see Appointment/Re-appointment Memo para 5
      - see EDB FAQ Q3
 - Summary of Checks for non-NETs/Other Staff
 
Extensions:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - Beyond Retirement Age of 60:
    (Aided/Special Schools Only; Government Schools: Not Allowed)
    - November:
      - Example Application Form 2025/26.pdf
      - Letter to Schools About Extension in 2024/25.pdf
        (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017,
                       2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009)
    - January:
      - Online eForm [Available early Jan]
        (Must be done first with paper copy and supporting
         documents delivered to EDB by deadline)
    - May/Jun:
      - Contract Document: 2025  SNET Version
         (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017)
    - Process Summary
 - Other 1 Year Extensions:
    - Application Process and Details:
      - see Guide to the NET Scheme
    - Case Studies: 1, 2
    - Discussions: 1, 2, 3
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Leave
General:
 - Application Form (Submitted by School to EDB)
 - Entitlement see Letter of Appointment
 - Guidelines see EDB Information - School Administration
Lieu Leave:
 (Working on Mandatory Holiday/Rest Day/Sunday) 
 - Discussions: 1, 2, 3
  - see Living in HK - Legal - Ordinance - Employment
Maternity Leave:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - Extended to 14 Weeks From 1 Jan 2019
   - ATs Do Get 14 Weeks
 - Rules
No-Pay/Unpaid Leave:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
Paternity Leave:
 - Abutting holidays: 1, 2
 - Discussions: 1, 2, 3
 - Eligibility + Adminstration (EDBC15016E).pdf (2012)
   - Must be Taken within 14 Weeks of Birth
 - FAQ
 - Labour Dept Concise Guide		 Sick Leave:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - Abutting Holidays or Weekends
 - Certificate for Less Than 2 Days
 - Recommended Doctors: see Living in HK - Health
Special Leave:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - Abutting Holiday Periods
 - Retrospectively Classified as No-pay (Gov't School)
Summer Holiday 4+ Weeks:
 - Deployment Guidelines P10  SNET Version
 - FAQ Q27 (Deleted Jan 2022)
 - Holiday is For Ss; Ts' Holiday Is Up to School (Para. 21)
 - Update as of Feb 2022
Terminal Leave:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
  - Can Be Postponed For 2022 (Special Vacation Arrangement)
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MPF
Consolidation of Multiple Accounts
Contributions Can Be Above Tax Limit
Entitlement see Letter of Appointment
Exemption  see Living in HK - Immigration
General Information inc. Fund Details see Living in HK - MPF
Offset Against MPF:
 - see Letter of Appointment, page 2
 - Abolition of SP/LSP Offset:
   - see Living in HK - MPF
   - Does not affect NET Gratuity Offset
   - Background Docs: LCQ10 (2015), Consultation Annex 3
 - Gratuity Offset:
   - Long-service Payment Offset Against Gratuity
   - University Contracts With Same: CityU, PolyU, LinganU
 		 Withdrawing:
 - Guide to Early Withdrawal
 - If Leaving HK
   - False Claims Can Be Jailed
 - From Overseas If Reach Retirement Age
TVC (Tax Deductible Voluntary Contributions):
 - (Max $10k Rebate)
 - FAQ
 - Guide To
 - HSBC Accounts
Who Fund Payments?

 

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National Security Education (NSE)
see EDB Information
Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST)
 (From 2023/24)
 see EDB Information - Teacher Related
 - Does Not Apply to NETs:
   - Original Exemption Statement (2022)
   - Updates:
     - Oct 2022 (Para.6)
     - May 2023 (Footnote 2)
     - Sep 2024, Sep 2023 (FAQ A2, ii)
 - Replaced Basic Law Test (2022-23):
    - That also did not Apply to NETs
Curriculum and Teaching Resources:
 - How NSE Affects PNETs: 1, 2
 - School Inspection: Format, What they Look For
 - Teaching Resources:
   - An Inspring Journey Through Chinese Fables and Tales
   - EDB's Learning and Teaching Resources
        (Mostly Chinese only)
   - English Language Resource Kit (Apr 2024)
   - National Security: Cornerstone of Stability and Prosperity.pdf
     - The Book Series (Chinese Only)
     - Twenty Major Fields Poster
Oath for NETs:
 - Consulate Advice: 1, 2
 - Discussion: 1, 2, 3, 4
 - NETs In Government Schools Must Sign: 1, 2, 3
   - Text of Oath: 1, 2		 Professional Development:
 - Constitution, Basic Law and NSE Annual PD Course:
    - 2025: May
         (2024: Jul, Sep; 2023, 2022, 2021)
    - Presentation Slides (2024): Part 1, Part 2
  - Experience Sharing Promoting NSE in School Curriculum
  - Mainland Study Tour:
    - New NETs From 2021/22 will have to attend "in due course"
      - Applies to Those Joining After 1 Sep 2020: 1, 2
         - Am I a 'Newly-Joined' Teacher?
            - Is Shown in eServices Profile 
            - May be Wrong if
                 School enters 1 Sep Instead of 16 Aug
                 and can be corrected by EDB
                   via  this form submitted by the School
      - First Course Arranged for Nov 2023
        (NETs must arrange and pay for visa)
      - Not Allowed on Cantonese Trips
      - F-Visa Needed Tourist L-Visa Valid (From Apr 2023)
  - Schools Must Monitor PD and Follow-Up.
       but Ts Must Not Refuse or Evade Training
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Professional Development
* see Guide to the NET Scheme *
EDB:
 - 30 Hours' Mandatory PD Over 3 Years
 - 50/100 Hours' Soft Target Over 3 Years
 - Eservices Portal (Update Every September)
 - Mainland Study Tours: see NSE PD
 - Newly-Joined Ts:
   - Mandatory PD From 2020/21
     (For NETs Joining After 1 Sep 2020)
     - 2023 Update
     - Follow Up Letter if Not Completed
       - Discussion
 - NET Section Central PD:
   - PDNETwork
     - How to Download Certificate
     - Many Courses Are For Specific Products Only
     - Select AT as Mentor
     - Update School if Change Schools
   - Programme  SNET Version
   - Upcoming Events
 - NSE Constitution, Basic Law PD: see NSE PD
 - Professional Ladder for Ts (From 2020)
   - FAQ
 - Training Calendar (EDB)
OTHER:
 - Distance Learning
 - HK Tertiary Courses
 - NET Related Research
  - Overseas Courses
  - Personal Development
    - Critical Thinking
    - Useful Texts
 - Special Needs Courses
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Recruitment
1. Entry into EDB Candidate Pool:
 - Application To Join NET Scheme   SNET Version  AT
    (Initial Deadline is Extended Every Year)
    - Process: FAQ Q1, Q2
    - Mandatory Qualifications:
       - Degree in English and PGDE (From 2025)
       - Degree (From 2019): FAQ Q4
 - How Long Can You Stay in the Pool?
 - Interview Procedure
    - Should Hear Back By Email After 4 weeks
    - Then Takes 4 Weeks for HKCAAVQ Accreditation (1, 2)
 - PNET Pool Separate From SNET Pool
    - PNET -> SNET:
        - Qualifications, Categories
            - 1 Year Secondary Experience Mandatory
        - RI Retained
        - Salary Assessment: 1, 2
            - PNET Experience Counts
 - Re-joining after 1 Year or More Break
 - Statement of Service inc. Agency Work
 - TEFL Requirement
 - Terms and Requirements (EDB)  SNET Version  AT

 		 2. Finding a School:
 - Aided Schools:
    - 3 Recruitment Methods
    - Asking for EDB Support to Find School
    - Bad Reference Discussion: 1, 2, 3
    - Direct Hire Discussion
        - Recruitment Subsidy (Explanation)
    - Discrimination Rules Summary
    - Special School Recruitment
 - Government Schools:
    - Compared to Aided Schools
    - Only Recruit From Candidate Pool: 1, 2
        From 2022:
        - 1. NETs invited to apply by email in mid-July
              - Mid-June 2023 and 2024
              - Can be done by Zoom From Overseas (2024)
        - 2. Interviews Done by Central Panel
              - Panel is 3/4 EDB officials not from school
              - Summary of Panel Qs
        - 3. NETs Then Allocated to Schools in Mid-July
              (May not be preferred choice of school)
              - Or placed on waiting list for next available 
                school which may be as late as August. 
 - Vacancy List:
    - Aided/Special Schools: 2024
        (Available by Email from EDB to eligible PNETs in mid June)
      (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013,
          2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007)
    - Government Schools: 2024, 2023, 2022
         - Unsuccessful Interviewees Waiting List
         Note: The EDB severely restricted its distribution policy in
                   2013 so the list was not generally available in that year.
 - Year-on-Year Vacancy Tracking
3. Starting at a School:
 - See FAQs and Guide to the NET Scheme
 - Contracts, Basic Law Test, Conviction Checks,
    Chest X-Rays, Medical Examination:
    - see Contract Related
    - see Guide to the NET Scheme
 - FAQs (PNET and SNET Current Version)
 - Getting a Visa:
   - see Work Visa
   - Don't Start at School Without Visa
 - Induction Programme for New NETs (EDB): (2020, 2011, 2008)
 - Information for New NETs (EDB).pdf (2008) 
 - Role of a NET
 - Salary Advance
 - Schools for Non-local Children:
   - see Special Needs; Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) Students
 - Suggestions and Advice:
   - Best Way to Get Renewed
   - Survival Tips
   - Upsides and the Downsides 		 
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Salary
Salary Advance: (New NETs only)
 - see Letter of Appointment, MOCS para 5.11
 - Application Form see Application Forms
 - One Time Only
 - Payment After 2 weeks
Salary Assessment:
 1. Is done by school, as the employer, who assess
     qualifications and experience and decide what
     MPS salary pay point NET should be on.
 2. But the EDB Central Salary Verification Team
     will then check the school's assessment and
     will clawback overpaid salary if the school
     puts NET on wrong salary level
     - Incorrect Pay Scale Clawed Back: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
 3 Assessment Criteria:
     - EDB Guide To Assessment
     - Certificate of Service Requirements:
          see Certificate/Statement of Service
     - Employment Was Not Full Year
     - International School Experience
     - Teaching Experience Requirements
       - Must Be Permitted T
     - Work in School via Agent Can Count:
         see Certificate/Statement of Service
 4 Re-assessment:
    (If there is a change in qualifications or
      if NET believes school has not assessed correctly)
    - Backpay Limited to 5 Years
    - Letter Template
    - PGDE : see Qualifications Assessment
    - Qualifications Needed for Salary Increase
    - Submit Documents to School: FAQ Q9		 Annual Pay Adjustment
Entitlement: see Letter of Appointment
Expected Monthly Salary Table
Increment:
 - Entitlement: see Letter of Appointment
 - Incremental Date
   - 2007 Conversion After Revised MPS
   - For part of year working experience
   - No-Pay Leave Adjustment
LET/NET Terms of Employment Comparison:
 - Terms & Conditions
 - Total Salary Package
Pay Scales:
 - Master Pay Scale (MPS):
   - Adjusted (2023, 2022, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2007)
         - Provisional MPS From July 2024
     - Delinked (Pre 1/10/2007 only)
 - Ranges for Different Grade/Ranks
Pay Slips:
 - Ask School if Needed:
   -  FAQ Q6, Salaries Grant Document
 - Required for MPF Payments: 1, 2
Payment of Wages
 - see Living in HK - Legal - Ordinances
 - 31st August if Leaving HK
 - School May Hold it Until 1st of Month
Summaries:
 - Form Processing
 - Funding via Salaries Grant
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School Closure
Seasonal Flu:
 - Guidelines on Prevention of Communicable Diseases
 - Latest Information:
   - Centre for Health Protection
   - EDB
   - EDB Announcements
 - Summary
Seasonal URTI:
 - Policy for Closure: 1, 2 (2021)
 - Vaccination Covers Compulsory Testing		 Typhoons:
 - Rules and Procedures (EDBC22005E).pdf
     (2019, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2007)
   - Definition of Classes Suspended
   - Localised Heavy Rain Warning
   - For Parents
 - School Closure Announcements:
   - EDB Alert (When announcement made)
   - EDB Website (Check red ticker at top)
   - Government Press Releases
 - School Closures are for Ss not Necessarily  Ts
    - Ts are Insured if Have to Work
 - Tracking:  see Living in HK - Weather
    - Indicators For T8 Being Raised
 - Weather Info For Schools
COVID ARCHIVE 1
 - COVID-19 Coronavirus
    - Centre for Health Protection
    - COVID in the Classroom Research
    - EDB Announcements
    - EDB Prevention of Communicable Disease
    - Health Measures For Schools (Apr 2022)
    - Quarantine:
       - Compulsory:
          - Cases in Same Building
          - Close Contact Penny Bay: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
          - Leaving Family Quarantine Early If Vaccinated
          - Paid Sick Leave: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 
          - Sick Leave Certificate
          - Sick Leave Now Also Covers (Jun 2022):
              - Compulsory Testing
              - Overnight Lockdown
              - Quarantine Order
      - Inbound:
          - 0+3 From 26 Sep
              - RAT Test at Airport Very Quick
          - 7-21 Days
              - 3+4 From 12 Aug
                  - Restricted Access during +4 days
                  - Ts Can Go To School During 4+ Days: 1, 2
          - Antibody Test Labatories 
          - Self-monitoring is Paid and Can Go To Work
          - Unpaid if Not in Holidays
              - Detailed Explanation
              - LegCo Confirms Not Sick Leave (Jun 2022)
    - School Arrangements 2022/23:
      - Full Day Classes from 15 Feb 2023
          - RATs Until at Least 31 Jan
      - Half Day Classes to Restart (19 Apr-5 May 2022): 1, 2
      - Half Day Classes and RAT Tests to Continue
          - Health Protection Measures (Full Rules)
              - Summary:
                  - Confirmed +ve Case = Sick Leave
                  - Close Contact = Paid Special Leave
                  - Can Resume Work on Day 6
      - Half Day Classes Until 70% Vaccinated (3 Aug 2021)
          - 90% Vaccinated (19 Apr 2022)
          - 70% Vaccinated (1 Dec 2022)
          - 15 Feb 2023
          - Primary Ss Can Get Vaccine (21 Jan 2022)
      - Vaccine Pass Suspended Xmas 2023
      - Ts Must Vaccinate or Pay For Tests Weekly
          - Every 3 Days (Jan 2022)
          - Unvaccinated Barred From Schools (24 Feb 2022)
              - 8 Weeks' Notice Before Termination
              - Booster Mandatory by 30 June 31 May 2022
              - Exemptions:
                  - 6-Months After Covid Diagnosis
                  - Pregnant
                  - Medical Exemption Arrangements
                  - Summary		 COVID ARCHIVE 2
    - Vaccine Programme
      - 2 Days' Leave When Vaccinated: 1, 2
          - Only if Already Working at School
      - 1 Day Leave for Booster
          - Ts Can Get Booster (17 Nov)
      - 1.5 Days' Leave for Childcare
      - Post Office Booking for Non-HK Documents
      - Vaccination Covers Compulsory Testing

       ARCHIVE of School Arrangements
       - Classes to Continue (5 Jan 2022)
       - Classes Suspended (14 Jan 2022)
         - Extended to 21 Feb 2022
         - Extended to 6 Mar 2022
         - Special Holiday Mar/Apr
            - Government NETs Must Still Work
       - School Resumption CNY 2021
         - Class Arrangements
       - School Suspension Sept 2020
         - Schools to Restart 23 Sep
       - School Resumption June 2020
         - LegCo Paper, 8 May 2020
         - Guidelines (EDB)
       - Voluntary Teacher Testing (Nov 2020+):
         - Discussion: 1, 2
         - Testing Arrangements
           - Community Testing Centres
       - School Suspension Jan-May 2020
         - Indefinite; 3 Weeks' Notice of Re-Opening

 
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Special Allowance (SA)
* see Guide to the NET Scheme *
Application:
 - Documents Needed:
   - General Discussion
   - If Schooled in HK (May Not Get It)
   - If Worked in HK
 - Form B (Each New Contract) see Application Forms
   - From 2022, Proof of Address Needed
 - If State Residence Status in HK, Won't Get It
 - New NETs Or Rejoining After >12 Mths
    or Moving Between Aided/Govt School:
     - Normal Place of Residence Form A
       see Application Forms
     - Statement that Form A is New NETs Only:
       see Contract: Notes For Applications for Payment
        - Discussion
 - SA Refused Discussions: 1, 2, 3
 - Summary of Process
Adjustment Mechanism:
 * see Guide to the NET Scheme *
 - Explanation
 - History of Reviews:
   - 2025 (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019,
              2018, 2017, 2016: 1, 2, 3, 4; 2015; 2014: 1, 2) 
   - Memorandum on adjustment to SA Rate:
      - 2016.pdf (2014, 2011, 2008, 2005, 2004, 1997)
      - Implementation
   - Summary of Petitioning
   - Year-on-year Data
 - Latest Data
Compared to a non-taxable Housing Allowance

Entitlement:
 see Letter of Appointment
 - 60 Day Max For Sick Leave  see Letter of App't Annex B
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Tax
Calculate and Submit see Living in HK - Tax
Codes for Fringe Benefit Payments
Flights Are Not Taxed (pre 2016):
 - Discussions: 1, 2, 3
 - EDB Confirmation of Non-Taxable Status: 1, 2
 - Flights Are Not Taxed (Example 11).pdf
 - How to Raise an Objection see Living in HK - Tax
Flights Are Taxed (2016 onwards):
 - Discussion
 - Govt Schools Include it on Tax Return: 1, 2
 - IRD Guidance 1, 2
 - Summary: 1, 2		 Gratuity 'Related Back' May Save Tax: 1, 2
Medical Allowance is Taxed
Payment Before Leaving HK:
 see Application Forms - Gratuity
 - How To Do It:
   - Summaries: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
   - Things to be done By Employer/Employee
       - IR56 Forms
       - IR56F Notes (Form If Leaving <= 1 Month)
       - IR56G Notes (Form If Leaving > 1 Month)
 - Non-Payers Can Be Jailed On Return to HK
 - School May Withhold Moneys
Rent Deductible From Tax from 2022 ($100k/year)
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Visas
China Visas:
 see Living in HK - Visas
 - Discussion
 - F Visa Needed for School Trips
   - Visa Definitions: 1, 2, 3
 - NET Section Advice: 1, 2
Dependency Visa: see Living in HK - Immigration
Immigration Info: see Living in HK - Immigration
Permanent Residency: see Living in HK - Visas		 Work Visa:
 - 2nd Job Permission
 - Change of Address (ROP18A)
 - Expiring Passport
 - New School:
   - Advice from EDB
   - Application Form ID990A
   - Application Procedures for NETs (EDB)
   - Documents When Changing Schools
   - Procedure for Extension at Same Time: 1, 2
   - Summary: 1, 2
 - Renewal at Same School:
   - Application Form ID91 (extension)
   - Advice from EDB
   - Book Appointment Online
   - Example Letters From Principal:
      - Contract Renewal.doc
          - Must Say "To Immigration" (Jun 2019)
       - Mid Contract.doc
   - Summary
 - Requirement: see Letter of Appointment
 - Queue  at Office
 - Visa Can Be Downloaded (2023)
   - 10 Days After Extension Application
   - From Anywhere in World

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