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Peer English Tutoring

Peer English Tutoring (Tutors) - Serve the HKU Community with Your English Proficiency

We are looking for active and committed HKUers who are:

Native/ near-native English speakers

Native/ near-native English speakers

Willing to volunteer

Reliable & dedicated to contributing to this support network

Good communication & interpersonal skills

Equipped with good communication & interpersonal skills

Enjoy sharing knowledge & campus experiences

Passionate in exchanging knowledge & campus experiences

Expand social circle & cultural exposures

Willing to expand social circle & cultural exposures

Tutor’s Commitment & Responsibilities:

  • Host practice sessions for your matched Tutees
  • Design and provide a personalised learning experience to your Tutees
  • Encourage your Tutees to speak up and help them build social confidence by creating a non-judgemental learning environment
  • Foster a supportive and helping attitude among HKUers

What can be expected from peer tutoring?

  • CEDARS Reward Points
  • Networking opportunities and new friendships across countries/ disciplines/ levels of study
  • Enhanced communication and coaching skills that are beneficial to your studies/ future career
Peer English Tutoring (Tutees) - Practise Oral English with HKUers

What is the difference between Peer English Tutoring and other English courses?

Unlike standard English courses with a strong focus on grammar and academic writing/ presentations, Peer English Tutoring helps you build up your social confidence via casual conversations on any topic of your interest.

Tutee’s Commitment:

To attend three 1-hour practice sessions hosted by your Peer Tutor

What can be expected from the tutorials?

Practise the language & get improved

Practise oral English & gain insider tips for improvement

Casual chats in a stress-free environment

Carefree casual chats with natives

Build new friendships

Build new friendships across countries, disciplines/ levels of study

*To apply for English Peer Tutor, please follow the steps to submit the online form:
1. Log in to the system (“Login” button at the top right corner)
2. Complete your profile
3. Return to this page and click the “Apply for Tutor” button underneath
4. Follow the instructions to complete the registration.

Interview timeslots are selected based on a first-come-first-served basis. No special arrangements will be made after all the timeslots are exhausted.

Application for Tutees is currently full. Please stay tuned to our upcoming bulk email announcing the 2nd round recruitment of Peer Tutees.