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Monday, July 9, 1973
INTEREST-FREE LOANS FOR TRAINEE TEACHERS
Interest-free loans of up to $1,200 a year are available on application
to students who train to become teachers at the three Colleges of Education.
The loans can be repaid by monthly instalmenta over a period not
exceeding four years after completion of the two-year full-time training courses.
"No student should feel that his personal circumstances should stop
him from completing his training," Mr. W. Fisher-Short, Assistant Director of
Education (Further) said today.
He pointed out that in addition to the maximum interest-free loan,
any student in real need could apply for a maintenance grant of up to $1,600
a year.
Mr. Fisher-Short said: "The amount he may receive will of course
depend on individual circumstances.
It is necessary for the college authorities
to investigate family financial circumstances in such cases, but this is done
in the strictest confidence."
All students are required to pay tuition fees of $400 a year.
The Assistant Director said that career prospects for the fully
qualified teacher are bright.
"Hong Kong is entering a period during which secondary education will
undoubtedly expand and diversify; the trained teacher has a key role to play
in this expansion."
The three Colleges of Education - Northcote, Grantham and Sir Robert
Black - are looking for suitable young men and women who are 18 or over to
enrol for courses beginning in September this year.
/Northcote
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