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To enhance the provision of advise on further studies and related services, the Education and Manpower Bureau is taking a web-based approach. The move is in step with the wide use of information technology in the community and the increased use of the web.
As a result, the Further Studies Resources Centre (FSRC) located at Room 1815, 18/F, Landmark North, 39 Lung Sum Avenue, Sheung Shui, New Territories, will be closed with effect from September 1.
With easy accessibility to information on further studies on the Internet and increasing advisory services provided by Governments of foreign countries, the centre has seen a decline in use in recent years.
Taking into consideration the changed needs of the public and cost-effectiveness, the bureau has decided to replace the centre with web services through its webpage on further studies at www.emb.gov.hk/cgs.
The webpage contains comprehensive information on both local and overseas further studies as well as vocational training opportunities. An e-mail enquiry service is also available. Through the enhanced web services, the public can obtain information at any time.
To strengthen the advisory service on overseas studies, the bureau will hold regular seminars and talks with various overseas education organisations for parents and students. Some display panels aimed at providing students with up-to-date information on study opportunities abroad will be produced for loan to schools.
As advisory services provided by Governments of foreign countries have been on the increase in recent years, students who are seeking further education overseas may consider using these services. Details of the major organisations are as follows:
Australian Consulate General - Education Section
Address: Room 1708 Harbour Centre, 25 Harbour Road,
Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Tel: 2827 5475
Fax: 2827 1765
Website: www.studyinaustralia.gov.au
British Council
Address: 3/F, 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Tel: 2913 5155
Fax: 2913 5166
Website: www.britishcouncil.org.hk/education
Canadian Education Centre
Address: Room 1216, China Merchants Tower, Shun Tak Centre,
200 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong
Tel: 2524 9668
Fax: 2523 6230
Website: www.studycanada.ca/hongkong
Institute of International Education (for study in the USA)
Address: Room 601, General Commercial Building,
156-164 Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong.
Tel: 2603 5771
Fax: 2603 5765
Website: www.iiehongkong.org
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise - New Zealand Education Centre
Address: Suite 6502, 65/F, Central Plaza,
18 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
Tel: 2526 7898
Fax: 2877 0739
Website: www.study-in-newzealand.org.hk
For enquiries, call the bureau's Careers and Guidance Services Section at 2639 4774.
End/Wednesday, August 20, 2003
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