The Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) is UK's only national and international body serving professional linguists (translators, interpreters, language educationalists and those in business, the professions and government). Founded in 1910, CIOL is now the leading language professional body in UK and one of the most significant language institutions in the world, with its qualifications internationally recognised. The Hong Kong Society of CIOL (CIOLHKS) was established in 1984. It is committed to promoting professional use of languages in Hong Kong. It organises professional development functions for local members and the public, and offers consultancy services to education institutions and schools both in Hong Kong and China. The Hong Kong Society is now the biggest regional society of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.

Caritas Institute of Higher Education (CIHE) aspires to be a leading post-secondary institute, recognised for excellence and innovation in higher and continuing education, and student success within the basis of Catholic values and traditions. The School of Humanities and Languages is committed to bringing together academic excellence and contemporary awareness, with a primary focus on teaching students language skills and training them to become intelligent communication practitioners in today’s complex and fast-moving society. The academic staff members are well-qualified in the areas of language, communication, linguistics, literature, translation and interpreting. The School is also dedicated to developing quality and innovative learning processes, as well as fostering knowledge, competence and team spirit in achieving holistic education.

Shue Yan is the first private university in Hong Kong. The Department of English Language and Literature was established at the inception of what was then Shue Yan College in 1971. The department has placed an emphasis on interdisciplinarity over the past ten years and has been able to attract students who are both linguistically competent and culturally sensitive. The department’s Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English programme contains four strands: English Literature, Linguistics, Translation and Cultural Studies, with the ‘interdisciplinary’ elements of the programme performing the role of bridging between the strands. The department’s taught MA in Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies programme was launched in 2013, and was designed in response to the network culture of the 21st century, where interconnectedness has become a new model for higher education systems. The department also began offering accredited MPhil and PhD programmes in English from the 2018-19 academic year.

The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) was established in 1989. It is the first self-financing university established by the Hong Kong SAR Government. Being one of the five schools of the OUHK, the School of Education and Languages (E&L) offers a wide range of programmes in education and languages and has been playing an important role in initial teacher education, professional development of teachers in Hong Kong and enhancing the language proficiency of students in the OUHK. The School offers 3 streams of programmes ranging from the sub-degree level to the doctoral level. The education stream offers programmes in Early Childhood Education and the double degree of Bachelor in English Language Studies and English Language Teaching whereas the language streams provide two single degree programmes, one in English Language Studies and the other in Applied Chinese Language Studies.

The Technological and Higher Education Institute (THEi) was established in 2012 by the Vocational Training Council of Hong Kong to offer innovative accredited degree programmes with a vocational and professional orientation. The three faculties offer specialised programmes that are not only developed with significant industry input, but are also much needed by the public and private sectors. The institute produces work-ready graduates who possess expert knowledge and transferrable skills by adopting the “learn and do” approach which encourages students to apply specialised knowledge and skills to real-world issues. Aside from subject-related training, the importance of General Education (GE) is also stressed in the undergraduate curriculum at THEi. The School of General Education and Languages is dedicated to preparing students for lifelong learning and whole-person development. Its GE curriculum consists of language modules in Chinese and English as well as core and elective modules in Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences and other cross disciplinary areas, through which students will be able to enhance their language competencies, foster broadly-applicable skills, and develop their cultural and ethical values.

Hong Kong College of Technology (HKCT) has been a leading Vocational and Professional Education and Training institution in Hong Kong over 60 years, providing study and career pathways to committed youth for the development and betterment of the society. Students enjoy their learning in the twin campuses in Ma On Shan and Ho Man Tin Campus in Kowloon where practical and real-life campus facilities are well-equipped. The Division of Languages and General Studies has been striving to provide a wide range of language training and general education programmes. From foundation to professional levels, the Division offers Diploma Yi Jin, Applied Learning programmes, Higher Diplomas in Japanese/Korean Language and Corporate Communication, as well as a variety of Chinese and English language courses to meet diverse needs.