CHATTERIS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION: International Graduate Programme in Hong Kong 2011/12

The Chatteris Educational Foundation is a non-profit charitable organisation aiming to help Hong Kong students improve their English, develop young leaders with global vision and promote cultural exchange.

 We are pleased to announce that application for the Chatteris International Graduate Programme 2011-12 is now officially open!  The programme offers graduates with a bachelor degree or higher qualification the opportunity to develop professionally and personally in Hong Kong.

This takes place whilst working in a Hong Kong school on a 9-month paid contract as a Chatteris Native-speaking English Tutor (CNET).  In addition to skills graduates develop whilst working within a Chinese school culture, Chatteris offers opportunities for graduates to widen their perspective with focuses such as cultural and social activities, project management, career development, community work and professional skill development.

Through different aspects of the Chatteris International Graduate Programme recent university graduates can:

• Contribute directly to the life and learning experience of Hong Kong students, schools and community
• Develop important attributes and gain transferable skills invaluable for a successful future career in any fields, especially flexibility, adaptability, diversity, self-initiative, preparedness, coordination and collaboration
• Undertake leadership and team player roles
• Develop project management skills
• Enhance global awareness through cultural exchange, learning to think globally and act locally

Chatteris intends to offer around 60 placements for graduates from all over the globe to start on 8 August 2011. Competition for places is high, so early application is advised. Once places are filled, usually by the end of May, late applications will be put on the waiting list.

For more information please visit the Chatteris website at www.chatteris.org.hk.