Our candidates are put through a rigorous process that evaluates their passion, potential and commitment to education equity, resulting in an acceptance rate of 2.5%. We drew best practices from corporates’ recruitment and selection mechanisms to recruit Fellows of high caliber.
Application Deadlines
Our Fellowship Program 2023-24 recruitment is now open! The application period starts on 30th September 2022 and ends on 11th December 2022.
Cycle 1 Deadline: 6th November 2022 23:59 (GMT+8)
Cycle 2 Deadline: 11th December 2022 23:59 (GMT+8)
As our applicants are evaluated on a rolling basis, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to secure a spot.
More benefits of applying in the early stage:
Priority in school matching process
Extra time to prepare for your Fellowship journey
Less Stress. You will spend less time waiting for a decision than your peers because offers will be released to early applicants in January 2023.
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Application Process
Each prospective Fellows goes through three rounds of selection - Online Application, Video Assessment and in-person/online Assessment Day.
Step 1: Online Application
There are two parts of the application. For Part 1, we collect your basic information such as academic background. Once Part 1 Application is submitted, we send you Part 2 of the application via email, where you share with us your background and motivation for joining Teach For Hong Kong (TFHK). Part 2 Application requires you to upload a one-page CV in PDF format and your academic certificate.
Step 2: Video Assessment
In this stage, you share your personal experiences, accomplishments and aspirations for education through a one-way video interview. The Video Assessment takes no longer than 45 minutes.
Step 3: Assessment Day
Assessment Day is where you join other applicants to take part in a group-based discussion to exchange your views and experience on how you take on the leadership role.
Application Tips
Polish your written responses. In the application, you need to write in short-answer responses about why you want to join the Fellowship. Make sure you answer the question thoroughly.
Strong short-answer responses:
Succinctly articulate your vision in education equity and your desired roles in it
Demonstrate genuine motivation to join the Fellowship
Demonstrate your understanding of local education and education inequity issue
Clearly explain key ideas and support them with well-chosen examples or details
Offer Process
Step 1: Offer Release
You receive an offer call from our recruitment officer once you are selected to be our Fellow in the coming cohort. Then you receive an offer email attached with offer package (including participation agreement, offer guide, etc).
Step 2: Offer Walk-through
To make sure you have a clear understanding of the Fellowship before making the decision, we conduct an offer walk-through with you to go through the program details and address any concerns you might have.
Step 3: TFHK On-Boarding
You officially meet with our team and co-Fellows. You receive an overview of your Fellowship journey.
Step 4: School Matching Process
After the on-boarding, we conduct school matching meeting between schools and Fellows. Once you are shortlisted, you are invited to join the meeting with the school principal to determines your fit with our partner schools. Before attending the meeting, our team guide you prepare and walk through the meeting with you.