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'''Hong Kong Institute of Languages''' (HKIL) is a privately owned [[language school]] established in 1985 by a [[French people|French]] couple, '''''Dominique''''' and '''''Christian Chasset'''''.
'''Hong Kong Institute of Languages''' (HKIL) is a private [[language school]] located in Hong Kong. It was founded in 1985 by [[French people|French]] couple Dominique and Christian Chasset.


== History ==
== History ==
The institute originally started as a French language school in Hong Kong, specifically teaching French to small groups of executives. By the 1990s, the founders '''''Dominique''''' and '''''Christian Chasset''''' expanded their business by providing six other language offerings (including, [[English language|English]], [[Spanish language|Spanish]], [[German language|German]], [[Cantonese]], and [[Japanese language|Japanese]]),<ref name="refname2"/> and as well as providing these language classes for children and very young children (from age 2 upwards).<ref name="refname3"/>
The Institute was originally founded as a French language school in Hong Kong, offering French language instruction to business executives. By the 1990s the founding team expanded the institute by providing six additional language offerings,<ref name="refname2"/> as well as providing classes for children ages two and up.<ref name="refname3"/>


Today, HKIL offers instruction in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Hong Kong Institute of Languages |date=August 17, 2023 |title=HKIL Web-site |url=https://hklanguages.com/ |access-date=August 18, 2023 |website=Hong Kong Institute of Languages}}</ref>
== Concept ==
Hong Kong Institute of Languages [[concept]] was, and still is, to teach only small-group classes. Emphasis is on interaction and oral practice of the language in the class. The focus is on practical language that can be used right away. "<ref name="refname6"/>

In the 1990s, '''HK KIDZ''' was established as an extension of HKIL, specifically tailored for young children (age 1.5-12).<ref name="refname7"/>

The '''HK KIDZ''' [[concept]] has the same foundation as HKIL. For teaching children however, it emphasizes more on "fun,... acquisition of the language being achieved through hands-on activities: games, songs, etc, in the same way that they acquired their mother language."<ref name="refname6"/>

=== Summer Camps & Language Study Programmes ===
HKIL was "the first language school to organize overseas summer camps" in Hong Kong.<ref name="refname6"/>

In 1992, HKIL organized its first overseas summer camp trip to [[Paris|Paris, France]], for children and teenagers. By 2008, HKIL extended its summer camp trips/language study programmes to countries including: [[England]], [[Canada]], [[France]], [[Switzerland]], [[China]] and [[Spain]].<ref name="refname3"/>


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
One of the founders of HKIL, '''''Christian Chasset''''', was awarded the "[[Ordre des Palmes Académiques|Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Academiques]]" (Knight in the Order of the Academic Palms), the French Government's highest honour for academic achievement, for advancing the cause of French culture, education, and the fine arts"<ref name="refname4"/> on May 28, 2007.
One of the founders of HKIL, Christian Chasset, was awarded the "[[Ordre des Palmes Académiques|Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Academiques]]" (Knight in the Order of the Academic Palms), the French Government's highest honor for academic achievement for advancing the cause of French culture, education, and the fine arts,<ref name=":0" /> on May 28, 2007.


The co-founder of HKIL, '''''Dominique Chasset''''', was awarded the [[Ordre National du Mérite]] ("Knight of the National Order of Merit").<ref name="refname7"/>
The co-founder of HKIL, Dominique Chasset, was awarded the [[Ordre National du Mérite]] ("Knight of the National Order of Merit").<ref name=":0" />


== References ==
== References ==
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<ref name="refname2">"Hong Kong Institute of Languages", Special Reports|The Bulletin (February 2005). p.50-53.</ref>
<ref name="refname2">"Hong Kong Institute of Languages", Special Reports|The Bulletin (February 2005). p.50-53.</ref>
<ref name="refname3">"不一樣的夏令營 Hong Kong Institute of Languages 遊學團 帶你遊埠學外", [[明報]] Mingpao (April 24, 2006).</ref>
<ref name="refname3">"不一樣的夏令營 Hong Kong Institute of Languages 遊學團 帶你遊埠學外", [[明報]] Mingpao (April 24, 2006).</ref>
<ref name="refname6">"Members' News", Talking Points|The Bulletin (Jul 2007), p.16.</ref>
<ref name="refname7">"The language of love", HKTDC Hong Kong Trader (01/09/2008).</ref>
<ref name="refname4">"HKIL plays a historical role in the teaching of French language in Hong Kong", [http://www.consulfrance-hongkong.org/Hong-Kong-Institute-of-Languages,6917 "Consulat Général de France à Hong Kong & Macao (March 25, 2014)"]</ref>
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<ref>Mrs. Dominique Chasset received the decoration of Knight of l’Ordre National du Mérite by the Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macao. [http://www.consulfrance-hongkong.org/Dominique-Chasset-Knight-of-L "Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau"]</ref>
*Mrs. Dominique Chasset received the decoration of Knight of l’Ordre National du Mérite by the Consul General of France in Hong Kong and Macao. [http://www.consulfrance-hongkong.org/Dominique-Chasset-Knight-of-L "News: Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau"]
<ref>Article: English, Cantonese, French, Putonghua: What 30 years at the Hong Kong Institute of Languages has taught about polyglotism in Hong Kong. [http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education-community/article/1887405/hong-kong-language-institute-targets-hong-kongs?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=SCMPSocialNewsfeed"SCMP (December 06, 2015)"]"</ref>
*{{cite web|title=English, Cantonese, French, Putonghua: What 30 years at the Hong Kong Institute of Languages has taught about polyglotism in Hong Kong|url=http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education-community/article/1887405/hong-kong-language-institute-targets-hong-kongs|date=6 December 2015}}
<ref>Article: Revolutionizing Language Instruction. [https://www.chamber.org.hk/en/membership/profile_detail.aspx?profile_id=156 "Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce"]</ref>
*Revolutionizing Language Instruction. [https://www.chamber.org.hk/en/membership/profile_detail.aspx?profile_id=156 "Article: Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce"]

*New Language for New Lands. [http://issuu.com/britcham01/docs/britain_in_hong_kong_sept-oct_2015/51?e=2057409/15354787/51 "Article: British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong|Britain in Hong Kong Magazine (Issue 38 Sept - Oct 2015). p.51."]
<ref>Article: French Language in Hong Kong . [https://www.chamber.org.hk/en/membership/profile_detail.aspx?profile_id=156 "Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau"]</ref>
*French Language in Hong Kong. [http://www.consulfrance-hongkong.org/French-Language-in-Hong-Kong "Article: Consulate General of France in Hong Kong & Macau"]

<ref>Article: Hong Kong Institute of Languages taps into city’s booming foreign language learning trend. [http://www.fccihk.com/blog/hong-kong-institute-languages-taps-city’s-booming-foreign-language-learning-trend "French Chamber Hong Kong (December 11, 2015"]</ref>
*30 ans déjà ! [http://www.traitdunionmag.com/30-ans-deja/ "Article: Trait d’Union (November 3, 2015)"]
*Hong Kong Institute of Languages taps into city’s booming foreign language learning trend. [http://www.fccihk.com/blog/hong-kong-institute-languages-taps-city’s-booming-foreign-language-learning-trend "Article: French Chamber Hong Kong (December 11, 2015)"]
<ref>Dress Pink to support Hong Kong Cancer Fund's Pink Revolution 2016!. [http://www.cancer-fund.org/pinkdiy/view.aspx?pid=94&lang=EN&type=CORP "Hong Kong Cancer Fundraising page"]</ref>
*Spreading French in Hong Kong for Over Three Decades. [https://www.chamber.org.hk/en/membership/profile_detail.aspx?profile_id=186 "Article: Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (Bulletin, December 2016)"]



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== External links ==

Latest revision as of 04:32, 16 January 2024

Hong Kong Institute of Languages
AbbreviationHKIL
Founded1985
TypePrivate
Headquarters Hong Kong
Location
Region served
Hong Kong
Official language
English, French, Spanish, German, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese
Websitehttp://www.hklanguages.com

Hong Kong Institute of Languages (HKIL) is a private language school located in Hong Kong. It was founded in 1985 by French couple Dominique and Christian Chasset.

History

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The Institute was originally founded as a French language school in Hong Kong, offering French language instruction to business executives. By the 1990s the founding team expanded the institute by providing six additional language offerings,[1] as well as providing classes for children ages two and up.[2]

Today, HKIL offers instruction in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Cantonese, and Mandarin.[3]

Awards

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One of the founders of HKIL, Christian Chasset, was awarded the "Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes Academiques" (Knight in the Order of the Academic Palms), the French Government's highest honor for academic achievement for advancing the cause of French culture, education, and the fine arts,[3] on May 28, 2007.

The co-founder of HKIL, Dominique Chasset, was awarded the Ordre National du Mérite ("Knight of the National Order of Merit").[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Hong Kong Institute of Languages", Special Reports|The Bulletin (February 2005). p.50-53.
  2. ^ "不一樣的夏令營 Hong Kong Institute of Languages 遊學團 帶你遊埠學外", 明報 Mingpao (April 24, 2006).
  3. ^ a b c Hong Kong Institute of Languages (August 17, 2023). "HKIL Web-site". Hong Kong Institute of Languages. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
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