The New EDB NET Grant

Starting from the 2025/26 school year, the Hong Kong Education Bureau (EDB) has introduced a new NET Grant option for eligible aided and caput schools under the Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) Scheme.
This new arrangement gives schools greater flexibility in recruiting full-time NET teacher(s) and deploying English language activities to create richer English learning experiences for students.

About the New NET Grant

Previously, schools mainly participated in the traditional EDB NET Scheme by receiving an officially allocated NET teaching post. Under the new arrangement, schools can now choose either between:

  • Option 1 — Retain the Existing NET Post from the NET Scheme

continue with the traditional NET Scheme arrangement through the EDB.

  • Option 2 — Receive the New NET Grant

Schools receive an annual grant (disbursed by two instalments in September and April every school year) in recruiting at least one full-time NET directly/ through agencies or service providers, and flexibly deploy the remaining funding according to school needs.

Eligible schools* may receive approximately:

School Type Annual Grant Amount
Primary Schools HK$900,000
Secondary Schools HK$1,000,000

*Special schools will receive funding based on the approved NET post rank.

What Can the NET Grant Be Used For?

After meeting the requirement of recruiting at least one eligible full-time NET, schools may use the remaining grant for:

  • NET & English Personnel
    • Full-time NET teachers
    • Part-time NET teachers
    • Native-speaking English Teaching Assistants (NTAs/ELTAs)
  • English Learning Support Services
    • English workshops/activities
    • School-based English programmes
    • Teacher collaboration
    • Curriculum development support

Advantages of the NET Grant

✅ More control over recruitment with greater staffing flexibility
✅ Ability to hire additional native English support staff
✅ Opportunities to organize English activities/ school-based programmes
✅ Higher flexibility based on students’ learning needs

How Eureka Can Help Schools

The Eureka team works closely with schools to maximize the opportunities provided by the new EDB NET Grant.
We provide schools with qualified and experienced NETs suitable for different school contexts and curriculum needs. Schools may also use their remaining NET Grant funding to recruit additional ELTAs/NTAs or implement English enrichment programmes taught by experienced NETs to strengthen English support for students.
Eureka can provide (examples only):
  • Full-time or part-time NETs/ELTAs/NTAs
  • English drama courses
  • Storytelling workshops
  • Public speaking and debate support
  • Phonics and reading programmes
  • English fun days and festival activities
  • Interactive classroom workshops
Whether your school is exploring the NET Grant for the first time or looking to expand its English learning environment, Eureka is ready to support your journey.