A delegation comprising 27 members from the Faculty of Education went for a four-day visit, from 27 to 30 December 2011 to Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) and the English School attached to GDUFS, and the Teaching and Research Institute. Participants included undergraduates from the Bachelor of Arts (English Studies), Bachelor of Education (English Language Education) Co-terminal Double Degree Programme, doctoral students, graduates and staff members from the Faculty.

They observed the English teaching practices at primary and secondary levels in China, and gained a better understanding of the national English curriculum and assessment. The visit also included sharing sessions with serving English primary and secondary school teachers, and demonstration lessons conducted by Prof. Tang Lai-yiu Eunice and Prof. Chun Ka-wai Cecilia. Participants were accommodated in school hostels and experienced the daily schedule of the regular students there. There were also inspiring presentations by Chinese scholars.

A report session was held to share their experience with faculty members. The reflections were uploaded to Netter, an online platform for teaching professionals.