NET Scheme - Remuneration Package

Salary Matters

• NETs under the NET Scheme in Primary Schools
  The pay for NETs at the Assistant Primary School Master/Mistress (APSM) rank is equivalent to Master Pay Scale Points 15 to 29 (with effect from 1 October 2010), with a salary bar at Point 20 (or Point 22 for those serving NETs appointed before 1 October 2010) on the Master Pay Scale . As for Certificated Master/Mistress (CM), the pay is equivalent to Points 14 to 24 on the Master Pay Scale.

• NETs under the Enhanced NET Scheme in Secondary Schools
  The pay for NETs at the Graduate Master/Mistress (GM) rank is equivalent to Master Pay Scale Points 15 to 33 (with effect from 1 October 2010), with a salary bar at Point 20 (or Point 22 for those serving NETs appointed before 1 October 2010) on the Master Pay Scale.

Master Pay Scale (MPS)
Guides to Salary Assessment

Fringe Benefits

• NETs are entitled to the fringe benefits (including Special Allowance, Passage/Baggage Allowance and Medical Insurance) under the NET Scheme in Primary Schools / Enhanced NET Scheme in Secondary Schools only if their normal place of residence is established to be outside Hong Kong.

• Please refer to EDB Circular Nos. 8/2009 (NET Scheme in Primary Schools) and 9/2009 (Enhanced NET Scheme in Secondary Schools) on "Payment of Fringe Benefits" for details.

• Please refer to EDB Circular Memorandum No. 122/2016 on "Revised Special Allowance Rate for Teachers under the Enhanced Native-speaking English Teacher (NET) Scheme in Secondary Schools / NET Scheme in Primary Schools" for details.

Forms (revised in August 2022) 

• Form A - Declaration on Normal Place of Residence  
  [Primary Schools] [Secondary Schools] 
  ONLINE FORM (Accessible via Common Log-On System)
  
   

• Form B - Application for Special Allowance  
  [Primary Schools] [Secondary Schools] 
  ONLINE FORM (Accessible via Common Log-On System)

• Form C - Application for Reimbursement of Passage/Baggage Allowance  
  [Primary Schools] [Secondary Schools] 
  ONLINE FORM (Accessible via Common Log-On System)

   

• Consent Form for Claiming Passage for NETs Having Changed Schools 

• Application for Encashment of Passage Allowance 

   

• Form D - Application for Reimbursement of Medical Insurance Premium Payment  
  [Primary Schools] [Secondary Schools] 
  ONLINE FORM (Accessible via Common Log-On System)

• Form E - Application for Advance of Salary  
  [Primary Schools] [Secondary Schools] 
  ONLINE FORM (Accessible via Common Log-On System)

Note: A NET will not be eligible for the Special Allowance if he/she or his/her spouse is already receiving the same allowance or any other housing benefits from his/her own employer. Similarly, a NET will not be eligible for passages, baggage and medical allowance if he/she or his/her spouse is provided with similar benefits by his/her employer. All NETs receiving fringe benefits under the NET Scheme in Primary Schools / Enhanced NET Scheme in Secondary Schools are required to report changes of marital status and family particulars, which may affect their entitlement, to the schools.

Retention Incentive

Since the 2005/06 school year, a retention incentive has been introduced to provide additional incentive for serving NETs to continue their service in Hong Kong. NETs who have completed at least two years of continuous service under the NET Schemes may apply for the retention incentive. Applications by NETs for the retention incentive shall be made each school year through their schools.

Please refer to EDB Circular No. 2/2013 on "Retention Incentive for Native-speaking English Teachers (NETs) under the Enhanced NET Scheme in Secondary Shools / NET Scheme in Primary Schools" for details.

Application form for Retention Incentive 

Contract Gratuity

Upon satisfactory completion of the full period of service required by the Letter of Appointment, the NET may be paid a gratuity for the period of service completed, including school holidays taken within the period of service. The payment of gratuity is subject to the confirmation of the School Management Committee (SMC) / Incorporated Management Committee (IMC) that the performance and conduct of the NET during the period of service are satisfactory.

Please refer to EDB Circular Nos. 4/2012 (NET Scheme in Primary Schools) and 5/2012 (Enhanced NET Scheme in Secondary Schools) on "Payment of Contract Gratuity and Payment of Tax before Leaving Hong Kong" for details.

Application form for the Payment of Contract Gratuity
  [Primary Schools] [Secondary Schools] 
 

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