It needs emphasising that the NET Scheme is one of the measures in support of English language education in Hong Kong. Under the steer of the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research, a range of initiatives, through the use of the Language Fund, is put in place to improve the English learning environment and to strengthen support for English learning and teaching in local primary and secondary schools, including school-based support services, the Professional Development Incentive Grant Scheme for Language Teachers, and a range of activities to enhance students' exposure to and interest in English.