Smart Education is delighted to announce that its AI-powered English learning platform, “MyAIBuddy,” has officially been recognized by the Education Bureau (EDB) and included in the second batch of the Quality Education Fund (QEF) e‑Learning Ancillary Facilities Programme (eLAFP).

The programme was published in EDB Circular No. 3/2026, confirming that all publicly funded schools in Hong Kong are now eligible to subscribe to MyAIBuddy through either the Subscription Voucher Subsidy Scheme or the “EdTech Launch” funding initiative provided under the QEF.

Promoting a New Model of AI‑Driven English Learning

The MyAIBuddy platform integrates artificial intelligence with an interactive virtual learning environment, enabling students to practise English conversation through immersive, contextual scenarios.

With real‑time speech recognition, pronunciation analysis, and AI‑generated feedback, the platform enhances both motivation and communicative confidence.

Key features include:

• Generative AI interactive dialogue environment (simulating real‑life or thematic conversation scenarios)
• Instant speech recognition and rating system (aligned with CEFR international standards)
• Smart performance reports (automatically generate student and class‑level speaking analytics)
• Teacher dashboard with lesson recommendations

Schools Can Now Subscribe with QEF Funding

According to the EDB announcement, schools may submit applications from January 7 to March 10, 2026, and utilize the approved funding to access MyAIBuddy from February 1 to August 31, 2026.

For details, please refer to the Hong Kong Education City (HKEdCity) eLAFP webpage:

https://web.edcity.hk/en/elafp/project/20211047/ 

Enquiries and Demo Requests

For more information or to request a demo account, please contact:
Smart Education Company Limited
Tel: 2851 3822
 Email: info@mysmartedu.com
Website: www.myaibuddy.com.hk

Related Links

• Education Bureau Circular No. 3/2026
• Hong Kong Education City eLAFP Official Website
• EDB Teacher Training Calendar System

Media Coverages

• Sing Tao Headlines: AI Teaching｜Chinese YMCA Primary School Enhances English Learning with AI Platform
• Wen Wei Po: Using AI to correct pronunciation — Students speak English with confidence
• Hong Kong Economic Times: Artificial Intelligence｜Primary Schools use AI Buddy as an English “learning companion”
• Sing Tao Headlines: Chinese YMCA Primary School improves English proficiency through AI platform
• HK01: Second Batch of QEF e‑Learning Programme Results Announced