SCOLAR provides funding support to schools and teachers with a view to promoting language learning and teaching in schools as well as enhancing professional development of language teachers. Schemes opening for application include (i) Grant Scheme on Promoting Effective English Language Learning in Primary Schools; (ii) Professional Development Incentive Grant Scheme for Language Teachers; and (iii) Professional Enhancement Grant Scheme for Chinese Language Teachers (Teaching Chinese as a Second Language). Meanwhile, the Vocational English Programme Grant was being provided to some secondary schools.