Chinese
Language Centre The Chinese University of Hong Kong
FAQ – Regular programmes
A.
General
B.
About the Centre/ University
C. About the Programme/ curriculum
D. About admission and application
E.
About Students' living
A.
General
Q1.
What are the differences between full-time regular
programmes, part-time programmes
and summer intensive programmes?
Answer: a comparison table is shown
here:
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Full-time regular programmes |
Part-time programmes |
Summer intensive programmes |
| LEARNING RELATED |
| Award-bearing programmes
available |
8 programmes on
Chinese as a foreign language are offered.
Putonghua
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Certificate Programme in Putonghua
as a Foreign/ Second Language 普通話(對外漢語)證書課程
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Diploma Programme in Putonghua as a Foreign/ Second Language 普通話(對外漢語)文憑課程
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Advanced Diploma Programme
in Putonghua as a Foreign/ Second Language 普通話(對外漢語)高等文憑課程
Cantonese
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Certificate Programme in Cantonese as a Foreign/ Second Language 粵語(對外漢語)證書課程
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Diploma Programme in Cantonese as a Foreign/ Second Language 粵語(對外漢語)文憑課程
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Advanced Diploma Programme in Cantonese as a Foreign/ Second Language 粵語(對外漢語)證書課程
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Foundation
Certificate Programme in Chinese Local
Language and Culture (Cantonese)中國地方語言文化（粵語）基礎證書課程
Chinese
Reading
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Foundation
Certificate Programme in Chinese Characters 漢字基礎證書課程 |
4 programmes for native
Chinese speakers and 4 programmes for
non-native Chinese speakers are offered.
Putonghua
-
Foundation Certificate
Programme in Putonghua
for Non-native Chinese Speakers 普通話（非華語人士）基礎證書課程
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普通話（華語人士）證書課程
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普通話（華語人士）文憑課程
Cantonese
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Foundation Certificate
Programme in Cantonese for Non-native
Chinese Speakers 粵語（非華語人士）基礎證書課程
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Certificate
Programme in Chinese Local Language
and Culture (Cantonese) 中國地方語言文化（粵語）基礎證書課程
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粵語（華語人士）證書課程
-
粵語（華語人士）文憑課程
Chinese
Reading
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Foundation
Certificate Programme in Chinese Characters 漢字基礎證書課程 |
2 programmes on
Chinese as a foreign language are offered.
Putonghua
-
Foundation Certificate
Programme in Putonghua
for Non-native Chinese Speakers 普通話（非華語人士）基礎證書課程
Cantonese
-
Foundation Certificate
Programme in Cantonese for Non-native
Chinese Speakers 粵語（非華語人士）基礎證書課程
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| Course load per week/ intensity |
3 sessions a day. 5 days per week.
Approximate 190 sessions per semester. |
2 – 3 sessions a day.
1-2 days per week.
Approximate 30-40 sessions per semester. |
3-6 sessions a day.
5-6 days per week.
Approximate 84 sessions per programme. |
| Level available |
Putonghua: L1 to L6
Cantonese: L1 to L6 |
Putonghua: (Non-native Chinese
speakers)
elementary to upper intermediate
level. (Native Chinese speakers) elementary to advanced level.
Cantonese: elementary to intermediate
level |
Putonghua: L1 to L3 (depends on
months)
Cantonese: L1 |
| New course dates /
No. of intakes per year |
3 intakes.
Fall (Sep. – Dec.)
Spring (Jan. – Apr.)
Summer (Jun.-Aug.)
|
4 intakes for beginner courses
(Jan., Apr., Jul., Oct.)
2-4 intakes for other level courses. |
2 intakes in a year for July (S2)
and August (S3) programme. |
| Lesson time |
Weekday daytime, either morning or
afternoon class
|
Weekday evening, weekend morning
or weekend afternoon. |
Weekday daytime |
| Class location |
CUHK Shatin
main campus (Fong Shu Chuen Building and Fong Yun Wah Hall) |
CLC Tsim
Sha Tsui Learning
Centre or CUHK Shatin main campus |
CUHK Shatin
main campus |
| STUDENT SUPPORT |
| Student visa sponsorship |
Yes (for students studying at least
12 credits) |
No |
Yes |
| Accommodation support |
Summer on-campus dormitory |
No |
Summer on-campus dormitory |
| Student card (for CUHK on-campus
facilities) |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| STUDENT COMPOSITION |
| Age range and average age |
17-60 (average ~28) |
17-60 (average ~33) |
17-50 (average ~21) |
| Nationality |
Korea 27%, Japan 19%, Europe 16%,
Other Asian countries 14%, North
America 13%, Central and South America 4%, Middle
East 3%, Australasia 3%, Africa 1% |
China 33%, Europe 18%, North America
13%, Japan 8%, Hong Kong: 7%, Korea 6%, Other Asian countries
9%, Australasia 5%, Central and South America 1%, Middle East
1%, Africa < 1% |
North America 30%, Japan 30%, Europe: 20%, Other Asian countries 15%, Others
5% |
| Occupation |
Professionals, housewives, working
holidays, college students etc. |
Working people, Working holidays |
Majority: current university students |
Note: Figures above are for reference
only. Student composition figures may change from time to time.
Q2.
Will the award-bearing certificate(s) I received
from CUHK-CLC recognized
in Hong Kong and China?
Answer: the CLC award-bearing programmes have been offered in accordance with the HKSAR Qualifications Framework and registered
with the HKSAR Qualifications Register.
Yet, it is always at the employers and institutions’ discretion whether
they will consider the certificate(s) a key qualification towards offering
of a job position or studentship. There may be some other key areas
which will affect the offer, such as public exam result and performance
in an interview.
Q3.
Are CLC students
the same as CUHK students?
Answer: CLC programmes
open to all and the programme itself is not
Undergraduate or Postgraduate programme. CLC students study Chinese
language courses only. On the other hand, the CUHK undergraduate programmes and postgraduate programmes
are subject to keen competition, tight quota and stringent requirements
in admission. CUHK students study subjects of different disciplines.
These are the major differences between “CLC” students and “CUHK” students which
bring about the difference in entitlements.
CUHK students enjoy all the concessions
and incentives offered by the HKSAR government and the university facilities,
while CLC students can enjoy only part of them.
CLC students can be sponsored
student visa similar to that in CUHK students. Student visa holders
are entitle to health care services in public clinics/ hospitals at
local resident rate. CLC students can ride the school bus free
of charge, using the school library and enjoy the university amenities.
Eligible full-time CLC students can apply for MTR student travel scheme and
live in dormitory on campus in Summer.
CUHK students can enjoy living in on-campus
dormitory during regular term time for 1 year; using university clinic
and dental services, job counseling services and a computer platform
to manage their study courses and grades. In addition,
the HKSAR policy of "relaxation
of employment restriction for non-local students” and “immigration arrangement
for non-local graduates” are applicable to CUHK UG/ PG students only
and not language students.
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