1.       Pick a course level with reference to the studied hours summary.

2.       Fill in the language background section in the application form. Write clearly your study history related to Chinese language (Putonghua or Cantonese) whether local or abroad. The course coordinator(s) will determine whether the course you applied for is suitable for you. In some occasions, intermediate or advanced level courses are not available in the evening. Students will then be encouraged to join the day time regular programmes in which more levels are offered.

3.       For absolute beginners or are applying for the lowest level module, they are not required to go through the placement process.

4.       For non beginners, or who are not sure about their level of proficiency, they are welcome to visit CLC’s Shatin office or Tsim Sha Tsui Learning Centre to browse over the textbooks and decide whether you are suitable to a certain level of courses. For reservation, please call the general office during the office hour at 3943 6727.

5.      Reading and writing placement, speaking assessment is offered. Click here for instruction.

6.       If assessed students could not be admitted finally, as long as the withdrawal decision is made before the deadline of application, there will be tuition fee refund. Application fee, in any case, is non refundable.

7.       There will be no refund and placement after the application deadline and placement day.

8.       It is not common for a non-native Chinese speaker, even with advanced level Chinese, to study the courses for native Chinese speakers, due to pedagogy and difference in student needs. For students who wish to consider this option, please study, sign on and act according to this declaration first.

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