This Part-Time Certificate in Chinese Language program combines maximum progress with maximum communicative practice. It develops fluency, confidence and accuracy while improving all the essential skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. It’s designed to develop student’s grasp of the Chinese Language.

Courses

Certificate in Chinese Language – Elementary

This course is intended for students with very little knowledge of the Chinese language. The courses focus on basic Hanyu Pinyin (Chinese phonetics), reading, speaking and writing skills. On completion of the course, the student will be able to listen to and understand simple conversations, read and understand simple articles, communicate clearly but slowly.

Entry Requirements: Age 12 and above

Subject

Chinese Language

Course Duration

Part time, 6 months, 3 days per week, 5 Hours per day

Intakes

Please note that course will only start with a minimum of 15 students

Manner of Teaching

Lectures, Tutorial, Audio Immersion (via CDs), Role-play

Average Teacher – Student Ratio

1:34 (maximum)

Manner of assessment / examination

End of course written & oral examination (Final Exam)

Criteria for Graduation

Complete course and Total marks for written and oral must be at least 50% in the Final Exam

And Meet Minimum Attendance Requirement for

– At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Criteria for Progression

Complete course and Total marks for written and oral must be at least 40% in the Final Exam

And Meet Minimum Attendance Requirement for

– At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Progression Pathway

Certificate in Chinese Language – Intermediate (Awarding Body: Birmingham Academy)

Criteria for Award

Complete course and Total marks for written and oral must be at least 50% in the Final Exam

And Meet Minimum Attendance Requirement for

– At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Award

Certificate in Chinese Language – Elementary

Awarding Body

Birmingham Academy

Fees Structure (S$- Singapore Dollar）

Total Course Fee: S$1,308.00 (with GST)

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Document Required for Course Application

1. Photocopy of Passport
2. Two recent passport sized photographs (with white background)
3. One certified true copy of highest educational certificate
4. One certified true copy of highest educational results transcript

where Student Pass application is to be applied, the following documents must be provided.

5. One certified true copy of birth certificate
6. Bank Statements/Fixed Deposit for visa required nationals
7. Photocopy of parents’ passport (If below 18 years old)
8. Certified true copy of working testimonials stating the position held and salary per month. (If unemployed, provide parents’ or spouse’s working testimonials)

Please note that Notarised Translations are required if the documents are not in English.