Daytime Intensive Classes
The most systematic way to secure a foundaton in Chinese as a foreign/ second language.
University Courses
We take pride in offering comprehensive courses to CUHK students
Part-time Chinese Classes
A wise choice for busy professionals to learn Chinese language progressively. Weekday evening or Saturday lessons.
SCOLAR
funded programmes
Foundation Certificate Programme in Chinese (Cantonese) for Non-Chinese Speakers (Elementary I and II)
Online short courses
2 sessions per meeting on weekday evenings. 2 meetings a week. 10 meetings per phase.
Summer Special Classes
Experience vibrant Hong Kong in Summer while taking our quality programme.
Daytime Intensive Classes
SPRING TERM 2025
13 January 2025 - 11 April 2025
Application Deadline: 13 October 2024 (Student visa applicants); 13 December 2024 (Non-student visa applicants)
** Academic Calendar 2024 (View PDF)
** Academic Calendar 2025 (View PDF)
*Course exams, graduation exams, and exam make-ups will be provided if appropriate. The schedule may vary from course to course.
Tuition Fee:
Full-term (15 credits): HK$30,675
Applicants should note the latest inbound travel policy of Hong Kong.
Part-time Cantonese classes for non-native Chinese speakers
January 2025 Admission
Application Deadline: 27 December 2024
5% Early Bird Discount* Deadline: 6 December 2024
Venue:
Course Details
Tuition fee (teaching materials included): HK$6,800
Application fee (new students only): HK$200 / person
Each course consists of 40 sessions (50 minutes per session)
Saturday courses have unique scheduling with only 2 sessions for the last 2 lessons. (Morning class: 11:00-12:50; Afternoon class: 14:30-16:20).
Free placement for non-beginners
^Outside Foundation Certificate Programme framework
Part-time Putonghua (Mandarin) classes for non-native Chinese speakers
January 2025 Admission
Application Deadline: 27 December 2024
5% Early Bird Discount* Deadline: 6 December 2024
Venue:
Course Details
Tuition fee (teaching materials included): HK$6,800
Application fee (new students only): HK$200 / person
Each course consists of 40 sessions (50 minutes per session)
Saturday courses have unique scheduling with only 2 sessions for the last 2 lessons. (Morning class: 11:00-12:50; Afternoon class: 14:30-16:20).
Free placement for non-beginners
^Outside Foundation Certificate Programme framework
*Equivalent to CPTH3333 Communication in Context III
** Equivalent to CLCP4463 Special Topics I
华语人士粤语证书及文凭课程
2025 年 1月新班
报名截止日期: 2024 年 12 月 27 日
2024 年 12 月 6 日或之前报名可享学费九五折优惠*
课程內容
各四十节，每节五十分钟。
首次报名费 HK$200。学费 HK$4,600 。
上課地點: 香港中文大學方樹泉樓
Online Chinese Courses 2024
Cantonese Courses
January 2025
Time: 7:00-8:50 pm
Duration: 2 sessions per meeting; 2 meetings per week.
Ten meetings via Zoom
Month of commencement of classes: Classes start in January, April, July and October.
Course description:
This web-based programme is designed for non-Chinese speakers and ethnic Chinese in Hong Kong and overseas who already have considerable training or exposure to listening and oral Cantonese. The course offers e-learning resources and cross-boundary convenience to learners interested in Cantonese from different time zones or regions. It provides them with opportunities to further improve their listening and speaking skills.
There will be no mid-term and final examinations, and no credits will be given for this programme. However, formative assessments will enable students to understand their learning progress and performance.
Course delivery platform: Zoom, One Drive and other media the teachers deem appropriate.
Tuition fee: HK$2,655 per phase.
Application fee (new student only): HK$200 / person.