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Advanced Putonghua (for Non-Chinese Speakers)
普通話高階(非華語人士課程)

Course Code
PTHS9019
Application Code
2375-1608NW
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
11 Mar 2026 (Wed)
Next intake(s)
09/2026
Duration
5 months
Language
Putonghua, suppl with English
Course Fee
HK$8,100 per programme
Deadline on 25 Feb 2026 (Wed)
Enquiries
3762 0850 (Please leave a message if no one answers.)
2548 7027
cnlang@hkuspace.hku.hk
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According to the Hong Kong Immigration Ordinance, holders of a Student Visa may NOT enroll in any course other than their approved programme unless they have obtained prior approval from the Director of Immigration.

Special Announcement:

Before applying, please read the “Important Notes Before Application” under “Entry Requirements”.   

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Highlights

This course is designed for non-Chinese speakers who have completed Intermediate Putonghua or who can prove that they have done 90 hours of Putonghua study.  Emphasis is given to the participants to explore deeper about the language and its culture so as to see how it is related to the real life settings.  
 
Medium of Instruction            : Putonghua (English will be given only when needed)
 

Advanced Putonghua (for Non-Chinese Speakers)

Participants will learn the way to read and speak and will be asked to do short speaking tasks, and from there to form a chatting environment in order to conduct a meaningful conversation among the class.

 A.        Way of Delivery through

  1. Correcting pronunciation & intonnation
  2. Reading paragraph to form the base for conversation
  3. Speaking in relation to a pre-set topic for further discussion

This is not a certificate course. Statement of Attendance (SA) will be issued to students who attained 70% and above attendance. 

  • Students are expected to attend to classes during the course period.
  • Students are required to do homework after class.
  • Students are required to practise the learned materials and prepare for next lesson.  

Programme Details

Advanced Putonghua (for Non-Chinese Speakers)

Students will learn more about reading and spoken Putonghua and Chinese culture through short speaking practices and tasks. The course is structured with various real-life topics in which students can explore, and to start and build up conversations with others.

  1. Correcting pronunciation & intonnation
  2. Reading paragraph to form the base for conversation
  3. Speaking in relation to a pre-set topic for further discussion

Application Code

Venue

Commencement Date and Time

2375-1608NW

HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HPSHCC) Campus

(66 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay)

11 Mar 2026,  Wednesday

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 

Duration: 16 meetings of 3-hours + one last meeting of 2 hours
(50 hours in total)

This is not a certificate course. Statement of Attendance (SA) will be issued to students who attained 70% and above attendance. 

Advanced Putonghua (for Non-Chinese Speakers) Apply Online Now
Application Code 2375-1608NW
Start Date 11 Mar 2026 (Wed)
Time 7:00pm-10:00pm
Venue HKU SPACE Po Leung Kuk Stanley Ho Community College Campus (66 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay)
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Duration
  • 3 hours x 16 meetings with a last session of 2 hours
    (50 hours in total)

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$8,100 per programme

Entry Requirements

Students should have completed "Intermediate Putonghua (for Non-Chinese Speakers), or have completed at least 90 hours of Putonghua study. 

Important Notes before Application:

  1. Non-permanent Hong Kong residents must obtain a valid Visa.  According to the Hong Kong Immigration Ordinance, holders of a Student Visa may NOT enroll in any course other than their approved programme unless they have obtained prior approval from the Director of Immigration. 
  2. Holders of HKID Card must provide their HKID card number.
  3. When applying online, applicants must:
    1. Enter their surname and given name in the same format as shown on their ID document. If a Chinese name appears on their ID document, it must also be entered exactly as it appears.
    2. Provide a correct and complete correspondence address, including building or house numbers, street name, etc.
  4. Applicants under the age of 18 must first email the Programme Team for approval before registration and may only complete the enrolment procedures after approval is granted.
  5. Applicants must submit a copy of their ID document after registration for the School to verify their application details:

If you are:

Please submit:

Hong Kong Permanent Resident

Copy of HKID

Hong Kong Non-Permanent Resident
  • Copy of HKID
  • Copy of Visa

You can submit the above mentioned documents via:
- Email to cnlang@hkuspace.hku.hk

- any HKU SPACE enrolment centres (Attn: Centre for Language Education and Assessment (Chinese Language), 11/F, FTC)

If the course is confirmed to commence, registered applicants will be notified by email one week prior to the start date.

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Application Form Download Application Form

Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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