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Certificate in French (Advanced)

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
EU011A

Credit
30
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Next intake(s)
September 2024
Duration
40 weeks
Language
French, suppl by minimal English
Course Fee
HK$9,800
How to Apply

*CONGRATULATIONS to our students on their excellent results in the Test de Connaissance du Français (TCF):

  • Oct 2023: 100% attained the target level; over 80% achieved one level above their target
  • May 2023: 98.8% attained the target level; 75% achieved one level above their target
  • Oct 2022: 96.5% attained the target level; 63% achieved one level above their target

Highlights

This programme can be taken upon successful completion of the Certificate in French (Upper Intermediate) or an equivalent programme of 350-370 hours. Students will practise speaking skills, expressing opinions on culture, sport, food & drink, current affairs, local events, holidays & the world today. They will read texts, comment in speaking & writing and listen to songs & recordings of native speakers. By the end of the programme, students should be able to talk with fluency about everyday topics, write simple texts on topics of familiar interest, follow the main ideas when listening to clear speech or reading simple texts.

This course covers the content of the B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Programme Details

  • Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis.
  • For enrollment, please attach a copy of your result letter from the "Certificate in French (Upper Intermediate)".
  • No refunds or transfers to a different class will be approved.
  • Students will receive information prior to the course on where they can purchase the course books.
  • No make-up classes will be offered for students’ absence.
Duration
  • 40 meetings, 3 hours per meeting

Progression Path

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$9,800

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall have :

(a)   i) obtained the Certificate in French (Upper Intermediate), awarded within the HKU System through HKU SPACE; or

      ii) studied approximately 350-370 contact hours of French at a different institution

and

(b) sufficient English proficiency is required to follow simple explanations in English.

Other applicants may be interviewed if necessary to confirm their suitability for the programme, e.g. if they have studied a similar number of hours elsewhere or have alternative experience learning the language, such as a study visit to the country.

In the absence of the evidence listed in (a), students should contact HKU SPACE before the application deadline for further information.

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Certificate in French (Advanced)
COURSE CODE 38C147762 FEES $9,800 ENQUIRY 2975-5695

Continuing Education Fund

The award-bearing French courses are registered with the Office of the Continuing Education Fund as the CEF reimbursable courses.

To receive CEF reimbursement, students must:

  • register with the Office of the Continuing Education Fund (OCEF). (This is the responsibility of individual applicants);
  • successfully complete the 120-hour course;
  • take a recognised external language examination and achieve the required level.

Application forms, full details of the reimbursement requirements and the reimbursement procedures can be found on: www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/.

 

Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Certificate in French (Advanced)

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [2])

Apply

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Enrolment Method

In Person / Mail

 

For first time enrolment

  1. For first come, first served short courses, complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26 and bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.

    [Download Enrolment Form SF26]

  2. Award-bearing and professional courses may require other information. Forms are usually available at the enrolment centres or on request from programme staff. Bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.

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 the 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 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 (course 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, continuing students of award-bearing programmes, if their programmes offer online service, may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay and 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 Enrolement Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circustance.
  • 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 or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder's credit card account.
  • 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.
  • Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be repsonsible for any loss of receipt 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.