This programme can be taken upon successful completion of the Certificate in German (Upper Intermediate) or an equivalent programme of 350-370 hours. Students will practise their speaking skills, expressing opinions on culture, sport, food & drink, current affairs, local events, holidays & the world today. They will read and react to authentic texts, making comments in both the spoken and written forms. Students will also listen to songs and recordings of native speakers such as public announcements and detailed instructions. By the end of the programme, students should be able to talk about various topics in a more detailed and fluent way , write different types of texts regarding more abstract and cultural matters, summarise the main ideas when listening to clear speeches or reading a wide range of texts.

The programme is equivalent to B1+ level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

IMPORTANT Notes to Applicants:

1. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first served basis. For enrollment in person or by post, please attach a copy of your result letter from the "Certificate in German (Upper Intermediate)".
2. Applicants are normally required to provide information from their HKID card (for local applicants) or passport (for non-local applicants) for admission assessment and student records purposes. Applicants to award-bearing programmes will also be asked to present their HKID/passport for verification if applying in person at enrolment counters or to attach a copy of their HKID or passport if applying by post. 
3. To study in Hong Kong, all non-local applicants are required to obtain a student visa issued by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government, except for those admitted to Hong Kong as dependants and non-local applicants issued with a valid employment visa. For details: https://hkuspace.hku.hk/cht/admission/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/ 
4. The online application is completed when you see the payment confirmation, which will be sent to your email address by the system. If you need the official receipt, please obtain it at one of our enrolment centres with the payment confirmation.
5. Please check if you have enrolled in the right course by comparing the application code with the information on our website.
6. Should you enroll online within one week before the course starts, please contact the Programme Team as soon as possible. Students should attend the first session of the class at the specified time and place unless any change is made to the advertised details. 
7. Approximately one week before the course commencement, students will receive an email with all the details including a course schedule. All the course materials will be given in the first lesson. Students should attend the first session of the class at the specified time and place unless any change is made to the advertised details.
8. The course will be confirmed only upon sufficient enrolment.
9. No refunds or transfers to a different class/ course will be approved.
10. No make-up classes will be offered for students’ absence.

Duration

• 40 meeting(s)
  3 hours per meeting

Venue

• Kowloon East Campus

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Course Fee

• Course Fee : HK$10,300

Applicants shall have:

1. (a) obtained the Certificate in German (Upper Intermediate), awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE; or
   (b) studied approximately 350-370 hours of German at a different institution; and 
2. sufficient English proficiency 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 (1), students should contact HKU SPACE before the application deadline for further information.

• The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100

CEF Courses
Certificate in German (Advanced)
COURSE CODE 38C124916	FEES $10,300	ENQUIRY 2975-5681

Continuing Education Fund

This Certificate Programme is registered with the Office of the Continuing Education Fund (OCEF) as CEF-reimbursable, which qualifies for students to receive a refund of 80% (first HK$10,000) or 60% (remaining HK$15,000) of course and examination fees.  

In order to qualify for the CEF, you must: 

• pass the course in terms of performance, scoring at least 50% of the marks;  
• attend 70% of the lessons; 
• take a recognised benchmark examination (GOETHE-ZERTIFIKAT B1) and achieve the required level after the language course concerned has commenced; 
• submit your claims within one year upon the successful completion of the course (Note: according to the course completion date or the date of the specified language benchmark test / examination, whichever is later). 

Application forms, full details of the reimbursement requirements and the reimbursement procedures can be found on: www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/. Students should also refer to the government website for the updated details. For any enquiries about the CEF, you can contact the CEF office at 3142 2277 or by email (cef_sfo@wfsfaa.gov.hk).

 

	Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
	Certificate in German (Advanced) This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [2])

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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.

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