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Certificate in Japanese (Introductory)
日語證書 (入門)

CEF Reimbursable Course

CEF Reimbursable Course

Course Code
JK023A
Application Code
2245-1587AW
2245-1588AW
2245-1589AW... more Application Code
Certificate in Japanese (Introductory)
QF Level: 1 QR Registration No.: 21/000415/L1 QR Registration Validity Period: 01 Jun 2021 - on-going
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Continuing Education Fund
Continuing Education Fund

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

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Credit
30
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Duration
120 hours
Language
Japanese, suppl by Cantonese/Putonghua/Eng
Course Fee
HK$7,200
Enquiries
37620820
25487027
jolang@hkuspace.hku.hk
How to Apply
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Highlights

This programme introduces beginners to hiragana, katakana and kanji, the three components of the Japanese writing system as well as commonly used daily greetings and the fundamental structure of Japanese sentences.

 

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  • Produce hiragana, katakana and simple kanji characters
  • Respond to a range of common daily greetings
  • Apply elementary grammatical rules to spoken and written Japanese
  • Construct simple Japanese sentences indicating times, dates, places and personal information
 

 Syllabus

  • Hiragana, katakana and simple kanji characters
  • Common daily greetings
  • Elementary Japanese grammar
  • Vocabulary and expressions related to times, dates, places and personal information
     

Readings

みんなの日本語初級I(スリーエーネットワーク)(Second Edition) Chapter 1 to 20

  1. Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Dai 2-Han Honsatsu (3A Corporation)
  2. Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Dai 2-Han Hyojun Mondaishu (3A Corporation​)
  3. Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Dai 2-Han Chokai Tasuku 25 (3A Corporation​)

Students can purchase textbooks ordered from 3A Corporation (Japan) at a special discounted price. A book form can be downloaded from the above link “Leaflet”.

Note: Student must pay the textbook fee at any HKU SPACE enrollment centre 5 days before the course start date. Keep the official receipt and show the receipt to our instructors for textbook collection within the first 4 lessons.

Assessment

Final examination

2-hour written and listening examination

50%

Continuous assessment

Oral skills assessment in class

10%

Two online written quizzes

30%

A 150-word short essay

10%

 

Total

100%

Students must fulfill the below requirements to receive the Certificate in Japanese (Introductory) from HKU SPACE.

Achieve at least 70% attendance of the course;
Pass the final examination;
Achieve the overall passing mark.

Upon completion of the course, students can apply for the next level courses by presenting the certificate, diploma or result slip with a passing grade. The documents are valid for 2 years from the issue date. Students must attend our entrance test if the valid date of the documents expired. Please contact programme team if you have any questions.

 

Programme Details

Course information (including venue relocation or class cancellation, etc.) will be announced through SOUL3.0  (soul2.hkuspace.hku.hk). It is suggested to download SOUL3.0 on smartphones (supports iOS and Android). Please visit  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IHqMZcWAnvQlqmrZ0WbuBVSVIblyxbed/view?usp=sharing for the SOUL3.0 log in procedures. 

For students attending classes at Kowloon East Campus, there may be changes in the class dates and locations from June to August due to the student enrollment of HKU SPACE Community College. Classes may be relocated to alternate campuses. If there are any changes, the programme team will announce the updated class information through SOUL3.0. If no updated information is announced on SOUL 3.0, please attend the class as scheduled.

Students attending classes at Kowloon West Campus are required to display their official receipt or Lifelong learner card for campus entry. Please note that some classes may be relocated to alternate campuses. Please stay informed by heeding the latest annoucements regarding such updates. 

Please make sure the course application code, time, and location are correct before application. You may apply for class transfer but a processing fee is required. Once the class is full, no class transfer requests will be accepted. Online application will close two days before the start date. For interested students, please apply in person at any HKU SPACE enrollment centres. No class transfer requests will be accepted when Online Assessment Test 1 started. 

For online application, application will be accepted after the payment is completed. A payment confirmation notification will be automatically sent to your email address.  Please keep this email and collect the official receipt in person at any HKU SPACE enrollment centres. 

Some classes may require makeup classes due to clashes with public holidays, while some courses may need to change location due to school events. Programme team will announce the updated class information through SOUL3.0. Apart from changes in course information, programme team will not issue additional notifications for the classes. Student should bring the receipt and attend the class at the specified location indicated on the receipt on time. For any enquiries, please contact the programme Team 7 days before the course starts. 

New students can use the E-Learning online platfrom through SOUL3.0 (soul2.hkuspace.hku.hk) 14 days before the course starts.

The course fee includes 120 hours of Japanese programme lessons only, and does not include the textbook fees, additional free lectures and revision classes. Some additional free lectures and revision classes may conflict with the regular classes. Students should consider before participating. 

Applicants are normally required to have reached the age of 18. Non-local applicants must present the original copy of a valid visa for application. Please visit http://hkuspace.hku.hk/cht/study/admission/how-to-apply for details. 

In the event of class cancellations due to black rainstorm warning signal or typhoons, makeup classes may be scheduled on public holidays. Programme team will make announcements through SOUL3.0. 

For intersted students, please check the class information below and apply online. 

Application Code 2245-1587AW -
Time 逢周六 (Saturdays)，10:00am-1:00pm
Venue 金鐘統一中心 611室 (金鐘港鐵站 D 出口） United Centre Room 611, Admiralty
Application Code 2245-1588AW -
Time 逢周六 (Saturdays)，6:30pm-9:30pm
Venue 金鐘統一中心 601室 United Centre Room 601, Admiralty
Application Code 2245-1589AW -
Time 逢周日 (Sundays)，10:00am-1:00pm
Venue 金鐘統一中心 601室 United Centre Room 601, Admiralty (注意: 1/10/23公眾假期需要上課或會改往其他教學中心)
Application Code 2245-1590AW -
Time 逢周日 (Sundays)，2:00pm-5:00pm
Venue 金鐘統一中心 616室 United Centre Room 616, Admiralty (注意: 1/10/23公眾假期需要上課或會改往其他教學中心)
Application Code 2245-1591AW -
Time 逢周四 (Thursdays)，10:00am-1:00pm (上午)
Venue 金鐘統一中心 United Centre, Admiralty
Application Code 2245-1592AW -
Time 逢周一 (Mondays)，6:45-9:45pm
Venue 港大保良何鴻燊社區書院 1002室 (銅鑼灣港鐵站 F 出口）HPSHCC Campus Room 1002, Causeway Bay (*注意: 23/10/23, 10/6/24 & 1/7/24 公眾假期需要上課或會改往其他教學中心)
Application Code 2245-1593AW -
Time 逢周二 (Tuesdays)，6:45-9:45pm
Venue 港大保良何鴻燊社區書院 1002室 HPSHCC Campus Room 1002, Causeway Bay
Application Code 2245-1594AW -
Time 逢周三 (Wednesdays)，6:45-9:45pm
Venue 港大保良何鴻燊社區書院 1001室 HPSHCC Campus Room 1001, Causeway Bay
Application Code 2245-1595AW -
Time 逢周四 (Thursdays)，6:45-9:45pm
Venue 港大保良何鴻燊社區書院 1001室 HPSHCC Campus Room 1001, Causeway Bay
Application Code 2245-1596AW -
Time 逢周五 (Fridays)，6:45-9:45pm
Venue 港大保良何鴻燊社區書院 1001室 HPSHCC Campus Room 1001, Causeway Bay
Application Code 2245-1597AW -
Time 逢周六 (Saturdays)，10:00am-1:00pm
Venue 港大保良何鴻燊社區書院 1001室 HPSHCC Campus Room 1001, Causeway Bay
Application Code 2245-1598AW -
Time 逢周六 (Saturdays)，2:30pm-5:30pm
Venue 港大保良何鴻燊社區書院 1001室 HPSHCC Campus Room 1001, Causeway Bay
Application Code 2245-1599AW -
Time 逢周一 (Mondays)，6:45-9:45pm
Venue 九龍東分校 907室（九龍灣港鐵站 B 出口) Kowloon East Campus Room 907 (*注意: 6月至8月期間亦可能改往其他教學中心)
Application Code 2245-1600AW -
Time 逢周二 (Tuesdays)，6:45-9:45pm
Venue 九龍東分校 809室 Kowloon East Campus Room 809 (*注意: 6月至8月期間可能改往其他教學中心)
Application Code 2245-1601AW -
Time 逢周三 (Wednesdays)，6:45-9:45pm
Venue 九龍東分校 907室 Kowloon East Campus Room 907 (*注意: 6月至8月期間可能改往其他教學中心)
Application Code 2245-1602AW -
Time 逢周四 (Thursdays)，6:45-9:45pm
Venue 九龍東分校 906室 Kowloon East Campus Room 906 (*注意: 6月至8月期間可能改往其他教學中心)
Application Code 2245-1603AW -
Time 逢周六 (Saturdays)，10:00am-1:00pm
Venue 九龍東分校 Kowloon East Campus (*注意: 6月至8月期間可能改往其他教學中心)
Application Code 2245-1604AW -
Time 逢周六 (Saturdays)，2:30pm-5:30pm
Venue 九龍東分校 806室 Kowloon East Campus Room 806 (*注意: 6月至8月期間可能改往其他教學中心)
Application Code 2245-1605AW -
Time 逢周日 (Sundays)，10:00am-1:00pm
Venue 九龍東分校 808室 Kowloon East Campus Room 808 (*注意: 6月至8月期間可能改往其他教學中心)
Application Code 2245-1606AW -
Time 逢周一 (Mondays)，6:45-9:45pm
Venue 九龍西分校506室（荔枝角港鐵站 D2 出口）九龍長沙灣, 荔枝角道888號, 南商金融創新中心 Kowloon West Campus Room 506
Application Code 2245-1607AW -
Time 逢周二 (Tuesdays)，6:45-9:45pm
Venue 九龍西分校8A3室 Kowloon West Campus Room 8A3
Application Code 2245-1608AW -
Time 逢周三 (Wednesdays)，6:45-9:45pm
Venue 九龍西分校 1203室 Kowloon West Campus Room 1203
Application Code 2245-1609AW -
Time 逢周五 (Fridays)，6:45-9:45pm
Venue 九龍西分校 1201室 Kowloon West Campus Room 1201
Application Code 2245-1610AW -
Time 逢周六 (Saturdays)，10:00am-1:00pm
Venue 九龍西分校1201室 Kowloon West Campus Room 1201
Application Code 2245-1611AW -
Time 逢周六 (Saturdays)，2:30pm-5:30pm
Venue 九龍西分校1201室 Kowloon West Campus Room 1201
Application Code 2245-1637AW -
Time 逢周日 (Sundays)，10:00am-1:00pm
Venue 九龍西分校 505室 Kowloon West Campus Room 505

Duration
  • Total 40 lectures, 120 contact hours

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$7,200

Entry Requirements

There is no minimum entry requirement for Certificate in Japanese (Introductory).

CEF

  • The CEF Institution Code of HKU SPACE is 100
CEF Courses
Certificate in Japanese (Introductory)
日語證書（入門）
COURSE CODE 38C134806 FEES $7,200 ENQUIRY 3762-0820

Continuing Education Fund

For those enrolled CEF reimbursable courses commenced before 1 August 2022, their applications for fee reimbursement should also be submitted before reaching the age of 71. Late applications will not be accepted. Please refer to https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef/tc/news/news_20220801.htm for updated information. 

This course is registered as a CEF reimbursable course. Students who have completed the course and fulfill the below criteria can receive a refund of up to 80% (first HKD$10,000) and 60% (remaining HKD$15,000) of the course and examination fees. There are no limited times for applicants to apply for the reimbursement up to a maximum of HKD$25,000 in total. However, applicant must submit the application within 1 year after completing the reimbursable course (Note: The 1 year period is calculated from the course completion date or the date of the designated language proficiency test, if applicable, whichever is later.) 
Please refer to CEF's webpage for the updated information. 
  • Pass the overall mark; 
  • Achieve at least 70% attendance; 
  • Take the language proficiency examinations designated by the Goverenment and obtain the required score and level. 

Agencies

Organisations / Agencies

Test

Please visit

（https://www.kanken.or.jp/bjt/）

Business Japanese Proficiency Test (BJT)
  • Society of Japanese Language Eduation of Hong Kong
  • Dai-ichi Japanese Language and Culture School

Japanese Language Proficiency Test
(Offers twice a year in July and December)

Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority

London Examinations, General Certificate of Education (GCE) (Advanced Level)

Course name

CEF course code

Examination suggested to take

Certificate in Japanese (Introductory)

38C134806

(BJT) score 100 or above / JLPT  N5 level or above

Certificate in Japanese (Foundation)

38C148556

(BJT) score 125 or above / JLPT  N5 level with a score 100 or above

Certificate in Japanese (Intermediate)

38C148564

(BJT) score 150 or above / JLPT  N5 level with a score 120 or above

Certificate in Japanese (Upper Intermediate)

38C12651A

(BJT) score 160 or above / JLPT  N4 level or above
Certificate in Japanese (Advanced) 38C156508 (BJT) score 175 or above / JLPT  N4 level or above

Advanced Diploma in Japanese –

Upper Advanced Japanese I

38Z15651A

 (BJT) score 200 or above / JLPT  N3 level or above

Advanced Diploma in Japanese –

Upper Advanced Japanese II

38Z156528

 (BJT) score 225 or above / JLPT  N2 level or above
Continuing Education Fund Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.

Certificate in Japanese (Introductory)

  • This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level [1])

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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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