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Certificate in Japanese (Introductory)
日語證書 (入門)
CEF Reimbursable Course
- Course Code
- JK023A
- Application Code
- 2270-1352AW
2270-1353AW
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Continuing Education Fund
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
- Credit
- 30
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- 08 Feb 2025 (Sat)
- Duration
- 120 hours
- Language
- Japanese, suppl by Cantonese/Putonghua/Eng
- Course Fee
- HK$7,200
- Enquiries
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37620820 / CEF enquiry: 2975569225487027
Programme Overview
Highlights
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
- Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Dai 2-Han Honsatsu (3A Corporation)
- Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Dai 2-Han Hyojun Mondaishu (3A Corporation)
- Minna no Nihongo Shokyu I Dai 2-Han Chokai Tasuku 25 (3A Corporation)
Students can purchase textbooks ordered from 3A Corporation (Japan). 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
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Final examination |
2-hour written and listening examination |
50% |
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Continuous assessment |
Oral skills assessment in class |
10% |
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Two online written quizzes |
30% |
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A 150-word short essay |
10% |
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Total |
100% |
Students must fulfill the below requirements to receive the Certificate in Japanese (Introductory) from HKU SPACE.
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Achieve at least 70% attendance of the course; |
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 | 2270-1352AW | Apply Online Now |
| Start Date | 08 Feb 2025 (Sat) | |
| Time | 逢周六，10:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm | |
| Venue | 金鐘統一中心 602室 (金鐘港鐵站 D出口）United Centre Room 602, Admiralty | |
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| Application Code | 2270-1353AW | Apply Online Now |
| Start Date | 09 Feb 2025 (Sun) | |
| Time | 逢周日，10:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm | |
| Venue | 金鐘海富中心 304室 Admiralty Learning Centre Room 304 | |
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| Application Code | 2270-1354AW | Apply Online Now |
| Start Date | 09 Feb 2025 (Sun) | |
| Time | 逢周日，10:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm | |
| Venue | 港大保良何鴻燊社區書院 1002室 HPSHCC Campus Room 1002, Causeway Bay | |
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| Application Code | 2270-1355AW | Apply Online Now |
| Start Date | 08 Feb 2025 (Sat) | |
| Time | 逢周六，10:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm | |
| Venue | 九龍東分校 Kowloon East Campus (*注意: 6月至8月期間部份課堂可能改往其他教學中心上課)（九龍灣港鐵站 B 出口） | |
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| Application Code | 2270-1356AW | Apply Online Now |
| Start Date | 09 Feb 2025 (Sun) | |
| Time | 逢周日，10:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm | |
| Venue | 九龍東分校 706室 (*注意: 6月至8月期間部份課堂可能改往其他教學中心上課) Kowloon East Campus Room 706 | |
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| Application Code | 2270-1357AW | Apply Online Now |
| Start Date | 08 Feb 2025 (Sat) | |
| Time | 逢周六，10:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm | |
| Venue | 九龍西分校 Kowloon West Campus （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 | |
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| Application Code | 2270-1358AW | Apply Online Now |
| Start Date | 09 Feb 2025 (Sun) | |
| Time | 逢周日，10:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm | |
| Venue | 九龍西分校 507室 Kowloon West Campus Room 507 | |
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| Application Code | 2275-1230AW | Apply Online Now |
| Start Date | 03 Mar 2025 (Mon) | |
| Time | 逢周一及周三，6:45-9:45pm | |
| Venue | 港大保良何鴻燊社區書院 1105室 (銅鑼灣港鐵站 F 出口）HPSHCC Campus Room 1105, Causeway Bay | |
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| Application Code | 2275-1231AW | Apply Online Now |
| Start Date | 04 Mar 2025 (Tue) | |
| Time | 逢周二及周四，6:45-9:45pm | |
| Venue | 港大保良何鴻燊社區書院 1501 & 1105室 HPSHCC Campus Room 1501 & 1105, Causeway Bay | |
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| Application Code | 2275-1232AW | Apply Online Now |
| Start Date | 03 Mar 2025 (Mon) | |
| Time | 逢周一及周三，6:45-9:45pm | |
| Venue | 九龍東分校 809室 (*注意: 6月至8月期間可能改往其他教學中心上課) （九龍灣港鐵站 B 出口）Kowloon East Campus Room 809 | |
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| Application Code | 2275-1233AW | Apply Online Now |
| Start Date | 04 Mar 2025 (Tue) | |
| Time | 逢周二及周四，6:45-9:45pm | |
| Venue | 九龍東分校 (二) 907室 & (四) 805室 (*注意: 6月至8月期間可能改往其他教學中心上課) Kowloon East Campus Room 907 (Tue) & 805 (Thu) | |
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| Application Code | 2275-1234AW | Apply Online Now |
| Start Date | 03 Mar 2025 (Mon) | |
| Time | 逢周一及周三，6:45-9:45pm | |
| Venue | 九龍西分校 7A6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 7A6 | |
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| Application Code | 2275-1235AW | Apply Online Now |
| Start Date | 04 Mar 2025 (Tue) | |
| Time | 逢周二及周四，6:45-9:45pm | |
| Venue | 九龍西分校 10A6室 Kowloon West Campus Room 10A6 | |
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Duration
- Total 40 lectures, 120 contact hours
Fee & Entry Requirements
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 | ||
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| Certificate in Japanese (Introductory) 日語證書（入門） |
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| 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.
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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.) |
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Agencies
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Organisations / Agencies |
Test |
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Please visit （https://www.kanken.or.jp/bjt/） |
Business Japanese Proficiency Test (BJT) |
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Japanese Language Proficiency Test |
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Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority |
London Examinations, General Certificate of Education (GCE) (Advanced Level) |
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Course name |
CEF course code |
Examination suggested to take |
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Certificate in Japanese (Introductory) |
38C134806 |
(BJT) score 100 or above / JLPT N5 level or above |
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Certificate in Japanese (Foundation) |
38C148556 |
(BJT) score 125 or above / JLPT N5 level with a score 100 or above |
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Certificate in Japanese (Intermediate) |
38C148564 |
(BJT) score 150 or above / JLPT N5 level with a score 120 or above |
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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 |
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Advanced Diploma in Japanese – Upper Advanced Japanese I |
38Z15651A |
(BJT) score 200 or above / JLPT N3 level or above |
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Advanced Diploma in Japanese – Upper Advanced Japanese II |
38Z156528 |
(BJT) score 225 or above / JLPT N2 level or above |
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Continuing Education Fund This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. |
Certificate in Japanese (Introductory)
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Enrolment MethodOnline Enrolment
HKU SPACE provides 24-hour online application and payment service for students to apply to selected award-bearing programmes and to enrol in most open admission courses (courses enrolled on a first come, first served basis) via the Internet. Applicants may settle the payment by using either "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard online. Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS) are also available for continuing enrolment in the same programme, if online service is offered.
For first time enrolment
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Complete the online application form
Applicant may click the icon
on the top right-hand corner of the programme/course webpage to make online application, and then follow the instructions to fill in the online application form.
Some programmes/courses may admit by selection, and may require applicants to provide electronic copy of any required documents (e.g. proof of qualification) as indicated on the programme/course webpage. Only file format in doc, docx, jpg and pdf are supported. -
Make Online Payment
Pay the application or programme/course fees by either using:
"PPS by Internet" - You will need a PPS account and a PPS Internet password. For information on how to open a PPS account and how to set up a PPS Internet password, please visit http://www.ppshk.com.
*Credit Card Online Payment - Course fees can be paid by VISA or Mastercard including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”.
* HKU SPACE Mastercard cardholders who wish to enjoy 10-month interest free instalment scheme must pay their tuition fees in person at any of our HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.
To know more about first-time online application/enrolment and payment, please refer to the user guide of Online Application / Enrolment and Payment:
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
Selected programmes offer online continuing enrolment service. Programme staff will inform students if they offer this service and offer further enrolment details.
Online Payment can be made via "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard, Online WeChat Pay, Online AliPay and Faster Payment System (FPS)
In Person / Mail
For first time enrolment
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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.
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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.
For continuing enrolment in the same programme
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The standard ‘Enrolment/Payment Slip’ is designed for students of award-bearing programmes or remaining programmes in a suite of programmes requiring continuing enrolment and it applies to most programmes.
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Students should complete the “Enrolment/Payment Slip” which will be made available by relevant programme staff and return the slip to any HKU SPACE enrolment centre or post it to the relevant programme staff with appropriate fee payment.
Please refer to available Payment Methods for fee payment information. If you are in doubt about the procedures, please check the individual course details, or contact our programme staff or enrolment centres.
Please note the followings for programme/course enrollment:
- To make an application online, you will need a computer with connection to the Internet and a web browser with JavaScript enabled. Google Chrome is recommended.
- Applicants should not leave the online application idle for more than 10 minutes. Otherwise, applicants must restart the application process.
- Only Early Bird Discount is supported for Online Applicants (Application). To enjoy other types of discount, please visit one of our enrolment centres.
- During the online application process, asynchronous application and payment submission may occur. Successful payment may not guarantee successful application. In case of unsuccessful submission, our programme staff will contact you shortly.
- Applicants are reminded that they should only apply for the same programme/course once through counter or online application.
- For online enrolment, a payment confirmation page would be displayed after payment has been made successfully. In addition, a confirmation email would also be sent to your email account. You are advised to keep your payment confirmation for future enquiries.
- Fees paid are not refundable except as statutorily provided or under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment).
- If admission is by selection, the official receipt is not a guarantee that your application has been accepted. We will inform you of the result as soon as possible after the closing date for application. Unsuccessful applicants will be given a refund of programme/course fee if already paid.
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The School (and its respective employees and subsidiaries) is not liable for any loss or damage in connection with any online payments made by you by reason of (i) any failure, delay, interruption, suspension or restriction of the transmission of any information or message from any payment gateways of the relevant banks and/or third party merchants for processing credit/debit/smart card or other payment facilitation mechanism; (ii) any negligence, mistake, error in or omission from any information or message transmitted from the said payment gateways; (iii) any breakdown, malfunction or failure of those gateways in effecting online payment service or (iv) anything arisen out of or in connection with the said payment gateways, including but not limited to unauthorised access to or alternation of the transmission of data or any unlawful act not permitted by the law.
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
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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.
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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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