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CP0292

Certificate in Spanish (Introductory)
西班牙語證書(初級)

Certificate & Diploma Programme Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable ProgrammeCEF Course Code: 38C153347
16 months part-time
Qualifications Framework Level:1
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Commencement : Mar 2024
Application Deadline : 7 Feb 2024
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Spanish supplemented with English

3411 1959

gpsdjd@hkbu.edu.hk

Programme Features

This programme is designed for students with little or no previous study of Spanish. Courses aim to develop students basic Spanish language skills involving phonics, grammar patterns, simple vocabulary, basic sentence structures and oral expressions. These building blocks will help students write simple sentences and establish social contacts in Spanish with confidence.

This programme consists of four courses, totaling 120 hours.

 

 

Subject Code Course Title Hours
FLE1301

 

This course targets complete beginners who have not previously taken any Spanish lessons. The aim of the course is to help students interact in basic and general conversations (e.g. discussing personal information, nationality, age, language, profession, address, dates and time, places in the neighbourhood, and locations of household items, etc.). In this course, students will learn how to interact at a very basic level.

Details of the required textbook for the course will be sent to students via email before the class begins.

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FLE1302

This is the second level of the Spanish introductory programme. In this course, oral practice for everyday situations such as talking about daily routines, habits, leisure activities, personal preferences, etc. will be carried out through class activities. Apart from providing extensive pronunciation and grammar practice, an introduction of society and culture in Hispanic countries will be covered.

Details of the required textbook for the course will be sent to students via email before the class begins.

30
FLE1303

 

This is the third level of the Spanish introductory programme. It aims to provide students with additional training in spoken and written Spanish. Emphasis is put on oral practice through classroom interaction and using essential grammatical structures.

Details of the required textbook for the course will be sent to students via email before the class begins.

30
FLE1304

 

The aim of the course is to enable students to interact more extensively in general conversations (e.g. expressing opinions and preferences, making an appointment, planning a trip, etc.). The course will help students move around in a Spanish speaking country and better understand its people, language and culture.

Details of the required textbook for the course will be sent to students via email before the class begins.

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120
Certificate in Spanish (Intermediate) 
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 Certificate in Spanish (Introductory)

Students who have obtained a passing grade in each course will be awarded the Certificate in Spanish (Introductory).

Application Fee: HK$150 (non-refundable)
Tuition Fee: HK$8,600 (by four instalments)

Upon successful completion of the programme, students have to pass the benchmark test Diplomas de Español Como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) del Instituto Cervantes A1 examination for CEF reimbursement.

Please call 24-hour manned enquiry number at 3142 2277 or visit Continuing Education Fund website at www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/cef for information on eligibility of applicants, application/reimbursement procedures and benchmark test.

Code Day Time Venue
A

Tuesday

(Commencing Date: 12 March 2024)

7:00 pm-9:30 pm

 

SCE Learning Centres

More Spanish language short courses are available HERE.

  1. Completion of Form 3; OR
  2. *Aged 16 or above.
    *Application from young learners will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants may submit application through (A) online system, or (B) hard-copy submission by mail or in-person.

 

(A) Application through online system

  1. Enter SCE Online Application System and fill in required data.
  2. Upload files of the following documents onto the system:
    1. proof for relevant academic qualifications and professional qualifications, e.g. certificate of public examinations (application for exemption should be submitted with supporting documents which include transcript/result slip, certificate and course syllabus);
    2. proof for relevant work experience (if any);
    3. any pertinent supporting documents; and
    4. a recent photograph (1.5” x 2”).
  3. Make payment for the application fee for admission, and handling fee for exemption (HK$200 per course if applicable) through the Online Payment Gateway.

(B) Application through hard-copy submission

  1. Download and complete Application for Admission form (SCE-AF-002)
  2. Attach PHOTOCOPIES of the following documents:
    1. HKID card;
    2. proof for relevant academic qualifications and professional qualifications, e.g. certificate of public examinations (application for exemption should be submitted with supporting documents which include transcript/result slip, certificate and course syllabus);
    3. proof for relevant work experience (if any);
    4. any pertinent supporting documents.
  3. Attach two recent photographs (1.5” x 2”).
  4. Make payment for the application fee for admission, and handling fee for exemption (HK$200 per course if applicable), in the form of a crossed cheque made payable to “Hong Kong Baptist University” with applicant’s name, contact number and programme name written at the back. Applicants who submit application in-person may make payment with cash or EPS.
  5. Complete set of application should be submitted either by-mail or in-person at the following address(es).

 

By-Mail

School of Continuing Education

Hong Kong Baptist University

2/F, Franki Centre, 320 Junction Road, Kowloon Tong

(Please mark the title of the programme applied on the envelope)  

In-Person

Tsim Sha Tsui Learning Centre Office

6/F, 136A Nathan Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon

 

Counter Service Hours:

Mon-Fri: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Sat: 9:00 am-4:00 pm

(Closed on Sun, Public Holidays and School Holidays)


Kowloon East Learning Centre Office

7/F, Millennium City 3, 370 Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon

 

Wan Chai Learning Centre Office

26/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

 

Counter Service Hours:

Mon-Fri: 12:00 pm-8:00 pm

Sat: 12:00 pm-4:00 pm

(Closed on Sun, Public Holidays and School Holidays)  

  • Applicants will be requested to present the HKID card and original copies of all credentials for verification. Those who submit application in-person may bring along the HKID card and original credentials for verification.
  • All fees paid are non-refundable.

  • All documents submitted together with the application form will not be returned to applicants.  For unsuccessful applications, the documents and forms will be destroyed and the electronic files will be deleted.
  • Notes to non-local applicants – Part-time certificate/diploma programmes are generally not considered by the Immigration Department for visa purposes. For a non-permanent Hong Kong resident, it is his/her responsibility to check whether he/she can take the programme before making application.

Students can apply for Credit Transfer/Exemption under the following conditions:

  1. Credit Transfer will be considered if students have completed (or are currently studying) the required courses offered by the School prior to admission to the programme. Courses concerned will be automatically transferred to the programme and supporting documents are not required.
  2. Exemption will be considered if students possess a demonstrated competence (e.g. passed relevant courses in public examinations or other institutes) equivalent to the learning outcomes of the course to be studied. Supporting documents such as course syllabuses, transcripts or certificates should be submitted.

The above request(s) should be submitted when applying for admission. Late application will not be considered. Courses that are being studied or pending for result/certificate should also be reported at the time of admission, followed by the submission of supporting documents for approval upon release of result/issuance of certificate.

Credit Transfer/Exemption will not be granted if such qualifications have not been reported during admission or if they are obtained after registration in the programme.

Remarks for Credit Transfer/Exemption are shown as below:

 

Course Remark Code Description
EX Course Exempted
TC Credit Transferred

Limitations for Credit Transfer/Exemption

For all Programmes of Levels 1 to 2, the maximum exemption and credit transfer is limited to half of the total number of programme hours. For all Programmes of Level 3 or above, the maximum exemption is limited to one quarter of the total number of programme hours, while the sum of exemption and credit transfer is still limited to half of the total number of programme hours. In the case that the number of hours of exempted and/or transferred credit course(s) (including the course(s) being studied) has exceeded the maximum allowance, students should submit explanations and approval will be granted at the School’s discretion.

 

Example 1 The Certificate in Spanish (Introductory) (Level 1 programme) requires student to complete four courses (120 hours in total). Application for Credit Transfer and Exemption should not exceed 60 hours.
Example 2 The Certificate in Jewellery Design & Production (Level 2 programme) requires student to complete six courses (180 hours in total). Application for Credit Transfer and Exemption should not exceed 90 hours.
Example 3 The Certificate in Marketing Studies (Level 3 programme) requires student to complete six courses (180 hours in total). Application for Credit Transfer and Exemption should not exceed 90 hours in total while the Exemption should not exceed 45 hours.
Example 4 The Advanced Diploma in Accounting (Level 4 programme) requires student to complete 16 courses (480 hours in total). Application for Credit Transfer and Exemption should not exceed 240 hours in total while the Exemption should not exceed 120 hours.

Applicants may refer to the Exemption List for reference.

Date

25 Jan 2024 (Thu)

Time

7pm

Register

Please register "HERE"

Speaker

Academic Coordinator

Continuing Education Fund Reimbursable Programme / Course This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. This course / The mother course (Certificate in Spanish (Introductory)) of the modules is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 1).


The above information is for reference only. The School reserves the right to make alterations or to cancel any class/programme without prior notice.


Programmes offered by the School of Continuing Education (leading to HKBU awards or SCE awards, or collaborative programmes) are conducted at various teaching venues, including Kowloon Tong and Shek Mun (Shatin) Campuses and Learning Centres in Tsimshatsui, Kowloon East, and Wan Chai. These venues are well-equipped to support students’ studies. While most of the classes are held at either the Kowloon Tong Campus or the Shek Mun Campus, depending on the School’s development, students may be assigned to take classes at other venues during their study period.