This Certificate in Chinese Language program combines maximum progress with maximum communicative practice. It develops fluency, confidence and accuracy while improving all the essential skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. It’s designed to develop student's grasp of the Chinese Language.

Courses
1. Certificate in Chinese Language - Elementary
This course is intended for students with very little knowledge of the Chinese language. The courses focus on basic Hanyu Pinyin (Chinese phonetics), reading, speaking and writing skills. On completion of the course, the student will be able to listen to and understand simple conversations, read and understand simple articles, communicate clearly but slowly.

Entry Requirements: Age 12 and above

2. Certificate in Chinese Language - Intermediate
The aim of this course is to improve the Chinese ability of students. On completion of the course, the student will be able to converse with others in common settings, speak clearly enough to be easily understood by others, read and understand the main points of common written texts and articles.

Entry Requirements: Age 12 and above, completed Certificate in Chinese Language –Elementary or Equivalent

3. Certificate in Chinese Language - Advanced
This course aims to improve students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, so that they will be able to meet the language requirement to further their studies On completion of the course, the student will be able to read and understand the main points of written material, write in simple correct Chinese in several formats.

Entry Requirements: Age 12 and above, completed Certificate in Chinese Language – Intermediate or Equivalent

Course Duration
Full time, 6 months,  Monday to Friday, 5 Hours per day

Intakes
Intake No.                            Start Date and End Date
01                                       01 January - 30 June
02                                       01 July - 31 December

Please note that prospective students are advised to submit their application at least 6 weeks before the start date.
 
Manner of Teaching
Lectures, Tutorial, CDs, role play
 
Average Teacher - Student Ratio
1:25 (maximum)

Manner of assessment  / examination
End of course written examination (Final Exam)

Criteria for Graduation
Min 50% of the total marks in the Final Exam and Minimum Attendance Requirement

Foreign Student - At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)
Local Student - At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Criteria for Progression
Min 50% of the total marks in the Final Exam and Minimum Attendance Requirement

Foreign Student - At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reason)
Local Student - At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reason)

Criteria for Certificate
Min 50% of the total marks in the Final Exam
 
Certificate
Certificate of Achievement in Chinese Language (Elementary/Intermediate/Advanced)
 
Awarding Body
Birmingham Academy
 
Fees: $6,000

Remark:
1.  Application Fee is non refundable.
2. The above payment does not include Student’s Pass Processing Fee ($30.00) , issuance fee ($60.00) for every student’s pass issued, and a multiple-entry visa fee ($30.00) for visa required nationals. THE AMOUNT IS TO BE PAID TO ICA DIRECTLY.
3. Security Deposit to ICA (Refundable, for student above 16 years old):
          a) Indonesia, Philippine and Thailand, Amount S$1000.00.
          b) Bangladesh, Myanmar, China & India, Amount S$5000.00.
          c) Other Countries, Amount S$1500.00
 
Document Required
1.  Photocopy of Passport
2.  Four (4) recent passport sized photographs (with white background)
3.  One (1) certified true copy of birth certificate
4.  One (1) certified true copy of highest educational certificate
5.  One (1) certified true copy of highest educational results transcript
6.  Bank Statements/Fixed Deposit (equivalent of S$30,000/-) only for VISA-Required country
7.  Working testimonials stating the position held and salary per month.
 
Please note that Notarised Translations are required if the documents are not in English.