HKCT - HKCT Japanese Language Courses

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A series of HKCT Japanese programmes

Features of Japanese courses

Designed for those interested in / and eager to enhance their Japanese language skills

Provides the levels from certificate, diploma and higher diploma which cater those looking for specific academic level

Covers the Japanese listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture comprehensively

Acquires the professional qualification and recognized education level after completion

Delivered by our experienced local and Japanese teaching team to provide the targeted instruction tailored to each stage of your Japanese language proficiency
Equipped with a ‘Language Centre’ which includes a mini theatre, individual studio, etc. Students can engage in dynamic conversations with our native Japanese speakers across a wide range of topics

Articulation Pathway

Student Activities

Students will understand Japanese traditional culture and customs through visits to religiously significant shrines, wearing yukata, etc.

透過參觀專為本港日資公司提供工作轉介服務的機構，及參與職業講座，讓同學認識市場行情及求職資訊；日籍職員更與同學仔參與角色扮演，模擬職場情景，以日文對答交流。

Students may participate in career seminars to gain insights into the market trends and job-seeking information. Japanese staff members engage in role-playing activities with the students, simulating workplace scenarios and facilitating Japanese language communication.

畢業生陳雅婷同學，獲日本國駐香港總領事館總領事（大使）岡田健一，頒發2021-2022香港日本語教育研究會獎學金！此獎學金名額只有4名，雅婷能擠身成為得獎者之一，實在可喜可賀！

Congratulations to our graduate, Chan Nga Ting, was awarded the 2021-2022 SOJLEHK Scholarship by Mr. OKADA Kenichi, Consul General (Ambassador) of Japan in Hong Kong (out of total 4 scholarship winners in the current year)

Higher Diploma

Higher Diploma in Language and Corporate Communication (Japanese)

Mode of Study: Full-time

Duration: 2 years

Entry requirement: Holder of Diploma of Applied Education (DAE) / Diploma Yi Jin (DYJ) / attended Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects including Chinese and English / Aged 21 or above with 1 year working experience

Programme features:

An exclusive sub-degree programme with a double major in Japanese and Corporate Communication
Attainment of advanced levels in “Japanese Language Proficiency Test” (JLPT) can be completed within 2 years
Provision of Japanese study tour to broaden the students’ horizons
Articulation to local or Japanese university
Scholarships are offered to outstanding students who have financial difficulty joining the Study Tour to Japan

The qualification of this programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework in Hong Kong.

QF level: 4 ︳ QR Registration No.: 15/000062/L4 ︳Registration Validity Period: 1/9/2015 to 31/8/2027

Diploma of Applied Education

Diploma of Applied Education (Japanese Language Culture)

Mode of Study: 1-year Full-time / 2-year Part-time
Entry requirement: Secondary 6 leavers / Aged 21 or above with 1 year working experience

Programme Features:

Comprehensive study on Japanese Language and Culture through Anime, Manga, Video Games, TV Dramas, Music, Magazines, etc
Government-recognized programme equivalent to Level 2 results in 5 subjects of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (including Chinese and English)
Qualification for admission to Higher Diploma in Japanese (or other subjects) of local universities
Eligible students will benefit for full, half, or 30% tuition reimbursement from the government
Flexibility of class schedules is tailor-made for the working people (Part-time programme only)

The qualification of this programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework in Hong Kong.

QF level: 3 ︳ QR Registration No.: 22/000854/L3 ︳Registration Validity Period: 1/1/2023 to 31/8/2026

Short Course

Elementary Japanese Course

Mode of Study: Part-time
Duration: 13 lessons with total 39 hours
Entry requirement: Interested in Japanese language; or beginners of learning Japanese

Programme features:

Certificate of Completion will be issued by The Japan Society of Hong Kong in collaboration with the Consulate-General of Japan in Hong Kong
Collaboration with The Japan Society of Hong Kong with the same curriculum and synchronized teaching progress
Preparation for achieving N5 in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
Articulation to “General Japanese Year 1”

Facility

Language Centre

Language Centre (LC) provides a cozy environment with its state-of-the-art design and a wealth of language resourceswhere students can immerse in Japanese language learning environment outside the classroom.

Theatre: The grand Theatre is an ideal place for watching different types and languages of the movies individually or with a group of students
Chat Café: The decently furnished Chat Café, located in the centre of LC, is a signature area where students enjoy sipping a cup of coffee while chatting with our native Japanese speakers on daily-life topics
Treasure Island: It houses a vast array of language resources ranging from dictionaries, readers to movies, students can also hunt for “Monthly Picks”