Certificate in Applied Learning Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students) - Practical Chinese

Programme Structure

Practical Chinese I (QF Level 1)

• Learning Context: Catering Services and Theme Park

Practical Chinese II (QF Level 2)

• Learning Context: Hospitality, Tourism and Airline Services

Practical Chinese III (QF Level 3)

• Learning Context: Public Administration, Social Services and Railway Services

Performance Grading

Students' results in Applied Learning (ApL) subjects will be categorized into five levels based on their achieved scores.

Grading System

Students achieving an "Attained with Distinction (II)" grade in an ApL course demonstrate a performance level equivalent to Level 4 or above in a Category A subject of the HKDSE. An "Attained with Distinction (I)" grade is equivalent to Level 3 in a Category A HKDSE subject.

When applying for Higher Diploma or Associate Degree programmes, students can submit a maximum of two ApL subject grades (excluding "Applied Learning Chinese (for Non-Chinese Speaking Students)") to meet entry requirements.

Qualification Recognition

HKCT Applied Learning courses are accredited under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF). Upon completion, students receive both an HKDSE result and an HKQF Level 3 certificate. This provides recognised qualifications for progression to Higher Diploma, Associate Degree, and Bachelor's Degree programmes.

Subject Assessment

Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) – Applied Learning Subjects Assessments and information

Articulation Path

University Grants Committee-funded institutions and most post-secondary institutions accept ApL(C) as an alternative qualification in Chinese Language for the admission of NCS students with “Attained” as the minimum grade required.

Upon completion of Form 6, students can apply for Higher Diploma in Tourism Management ( Airline Services／Hospitality／Culinary）, Higher Diploma in Fitness, Coaching and Sports Management, and related programmes.

Career Prospects

Civil Service Bureau accepts “Attained” and “Attained with Distinction” in ApL(C) as meeting the Chinese language proficiency requirements of relevant civil service ranks.

Junior positions: hotel receptionist, recreation clubhouse officer, restaurant waiter, airport customer service officer, event assistant, station attendant, marketing assistant, activity assistant, customer service officer, retailer, disciplined service officer, etc.

Senior positions: restaurant manager, hotel manager, customer service manager, clubhouse manager, project manager, station manager, marketing manager, director of event center, disciplined services senior officer, etc.

Mode of Study: Full Time

Teaching Mode: Face to face

Duration: 270 hours

Medium of Instruction: Cantonese

Tuition Fee: $42,000 (year of 2026-28) (The tuition fee will be subsidized by the Education Bureau)

QF Level

Practical Chinese I → QF Level 1
Practical Chinese II → QF Level 2
Practical Chinese III → QF Level 3

The qualification of this programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework in Hong Kong.
QF level: 3
QR Registration No.: 18/000525/L3, 18/000526/L3, 18/000527/L3, 18/000528/L3
QF level: 2
QR Registration No.: 18/000521/L2, 18/000522/L2 , 18/000523/L2, 18/000524/L2
QF level: 1
QR Registration No.: 18/000517/L1, 18/000518/L1, 18/000519/L1, 18/000520/L1
Registration Validity Period: 06/07/2018 to 31/08/2028