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Certificate Programme in Korean (Intermediate)
韓語證書課程 (中級)

Course No.
263-344200-00
Course Type
Part-time
Start Date
1 Sep 2026 (Tue)
(refer to timetable)
Total Hours
108 hours
Intermediate Korean 1 : 54 hours
Intermediate Korean 2 : 54 hours
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Course Detail

  • Schedule

    Please refer to timetable
  • Time

    Please refer to timetable
  • Venue

    Tsim Sha Tsui East Ocean Learning Centre
  • Session

    36 Sessions
    Intermediat Korean 1 : 18 sessions
    Intermediat Korean 2 : 18 sessions
  • Instructor

    CUSCS Instructors
  • Level

    Certificate
  • QF Level

    3
  • QR Registration No.

    24/000925/L3
  • QR Registration Validity Period

    16/10/2024 - Ongoing
  • Application Fee

    HK$150
  • Tuition Fee

    HK$9,580 (Intermediate Korean 1 and Intermediate Korean 2, total 2 units)
  • Language Used

    Korean (Chinese, English subtitles)
  • Closing Date for Application

    15/8/2026(Sat)
  • Course Enquiries

    韓語課程組︰3111 7277 ;報名中心︰2209 0290

    3110 0611

  • Enrolment Enquiries

    2209 0290

Admission Requirement

1. Completion of CUSCS Certificate Programme in Korea (Basic) or equivalent; or demonstration of
proficiency of an equivalent level; and
2. Completion of secondary education, or equivalent; or
3. Aged 21 or above

Programme Objectives

The objective of the programme is to enable the students to read, write, speak, and comprehend practical Korean in a Korean language environment. Students will be able to fulfil social language functions in Korean society upon completion of the programme.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:
1. read and write short essays using both simple and complex sentences;
2. demonstrate knowledge of an additional 900 vocabulary items;
3. apply higher-level grammatical rules, such as verb conjugation and auxiliary verbs showing moods,
complex sentences with relative pronouns and relative adverbs; and
4. utilize different styles of writing/speaking and formality/ informality.

Programme Structure and Modules

This programme consists of 2 modules with 108 contact hours.

Code Title Hour Session
344201 Intermediate Korean 1 54 hours 18 sessions
344202 Intermediate Korean 2 54 hours 18 sessions


Module 1 Intermediate Korean 1 (54 hours)
This module aims to provide Intermediate-level Korean learners with a proper learning experience with different elements of the Korean language, such as Korean culture, vocabulary, grammar, everyday conversations, and short essay skills at Level 3 of TOPIK standards (Test of Proficiency in Korean).

Module 2 Intermediate Korean 2 (54 hours)
This module is a continuation of “Intermediate Korean 1”, and it aims to provide and enhance intermediate-level Korean learners with a proper learning experience with different elements of the Korean language, such as Korean culture, vocabulary, grammar, everyday conversations, and essay skills at Level 3-4 of TOPIK standards (Test of Proficiency in Korean).

Application Fee and Tuition Fee

Application Fee: HK$150
Tuition Fee: refer to timetable (Chinese version)

Admission Requirements

1. Completion of CUSCS Certificate Programme in Korea (Basic) or equivalent; or demonstration of
proficiency of an equivalent level; and
2. Completion of secondary education, or equivalent; or
3. Aged 21 or above

Normal and Maximum Study Period

Normal Study Period: about 1.5 years
Maximum Study Period: Students must complete the programme within 3 years

Assessment Methods

Presentation, tests and final examination

Award of Certificate

a) Have an attendance rate of 70% or above in each module; and
b) Have passed the assessment of each module.
Students must complete the programme within the maximum study period (3 years).

CEF Information

1. CEF Reimbursable Course Information

This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 3).

CEF Reimbursable Course Title:
Certificate in Korean (Intermediate)

CEF Reimbursable Course Code:
38C162451

2. Benchmark Test Requirements
Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK): Level 2

Applicants should submit the claim for reimbursement of the benchmark test fee with the claim for the tuition fee of the Certificate in Korean (Intermediate).

For other details about benchmark tests, please refer to CEF website

3. Application and Reimbursement Procedures
Please refer to Information on Continuing Education Fund (CEF)

Required Textbook

Students are required to purchase the textbook for the course. It is not included in the course fee.

Intermediate Korean I :《Seoul National University Korean 3A Plus》(Seoul National University)
Intermediate Korean II :《Seoul National University Korean 3B Plus》(Seoul National University)