Program Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• 18 years old or above	• Have previous knowledge of Chinese
• In good health	• Be a Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan Citizen with valid travel documents
• A high school graduate

Study Programs for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Students

1.	Putonghua Programs
	Chinese Language Proficiency and Placement Test for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Students ; Putonghua Programs Available, Hours and Duration
2.	Business Putonghua Programs
	Putonghua Programs Available, Hours and Duration
3.	PSC Test Preparation Training Programs
	Putonghua Programs Available, Hours and Duration
4.	Teaching Putonghua Methodology Programs
	Putonghua Programs Available, Hours and Duration
5.	PRC Study's Service Options for Participants
	Putonghua Programs Available, Hours and Duration

Study Programs for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Students

Various study programs are offered for students from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Programs vary by course content studied, length of study period, and number of program hours studied each week. Students who successfully complete any of these programs will receive a certificate. Below is a description of the programs offered:

Putonghua Programs (Preliminary and Advanced Levels)

The aim is to enable participants to improve their pronunciation, intonation, and spoken communication abilities using standard Putonghua. Some or all of the following courses will be arranged for participants according to the intended length of study, learning goals and level of Chinese language ability:

• Phonetics
• Listening Comprehension
• Conversation
• Intensive Reading
• Grammar
  

Chinese Language Proficiency and Placement Test for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Students

Students will be placed according to the Chinese language proficiency level they indicate on the application form. During the first day of class, students will be tested in three areas: grammar, comprehension, and fluency. Based on the test results, each student will be place d in a class best suited to his/her current comprehension and fluency level. The class will be both comfortable and challenging.

Chinese Language Proficiency Level	Chinese Character Recognition & Previous Study Time
Preliminary	Know at least 800 words, and have zero to three months of previous Putonghua study time in Beijing
Advanced	Know at least 1500 words, and have at least 3 months of previous Putonghua study time in Beijing

Putonghua Programs Available, Hours and Duration

Program	Hours	Duration
Preliminary Putonghua (Regular)	20 hrs/week 4 hrs/day, 5 days/week M - F	5 wks 6 wks 12 wks 1 Semester
Preliminary Putonghua (Intensive)	26 hrs/week 2 days 4 hrs, 3 days 6 hrs M - F	5 wks
Advanced Putonghua (Regular)	20 hrs/week 4 hrs/day, 5 days/week M - F	5 wks 6 wks 12 wks
Advanced Putonghua (Intensive)	26 hrs/week 2 days 4 hrs, 3 days 6 hrs M - F	3 wks 5 wks

For a complete listing of Programs fees and schedule (start dates, program length, application deadline) for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan students, please click here .

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Business Putonghua Programs

The aim is to enable participants to improve their Mandarin business language pronunciation, intonation, and spoken communication abilities. The following areas will be covered during the course of the program:

• Phonetic Principles and Drilling in Standard Spoken Chinese
• Advanced Conversation on business and trade related topics
• Business Writing Composition

Business Putonghua Program Available, Hours and Duration

Program	Hours	Duration
Business Putonghua	20 hrs/week 4 hrs/day, 5 days/week M - F	4 wks

For a complete listing of Programs fees and schedule (start dates, program length, application deadline) for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan students, please click here .

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PSC Test Preparation Training Program

The aim is to help participants prepare for the PSC Test. This is a National standardized test which accesses the Putonghua ability level for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan individuals and is used as a tool by employers to determine the prospective employee's Chinese language proficiency level. The following areas will be covered during the course of the program:

• Phonetic Principles and Drilling in Standard Spoken Chinese
• Reading Comprehension
• Advanced Conversation
• Preparation tips for taking the PSC test

PSC Test Preparation Training Program Available, Hours and Duration

Program	Hours	Duration
PSC Test Preparation Training	26 hrs/week 2 days 4 hrs, 3 days 6 hrs, M - F	3 wks

For a complete listing of Programs fees and schedule (start dates, program length, application deadline) for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan students, please click here .

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Teaching Putonghua Methodology Training Programs

The aim is to enable participants to learn how to teach Putonghua based on methodology so that they become proficient in teaching standard spoken Mandarin. Some or all of the following courses will be arranged according to the participant's intended length of study, learning goals and level of Chinese language ability:

• Phonetic Principles and Drilling in Standard Spoken Chinese
• Advanced Conversation
• Listening Comprehension
• Recitation Practice
• Comparative Studies of Mandarin and Cantonese
• Approaches to Teaching Chinese Phonetics
• Chinese Culture Lecture Series

Teaching Putonghua Methodology Training Program Available, Hours and Duration

Program	Hours	Duration
Teaching Putonghua Methodology Training	26 hrs/week 2 days 4 hrs, 3 days 6 hrs M - F	2 wks

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PRC Study's Service Options for Participants

For all programs for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan students, participants can choose between the Standard or Premium Service package.

For those registering in the Business Putonghua programs, they can choose Standard, Premium or Corporate Premium Service package.

Standard	Premium	Corporate Premium
The following outlines the services provided to all PRC Study participants: Pre-arrival enquiries assistance & Get Ready info Program enrollment & classes Visa Support Documents Accommodation Airport Pick-up & Drop-off Insurance & ISOS Medical Membership Orientation, Campus Tour & Welcome Dinner Personal Services (i.e. bank accounts, mobile phone, personalized name cards, etc) PRC Study Student ID for discount at selected outlets Student Facilities: Lounge & Library Communication Access: Computers, Internet, Email, Mail, Fax Social / Cultural Activities, Guided Tours 24 hr Student Hotline with assistance offered during your entire program stay Farewell Reception & Certificate For detail information regarding our standard service, please click here	In additional to the Standard services provided, Premium Students also receive the following benefits: Elective Workshops 1-on-1 After-Class tutorial Language Exchange Partners Program Language Lab usage Travel Planning Assistance & Coordination RMB100 Long Distance Calling Card Borrowing reference materials & DVDs from PRC Study Library for home use For detail information regarding our premium service, please click here	In addition to the Standard and Premium services provided, Corporate Premium Students also receive the following benefits: Source and arrange one-on-one meetings with Foreign or local Chinese companies with offices in Beijing within your specific industry Meeting accompaniment and translator / interpreter service Car transportation service to and from meeting location Recommend a maximum of two industry specific meetings for those enrolled in four-week program; four meetings for those registered in eight-week program; and thereafter by arrangement For detail information regarding our premium service, please click here
Number of students per class range from 10 – 20 students.

For a complete listing of Programs fees and schedule (start dates, program length, application deadline) for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan students, please click here .

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