General Qualifications for Admission

General Qualifications for Admission

Who Should Apply
1. Chinese language subject or curriculum leaders in primary or secondary schools such as panel heads and curriculum development officers.
2. Practising teachers aspiring to a leadership role in Chinese language teaching.
3. Practising teachers wishing to enhance their capability to teach the Chinese language subject.
4. Holders of a bachelor’s degree in Chinese language who are working in a field relevant to Chinese language education.
General Qualifications for Admission

Applicants should fulfil the following requirements for admission:

1. Hold the following degree or academic qualifications:
  • graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor’s degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class or achieving an average grade of not lower than “B”; or
  • completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
2. Hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent qualification and / or have relevant professional experience;
3. Pass an entrance examination or interview conducted by the Graduate Division of Education; and
4. Fulfil the “English Language Requirements for Admission” as stipulated by the Graduate School: https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/admissions/requirements
Additional Qualifications for Admission

Applicants should be serving Chinese language teachers in primary or secondary schools. Candidates with no relevant professional experience but have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Chinese language and worked in a field relevant to Chinese language education may also apply.