汉语国际教育专业文凭 Diploma in Teaching Chinese Language 

Application for the 36th Intake (AY2024-2025) will open on 8 April 2024.

DTCL Information Sessions
 Session 1 Session 2
Date 7 May 2024 (Tuesday) 31 May 2024 (Friday)
Time 7pm – 8pm 7pm – 8pm
Venue Zoom NTU@one-north
Registration Link https://bit.ly/DTCL202408 https://bit.ly/DTCL2024082

This programme is specially designed for those who wish to be trained as a professional Chinese language teacher, qualify for a teaching career in international schools, language centres or tuition centres.

Objectives

  • Master the essential knowledge and skills of a professional Chinese language teacher
  • Understand the contextual difference between teaching Chinese as an international language and as a community language, for the purpose of adopting a differentiated approach in pedagogy
  • Acquire the expertise to become a Chinese language teacher or school administrator, particularly in Southeast Asia or countries using English as a major working language


Highlights

  • Substantial training on the fundamentals of Chinese language and culture
  • Focused curriculum on the pedagogy of teaching Chinese as a foreign language and a community language
  • Quality post-programme support for advancement opportunities


Teaching Staff

Respected scholars and academics from within and outside the country


Structure

  • The course comprises 8 modules over the course of 10 months.
  • Each module consists of 30 training hours (including examination) and constitutes 3 academic units. A student will need to complete all 8 modules and obtain 24 academic units to fulfil the graduation requirements.
  • Achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each module to be eligible to sit for the examination. Students who do not meet the requirement in a module is deemed to have failed in that module. Students will be required to repeat the whole module in subsequent year. The fee to repeat a module is chargeable.
  • The maximum candidature is 2 years (from commencement of the intake).

 

Medium of Instruction

Chinese

Modules Outline

DTCL101 Modern Chinese and Pedagogy (3 AUs)
By using the theory of modern linguistics, the module introduces the basic knowledge of Modern Chinese, including Chinese phonology, Chinese characters, Chinese lexicon, Chinese grammar, as well as Chinese rhetoric, and the application to teaching the Chinese language.

DTCL102 Comparative Linguistics (3 AUs)
The module compares and contrasts the similarities and differences (in the aspects of grammar, syntax and phonology) between modern Chinese and English, for the purpose of helping the students to attain a more profound understanding of the grammatical structure of the Chinese language.

DTCL103 Pedagogy of Language Skills (3 AUs)
This module introduces participants to the theory and practice of teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in Chinese as a second/international language. It aims to help participants develop lesson outlines with specific learning objectives and explore a range of strategies for developing language proficiency in learners.

DTCL104 Theory and Practice of Teaching Chinese as an International Language (3 AUs)
The module will first mention about how was the discipline of Teaching Chinese as an International Language come into being. It then follows with an overview of the methods of teaching the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing), developing curriculum and designing assessment, against the context of teaching Chinese as an international/second language.

DTCL105 Language Assessment (3 AUs)
This module introduces participants to the basic theory and practice of Chinese language testing and assessment. Topics include: fundamental concepts and types of language assessment; designing, developing and administering language tests; designing test tasks for syntax, vocabulary, phonology and the Chinese script; designing test tasks for receptive, productive and interactive skills; analyzing and interpreting test data.

DTCL106 Educational Psychology (3 AUs)
As a discipline of modern scholarship, Educational Psychology deals with the cognitive and affective aspects of the learning processes. This module introduces to the students, the basic concepts of Educational Psychology of learning and their practical application in classroom teaching.

DTCL107 Chinese Literature (3 AUs)
This module is a general survey of the Chinese Literature, focusing on understanding the features of the major genres, such as classical poetry, prose, fiction and drama, and modern poetry and prose. Students will learn the analysis and appreciation of literary works to gain a more vivid understanding and appreciation of these works, and how this knowledge can be applied to teaching.

DTCL108 Core Knowledge of Chinese Culture (3 AUs)

This module introduces different aspects of Chinese history and culture, such as institutions, society, culture, language, literature, and religion. Besides describing basic facts, it tries to correct some misunderstandings and stereotypes about China with reference to new research by prominent scholars both Chinese and foreign, it offers the students new perspectives on China.

 

Admission Requirements

Applicant should possess the following academic qualifications:

  • Tertiary Education (or its equivalent)
  • At least a Grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ Level English (or its equivalent)
  • At least a Grade A2 in GCE 'O' Level Chinese OR a Grade B3 in GCE 'O' Level Higher Chinese (or their equivalent)
  • Non-Singaporean applicants will need to present educational certificate(s) that indicate proficiency in both Chinese and English

Applicants who are unable to submit relevant proof, may be required to sit for an entrance test.

 

Application Procedure

This programme has two intakes in a year which are scheduled to commence respectively in February and August. Each intake has two classes, namely the morning class and evening class.

Application for enrolment will open in October for admission in February of the following year, and in April for admission in August of the same year.

a. Applicants are advised to read the application procedures carefully and understand the requirements to ensure compliance before submitting the application.

b. Applicants are required to submit the documents as listed below to [email protected] . Hard copy submission will not be accepted. The original copies of the personal identity and required documents are also required for verification.

Required Documents:

  • Completed and electronically-signed application form
  • Degree scroll and/or Diploma certificate
  • Transcript(s) of academic record from the tertiary institution(s) attended
  • Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (or its equivalent)
  • Any professional certificate(s)
  • One recent digital passport-sized colour photo

Note:

  • If you are unable to apply your signature on the form electronically, please print and sign on a hardcopy of the form before returning to us the completed scanned copy via email.
  • Copies of the front and back of all documents are required, including the explanatory notes, the legend/grading system (if any).
  • Ensure that the documents are scanned in its original colour and in the upright orientation. Files must be in PDF format, and each file not exceeding 2MB in size.
  • Each PDF file is to be named or tagged according to your name in the NRIC and type of document, e.g. Degree Scroll_Lim Xiao Ming
  • For company-sponsored applicants, the application form must be signed and endorsed with the company stamp.
  • Foreign applicants must hold a valid Employment Pass / Work Permit / Immigration Pass.

a. Upon receipt of application form together with the complete set of required documents, applicants will be contacted to arrange for a session for verifying the documents.

b. A non-refundable application fee of S$54.50 (inclusive of 9% GST) is due and payable prior to the documents verification.

c. Payment can be made via PayNow or Internet Banking. Please refer to “Payment Methods” section for the bank details.

d. Application will only be processed upon receipt of the application fee and required documents within the stipulated deadline.

e. Submission of application form and payment do not constitute automatic acceptance into the course unless notified in writing by CI-NTU.

a. The document verification session will take about 30 minutes in total, including the briefing of terms and conditions (T&C) of the course.

b. The documents verification will either be conducted via Zoom or in-person at CI-NTU, subject to the need for entrance test(s).

c. The Zoom sessions will be conducted on appointment basis, to be scheduled within our office hours (subject to availability):

Appointment Timing (excludes PH)
MON – THU 9.30 am – 12.00 pm (Last appointment 12.00 pm)
2.00 pm – 5.00 pm (Last appointment 5.00 pm)
FRI9.30 am – 12.00 pm (Last appointment 12.00 pm)
2.00 pm – 4.30 pm (Last appointment 4.30 pm)

d. Applicants who are required to sit for entrance test(s) will be going through the documents verification and briefing of T&C in-person at CI-NTU, on the same day of the test.

e. Prior to the document verification (Zoom/in-person), applicants are to ensure the application fee has been paid and to have on hand the original physical copies of required documents ready, and the original entry/residency pass and Passport (whichever is applicable), to facilitate the document verification process.

a. Applicants who do not meet our minimum grade in English and/or Chinese language or are unable to provide proof of their language proficiency are required to sit for the respective entrance tests.

b. Application fee must be paid before applicants are allowed to sit for the entrance test.

 

a. Applicants will be notified of the application status within a month from his/her application via email.

b. Successful applicants will receive the Letter of Offer and Form of Acceptance via email.

c. Applicants are required to indicate acceptance and return the completed Form of Acceptance via email. Applicants who accept the offer must provide a scanned copy of their personal identity document via the same email by the stipulated deadline for matriculation.

d. All applications received are subjected to further approval and CI-NTU reserves the right to reject any applications.

Note:

  • If you are unable to apply your signature on the form electronically, please print and sign on a hardcopy of the form before returning to us the completed scanned copy via email. Applicants are to retain the original signed hardcopy and submit it during the next visit to CI-NTU.
    

a. Applicants are to pay the tuition fee and miscellaneous fee within 15 days after receiving the Letter of Offer, or not later than 10 days before the course commences, whichever is earlier.
 
b. Singaporean applicants who are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) may use their SFC to offset the tuition fee. Please log into myskillsfuture with Singpass to confirm account balance.

Payment Methods
Payment of tuition fee and miscellaneous fee can be made by using any of the following modes:

PayNow
UEN : 200511211D
Pay to : Confucius Institute, NTU Pte Ltd

Bank Transfer using Account Number
Name of Company: Confucius Institute, NTU Pte Ltd
Bank: OCBC
Branch Code: 537
Bank Account: 537124125001

Note:
- Enter Course Title-Your Name under Remarks to identify your payment.
  e.g. DTCL- Lim Xiao Ming or DBTS- Lim Xiao Ming
- Please let us know when the transaction is completed for verification purposes.

Visa / Master/ NETS
- Payment at our reception counter. Available Mondays - Fridays, 8.30am – 5.00pm.
- Prior appointment is required.

Cheque by post
- Cheques must be crossed and made payable to “Confucius Institute, NTU Pte Ltd”.
- Indicate your name and course title on the reverse of the cheque.
- Mail to:
  11 Slim Barracks Rise, NTU@one-north campus, Executive Centre, #08-01 S138664
  Attention: Admin (Diploma Programme)

Fees

Application fee: S$50.00*
Miscellaneous fee: S$100.00*   
Tuition fee: S$4,750.00*

Note:

  • * Prevailing GST is applicable.
  • GST will be revised to 9% effective 1 January 2024. All payments received / invoices issued on
    and after 1 January 2024 will be subjected to 9% GST.
  • The non-refundable application fee is payable upon submission of application.
  • The tuition fee includes course materials and examination fees.

 

Fee Support

Eligible applicants may apply for the following tuition fee support.

Credit Usage

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
  • Receive an opening credit of S$500 and periodic top-ups from the Government.
  • May be used to offset the course fees of approved skills-related courses.
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Singapore Citizens, aged 25 years and above
  • Self-sponsored
For more information, please visit  www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit or contact SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) hotline at 6785 5785.

 

Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)

NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to S$250 each year (or up to S$500 for NTUC  members aged 40 years old and above).*

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Paid-up NTUC membership before course commencement, throughout whole course’s duration, and at the point of claim.
  • Course must commence within the subsidy supported period.
  • Applicants must not be fully funded through company sponsorship or other types of funding.
  • Unfunded course fee must be S$20 and above.
  • Achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each module, and have sat all prescribed examination(s), if any.
  • UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion.
*Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy/credit. This  excludes GST, application fees, miscellaneous fees etc.
 
For more information, please visit https://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg or contact NTUC at [email protected].

 

Refund Policy

Application fee and miscellaneous fee paid to CI-NTU are not refundable. The tuition fee may be refunded subject to the following:

Fee TypePercentage of Refund*Receipt of written request for refund which is

Tuition fee
100%More than 30 days before the course commences
50%Between 15 to 30 days before the course commences
0%Less than 15 days before the course commences
Application feeNot refundableNot applicable
Miscellaneous feeNot refundableNot applicable

*For SFC applicants, CI-NTU will refund the full amount of SFC claimed; however, applicants will have to pay for the shortfall from the full course fee incurred as a result.

 

Contact Details

Contact Person Xiao Jing/ Candy
Tel 6514 1063/ 6592 2538   
Email [email protected]
Fax 6779 7859
Venue 11 Slim Barracks Rise (off North Buona Vista Road), NTU@one-north campus,
Executive Centre, #08-01, Singapore 138664
(Nearest MRT stations: Buona Vista & one-north)

 

Venue

All classes are conducted at the venue of Confucius Institute (NTU@one-north campus) unless otherwise stated.

 

Schedule

Diploma in Teaching Chinese Language (36th Intake, AY2024-2025)
Duration12 August 2024 – 30 July 2025
(Morning Class) 9:30am – 12:30pm
(Evening Class) 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Application Window

 8 April 2024 - 15 July 2024

Application Form  Download here

Timetable

34th Intake, AY2023-24 Morning Class (ver. 30 Jun 2023)
34th Intake, AY2023-24 Evening Class (ver. 30 Jun 2023)
35th Intake, AY2024 Morning Class (ver. 10 Aug 2023)
35th Intake, AY2024 Evening Class (ver. 10 Aug 2023)
36th Intake, AY2024-25 Morning Evening Class (ver. 13 Mar 2024)


 

第36届(2024-2025学年)汉语国际教育专业文凭课程将于2024年4月8日开放申请。

DTCL 课程说明会
  第一场 第二场
日期 2024年5月7日 (星期二) 2024年5月31日 (星期五)
时间 7pm – 8pm 7pm – 8pm
地点 Zoom NTU@one-north
报名链接 https://bit.ly/DTCL202408https://bit.ly/DTCL2024082

为有志于从事汉语教学工作的您,创造在国际学校、语言中心和教育机构任职的机会。

宗旨

  • 掌握汉语或华语教师所应具有的基础学科知识与教学技能
  • 了解如何在以汉语作为一种国际语言及华语作为我国的一种官方语言的大背景下,所应采用的相应教学法
  • 具备在我国、本区域及国际(特别是英语语系国家)从事汉语教学或教育行政管理的能力

特色

  • 扎实的中国语言与文化基础学科训练
  • 最新的对外汉语教学、汉语国际教育及新加坡华语教学法的综合性训练
  • 优质的课后持续进修与深造机会

 
师资

由本国与国际资深学人组成的一流教师团队


课程结构

  • 本课程为期十个月,共有8门科目。
  • 每一科目的总课时为30小时(包括考试),计为3学分。学员必须完成所有8门科目,修完24个学分方可毕业。
  • 每一科目的出席率须达75%。不达标者将无法参加考试,该科目将作不及格论。学员需在隔年缴费重新修读该科目并完成考试。
  • 学籍最长为两年(从入学之日算起)。


授课语言

中文

科目大纲

DTCL101现代汉语与教学(3学分)

本科目系统讲解现代汉语专业知识及其教学应用,主要包括现代汉语语音、现代汉字、现代汉语词汇和现代汉语语法,也兼及现代汉语常用修辞方法与修辞教学。

DTCL102比较语言学(3学分)

本科目主要比较汉语与英语的词法、句法及音韵; 并对其词类、词组、句子及音位作比较,宗旨在于使学员对汉语语法有更深入的了解。 

DTCL103语言技能教学(3学分)

本课程介绍国际汉语课程中听、说、读、写各语言技能的理论架构与教学方法,内容包括课程目标的设置、教学材料的编制和教学策略的应用等。

DTCL104国际汉语教学理论与实践(3学分)

本科目主要讲授汉语作为一门国际语言或二语教学的基本理论及其教学法。

DTCL105语言评估(3学分)

本课程介绍汉语测试与评估的基本理论与实践,内容包括:语言测试与评估的基本概念与类型,语言测试的设计与开发,汉语知识要素的编制,汉语接收、生成与互动技能测试的编制,以及测试数据的分析与解释等。

DTCL106教育心理学(3学分)

本科目主要阐述教育心理学的基本理论及其在教育实践中的应用,教学宗旨着眼于提高学员在这一方面的理论水平及实际应用能力,主要内容包括:教育心理学的研究对象、内容与范围、发展简史及研究方法、学习与教学的基础研究、学习与教学的理论、知识的掌握、品德的形成、动机与学习,以及影响学习的班级人际关系等。目的在于使学员更好的了解和把握教育教学中的心理问题,进一步提高教育教学能力。

DTCL107中国文学通论(3学分)

本科目的古代文学部分,以朝代为经,以成就最高、影响最大的作家作品为纬,在此框架之下评述相关时代背景、社会思潮、文体知识、美学观念等,从而使古代文学作品在内容脉络上互相贯通,史论结合。课程着重从审美的角度对历代文学作品进行分析和鉴赏,不求面面俱到但求清晰允当,以帮助学员获得对古代文学艺术魅力更鲜活的理解与体认,提高对文学的赏析能力和审美水平,同时引导学员对教学应用的思考。现代文学部分则着重于介绍对现代文学运动和文学思潮,并会简要介绍现代文学作品分析和鉴赏的技巧,同时也涉及教学应用。

DTCL108中国文化常识(3学分)

本科目介绍中国历史与文化各方面的内容,包括制度、社会文化、语言、文学、学术思想、宗教等。除了传递基本知识,还留意纠正一些常见误区及成见,援引中外权威学者论述,力求为学员提供简明、可靠的常识。

入学资格

申请者需具备以下学历:

  • 大专文凭,或同等学历
  • “O水准”英文成绩至少须C6,或其他同等水平证书
  • “O水准”华文成绩至少须A2;或高级华文成绩至少须B3,或其他同等水平证书
  • 非新加坡国籍申请者须出示中文及英文语言能力证书

无法提呈相关证明的申请者,可参加本院的鉴定考试。

申请程序

本课程一年开办两期,分别在2月与8月开课;每一期有日间班与夜间班。本院将于每年的10月开始接受拟于翌年2月入学者申请,并于4月接受拟于8月入学者申请。

申请者须将下列所需文件电邮至[email protected],并备好身份证和所需文件之正本俾便审查。

所需文件:

  • 填写完整的报名表格
  • 学位证书、专业文凭
  • 曾就读院校之学业成绩单
  • 新加坡剑桥普通教育证书(或同等学历证书)
  • 其他专业证书
  • 一张护照尺寸的彩色近照

递交申请前,应先确认自身符合入学资格,并了解申请程序。申请流程请参阅英文版网页。

费用

申请费:S$50.00*
杂费:S$100.00*
学费:S$4,750.00*

:

  • *以上费用需附加消费税
  • 消费税将从202411日起上调至9%202411日起收到的付款、开具的发票,需附加9%的消费税。
  • 申请费应在申请时支付;无论录取与否,不予退还。
  • 学费包含教材及考试费用。

学费资助

符合条件的申请者,可申请下列的学费资助。

学费补助

(a) 技能培训补助 (SFC)
  • 政府发放首笔S$500 的补助金后,会不定期填补。
  • 可用于补助获批课程的费用。

申请须具备之条件:

  • 年龄25岁及以上的新加坡公民
  • 自费人士
欲知更多详情,请浏览www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit或拨精深技能发展局热线 6785 5785。

 

(b) 职总会员培训援助计划 (UTAP)
职总会员可享有50%的非资助课程费用津贴,补贴上限为每年S$250(40岁或以上的会员其补贴上限为每年S$500)。*

申请须具备之条件:

  • 申请者在课程开课前、就读期间及申请UTAP时须为职总会员。
  • 培训机构所提供课程必须获UTAP支持,并于支持期间开课。
  • 申请援助的课程费用不应全额获得公司或其他津贴赞助。
  • 非资助课程费用须为S$20及以上。
  • 每一科目的出席率须达75%,并参加所有规定的考试。
  • UTAP申请须于课程结束后的6个月内提交。

*非资助课程费用指获得政府津贴后的学费余额,不包括消费税、申请费、杂费等。

欲知更多详情,请浏览https://skillsupgrade.ntuc.org.sg 或联系职总[email protected]

 

退款条例

所缴学费只能在以下几种情况下予以退款:

类型退款之百分比*退款时限
申请费恕不退还-
学费100%书面退款请求在开课日的30天以前已呈于院方
50%书面退款请求在开课日的15天以前已呈于院方
0%书面退款请求未在开课日的15天以前呈于院方
杂费恕不退还-

*技能培训补助申请者的退款金额包含所使用的补助金


联系方式

联络人 小菁 / Candy
电话 6514 1063 / 6592 2538
电邮 [email protected]
传真 6779 7859
地址11 Slim Barracks Rise (off North Buona Vista Road), NTU@one-north campus,
Executive Centre, #08-01, Singapore 138664
(Nearest MRT stations: Buona Vista & one-north)


上课地点

除非有特殊原因需要更换学习场地,本课程的授课地点都在南洋理工大学孔子学院(南洋理工大学纬壹校区)。

课程表

第三十六届汉语国际教育专业文凭课程2024-2025学年)
授课日期 2024年8月12日至2025年7月30日
早上9时30分至中午12时30分(日间班)
晚上7时至10时(夜间班)
申请时间2024年4月8日至2024年7月15日
申请表格 点击下载

 *中、英文网页如有歧义或争议,概以英文版本为准。