Diploma in Teaching Chinese Language
About This Course
This course is designed for individuals passionate about teaching Chinese as a second language and aspiring to qualify for roles in international schools, language centers, or tuition centers. It provides essential skills and knowledge for teaching Chinese effectively to diverse learners both locally and globally. The curriculum covers key areas such as Chinese linguistics, grammar, teaching methodologies, curriculum design, language assessment, and cultural understanding. By combining theoretical insights with practical application, this course prepares participants to excel in teaching environments, particularly in regions where English is commonly used as a working language.
What You'll Learn
• 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.
Entry 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.