What courses does Nikkei offer？

In addition to the general proficiency test courses for N1-N5 levels, our school also offers intensive Japanese courses (suitable for those who want to improve their Japanese proficiency in a short period of time), children's Japanese courses (suitable for primary school students from primary one to primary four), and youth Japanese courses (suitable for students aged 11 to 11) -14-year-old students), Freetalk courses (suitable for students who want to improve conversation and listening), corporate training and individual teaching and other diversified courses. In addition, our school will also regularly organize free cultural activities related to Japanese culture. Before the Japanese Language Proficiency Test is held, we will also provide free proficiency test preparation courses for current students to explain the key points of the test to students to improve students' confidence in taking the test.

Teacher qualifications？

Our school has a professional and strong team of local and Japanese teachers. Local teachers mainly teach N5-N3 level courses. All professors have Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 (the highest level) qualification and have completed the teacher development courses provided by our school to ensure All teachers understand the school's teaching policies, concepts and teaching methods, and can formally teach after undergoing multiple internship trainings. As for the Japanese teacher team, they mainly teach N3-N1 level courses and Japanese courses for children and adolescents. All teachers are native Japanese speakers and have professional qualifications designated by the Japanese Language Education Promotion Association. They have completed the course and are recognized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. Professional Japanese teachers with more than 420 hours of teacher development courses.

How does Nikkei maintain the quality of its courses and teachers？

Nikkei has established a complete "quality assurance mechanism", and this mechanism has also been recognized by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ). Courses will be reviewed, revised and approved regularly in accordance with the process of the mechanism. Under the rigorous "quality "Guarantee Mechanism" to ensure that the course structure and content can achieve specified learning outcomes. In terms of teacher supervision and training, Nikkei conducts regular teaching inspections every year to ensure that all teachers uniformly follow the teaching methods and teach courses specified by the school. In addition, our school will also hold regular teacher meetings and teaching training to allow local teachers and Japanese teachers to fully communicate. In addition, Nikkei will also arrange Japanese language experts in different fields to provide training to our teachers to ensure that all teachers can Keep abreast of the latest information on Japanese language education and conduct regular reviews and further studies.

If I am a beginner, which course should I take？

Beginners should choose the N5 level course. If you plan to apply for the Continuing Education Fund, you must choose the "Japanese Language Elementary Certificate Course (N5 Level)".

If I have studied Japanese on my own and studied Japanese elsewhere for a period of time, can I transfer to a class with a higher level？

Students can take the time to check the textbook content at the school to confirm the appropriate class. Students who transfer to another class need to take the entrance exam. Depending on the level of the class you are applying for, if it is a course taught by a Japanese teacher, the entrance examination will also have an interview arrangement in addition to the written test. Please contact our school staff for details.

What is the Qualifications Framework？

The Qualifications Framework is a qualifications level system established by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government to promote lifelong learning and enhance the skills and competitiveness of Hong Kong's workforce. The Qualifications Framework is a seven-level qualifications hierarchy covering qualifications in the academic, vocational and professional and continuing education and training sectors. There is a sound quality assurance mechanism under the Qualifications Framework, which mainly confirms the level of further education courses and ensures their quality through the accreditation work of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.

What is the relationship between the Qualifications Framework and the Continuing Education Fund？

Starting from April 1, 2023, all Continuing Education Fund courses must be approved by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications and successfully registered under the Qualifications Register. In other words, courses that are not included in the Qualifications Register have been registered in April 2023. You will lose the qualification to apply for reimbursement from the Continuing Education Fund from the 1st. If students intend to apply for the Continuing Education Fund, they must choose courses that are included in both the Qualifications List and the list of courses eligible for reimbursement from the Continuing Education Fund. When choosing courses, students can also consider the school's history, location, course content, goals and results, course length, tuition fees, graduation requirements, number of students and upper limit of the course, and whether the institution has a need. Compare various aspects such as the "prerequisites" or "necessary conditions" to be fulfilled and the support provided by the institution to choose the course that best meets your goals and requirements.

Why choose an institution whose courses are accredited by the Qualifications Framework？

Courses recognized by the Qualifications Framework, including their institutions, must pass the strict approval of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. The approval process includes reviewing the institution’s administrative structure, administrative procedures, course structure content, teachers, student support, institutions financial status and stability, etc. Nikkei Japanese Language School has passed the strict approval process of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, and three of Nikkei's courses have been included in the Qualifications Register, which means that Nikkei has been recognized by the government in all aspects of its administration, curriculum structure and teachers. And continuous supervision is a guarantee of high-quality teaching.

What courses does Nikkei offer that can apply for the Continuing Education Fund？

N5 Japanese language elementary certificate course (N5 level) Qualifications Register registration number 23/000361/L1 Qualification registration is valid from 13/04/2023 to 12/04/2026 Qualification Level 1 Continuing Education Fund Course No. 38C152030 N4 Japanese Language Elementary and Intermediate Certificate Course (N4 Level) Qualifications Register registration number 23/000362/L2 Qualification registration is valid from 13/04/2023 to 12/04/2026 Qualification Level 2 Continuing Education Fund Course No. 38C152049 N3 Japanese Intermediate Certificate Course (N3 Level) Qualifications Register registration number 23/000363/L2 Qualification registration is valid from 13/04/2023 to 12/04/2026 Qualification Level 2 Continuing Education Fund Course No. 38C152057

Are there any exams in the course？

Each unit of our school has an internal examination to assess students' ability to absorb the course. Students must also obtain a passing score (50% or above) in the examination before they can continue to register for the next unit of course.

What to do if you are unable to attend the exam day？

Students can make an appointment to take a make-up exam, but the make-up exam must be completed before the start of the next unit.

What should I do if I fail the exam？

Students can make an appointment to take the "follow-up test", which should be completed before the start of the next unit. Those who pass the follow-up exam can continue to take the next unit course. However, if they fail the follow-up exam, the school will recommend that students retake courses of appropriate level to consolidate their foundation based on the student's actual situation.

What should I do if I am unable to return to school for one class？

In order to ensure that students can keep up with their learning progress, our school provides one free video make-up lesson for each unit for students to make up for the learning content on the day they missed class.

What should I do if I want to change the class time？

Our school considers one unit to be a complete course. If the class time needs to be changed during the course of the unit, you can go to the payment office to apply for class transfer. Application for class transfer may require payment of administrative fees. Please contact our school staff for details.

How can I apply for documents proving my studies in Japanese？

When students complete the entire level course, pass the exam and meet the attendance rate, the school will issue a graduation certificate to the student (graduates of Qualifications Framework recognized courses can receive designated certificates for Qualifications Framework courses). If you have not completed the entire course and need to apply for relevant certification, you can apply for a certification letter from our school. Relevant administrative fees need to be paid when applying for a certification letter. The application takes about one week. For details, please contact our school staff.