York University

Certificate of Proficiency in Chinese Language (Certificate)

York University

Faculty:Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
Degree:Certificate
Field of Study:Chinese Language and Literature
Cost per year:*
National: $6,200
International: $40,000

Description:

Broaden your horizons with our language proficiency certificates. A certificate officially establishes your level of competence in a given language. This will help you stand out to employers and make valuable cross-cultural connections. With the widest selection of languages available to study of any Canadian university, our programs provide many options to grow personally and professionally.

The Certificate of Proficiency in Chinese Language, offered by the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics, accredits candidates who have advanced knowledge of the structures of Chinese allowing them to communicate in most formal and informal everyday conversations. Students who qualify for the Certificate of Proficiency in Chinese demonstrate oral fluency and can also manage most advanced points of grammar and style in writing and reading the target language.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Requirements for admission:

    Future Students

    • For Canadian High School Students or those who have never attended a college or university, please refer to the Future Students Admission Requirements. The Future Students Section includes information for International High School Students, College/University Student, Mature Students, Indigenous Students, Visiting Students and Student returning to York to complete my degree.

    Current Students

    • To apply for the certificate, students must have successfully completed at least 18 credits in Chinese language in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics with a minimum grade of B+ in the last upper level course taken.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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