Language Skills
Designed for
Academic Use

The Program provides instruction contributing to the development of English language proficiency required by students to succeed in college courses and chosen areas of studying English speaking countries like Singapore and the United States.

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The Program aims to encourage accuracy in context; the pace is controlled but not rigid to avoid awkward, unrealistic language, focus students on fluency in real life situations, provide practice in the context of universal life themes home (family), work travel so students can relate the language experience to their own lives. Students personalize the text material, and create new conversations and narratives, provide rapid vocabulary and writing ease, and enable students to integrate listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Brainstorming, personalizing and critical thinking activate students prior knowledge and make use of their mature abilities to acquire language skills.

Students can improve English language skills in the following areas:

Additional Course Instructors: Ma Hui Jin, Priyanka Dinodiya and Roy Chan

  • Grammar
  • Development of Vocabulary
  • Productive Language Skills
  • Receptive Language Skills

This is a bridging program designed for nonnative English speaking students who intend to pursue the Diploma or fulfill the college-level English admission criteria. It is also intended for those who do not pass the standard college English Placement test or obtain a minimum D grade in English Language at the secondary school level.

*It is designed for students and adults with little or no exposure to spoken American English who wish to increase their English Language proficiency professionally. It is also for applicants who are not qualified for admission to the diploma program because their English language proficiency is limited and intend to study in an American high school, college or university. The Program provides instructions contributing to the development of English language proficiency required by students to succeed in college courses in countries like Singapore and the United States.


Certificate Award

Students will be conferred the Certificate in English Proficiency when they have successfully met the above graduation requirements and attained approval from the Academic and Examination Board of Institute of Arts and Sciences. Students who fulfill their graduation requirements will receive their certification within 3 months from their final examination results date.


Tri-Semester System

The School's class (non-online) calendar are based on tri-semester system.

  • Spring Semester: January to May
  • Summer Semester: June to August
  • Fall Semester: September to December

Class Sessions

Classess are conducted during one or more of the following sessions.

  • Morning (Monday to Saturday)
    0800 — 1000 hour
    1030 — 1230 hour
  • Afternoon (Monday to Saturday)
    1330 — 1530 hour
    1600 — 1800 hour
  • Night Session (Monday to Friday only)
    1900 — 2100 hour

Online Support

All students are assigned a free online account at web portal.

  • Access to Online Learning
  • Assignment, Audio, and Video Materials
  • Learning and Career Diagnostic tests
  • Tutorial and Enrichment courses

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