Certificate—English Competency
Language Skills
Designed for
Academic Use
The Program aims to (a) encourage accuracy in context; the pace is controlled but not rigid to avoid awkward, unrealistic language, (b) focus students on fluency in real life situations, (c) 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, (d) provide rapid vocabulary and writing ease, and (e) enable students to integrate listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Brainstorming, personalizing and critical thinking activate student's prior knowledge and make use of their mature abilities to acquire language skills.
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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 student’s prior knowledge and make use of their mature abilities to acquire language skills.
Students can improve English language skills in the following areas:
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 Competency 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.
General Info
Part-Time 1 month
Registration Info
Part-Time SGD 700
Graduation Requirements
To obtain the Certificate students must achieve a minimum G.P.A of 2.00 and pass all examinations and/or assessments prescribed.
Tri-Semester System
The School's class (non-online) calendar are based on tri-semester system.
Class Sessions
Classess are conducted during one or more of the following sessions.
Online Support
All students are assigned a free online account at web portal.
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