Language Skills
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Academic Use

The Certificate in English for Academic Purposes Level I (E-Learning) program is a High School Diploma level English credential offered by the Singapore-based Institute of Arts and Sciences to international students and adult learners (excluding Singaporeans and SPRs).

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The program covers a full range of English literacy skills in reading, writing, listening and oral conversation; and comprises 3 levels of study with a total duration of 9 months. Participants will go through 3 phases of learning which comprises knowledge acquisition, assessments and final examination at each level.

A participant who successfully completes the program and meets the graduation requirements will be awarded the Certificate in English for Academic Purposes Level I (E-Learning), which prepares them for direct application to tertiary English Language or international academic programs.

Additional Course Instructors: Nasreena Buhari and Priyanka Dinodiya

Students can improve English language skills in the following areas:

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

Delivery and Assessment Formats

Participants in this program engage in online learning through our in-house e-learning portal system, with comprehensive assessments for each module. For advanced topics, concepts and applications, online discussions will be scheduled and conducted through streaming technology. Activities will build on the participants' prior knowledge and skills to strengthen their reading, writing, listening and oratory skills.


Certificate Award

Students will be conferred the Certificate in English for Academic Purposes Level I (E-Learning) 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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