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CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH FOR FOREIGN
STUDENTS - ADVANCED |
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Aims
To improve students' ability to read for a variety
of purposes, plan and write for a wide variety of
purposes and audiences, apply standard English
grammar and usage, speak effectively and listen
responsively, develop and apply higher order
(critical) thinking skills
Areas
Word-attack skills
Text-attack skills (syntactical processing)
Schema Activation
Integrated Aural/Oral Skills
Reference skills/ Study skills
Integrating four language skills
Reading:
Reading
sophisticated advanced level expository texts,
distinguishing main ideas and supporting points,
evaluating the persuasiveness of arguments and
evidence, critique assumptions, and making relevant
inferences etc.
Writing: Planning and writing well-focused,
logically organized, thoroughly developed, and
coherent extended advanced level compositions
Writing Process: Demonstrating in-depth knowledge of
the writing process and pre-writing, planning,
drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading
Syntax and Stylistics:
Distinguishing between different styles of written
English and evaluating the appropriateness of a
particular style, tone, or voice for a given
audience
Varying sentence shape and structure for emphasis
and effect
Evaluation Criteria and
Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative
Assessments
Homework is checked for completeness, accuracy, and
understanding
Class work is evaluated overall by the teacher;
Quizzes, multiple choice, short answers and
open-ended items are given as needed to check
comprehension and development of skills
In written responses, emphasis is placed on
organization, focus, elaboration, accuracy, and
depth of understanding
Essay and composition assignments are given in timed
and untimed settings and are assessed based on
organization and individuality
* Qualitative and quantitative assessments are made
on students throughout the course. The qualitative
one is the overall evaluation by class teacher and
the quantitative one is the students’ performance in
the monthly test.
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Entry
requirements |
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Minimum
Age |
Academic
qualification |
Proficiency Level |
Course
Outcomes |
Duration |
Mode of
delivery |
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9 years |
Primary education |
English at Intermediate Level |
Certificate |
Full-time/
Part-time :
6 Months
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Classroom-based
teaching with AV facilities |
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Teacher-Student ratio is 1:25
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Fee
Structure |
International Students (Full-time) |
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Full
Payment (No GST) |
S$ |
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Application Fee* |
330.00 |
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Training
Materials Fee |
200.00 |
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Course
Fee |
3100.00 |
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GST |
Nil |
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Total
Course Fees |
3300.00 |
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Insurance
for Fee Protection*
Medical
Insurance Fee |
285.00 |
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Non-refundable
Note:
Fees are subject to change with or
without prior notice. |
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Intake
Schedules |
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January / March / June /
August / October of the year |
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