Objective

Module 1

Module 1 aims to build a basic foundation in a student’s language proficiency. Students will be exposed to lexis that is needed to cope with everyday spoken communications needed when travelling and performing basic working functions.

Module 2

Module 2 builds on the skills gained in Module 1, and expands to include more detailed communication in the workplace, social situations, and public life.

Programme Structure

Monday to Friday

3hr Session in the morning

or

3hr Session in the afternoon

Mode Of Delivery

Lessons are held three hours a day – there is a morning session, mid-day session and afternoon session. Each classroom is equipped with a color projector and whiteboard. Teachers conduct interactive lessons supported by Powerpoint slides and use the whiteboard as needed. CEC lessons focus on useful speaking and listening skills. Students are required to speak English in class everyday. Students are expected to take good notes during each lesson and review those notes for homework each night.

Admission Criteria

As these are very basic English modules, there are no academic admission criteria requirements for entry

Progression Criteria

Average of 75% or higher from three monthly assessments in each Module

Graduation Criteria

Completion of Module 2 with assessment score of 75% or higher

Attendance Criteria

Assessment / Examination

Monthly assessment of Speaking and Listening skills

Average Teacher to Student Ratio

1:30

Educational Pathway

This is a language programme and not an educational pathway. Students who complete this programme may proceed to the Certificate in General English to improve their reading and writing skills.

Course Commencement/End Date

1. 03 January 2012 – 22 June 2012
2. 06 February 2012 -  20 July 2012
3. 05 March 2012 – 17 August 2012
4. 02 April 2012 – 14 September 2012
5. 02 May 2012 – 12 October 2012
6. 28 May 2012 – 9 November 2012
7. 25 June 2012 – 7 December 2012
8. 23 July 2012 – 25 January 2013
9. 21 August 2012 – 1 March 2013
10. 17 September 2012 – 28 March 2013
11. 15 October 2012 – 26 April 2013
12. 14 November 2012 – 24 May 2013

Fee

12 Weeks

Tuition Fee: S$1,944.00

Hospitalization & Surgical Insurance Fee: S$100.00

Registration: S$120.00

Material Fee (R&D): S$350.00

Fee Protection Scheme (FPS): S$31.43

Application Fee: S$190.00

Goods & Services Tax: S$191.48

TOTAL: S$2,926.91

24 Weeks

Tuition Fee: S$3,499.20

Hospitalization & Surgical Insurance Fee: S$100.00

Registration: S$120.00

Material Fee (R&D): S$350.00

Fee Protection Scheme (FPS): S$50.87

Application Fee: S$190.00

Goods & Services Tax: S$301.70

TOTAL: S$4,611.77

Application Closing Date

6 weeks before commencement date