Certificate of English – Beginner
The Certificate of English (Beginner) programme is a preparatory course for international students to acquire foundational proficiency in the English language to further pursue educational or career opportunities in Singapore.
- Duration: 2 Months
- Intakes: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov
Overview
This programme enables students with little or no knowledge of the language to develop basic entry-level competencies and confidence in speaking, listening, reading, writing and pronunciation of the English language.
Students will acquire primary grammar usage and commonly used English words and phrases related to personal, numerical, and day-to-day common situational scenarios. Upon programme completion, students may progress to the Certificate of English (Intermediate) level.
Grammar Syllabus
Use of Nouns, Determiners, Pronouns, Adjectives, Verbs
Modules
- Details (Name/ age/ gender/ country of birth/ nationality/ marital status/ number of children)
- Family(Parents/ siblings/ age/ jobs)
- Ambition (Past experiences/ current/ future)
- Hobbies (Interest/ past-time/ passion)
- Favourites (Pets/ food/ drink/ music/ clothes/ colour/ holiday destination/ mode of transport)
- Count to 100
- Spelling numbers
- Time
- Adding zeroes (Ones/ tens/ hundred/ thousands)
- Writing mathematical symbols and numbers
- Money (Going to the bank, understanding ATM instruction and changing money at the exchange)
- Various travel modes
- Asking for directions
- Greetings/ introduction/ small talks
- Reading simple hand-signs
- Using polite words
- Various scenarios (Shop/ supermarket/ asking for appointment at dentist, doctor/ telephone protocols)
- Describe favourite food/ drink
- Know the different cuisines/ beverages
- Food parities for quantity or amount
- Dietary restrictions
- Reading a menu/ understanding the various items on a menu
- Ordering food/ drink in various places (restaurant, pub, hotel, coffee shop)
- How to make reservations (table/ room)
- Asking questions/ interacting with service staff
Fees
| Application Fee | SGD500 |
| Non-Tuition Fee | SGD1,070 |
| Tuition Fee | SGD1,605 |
| Total | SGD3,175 |
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*All fees quoted above are inclusive of GST.
*GST will be 8% from 1st January 2023 and subsequently 8% to 9% from 1st January 2024. The applicable total amount payable will be charged accordingly.
*Application fee is non-refundable.
*Non tuition fee include Course Material, Examination Fee, Administration Fee, FPS Insurances Fee, and Medical Insurances.
Entry Requirements
Age Requirements: At least 16 years old.
Academic Requirements: Completed high school year 10
Language Proficiency: Applicant is to sit for Educare Global Academy English Placement Test for assessment of current English proficiency before successful application.
Mode of Delivery
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face lessons
Assessment Method: Written examination
Duration: The programme consists of 4 modules, with a total of 200 learning hours and may be completed in 8 weeks. Lessons will commence 5 days a week for a maximum of 5 hours per day.
Lecturer – Student Ratio: 1:30
Contact us
62 Cecil Street, TPI Building #03-00 Singapore 049710
How to Apply?
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-face lessons
Assessment Method: Written examination
Duration: The programme consists of 4 modules, with a total of 200 learning hours and may be completed in 8 weeks. Lessons will commence 5 days a week for a maximum of 5 hours per day.
Lecturer – Student Ratio: 1:30
- Put in an Application
Submit the Educare Global Academy Form and supporting documents. Download the form here
- Assessment & Acceptance
We will assess your eligibility and issue a conditional letter of offer
- Get Ready to Enroll
Attend pre-course counselling, receive a standard student contract and advisory note. Make payment for the programme