Course details
The Certificate in English Programme is an intensive English language programme aimed at students who already possess a basic level of English Language but who need to develop their English language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) quickly and comprehensively. The entire programme (with 6 levels) is designed to take students from the Foundation grasp of English through to the Advanced proficient level of fluency.
It follows a communicative approach to learning English which develops confidence and understanding while at the same time is fun and rewarding. The syllabus contains many ‘real world' situations and examples that are relevant to students in the modern world. At the same time there is still emphasis on the importance of accuracy in English use.
Programme Objective
At the end of the Certificate in English (Upper Intermediate) programme, students should be able to:
- Further their knowledge of English grammar and become more familiar and confident with grammar and structures that have already been learnt.
- Gain more vocabulary and phrases for various aspect of life and be more familiarize with the use of English in the world of work.
- Write reports, take notes, produce formal and informal letters, and make balanced arguments.
Examinations & Assessment
Classes may take a variety of forms including class participation, debates, report and essay writings, oral presentations, and listening exercises. Take home work may also be allocated to students.
Students are required to pass the overall assessment in order to be granted a passing grade for the programme. A student who fails the final examination will take the supplementary examination. However, a supplementary examination fee applies.
Should the student fail the supplementary examination, he or she is required to repeat the programme. To repeat a failed programme, a student must attend classes and pay a re-module course fee before he/she is considered eligible to take the examinations. .
All students are required to fulfil the attendance requirement of at least 90% (international students) and 75% (local students) for each module before they are considered eligible to take the end-of-semester examinations.
Award of Certificate
Students who have completed all necessary course works, successfully passed all required modules and met all financial obligations to the Institute shall be awarded the Certificate in English (Upper Intermediate).
Entry Requirements
Prospective students are required to take an English Placement Test and achieve a score of 70-79% or pass the Certificate in English (Intermediate) course.
The Marketing Institute of Singapore Training Centre Academic Board reserves the right to change the above requirements and selection at its sole discretion.
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About Marketing Institute Of Singapore Training Centre
Over the years, the Institute, as part of the Asia Pacific Marketing Federation, has developed a network of strategic affiliations with institutes and marketing organisations, thereby allowing the Institute to keep abreast of the latest developments in the sales and marketing field. The various strategic affiliations have broadened the spectrum of resources and services made available by the Institute. With strong relevance to the needs of today's marketers, these resources and services enable members of the Institute to compete in the marketplace effectively. The Institute has also forged partnerships with foreign universities to award academic certificates. These partnerships have been made possible as a result of the high quality of our proprietary courses – which are recognised by these university partners as feeders into their programmes.
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