Information Technology Foundation Studies
Developed and Awarded by Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore
The 6-month programme equips you the fundamentals of computing and information technology understanding and with the necessary skills and knowledge to move on, with confidence, to progress to study at diploma level.
Campus Information
SIM Management House
41 Namly Avenue Singapore 267616 (15 minutes bus ride from SIM HQ)
Intakes
- Jan
- April
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Getting an education is just the first step toward success and achievement. For the excellent student, SIM GE has programmes in place to recognise these achievements, whether they are academic, sports, or arts-related. This not only serves as an encouragement, but it is also a beacon that potential employers gravitate towards and helps facilitate career successes for our students.
A diploma is a pathway to the University UG program as well.
PSW Opportunity
- The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
- Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
- They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For international applicants (full-time programme only)
International applicants will be assessed on the qualification’s equivalent to the GCE ‘A’ level examinations.
Refer to the details on qualifications listed in the International Student Prospectus.
English Language Requirements
GCE ‘O’ level credit pass (grade 1 to 6) in English (as a first language); or
IELTS with an overall score of at least 5.5; or
TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based) plus 4 in the Test of Written English (TWE) or 79 (iBT); or
An equivalent English language qualification.
Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement would need to undergo the Certificate in English Language (CEL) programme prior to enrolment in the MFS and Diploma programmes. The duration of the CEL programme depends on the applicant’s English language proficiency level. Applicants can sit for an English Placement Test conducted by SIM to determine their English language proficiency level. Click here for details of the CEL programme.
Notes:
IELTS or TOEFL scores must be less than two years at point of enrolment.
The SIM English Placement Test results is valid for one year from the date of the test.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
3758 SGD
Annual Cost of Living: 10400 SGD
Application Fee: 481 SGD