Certificate in English (for Secondary / Post-Secondary Education)
By the end of the 6 months, students should be able to:
Develop students'confidence in using the target language for daily communication and academic work
Use a range of simple and appropriate words, phrases and expressions to convey meaning
Follow points in discussion on familiar everyday topic
Negotiate turn-taking in conversations on familiar topics and topics of immediate environment
Understand short, simple texts on familiar topics and topics of immediate environment
Produce 3 to 5 paragraphs on familiar topics and topics of immediate environment
Give reasons and explanations both in spoken and written form
Intakes
- Jan
- April
- July
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 28
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Full-Time Positions (Non-Academic & Academic)
Academic Positions (Part-Time)
Associate Lecturer(s) will be appointed on part-time basis to cater to short-term teaching requirements. After the recruitment process has concluded, the official appointment will take place three (3) to six (6) months prior to the commencement of classes or it will be subject to the availability of teaching classes.
Applicants must possess a recognised University degree. Any other relevant professional qualifications, industry experience and pedagogical training would be advantageous.
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
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be of age 12 and above
At least completed PSLE or Primary School Education or its equivalent
English Language Requirements
Student who does not meet the minimum requirement of MDIS's English Placement Test (66 marks)
Achieve a minimum score of 20 marks and above in Duolingo English Test
- Course Type: Blended
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
3900 SGD
Annual Cost of Living: 10400 SGD
Application Fee: 481 SGD
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