Certificate In Academic English
This Certificate in Academic English programme aims to develop your accuracy, facility and fluency in the appropriate use of English. You will learn speaking and listening skills at an advanced level, equipped for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
At the end of the programme, students will be able to:
Understand formal and informal conversations or commentary on topics in academic and non-academic contexts
Be equipped with the knowledge of academic vocabulary
Correctly use reference materials, following appropriate academic conventions
Identify and create appropriate text types required for an academic task
Intakes
- Jan
- April
- July
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- PSB aims to stay relevant by keeping our network of industry partners in close consultation. That is why we have our Industry Advisory Panels, with veteran professionals who are able to help keep our programmes current, so students are trained in skills that are in demand.
- PSB is also proud to host CollabX, a multi-series event designed to be a platform for creating opportunities through learning, sharing and networking. This series of talks is open to the public, alumni and current students, and aims to expose them to the future of the jobs they are headed for, and focus on key skills and talents they will need to hone as they develop their careers.
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
Language Proficiency
1 GCE ‘O’ level English (grade 1 to 7) or equivalent; OR
IELTS score of at least 5.5; OR
PSB Academy's Certificate in English Proficiency programme; OR
PSB Academy English Proficiency Test; OR
An equivalent English language qualification
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 04 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
4280 SGD
Annual Cost of Living: 10400 SGD
Application Fee: 450 SGD