Course Write-up
A. Title of Course
Certificate in English for Foreign Learners (Level 2)
B. Overview
Exerceo Business International College offers English Language courses in 4 different levels (Level 1 to Level 4) for international students who wish to acquire a good foundation in this international language.
The Certificate in English for Foreign Learners courses will enable students to build and enhance their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in English. At each level, students will be able to grasp the intended learning outcomes for the respective level from learning grammar and commonly used words to cultivate communication skills, build simple structures while developing sufficient vocabulary base through classroom lessons and tutorials. Upon completion of each level, students will be able to produce reasonable explanations and arguments on abstract thought and topics learned at that level.
C. Objective
The aim of this course is to enable learners to:
a. Understand he main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered ;
b. Deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is
spoken;
c. Produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest; and
d. Describe experiences and events, give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
e. Able to understand understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics ;
f. Able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party; and
g. Able to produce clear , detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue
D. Course Structure
- Course Outlines
The course consist of a English module/subject delivering the following learning outcomes:
- Learners can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc;
- Learners can deal with most situations likely to arise while travelling in an area where the language is spoken;
- Learners can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest;
- Learners can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
- Learners can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. .;
- Learners can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party; and
- Learners can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
b. Scope of Study
Vocabulary and Grammer
c. Delivery Mode
Classroom Lessons, tutorials and group discussions
d. Commencement Dates / Intakes
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e. Course Duration
Full-time
The course duration is 6 months.
Maximum allowable period to complete the course is 12 months from date of course commencement date
Part-time
The course duration is 8 months of institutional training
Maximum allowable period to complete the course is 16 months from date of course commencement
f. Class Period
Full-time
3 contact hrs per session, sessions per week
15 contact hrs per week
Total contact hours: 360 hrs
Part-time
3 contact hrs per session, 2 sessions per week
6 contact hrs per week
Total contact hours: 192 hrs
g. Course Fees
Application fee ： $327
This course is currently under review.
h. Payment Mode
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For further information or clarification, please call our Student Support Services Officer at +65 6221 0603
i. Assessments
In-house written and spoken assessments
j. Assessment Methods
Written Examination
Spoken Examination
- Assessment Grading Criteria
Spoken Examination: 25%
Written Examination: 75%
- Expected Examination Results Release Date
Assessment results shall be released within 3 months upon completion of the last assessment.
- Qualification Award
Certificate in English for Foreign Learners (Level 2) awarded by Exerceo Business International College
- Graduation Requirements
To ‘Pass’, learners must:
- Both the spoken examination and written examination must achieved 50% of total allocated marks each.
- Achieved at least 50 marks (spoken examination and written examination) as combined score.
- Teacher Qualifications
The Committee for Private Education (CPE) is duly notified on all teachers in Exerceo Business International College. All teachers have the required qualifications. Please refer to Our Teachers list in the website for more details.
Average Teacher-Student Ratio is 1:30
Please note that the maximum number of students in the classroom is subjected to the maximum allowable seating capacity
- Progression Pathway
Certificate in English for Foreign Learners (Level 2)
to
Certificate in English for Foreign Learners (Level 3) offered by Exerceo Business International College
E. Entry Requirements
Age:
A least 16 years old and above
Academic Qualification:
Certificate in English for Foreign Learners (Level 1) or equivalent
English Proficiency:
At least IELTS 3.0 or equivalent
This course is currently not being run.