Preparatory Course for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced)

Course Objective

The objective of the course is to prepare students to sit for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS is an internationally recognized standard of language assessment. It tests the four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Course Outcome

Foundation: Students should be well-prepared to attain IELTS 4.0 or higher
Intermediate: Students should be well-prepared to attain IELTS 5.0 or higher
Advanced: Students should be well-prepared to attain IELTS 6.0 or higher

Course Structure

Duration of study:
Twelve (12) weeks (5 days a week, 3 hours per day)
Modules:
1) English
Mode of Teaching:
Classroom based learning with added facilitation and discussion to allow holistic learning
Teacher Student Ratio:
1:20
Format:
Full-time

Course Modules and Outline

English Module–Foundation

Understand and respond to questions about themselves and their life
Understand and respond to academic topics
Understand and respond to the main points of general conversations
Read and understand basic public notices
Understand simple articles and messages about everyday life
Speak clearly about themselves so that others usually understand them
Show that they understand others or ask them for explanations
Maintain a basic conversation with only a little difficulty
Write basic texts to others with correct grammar

English Module–Intermediate

Understand and respond to questions about themselves and their life to a deeper level
Understand and respond to academic topics to more detail
Understand and respond to general conversations easily
Read and understand public notices and letters easily
Understand standard articles and messages about everyday life
Speak clearly about themselves so that others usually understand them
Show that they understand others or ask them for explanations
Maintain a basic conversation with no difficulty
Write standard texts to others with correct grammar

English Module–Advanced

Understand and respond to questions about themselves and their life to a rich engaging level
Understand and respond to academic topics in detail
Understand and respond to general conversation with no difficulty
Read, understand and craft public notices and letters easily
Understand advanced articles and messages about everyday life
Speak clearly about themselves so that others usually understand them
Show that they understand others or ask them for explanations
Maintain a deep conversation on various topics with no difficulty
Write advanced texts to others with correct grammar and good use of vocabulary

Graduation Requirements

A pass in the module
2) 90% attendance

Upon achieving the requirements at the end of the course, students will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Admission Requirements

Age Requirement: Minimum 16 years old
Language Requirements:
Foundation – No minimum language required
Intermediate – Minimum IELTS 4.0 or a pass in the Diagnostic Test
Advanced – Minimum IELTS 5.0 or a pass in the Diagnostic Test

Required Documents

Application Form
Passport Photocopy of Applicant
Certified Copy of Highest Qualification Certificates and Transcripts
2 Passport Size Photograph

Course Fees

Description

Foundation

Intermediate

Advanced

Course Fees (12 weeks)

$1650

$1700

$1750

Course notes

$300

Fee Protection Scheme

$200

Student Pass Application and Processing Fees

$300

Medical Insurance

$50

School Registration Fees

$100

Course Material Fees

$100

Total

$2700

$2750

$2800

Miscellaneous Fees

Price (SGD)

Student Pass Renewal Processing Fees

200

IELTS Registration Service Fees

School Application Fees (Non-refundable)

300

Medical Check-Up (For Students above the age of 16)

Re-mark Examination Fee / Certificate Reprint

150

Re-Examination Fee / Late Entry Exam Fee (per module)

100

IELTS Examination

340

Late Payment Fee (per month)

Course Assessment

Assessment Modes

Description

Class Participation – 10%

This is to measure student’s participation in class.

Continual Assessment – 50%

These are periodical tests and assignments given to students to ensure that progress is made consistently during the course and is a valuable indicator of progressive academic outcomes.

Final Assessment – 40%

This is the final assessment that is conducted for students. For students sitting for external examinations, this serves as a valuable final preparation.

Overall Module and Written Examination Grade

Class Participation (Range 0-10)

0-1 (Demonstrate little or no evidence of participation in class)
2-3 (Demonstrate Some Participation in class)
4-5 (Demonstrate Average Participation in Class
6-7 (Demonstrate Regular Participation in Class)
8-10 (Demonstrate Active and Regular Participation in Class)

Written Examination (Continual and Final)

Mark Range

Grade

Remarks

0 – 20

F – Very Poor

Fail

20 – 40

E – Poor

Fail

40 – 50

D – Below Average

Fail

50 – 60

C – Average

Pass

60 – 70

C+ – Above Average

Pass

70 - 80

B – Good

Pass

80 – 90

B+ – Very Good

Pass

90 – 100

A – Excellent

Pass

Overall Assessment of Module (Range 0 – 100)

Mark Range

Grade

Remarks

0 – 20

F – Very Poor

Fail

21 – 40

E – Poor

Fail

41 – 50

D – Below Average

Fail

51 – 60

C – Average

Pass

61 – 70

C+ – Above Average

Pass

71 - 80

B – Good

Pass

81 – 90

B+ – Very Good

Pass

91 – 100

A – Excellent

Pass

Assessment Schedule

Week 2: Continual Assessment 1
Week 4: Continual Assessment 2
Week 6: Continual Assessment 3
Week 8: Continual Assessment 4
Week 10: Continual Assessment 5
Week 12: Final Assessment

Notes:

The class participation grade (10%) will be assigned by the teacher at the end of the course.
Actual dates of the assessments may vary to better fit student’s learning progress. Student will be informed by the teacher in class if there are changes.