Introduction & Objective
The CAE programme covers all areas of language development including reading, writing, speaking and listening. The syllabus is largely needs driven and will include language inputs and tasks that are suitable to the needs of each stage. The syllabus will also include a good balance of:
Fluency and conversation lessons:
- Authentic listening and reading materials
- Pronunciation practices and grammar reviews
- Grammar, vocabulary and functional phrases
- Research and writing of varied academic genres
- Reading and understanding of varied academic texts
- Tasks and activities to develop skills in everyday English use
Admissions Criteria
Programme Outline
There are five different stages: elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate, upper-intermediate and advanced. There will be up to five hours of input each day. All students are tested on arrival and then placed in a class at the correct level.
The courses are designed to help all students make steady and consistent progress. All students are required to take "end of level exams" and complete them successfully before progressing to the next stage.
The stage consists of one term of 10 weeks of formal class time. Formal class time consists of 25 hours of contact time per week. In addition to formal class time, the students are required to spend approximately 7 hours per week working on the programme, doing homework and revision practices prescribed in the course. On the 11th week, students will need to successfully complete the end of level exams, followed by a week's break before progressing to the next stage.
Assessment Methods
To successfully complete the unit, students must perform satisfactorily in each element that makes up the unit. Students are tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking as four separate modules.
| Component |
*Conversion Value |
Due Date |
| Listening Final Exam |
100% |
End of term exams |
| Speaking Final Exam |
100% |
End of term exams |
| Reading Final Exam |
100% |
End of term exams |
| Writing Final Exam |
100% |
End of term exams |
| Class Participation |
100% |
End of the 10 weeks |
Intakes
January / April / July / October every year.
Programme Fees
The programme fees cover school registration, course notes, selected articles, assignments, main examinations, certificate upon completion and transcript. Programme fees are due and payable in one (1) installment.
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Part-Time |
| Application Fee (non-refundable) |
S$100.00 |
| Per Level |
S$1,800.00 |
| Total payable |
S$1,900.00 |
* Fee includes course application and student's pass application processing. Fee does not include student's pass issuance fee imposed by Singapore Immigration Checkpoint Authority (ICA).
All fees stated are subjected to prevailing GST and in Singapore dollars. Fees should be made payable to "SMa Institute of Higher Learning Pte Ltd" in accordance with the above schedule. Candidates who do not comply with the fee schedule will not be permitted to proceed with the programme.
For a full schedule of the miscellaneous fees, please click here: http://www.sma.edu.sg/MiscellaneousFees.pdf
Application Procedure
Interested applicants are required to submit the following:
1. Duly-completed application form, a copy of which can be obtained from SMa Institute's website, or click
here.
2. Certified true copies of all education certificates and transcripts.
3. Application processing fee of $535.50 (inclusive of 7% GST) and is non refundable.
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