The Certificate in English Language program combines maximum progress with maximum communicative practice. It develops fluency, confidence and accuracy while improving all the essential skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing. It’s designed to develop student's grasp of the English Language.

Course 

 1. Certificate in English Language - Elementary
This course is intended for students with very little knowledge of the English language. The courses focus on basic grammar, reading, speaking and writing skills. On completion of the course, the student will be able to listen to and understand simple conversations, read and understand simple articles, communicate clearly but slowly, write simple sentences or messages with few grammatical errors.

Entry Requirements:
Age 12 and above

2. Certificate in English Language - Intermediate
The aim of this course is to improve the English ability of students so that they can adapt to the English-speaking environment as soon as possible. On completion of the course, the student will be able to converse without difficulty with others in common settings, speak clearly enough to be easily understood by others, read and understand the main points of common written texts and articles, write in simple correct English in several formats.

Entry Requirements: Age 13 and above, passed in Certificate in English Language – Elementary or completed at least Primary School

3. Certificate in English Language - Advanced
This course aims to improve students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, so that they will be able to meet the language requirement to further their studies in various professional certification courses in the future. On completion of the course, the student will be able to read and understand the main points of written material, write in simple correct English in a variety of formats, understand and use with confidence the vocabulary of daily social life.

Entry Requirements: Age 13 and above, passed in Certificate in English Language – Intermediate or completed at least Secondary 1
 
Course Duration
Full time, 6 Months, Monday to Friday, 5 Hours per day
 
Intakes
Intake No.                          Start Date and End Date
01                                     01 January - 30 June
02                                     01 July - 31 December
Please note that prospective students are advised to submit their application at least 6 weeks before the start date.

Manner of Teaching
Lectures, Tutorial, CDs, role play

Average Teacher - Student Ratio
1:22 (maximum)

Manner of assessment / examination
End of course written examination (Final Exam)

Criteria for Graduation
Total marks for written and oral must be at least 50% in the Final Exam
And Minimum Attendance Requirement
-   Foreign Student - At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reasons)
-   Local Student - At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reasons)
 
Criteria for Progression
Total marks for written and oral must be at least 40% in the Final Exam
And Minimum Attendance Requirement
-   Foreign Student - At least 90% attendance (absence with valid reasons)
-   Local Student - At least 75% attendance (absence with valid reasons)

Criteria for Certificate
Total marks for written and oral must be at least 50% in the Final Exam

Certificate
Certificate of Achievement in English Language
(Elementary/Intermediate/Advanced)

Awarding Body
Birmingham Academy
 
Fees: $6,000

Remark:
1.  Application Fee is non refundable.
2. The above payment does not include Student’s Pass Processing Fee ($30.00), issuance fee ($60.00) for every student’s pass issued, and a multiple-entry visa fee ($30.00) for visa required nationals. THE AMOUNT IS TO BE PAID TO ICA DIRECTLY.
3.  Security Deposit to ICA (Refundable, for student above 16 years old):
a) Indonesia, Philippine and Thailand, Amount S$1000.00.
b) Bangladesh, Myanmar, China & India, Amount S$5000.00.
c) Other Countries, Amount S$1500.00
 
Document Required
1.      Photocopy of Passport
2.      Four (4) recent passport sized photographs (with white background)
3.      One (1) certified true copy of birth certificate
4.      One (1) certified true copy of highest educational certificate
5.      One (1) certified true copy of highest educational results transcript
6.      Bank Statements/ Fixed Deposit (equivalent of S$30,000/-) only for VISA-Required country
7.      Working testimonials stating the position held and salary per month.
 
Please note that Notarised Translations are required if the documents are not in English.