Certificate in Academic English (E-Learning)

About the Course

Who It’s For:

Students who need to improve their English language skills to ready themselves for higher education.

Programme Aim:

To equip students with academic reading, writing, listening, and speaking proficiency for success in diploma and university programmes.

Pathway:

Completion of this course fulfils English language requirements for entry into Asian Screen Institute’s Certificate in Foundation Studies programmes.

Modules

Module Title	Description
Reading	Strengthen reading comprehension skills for academic texts, including articles, reports, and creative works.
Writing	Enhance formal writing abilities for academic essays, responses, and reports using proper grammar and structure.
Listening	Improve listening comprehension for lectures, videos, and group discussions across different accents and styles.
Speaking	Increase fluency and accuracy in spoken English through discussions, oral presentations, and classroom interaction.

Key Course Info

Course Developer	Asian Screen Institute College
Mode	Online
Duration	6 months (full-time) / 9 months (part-time)
Contact Hours	264 hours
Delivery	E-learning (Synchronous & Asynchronous)
Teacher to Student Ratio	1:30
Assessment	Continuous assessment through assignments, projects, and presentations
Start Dates	Multiple intakes throughout the year
Graduation Requirement	Pass all four modules (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)

Teaching Faculty

For a full list of academic staff, please refer to this link

Further Study

Graduates of this course will meet the English language entry requirements for Asian Screen Institute’s diploma programmes in design, media, music, and creative business. These diplomas further articulate into external degree programmes offered in partnership with UK universities.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet the following entry requirements to enrol:

- Minimum Age: 15 years old

- Academic Qualifications

For Singapore students: Completed Secondary 3 with a pass in English and 2 other subjects
For international students: Minimum 9 years of formal education with a pass in English and 2 other subjects (country-specific standards apply)

- English Language Proficiency:

IELTS 4.0 or equivalent; or
Pass in Asian Screen Institute’s English Placement Test; or
Other recognised language qualifications (e.g. TOEFL)

Course Fee

TUITION FEES
	All Students
Course Fees	SGD 4,500.00
Admin Fees	SGD 250.00
GST (9%)	SGD 427.50
Total	SGD 5,177.50
APPLICATION FEE
	Singapore Citizens/PR	International
Application Fees	SGD 80.00	SGD 150.00
Fees are inclusive of 9% GST. Application fees are strictly non-refundable.

Miscellaneous Fees

Miscellaneous fees refer to charges that are payable only when needed. All fees are inclusive of prevailing GST (where applicable) and are non-refundable.
The list of miscellaneous fees can be found here

Your Path to Higher Education Starts Here

Whether you’re aiming to enter the creative industries or simply need to meet English language requirements for tertiary study, the Certificate in Academic English is your first step.