English Courses for Students β Elementary Β· Intermediate Β· Advanced
For students who want to attend classes every day to improve their level of general English, as well as for those who wish to progress their academic English skills down the future.
Upon completion, you will be awarded with a Certificate of English.
For anyone who wishes to learn to write and speak in English and to feel comfortable in an English-speaking environment.
The course is also suitable for anyone who is preparing to enter tertiary education.
*Academic Calendar β Full Time / Part Time. Dates may change without notification β please contact us for the latest schedule.
Students are placed into the level that best fits them based on a placement test set by our qualified teachers.
Fee details available on request β please contact us for the latest schedule of fees.
You can apply for a Student Pass through CEC.
Student Pass Info β3 Levels
Elementary Β· Intermediate Β· Advanced
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Request Fees βCEC offers three Levels of Certificate in English. Students can choose their course depending on their language level and schedule.
Our English courses are for anyone who wishes to learn to communicate in English and to feel comfortable in an English-speaking environment; the course is also suitable for anyone who is preparing to enter tertiary education.
These English courses are for students who want to attend classes every day to improve their level of general English, as well as for those who wish to progress further in their grasp of the English Language.
The entry requirements for the Certificate in English are directly linked to the scores students attain from the placement test set by our qualified teachers and approved by our Academic Board.
Certificates are granted to students who undertake a full-term English module for 12 weeks or more.
By the end of this level, students will be able to:
Understand and use a range of simple grammatical structures and sentence patterns.
Write simple phrases and link sentences with "and", "but" and "because".
Understand short texts containing high frequency vocabulary.
Understand and speak about simple, routine tasks and familiar matters with simple exchanges of information.
Understand phrases and expressions related to areas of priority.
Use a narrow repertoire of vocabulary dealing with everyday needs.
Speak clearly enough to be understood, despite a noticeable foreign accent.
By the end of this level, students will be able to:
Understand and use a range of common grammatical structures and sentence patterns.
Write simple phrases, sentences and paragraphs linked with simple connectors. Compose simple correspondence and descriptions of personal life and past experiences.
Understand short, simple texts on familiar matters with a satisfactory level of comprehension.
Manage simple, routine exchanges without long delays or too much effort, and ask and answer questions on familiar everyday topics.
Sustain a brief monologue about current life and past experiences. Understand straightforward factual information on common everyday topics β both general messages and specific details, when speech is clear.
Use a repertoire of vocabulary for basic communicative needs and simple descriptions of personal life and experiences.
Speak clearly intelligibly, despite a foreign accent and occasional mispronunciation.
By the end of this level, students will be able to:
Demonstrate a relatively high degree of grammatical control, avoiding mistakes that lead to misunderstanding, with a good understanding of less frequent and complex grammatical structures.
Write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects, evaluating information and arguments from a number of sources.
Read with a large degree of independence, adapting style and speed of reading to different texts and purposes, and using appropriate reference sources effectively.
Highlight the personal significance of events and experiences, and account for views clearly with relevant explanations and arguments.
Understand the main ideas of propositionally and linguistically complex speech on both concrete and abstract topics in standard dialect.
Demonstrate a high level of lexical accuracy with a good range of vocabulary for matters in one's field as well as most general topics.
Speak with clear, natural pronunciation and intonation.
We'll help you decide which level is the right fit for you.
To sign up for your free consultation, call +65 6336 0666 or Contact Us. We will get in touch with you to book a timeslot.
These consultations are free-of-charge and you have no obligation to join any courses.
During the consultation, we will assess your English level and understand your goals. We will then recommend a class suitable for you, and present a few options with different schedules and pricing.
If you are interested in one of the courses we have recommended, you may proceed to sign up for it.
If you are unsure or concerned at any part of the process, feel free to contact us at +65 6336 0666 or drop us an email at contact@canadian.edu.sg.
