Academic Requirements

• Completed GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent. Pass in any 3 subjects for “O” level or equivalent.
• Certificate in Proficiency in English awarded by Informatics Academy, IELTS 4.5, or TOEFL (iBT) – Min score of 53 or equivalent.

Non-Academic Requirements

• Minimum age of 16 years old

Modules Covered

• Numeracy Skills
  • This module will focus on the mathematical background necessary for further study at tertiary level. It emphasises on the development of critical analytic thinking and the use of clear mathematical expression as a means of communication.
• Technology Skills
  • This module covers the use of IT productivity tools in the school and work environment. The IT tools that will be taught include: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Calendar and other online forms. Besides these, students will also learn about website management and document embedding created by the tools in a website. To enhance the learning experience, students will need to have basic computer knowledge about web browsers and operating systems.
• Literacy Skills
  • The module will equip students with the skills to write well-argued and coherent essays and improve their fluency in English. Topics covered will include precise writing, summary writing and other essay writing techniques.

Delivery Mode

• Full-time

Delivery Methods

• Combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops in a classroom environment at Informatics Academy campus. Lessons are typically in blocks of 3-hour sessions.

Duration

• 8 months

Timetable

• 3 hours sessions

Commencement Dates

• January
• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October
• November
• December

Assessment Methods

Students will be assessed 100% by coursework. Coursework may be in the form of class tests and assignments. Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements.

Grading Criteria

• Numeracy Skills: Test 30%, Assignment 70%
• Technology Skills: Assignment 100%
• Literacy Skills: Assignment 100%

Graduation Criteria

Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Foundation Skills awarded by Informatics Academy, the student is eligible to apply for an Informatics Academy Diploma programme.

Awards

• Certificate in Foundation Skills

Academic Progression

Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Foundation Skills awarded by Informatics Academy, the student is eligible to apply for an Informatics Academy Diploma programme.

Local Students

International Students