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Preparatory Course for Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)

Preparatory Course for Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)

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Study Level

Preparatory

School

NYU Language School

Awarded By

Cambridge English Language Assessment (upon passing of external exam)

Available to

Local & International Students

Duration

3-6 Months

Course Fees

$1800-3600 (SGD)

Delivery Mode

Full-time

Commencement Dates

January, April, July, October

The First Certificate in English (FCE) is the most widely taken Cambridge EFL examination, with more than a quarter of a million candidates yearly.

The FCE examination tests the ability of candidates to handle the main structures of the English language with some confidence, show knowledge of a wide range of vocabulary and communicate in a number of social situations. When listening or reading, candidates should be able to go beyond able to pick out items of information, and they should be able to distinguish between main and subsidiary points and between the gist of a text and specific detail. They should be able to write texts of various types, showing the ability to develop an argument as well as describe or recount events.

An FCE certificate is widely recognized in the English-speaking world as proof that a person can do office work in English or take a course of study where English is the language of instruction. Learners at this level can be assumed to have sufficient ability to operate effectively in English in many clerical, secretarial and managerial posts.

Success in the FCE examination shows that you have reached an intermediate level of proficiency in English. Your use of the language will show your growing maturity and confidence. You will use a large vocabulary and a rich array of grammatical structures with confidence, and communicate appropriately in English, in speech and in writing, in a variety of situations.

An FCE certificate is recognised by universities and employers throughout the world. It is a great qualification to have if you want to work or study in an English-speaking environment. It shows that you know English well enough to work in many industries where contact with English speakers is required. Many universities and other educational institutions recognise FCE for English language entrance requirements.

The FCE examination is held each year in March, June and December in about 1,900 centers worldwide. Candidates must enter through a recognised center. It comprises 5 papers: Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening and Speaking.

Objectives

Proficiency in Oral Language: Develop effective speaking skills for academic and social purposes including conversations, classroom discussions, short talks, formal discourse and oral presentations.
Proficiency in Listening Comprehension: Be able to listen to and understand the details in various listening contexts.
Proficiency in Reading (including Reading in Content Areas): Be able to apply appropriate techniques to read and analyze level texts.
Proficiency in Writing: Demonstrate competence in managing the writing process and producing effective written products.
Proficiency in Social and Cultural Adaptation: In addition to the objectives described above, the underlying objective of the courses is the nurturing of self-pride and self-identity in each pupil’s linguistic and cultural heritage.

Academic Requirements

English at the advanced level or through a placement test conducted by NYU Language School;
or at least a pass in English or equivalent in your home country.

Modules Covered

Reading & Use of English: Students will be taught to deal confidently with different types of text, such as fiction, newspapers and magazines. Practice includes the use of English with tasks that show how well students can control their grammar and vocabulary.
Writing: Students will be trained to produce two different pieces of writing, such as letters, reports, reviews and essays.
Listening: Listening practices ensures that students will be able to follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as news programmes, presentations and everyday conversations.
Speaking: Students will be given lots of practice to enable them to communicate effectively in face-to-face situations.

Learning Outcomes

Be able to read texts of various kinds (informative and general interest) and to show understanding of both general and detailed text structures and meaning.
Be able to write letters, articles, reports and compositions for a given purpose covering a range of topics.
Be able to show knowledge and control of the language system by completing a number of tasks
Be exposed to short extracts and longer monologues, announcements, extracts from radio programmes, news, features, etc.
Be able to respond to questions and interact in conversational English.

Delivery Mode

Full-time

Delivery Methods

Classroom learning, classes will be conducted at NYU Language School

Duration

3-6 months

Timetable

Monday to Friday (3 hours per day)
9.30am - 1pm or
2pm - 5.30pm

Commencement Dates

January
April
July
October

Teacher Qualifications

All our teachers are registered with the Council for Private Education, Singapore.

Assessment Methods

A test is conducted every 6 weeks, culminating in the final course examination. Your teacher will write a detailed course report, which will include your grades in listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as an evaluation of your progress in the class.

Mid-term Test: 20%
Final-term Test: 40%
Assignment(s): 30%
Class Participation: 10%
Total: 100%

Grading Criteria

Distinction (80-100 marks)
Credit (65-79 marks)
Pass (50-64 marks)
Fail (0-49 marks)
Absent

Awards

Completed examination papers are sent to Cambridge for marking by specialists in the teaching of English at this level. Each paper is scored on a maximum of 40 marks, making a total of 40 x 5 = 200 marks. The results are shown as an overall letter grade, based on the total score in all the papers. A, B and C are passing grades. D and E are failing grades.

A statement of results is sent to each candidate eight weeks after the examination. This shows the candidate's overall grade and a graphical indication of how well the candidate has performed compared to other candidates in the examination. Successful candidates are issued certificates approximately three months after the examination.

Application Fee

Amount

Remarks

International Students

Local Students

For renewal

$428.00

$160.50

Inclusive of 7% GST

Non- refundable, payable upon registration

3 months

	Amount	Remarks
Course Fees	$1,800.00
Non-course Fees: Course Materials Medical Insurance FPS Insurance ICA Processing Fee GST 7%	$150.00 $150.00 FREE FREE $147.00
Total:	$2,247.00	Inclusive of 7% GST

6 months

	Amount	Remarks
Course Fees	$3,600.00
Non-course Fees: Course Materials Medical Insurance FPS Insurance ICA Processing Fee GST 7%	$300.00 $150.00 FREE FREE $283.50
Total:	$4,333.50	Inclusive of 7% GST

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