The origin of the subjects was from Preparation Course in IELTS that was registered with the Ministry of Education, Singapore dated 28^th April 2003 (EDUN N24-03-989 Vol 1) by AM School of Business Studies.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an internationally owned and globally recognized direct English language assessment of the highest quality and integrity readily available throughout the world. It is widely recognized as a reliable means of assessing whether students are ready to study or train in the medium of English.

IELTS is owned, developed and delivered through the partnership of the British Council, IDP Education Australia: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. It conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment.

IELTS is a highly dependable, practical and valid English language assessment primarily used by those seeking international education, professional recognition, benchmarking to international standards and global mobility. It covers four language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

Universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United Sates of America, recognize IELTS. Professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies also recognize it.

The approved teachers by the Council of Private Education (CPE) will be allowed to provide both lectures and tutorials for Preparation Course in IELTS.

(c) Aims & Objectives/Expected Outcomes

The purpose of the Preparation Course in IELTS is to provide the students need to succeed in tertiary study in English – the language tested in the IELTS – as well as training students in the various test-taking strategies for each language skill tested by the IELTS.

The Preparation Course in IELTS covers four areas (Speaking, Listening, Academic Reading and Academic Writing) to ensure foreign students have the competency to sit for the IELTS test.

After completing the Preparation Course in IELTS and successfully achieved an IELTS score of 6, students will be able to proceed into the Diploma of Business Administration program – awarded by AM School of Business Studies Pte Ltd).

(d) Target Students / Admission Requirements

For all international students, regardless of their highest academic qualifications that English Language is not their naïve language in their home country.

(e) Age Limit

There is no age limit for applicant to the Advanced Diploma of Business Administration program.

(f) Course Syllabus / Content

Academic English I

Basic Literacy And Numeracy Skills

- Alphabet

- Personal Details

- Time

- Dates

- Signs and Symbols

- Emergency Calls

- The Weather

Using Your Dictionary

Learning Language Outside The Classroom

Pronunciation

Grammar

Answer Key

Contrastive Analysis Of Chinese And English

- Pronunciation

- Grammar

Spoken and Written English

- Listening and Speaking Skills

- Reading Practice

- Writing Skills

Academic English II

The Basic Sentence

- Basic Sentence Patterns

- Other Basic Types

- Questions: Types and Variations

Expansion Of Basic Sentences

- Expansion of Subject

- Expansion of Verb

- Time Phrases

- Place Phrases

- Adverbs

- Adverbial Phrases

- Verbal Phrases

- Combining Sentences

Academic English III

Functions of Written English

- Structure and Cohesion

- Description: Process And Procedure

- Description: Physical

- Narrative

- Definitions

- Exemplication

- Classification

- Comparison and Contrast

- Cause and Effects

- Generalisation, Qualification And Certainty

- Interpretation of Data

- Discussion

- Drawing Conclusions

- Reports: Studies and Research

- Surveys and Questionnaires

(g) Total Course Duration /Weekly Instruction Hours

Based 24 weeks cycle

(Classes 5 times a week – 9am to 4pm)

Week 1 to 8: Academic English I

Week 9 to 16: Academic English II

Week 17 to 24: Academic English III

(h) Fees/Classroom/Class Size

Classroom: 02

Suggested Class Size: 20 to 30 students

No.

Description of payment

SGD

Tuition fee per part (Academic English I) is SGD 1400

Tuition fee per part (Academic English II) is SGD 1400

Total tuition fee = SGD 1400 x 3 parts

Students are given interest free monthly installment during the terms of studies

4,200

Non-tuition fee (non-refundable):

a. Application Fee

200

Notes: There is no GST.

All fees are in Singapore Dollars and are payable to AM School of Business Studies Pte Ltd in accordance with the above schedule. Candidates who do not comply with the fee schedule will not be permitted to proceed with the program.

Fee Payment Policy

An administrative charge of 1% per working day will be levied on each late payment of the course fee.

Refund Policy

A full refund of the total course fee or part thereof will be made if notice of withdrawal is received at least 30 working days BEFORE the commencement of the course. However, only written correspondence is regarded as a valid form of withdrawal notice. Course withdrawals through telephone calls will not be entertained.

There will be no refund of course fee paid in the event of a withdrawal made WITHIN 30 working days prior to the commencement of the course.

The application fee of S$200 is strictly non-refundable in such instances above.

(i) Admission Procedures

The admission procedures are established by the AM School of Business Studies Pte Ltd’s Academic Board and will consider applications for admission using the Admission Requirements as its terms of reference.

Application

There are two intakes each year for full-time students (January and July). The application periods are usually 1 month before the commencement of the intake.

Applicants should submit the completed application form, certified true copies of academic qualifications (certificates and transcripts) together with an application fee of S$200.00 (for successful applicants, this will be part of the total course fee and for those applications that are rejected by the University, the application fee will be refunded).

Offer of Place

Applicants who have been selected to undertake the Preparation Course in IELTS will receive an Offer of Place. The Offer of Place will indicate the expiry date by which the offer must be accepted. Any person accepting an Offer of Place is required to accept by the expiry date.

Deferment of Acceptance of Offer

AM School of Business Studies Pte Ltd may grant deferment of the acceptance of an Offer of Place to intending students. Applicants seeking to defer their acceptance must notify the institution by the date for accepting their Offer of Place.

Withdrawal of Studies

Students withdrawing from the Preparation Course in IELTS will be regarded as withdrawn from all subjects in current or future terms. Notification of course withdrawal must be made in writing to the Admin Office.

Students who withdraw from their course will have to apply for readmission in order to continue studies at the school.

Under such circumstances, students will be required to clear all outstanding payments. Legal action will be taken against students who fail to clear their outstanding payments before the stipulated deadline.

Deferment of Studies

Students, who require a deferment of their studies, are required to fill up and submit the “Request for Deferment of Studies” form together with relevant documents and or proofs to the Admin Office for approval.

In addition, students are required to clear any outstanding tuition fee for the term before they will be allowed to defer their studies. Kindly note that the maximum deferment period allowed is one year. A deferment of more than one year will be considered a withdrawal.

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