Academic Requirements

• Grade 6 or equivalent
• IELTS 2.0 or equivalent

Non-Academic Requirements

• Minimum age of 12 years old

Modules Covered

The Foundation Certificate in English (FCE) offered by Shelton High School is a course which aims to build up our students' level of competency in the English in a gradual and structured way so that they will gain confidence to study effectively in an English speaking environment. It is designed primarily to prepare students for studying and living in Singapore in which English is the medium of instruction in education. Fundamentally, FCE is the bridging course to cover the gap existing between English as the First Language in Singapore and English as the Second Language or Foreign Language in foreign countries.

The course is divided into six main Sections:

• Listening and Viewing
• Reading and Viewing
• Speaking and Representing
• Grammar and Vocabulary
• Writing and Representing, and
• Comprehension and Appreciation

Delivery Mode

• Full-time

Duration

• 6 months

Timetable

• 6 hours of teaching and learning per day 

Commencement Dates

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

Assessments Methods

Students will be assessed through monthly tests at the end of the month, scheduled assignments according to current year calendar. Examination results are released within two weeks after the term test. Certificate will be awarded in terms of merits. 

Awards

• Foundation Certificate in English (Certificate will be awarded in terms of merits)

Local Students

International Students