Academic Requirements

• Students are given exemptions according to their individual English Language proficiency. Students are also given an opportunity to sit for ERC Institute’s English Placement Test that allows the Institute to assess their proficiency level and recommend the number of module exemptions the student is eligible to get.

Non-Academic Requirements

• Applicants should be at least 15 years of age at the time of registration

The level aims to equip students with elementary perspective into using English in an academic or business environment. The programme is suitable for those who have a basic beginner’s knowledge of English but would like to further their studies. Participants are exposed to basic grammar structures and conversational skills. Lecture, practice exercises and role play will be used to develop their skills and solidify their understanding. This is equivalent to IELTS 1 – 3.

Delivery Mode

• Full-time

Delivery Methods

• ERCI runs its classes on a lecture-tutorial system.

Duration

• 2 Months  

Timetables

• 5 days a week on weekdays.

Commencement Dates

• January
• March
• May
• August
• October

Teacher Student Ratio

• Lectures – 30 Students to 1 Lecturer
• Tutorials – 35 Students to 1 Tutor

Teacher Qualifications

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

Assessment Methods

Courses are assessed by a combination of coursework, practical assignments, class tests and examinations. For the Elementary, Basic and Intermediate modules, the students are assessed based on the 40% exam component with the rest of the 60% based on class tests, quizzes, class participation and attendance. For the Advanced module, the students are assessed based on 50% exam component with the rest of the 50% based on project, class participation, homework, tests and attendance.

Graduation Criteria

• For entry into the Foundation Certificate in Business Administration, students need to complete the Elementary, Basic and Intermediate modules (equivalent to IELTS 4.0 - 5.0).
• For entry into the Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree and Master Degree programmes, students need to complete the full PCELF programme (equivalent to IELTS 5.5 and above).

Awards

• Certificate in English Language for Foreigners - Pre-Intermediate awarded by ERCI.

Academic Progression

Students may progress to the next level and undertake the Certificate in English Language for Foreigners - Intermediate.