Certificate In Business English
Programme Introduction
The EAIM Certificate in Business English (CBE) consists of 4 Stages of the English Training for Entry into Degree Program (ETEDPTM)
• 3-months B-ETEDP (Elementary);
• 2-month ETEDP Stage 1 (Intermediate)
• 2-month ETEDP Stage 2 (Upper Intermediate)
• 2-month ETEDP Stage 3 (Advanced)
This program was originally designed in collaboration with SEAMEO’s RELC (South East Asia Ministry of Education Organization) Regional English Language Centre and University of Wales and delivered by RELC in 2001. The programme have been revamped 4 times by EAIM
Programme Objective
- To provide students with a firm foundation for a strong competence and command of the English language to help them progress smoothly through their degree course studies;
- To focus on reinforcing grammar points;
- To build a wider vocabulary bank covering both social and business terms;
- To give students an understanding of business terms, and the ability to learn complex tertiary level business subjects;
- To build confidence and public speaking skills;
- To equip students with the ability to engage in conversations, discussions, arguments and expression of opinions;
- To enhance students’ writing skills;
- To equip students with the ability to write summaries and reports accurately;
- To provide real mastery of English as an effective tool for communication in everyday life and business situations in a supportive learning environment.
Modules
This module includes understanding general and specific information conveyed in passages and articles. Reading strategies covered are skimming, scanning, reading for details, reading for tone, and reading to identify the sequence of events.
CBE (BETEDP to ETEDP levels 1 to 3) - 9 months
ETEDP levels 1 to 3 - 6 months
ETEDP levels 2 to 3 - 4 months
ETEDP level 3 - 2 months
Monthly
One month prior to intake dates
1:25 (Classroom-based delivery)
1:25 (Online*)
*With Covid-19 pandemic and travel / border restrictions, the courses may be conducted online and / or face-to-face hybrid mode. Classroom-based delivery of courses will resume when the travel / border restrictions are lifted.
Graduation Requirement
• Must passed all modules
• Must achieve an overall attendance of 90% (International Student) and 75% (Local Student)
Students who do not have the necessary foundation in the English Language or whose standard of English proficiency is below IELTS 4.0 or its equivalent must attend BETEDP programme.
ETEDP Upper-Intermediate – IELTS 5.0 - 5.5
ETEDP Advanced – IELTS 6.0 and above
Certificate – Minimum ETEDP 1 / Equivalent to IELTS 4.0
Diploma Programme – Minimum ETEDP 2 / Equivalent to IELTS 5.0
Advanced Diploma Programme – Minimum ETEDP 2 / Equivalent to IELTS 5.5
Bachelor – Minimum ETEDP 3 / Equivalent to IELTS 6.0
MBA Programme– Minimum Equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
You may apply to EAIM either by visiting EAIM Balestier Campus
or
mail your application to East Asia Institute of Management, 9 Ah Hood Road, Singapore 329975
International students | |
BETEDP to ETEDP lvl 1 to 3 | |
Tuition Fees
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S$ 8,700
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Examination Fees
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S$ 800
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Application and Enrolment
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S$ 470**
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Administrative Fee
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S$ 1,000**
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Study Material
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S$ 400
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TOTAL
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S$ 11,370
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ETEDP lvl1 to lvl3 | |
Tuition Fees
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S$ 6,800
|
Examination Fees
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S$ 800
|
Application and Enrolment
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S$ 470**
|
Administrative Fee
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S$ 1,000**
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Study Material
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S$ 300
|
TOTAL
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S$ 9,370
|
ETEDP lvl2 to lvl3 | |
Tuition Fees
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S$ 4,800
|
Examination Fees
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S$ 800
|
Application and Enrolment
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S$ 470**
|
Administrative Fee
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S$ 1,000**
|
Study Material
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S$ 300
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TOTAL
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S$ 7,370
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ETEDP lvl3 only | |
Tuition Fees
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S$ 2,800
|
Examination Fees
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S$ 800
|
Application and Enrolment
|
S$ 470**
|
Administrative Fee
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S$ 1,000**
|
Study Material
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S$ 300
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TOTAL
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S$ 5,370
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Medical Insurance | Waived |
FPS Insurance or Escrow Bank Charge | Waived |
Other miscelleneous fees may apply ( Please click here for more information) | |
Application and Enrolment Fee is non-refundable. All prices are subject to prevailing Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 7%. All prices are effective for intakes from Dec 2021. Start of class is subjected to minimum class size achieved. |