Professional Certificate in English

Objectives:

The course is structured around clearly defined and measurable learning outcomes to ensure strong alignment between lesson content, teaching activities, and expected learner achievements. Each unit is systematically designed to develop Pre-Intermediate to Advanced English proficiency across grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and the four core language skills: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. Lessons are supported by recommended textbooks, in-class practical exercises, and audio-visual learning resources, ensuring an engaging, interactive, and academically coherent learning experience.

At the pre-intermediate level, learners build essential communicative competence through seven thematic units covering everyday contexts such as leisure, work, special occasions, personal appearance, travel, and ambition. Grammar foundations—including tense usage, modals, comparatives, and the present perfect are reinforced alongside vocabulary expansion and pronunciation practice. Each unit integrates task-based speaking activities, guided reading and listening exercises, and short writing assignments, enabling learners to develop confidence in functional English for daily and social communication. 

At the Advanced level, learners progress to sophisticated language use through seven further units focusing on complex grammar structures, argumentation, emotional expression, enterprise, self-improvement, communication strategies, education, and descriptive language. These units emphasize critical reading, analytical listening, persuasive speaking, and structured academic writing. By the end of the course, learners are expected to demonstrate measurable advancement from pre-intermediate to advanced linguistic competence, with the ability to understand extended texts, express ideas clearly in speech and writing, and apply English confidently in academic, professional, and social contexts.

Course Outline:

There are 14 Unit in total:

Unit 1  : Leisure & Sport

Unit 2 : First and Last. Grammar focus

Unit 3 : Work and Rest

Unit 4 : Special Days. Grammar focus

Unit 5 : Your Look. Grammar focus

Unit 6 : Going Away. Grammar focus

Unit 7 : Success. Grammar focus

Unit 8 : Global Living

Unit 9 : Strong. Emotion. Language focus

Unit 10 : In the Money. Language focus

Unit 11 : Self-Help. Language Focus

Unit 12 :  How you come across. Language Focus

Unit 13 : Live and Learn. Language Focus Use and non-use of the passive

Unit 14 : Taste. Language Focus

Course duration:

This course consists of 14 Unit. All Unit will be completed within 6 months For Full time and 8 months for Part time                                              

Full time: There will be 5 days x 3 hours each week

Part time: There will be 2 days x 5 hours each week   

Schedule of the classes will be planned to suit the course’s needs.

There will be no classes conducted during public holidays and school holidays.

Teacher Students Ratio 1: <22

Minimum Entry Requirement:

Age: 16 years old

Language:

1. Completed English language at secondary 4 educational level with Grade C6 or better in English GCE O Level; or IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent) for entry into the pre-intermediate level; or

2. Internal Assessment: A score of 50% or higher on the Nanyang Asia College English Placement Test or

3. Completed 10 years of education with a pass in Secondary 4 Level or Grade 10 English; or

4. Score at least 60 in the English section of the National College Entrance Examination; or

5. Attain a minimum score of 350 in the College English Test Band 4 (CET-4).

English Language Proficiency Framework

Students must meet ONE of the following criteria:

        • Standardized Tests: GCE “O” Level English Pass, or IELTS 4.5, TOEFL iBT 34+, or Duolingo 75+.
       
        • National Exams (China): Minimum score of 60/150 in the English section of the Gaokao.

        • National Exams (India): Minimum 50% score in the English subject of the 10th Standard Board Exam.

        • Internal English Assessment: A score of 50% or higher on the Nanyang Asia College English Placement Test.

Academic Requirement:

Academic Entry Requirements (Equivalency)

Applicants must provide proof of completion of secondary education. The following are the recognized equivalents to the Singapore “Secondary 4” requirement:

Generally Completed the followings:

1. Secondary 4 or comparable secondary-level qualifications other relevant education systems.

Country Recognized Academic Qualification Verification Method
China Senior Middle 2 or 3 Graduate Certificate. Verification via CHSI or Original school seal
India 10th Standard Board Certificate (CBSE/ICSE/State)  Verification via Digilocker or Original Marksheet
Myanmar Basic Education High School Exam. (Grade 10/11)  Notarized English Translation of Certificate
Vietnam Lower Secondary Education Graduation Notarized Translation of School Academic Transcript
Others Minimum 10 years of formal education. Official Transcript or School Leaving Certificate

Assessment Methods and Weightages:

  • MCQ & Written Examination: A three-hour examination comprising 50% of the marks for the module.
  • Assignment: Report or Presentation comprising 40% of the marks for the module.
  • Attendance and Participation: 10%.

Course Completion & Certification:

Upon completion of the  14 Units, those who fulfilled the required attendance and pass all the assessments will be awarded a Professional Certificate in English

 

Attendance must not less than 75%(part-time) or 90%(full-time) and not absent without valid reason for more than 7 consecutive days.

Course Fee

Course

Course Time (Months)

Course Fee (S$) FPS Insurance Processing & Administration Fee(S$) Application Fee(S$)
Part-Time 8 5500 163.5 163.5
Full-Time 6 5500 163.5 163.5

Please note that all figures are inclusive of 9% Goods and Services Tax (GST).

MISCELLANEOUS FEES

For All Students

Purpose of Fee Amount (subject to GST, at 9%)
Late Payment Fee 100/month (Upon payment received after fee due date)
Exam Appeal Fee 50 (Upon request by student)
Resit/Supplementary Exam Admin Fee 100 per module
Re-module Fee 1000 per module

For Student’s Pass Holders

Other Fees Amount (subject to GST, at 9%)
Merchant Fee (China Union 银联) 1.8% of Course Fee (Upon payment is made by China Union Card)
Medical Check-Up Fee 38.5-60 (Upon medical check-up is performed, fee is paid directly to clinic)
ICA Processing Fee, Student’s Pass Insurance Fee and Multiple-Entry Visa Fee 105-135 (Upon fee is required by ICA)

Miscellaneous Fees refer to any non-compulsory fees which the students pay only when applicable. Such fees are normally collected by the PEI when the need arises

  • Miscellaneous fees are indicated in the student contract.

  • NYAC does not accept payment in foreign currency.

Modes of Payment:

1. Digital & Cash Payments We accept the following payment methods:

* Cash

* Apple Pay / Google Pay

* PayNow / GrabPay / Alipay / WeChat Pay

2. Bank Instruments 

For payments via cheque, bank draft, or telegraphic transfer, please make them payable to: 

* Bank Account Name: Nanyang Asia College Pte Ltd

* Name of Bank: United Overseas Bank Limited Co.

* Account Registration Address: 148 Upper Bukit Timah Road #01-01 UOB Centre 

* Branch Code: 159

* Swift Code: UOVBSGSG

* Bank Code: 7375

* Bank Account No.: 347-303-088-6

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