Preparatory Course for IELTS (Foundation)
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Schedule and Fees for Term 2 : 2nd April 2012 - 22nd June 2012
| Course Title & Teacher |
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Course Fee |
Application Fee |
Entry Requirement |
Preparatory Course for IELTS (Foundation)
Teacher: Jane Hellner
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Mon - Fri : (5 hours per day) |
$ 2850
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$ 250 |
Placement Test/Upper Intermediate |
| Students who wish to continue to study with Ascend after they finish their three month course will receive a discount of 10% off the total tuition fee for subsequent courses they enroll on. |
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Application Procedures and Payment of Application Fee |
To apply for a course students must be a minimum age of 16 by the course commencement date. All students have to take a placement test at Ascend. The purpose of the test is to find out the student’s current level of English. Ascend has an online placement test which can be taken if the student is applying from overseas. Upon receiving their online placement test result the student can apply for admission by filling in the application form and paying a non-refundable application fee of $250 to reserve a seat for the course.
The application fee can be paid by Nets, cash, bank draft, money order or SGD cheque made payable to: ‘Ascend Education Centre Pte Ltd’
Elegraphic Transfer (TT) or MEPS payments can be made to our bank account in Singapore (please email us so we know that you are making the payment with the transaction details/receipt from your bank):
DBS Bank 6 Shenton Way, DBS Building, Singapore 068809 Swift Address: DBSSSGSG
CHIPS UID No.: 034675 Or Telex No.: RS 24455
Corporate A/c Name: Ascend Education Centre Pte Ltd
A/c No.: 003--901908--4
Please note that for international students applying for a student pass, Ascend absorbs the $30 application fee charged by ICA. |
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2. The Private Education Institution-Student Contract & Payment of Course Fee
Ascend Education Centre Pte Ltd only collects course fees once the student has taken their placement test at Ascend and signed The Private Education Institution-Student Contract. The purpose of the contract is to safeguard the students’ rights. Under the Fee Protection Scheme (FPS), Ascend Education Centre Pte Ltd has an insurance arrangement that ensures course fees paid by students to Ascend are insured by HSBC Insurance Pte Ltd. The insurance protection serves to protect the students' course fees in the event Ascend Education Centre Pte Ltd is unable to continue operations due to insolvency, and/or regulatory closure. Furthermore, the FPS protects the student if Ascend Education Centre Pte Ltd fails to pay penalties or return fees to the student arising from judgments made against it by the Singapore courts.
Ascend has in place a medical insurance scheme as stated in the Student Contract. This medical insurance scheme shall minimally provide for an annual coverage limit of not less than S$20,000 per student, at least B2 ward in government and restructured hospitals and 24 hours coverage in Singapore. The Ascend-appointed medical insurance provider is HSBC Insurance Pte Ltd. Ascend’s course fees are inclusive of course materials fee, fee insurance protection and medical insurance protection. Upon signing the student contract.
Course Fee payment can be made by Cash, NETS, SGD Crossed Cheque, Cashier’s Order/Bank Draft and made payable to: ‘Ascend Education Centre Pte Ltd’. |
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Other Fees |
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Fees payable to Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) |
On collection of student pass, students must pay ICA a Security Deposit of S$1,000/$1,500/$5,000 payable to ICA by Bankers Guarantee/NETS. The Security Deposit is returnable to the student on completing their studies in Singapore. Also, the student must pay ICA for Student Pass Issuance Fee & Multiple Visa Entry/Exit Fee (payable to ICA) approx: S$60-90. Payment by NETS/Cash Card at ICA Building or online via Solar System www.ica.gov.sg using a debit/credit card. |
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| 3(b) |
Miscellaneous Fees |
Bankers Guarantee Fee S$300 for ICA Security Deposit of S$1,500/S$1,000
Bankers Guarantee Fee S$500 for ICA Security Deposit of S$5,000
Reapplication Fee S$100
Miscellaneous fees can be made by: NETS, cash, bank draft, money order or SGD cheque made payable to: ‘Ascend Education Centre Pte Ltd’ |
4. About IELTS
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication. It is the preferred test of English for students intending to study in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and the United Kingdom and covers the four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking.
IELTS Academic Module is recognised widely as a language requirement for entry to all courses in further and higher education and assesses whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level.
IELTS General Training Module is suitable for candidates who are going to English-speaking countries to complete their secondary education, undertake training programs or for immigration purposes.
The test result is published in the form of a report, which places candidates on a scale of one to nine according to language ability. There is a score for each of the four modules and also an overall score. IELTS can be taken at test centres in over 100 countries. Test dates are fixed, and tests are normally available in Singapore every second weekend. The listening, reading and writing modules are tested together on one day with the speaking module conducted on a separate day. Further information and a list of local centres is available on the IELTS website – www.ielts.org
Our IELTS course
Our IELTS course is an advanced course in IELTS which provides a solid grounding in the key language and skills needed for IELTS success.
- Our IELTS courses cover both the Academic (for university entrance) and General Papers (for migration).
- Our IELTS class size is limited to 15 students per class to ensure that all our students receive individual attention.
- Studying in a small classes gives out teachers the time to give students comprehensive feedback to ensure they have every opportunity to maximise their IELTS score.
- The courses provide a solid grounding in the key exam skills needed for IELTS success.
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Preparatory Course For IELTS
(Foundation)
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Expected Outcomes
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| Listening |
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- recognize question types
- anticipate possible answers
- listen for specific details
- listen for main ideas
- make inferences and draw conclusions
- take brief notes
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| Reading |
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| Students will be able to: |
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- comprehend academic reading passages
- skim to get the main idea
- scan to locate specific information
- understand vocabulary in context
- identify the writer’s point of view
- achieve required reading speed within time limit
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| Writing |
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Students will be able to: |
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- avoid common grammatical errors in writing
- organize and produce coherent paragraphs with good linkers
- use academic vocabulary
- interpret and describe diagrams
- demonstrate a good control of complex sentence structures
- self-edit effectively
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| Speaking |
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| Students will be able to: |
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- engage in conversations on familiar topics effectively, accurately and with confidence
- use appropriate vocabulary and language structures for academic presentations
- become familiar with the interview management skills
- generate and organize ideas within required time constraints
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Teaching Approach
- Our teachers focus on skills development for the reading, listening, writing and speaking modules of the IELTS exam,
- Teachers give students ample practice in class for all the 4 skills required in the IELTS examinations by using past exam papers.
- Teachers assign test preparation exercises for homework. Students should be prepared to put aside additional time outside of class to complete their assignments.
- Lessons are very intensive.
If you would like to join our IELTS course the first step if you are outside of Singapore is to take our free online test or you can call us at +65 6338 1378 or email enquiry@ascend.edu.sg
If you are in Singapore please email or call us at 6338 1378 or email enquiry@ascend.edu.sg and we will arrange for you to come to our centre located near Clarke Quay MRT to take a free paper placement test so we can determine if you are ready for our IELTS course.
Teacher's Profile for the Preparatory Course for IELTS (Foundation) |
 Jane Hellner,
is a New Zealander living in Singapore. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Anthropology from Otago University, Dunedin New Zealand and a CELTA qualification from University of Waikato, New Zealand. She has a particular interest in linguistics and enjoys working with her students to improve their skills in all aspects of the English language.
Jane has worked in schools in both New Zealand and Singapore for the past twelve years, in a number of roles including Librarian and Manager of Teaching Resources. She has worked with a variety of age groups but has found teaching adults to be particularly enjoyable and rewarding. |
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