Accepted Entry Qualifications
- GCE A-level, IB diploma, or other equivalent pre-university certifications, or Polytechnic diploma, or SIM GE’s foundation programme, namely, Management Foundation Studies (MFS)
- Other qualifications will be assessed based on the equivalence to GCE ‘A’ level examinations.
Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements might be recommended to undergo the 6-month Management Foundation Studies (MFS) programme.
Equivalent International Qualifications
International applicants will be assessed on the qualification’s equivalent to the GCE ‘A’ level examinations. For information on international qualifications, refer to SIM’s International Student Prospectus.
Download the International Student Prospectus
English Language Requirements
- GCE ‘O’ level credit pass (Grade 1 to 6) in English (as a first language); or
- IELTS with an overall score of at least 5.5; or
- TOEFL iBT Band Score ≥ 4.0 or 59 (iBT Test Centre) or 59 (iBT Home Edition); or
- An equivalent English language qualification.
Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement would need to undergo the Certificate in English Language (CEL) programme prior to enrolment in the MFS and Diploma programmes.
The duration of the CEL programme depends on the applicant’s English language proficiency level.
Applicants can sit for an English Placement Test conducted by SIM to determine their English language proficiency level.
Notes:
- IELTS or TOEFL scores must be less than two years at point of enrolment.
- The SIM English Placement Test results will be valid for one year from the date of the test.
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Certificate in English Language Programme (If applicable)
Developed and awarded by Singapore Institute of Management, Singapore
Selection into the Certificate in English Language (CEL) programme is solely based upon recommendation by the Admissions Committee for those who have applied for the Certificate in Foundation Studies, Foundation Studies and/or Diploma programmes, but failed to meet the English language requirements.
It is focuses on four essential skills in language learning – Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing.
It features three levels:
- Pre-Intermediate (Level 3)
- Intermediate (Level 4)
- Upper-Intermediate (Level 5)
Structure
- Lecturers are both academic and industry-based professionals with extensive work experience and practical domain knowledge.
- Average teacher-student ratio is 1:50.
- The course is 100% face-to-face lecture-based learning.
- Coursework includes attendance at lectures, discussions of case studies, tests, presentations, and completion of group and individually written assignments.
- Contact hours: 200 each level
- Students are required to access the Internet for research and assignments in their own time. Besides attending lectures, students also participate in computer lab sessions.
- Classes and workshops are available on learning study skills, academic writing and presentation.
- Academic materials such as module outlines, e-books and learning apps, past exam papers, reading lists and handbooks on good study strategies.
- Minimum class size to commence: 25 students. Students will be informed within 30 days before class commences.
Intake
January, April, July, October
Fees
Local: S$2,607.28
International: S$2,943.00
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