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Certificate in Extensive English Learning Programme (EELP)

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What is this course about ?

The Certificate in Extensive English Learning Programme (EELP)
is a 1-year course that takes students from Pre-Intermediate to Advanced Level, each module lasting 3 months. It focuses on improving speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, while building vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Through practical topics and real-world communication, students gain the confidence and fluency needed for academic, professional, and everyday use of English.

Who is this course recommended for?

For anyone who wishes to learn to write and speak in English and to feel comfortable in an English-speaking environment; Completing the course will enhance students’ employability by providing them with the English language skills needed in today’s global job market.

Course Intake:

Available in Full Time

Academic Calendar

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Course Fees

For International Students:

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Course Synopsis

Entry Requirement

The Extensive English Learning Programme (EELP) is a 1-year course that takes students from Pre-Intermediate to Advanced Level, each module lasting 3 months. It focuses on improving speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, while building vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Through practical topics and real-world communication, students gain the confidence and fluency needed for academic, professional, and everyday use of English.

Minimum 16 years of age
Language:

No formal English qualification is required. Applicants may qualify for admission by taking a placement test.

Academic:

i. At least completed ‘N’ Level or its equivalent; or
ii. At least completed International Year 10 or its equivalent.

Award Criteria

To successfully complete the Certificate in Extensive English Language Programme (EELP), students are required to:
- Achieve 75% attendance rate or higher and score at least 65% or above for Overall Assessments (for Non-Student’s Pass Holders)
- Achieve 90% attendance rate or higher and score at least 65% or above for Overall Assessments (for Student’s Pass Holders)

Assessments and Objectives

Note: Although the course spans 48 weeks, assessments are scheduled in weeks 5, 7, 8, and 9 for all modules. For consistency, students will be informed that the week numbers (1–12) align with the module they are studying, ensuring a standardized progression and assessment structure across all levels.

Pre-Intermediate Level

By the end of this module, students should:

Communicate about past, present, and future events.
Use common grammar structures such as the present perfect and comparatives.
Understand longer spoken texts and everyday conversations.
Read and understand simple articles and short narratives.
Write short texts, including emails, notes, and short paragraphs.
Improve pronunciation and develop conversational fluency.
Engage in social interactions and common real-life situations.

Intermediate Level

By the end of this module, students should:

Express opinions and participate actively in discussions.
Use a broader range of tenses and sentence structures accurately.
Understand the main points of authentic listening materials.
Read and interpret a variety of text types.
Write essays, stories, and both formal and informal correspondence.
Expand topic-specific vocabulary and use idiomatic expressions.
Speak more fluently and confidently in extended conversations

Upper Intermediate Level

By the end of this module, students should:

Understand and analyse complex written and spoken texts.
Use advanced grammatical structures with control and flexibility.
Express ideas clearly in both formal and informal contexts.
Write detailed, well-structured texts such as reports and reviews.
Interpret tone, style, and implied meaning across different contexts.
Communicate clearly, accurately, and appropriately.
Use a wide range of idiomatic and academic vocabulary.

Advanced Level

By the end of this module, students should:

Understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts and recognize implicit meaning.
Use language flexibly and effectively for social and academic purposes.
Produce clear and well-organized written and spoken communication.
Demonstrate a good level of grammatical accuracy.
Engage confidently in debates and presentations.
Read and analyse authentic materials.
Employ nuanced vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and discourse markers naturally and appropriately.