Course Information
- 21 Feb 2025 (Fri) 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Course Overview
This programme aims at providing basic English training for participants to build English skills for simple, functional purposes. It introduces the essentials of English grammar and covers the four basic skills in English learning.
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to demonstrate understanding of simple English structures and passage; express basic ideas, opinions and feelings; and communicate in simple English for daily use with reasonable clarity.
What You’ll Learn
Module
359101 Basic English Grammar
This course is designed for those who have elementary knowledge, but expect a better mastery of the English language.
Topics covered include: (1) introduction to parts of speech; (2) conjunctions; (3) questions; (4) modals; (5) tenses; (6) pronouns; (7) punctuation; (8) countable & uncountable nouns; (9) active/passive voices; (10) direct/indirect speeches; (11) prepositions; (12) subject-verb agreements; (13) question tags, (14) articles.
379104 English Phonetics
Phonetics is the foundation for training English speaking skills. This course starts from IPA, monosyllabic and poly-syllabic, it provides training for participants to learn how to articulate sounds correctly. Upon completion of the course, students can speak correctly.
Duration
Normally students will take 1 to 2 module(s) in each School Term* in order to complete the whole Certificate programme within 1 year.
On the other hand, you may also plan your own study pace as long as you can complete the entire programme within 3 years (starting from the commencement date of the first module you studied).
Award
To qualify for the award of the Certificate in English (Elementary Level), graduates must fulfill the following requirements:
(1) have an attendance rateof 70% or above in each module; and
(2) have passed the assessments of each module.
Application
All applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
(a) For new applicants:
(1) Apply for the certificate programme:
- Fill in the “Enrollment Form for Certificate and Diploma / Professional Proogrammes”
Programme Code Programme Title
211-392300-01 (Please tick “Full Programme”)
Certificate Programme in English (Elementary Level)
- Indicate your payment method for the application fee $150 in Part B (non-refundable)
(2) Choose one or two module(s) to study in the first term:
- Fill in another “Enrollment Form for Certificate and Diploma / Professional Proogrammes,” with your name and the module information only.
For example, you would like to study “English Phonetics,”
Programme Code Programme Title
379104 (Please tick “Individual Subjects”)
English Phonetics
- Indicate your payment method for the tuition fee of this module in Part B
- Use a separate form for each module.
(3) Send the above forms with your supporting documents for admissions requirements to:
Languages Programme Team, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong.
The school will notify the applicants of the results by mail.
(b) For current students who would like to enroll in the next module(s):
Please fill in the application form following the instructions in (a)(2) (you need not fill in Part C if no updates) and send to:
Languages Programme Team, 1/F, Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong.
Or enroll it online: please select the module you wish to apply for and click on “Online Enrolment” on the course information page. (For existing students only)
The school will notify you the progress by email.
CEF Information
1. CEF Reimbursable Course Information
This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. This course is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 1).
CEF Reimbursable Course Title:
Certificate in English (Elementary Level)
CEF Reimbursable Course Code:
38C156222 (for programmes commences on or after 29 November 2023)
Note: only eligible applicant who has successful completed the entire programme can apply for reimbursement of course fees. Students who have completed only some of the modules are NOT eligible for the application for reimbursement.
2. Benchmark Test Requirements
IELTS (Academic Module): An Overall Band Score of 3
Applicant should submit the claim for reimbursement of the benchmark test fees with the claim for the tuition fee of the Certificate in English (Elementary Level).
For other details about benchmark tests, please refer to CEF website
3. Application and Reimbursement Procedures
Please refer to Information on Continuing Education Fund (CEF)