Duration: 2 Months - 13 Months

Awards:
Beginners Certificate
Lower Intermediate Certificate
Intermediate Certificate
Advanced Certificate

The English Language for the Creative Arts programme is a four-level programme which covers General English, Academic English, Writing and Study Skills. It is suitable for students looking for an intensive language course or planning to study an academic course in English.

On successful completion of the course you will have a level of English equivalent to an IELTS 5.5 - 6 and will have developed your language and a set of study skills which will prepare you for study in a tertiary environment.

For LASALLE courses the English language requirements are:

• Foundation – IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 525
• BA(Hons) – IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550

You will experience the vibrant and energising arts community within the LASALLE College of the Arts city-centre campus. We believe you learn a language by using it and the classes are student-centred and interactive. You will be mentored throughout the programme and encouraged to set individual goals and develop independent learning skills. Self-study and reflection are core to the course and you are expected to develop learning plans, portfolios and journals.

In addition to developing your language skills, you will widen your knowledge of the Arts during your course. You can attend performances, exhibitions, and talks in addition to undertaking study trips to places of interest in Singapore. Students offered places on LASALLE Foundation and Undergraduate courses are encouraged to prepare for study in their area of specialisation through, attendance at selected classes or modules, observations and through contact with the students and lecturers.

Programme Content

You will cover the following areas:

• General English
• Academic English
• Study skills
• English Language for the Arts
• Optional IELTS preparation module

Course Structure and Entry Requirements

There are four levels in the English Language for the Creative Arts programme. Students can enter the programme at any of the four levels providing they meet the entry requirements.

Contact hours are scheduled 18 - 20 hours a week and students are expected to do a further 15 hours of directed self-study a week.

The minimum entry requirements for each level are stated in the table below.

* Only students applying for Foundation Courses are eligible to undertake the Beginner’s English course.

NOTE: A student may be allowed join mid-way through the Lower Intermediate and Intermediate courses, if they demonstrate the ability to follow the course.

Assessment and Course Materials

On completion of the Advanced course, students must pass the English Language entrance exam in order to enter LASALLE's Foundation or BA(Hons) programmes.

Students are required to pass each course in order to proceed to the next level of the English Language programme. The attendance requirement is 100%. Students pay a materials fee each for core texts and materials. Students will be awarded a certificate upon successful completion of each level of the English Language programme. Please note that students who wish to take the IELTS exam will need to register with one of the IELTS exam centres in Singapore.

How to Apply

Submit an Online Application via www.lasalle.edu.sg. Under the “English Language Proficiency” section (Step 3) of the form, choose “Yes – I want to join the English Language for the Creative Arts Programme”.