Foundation English for Secondary Level

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Foundation English for Secondary Level

Course Details


Mode of Delivery Face-to-face
Duration 6 months (full-time)
Class Frequency 5 days per week × 6 hours per day
Total Course Hours 780 hours
Target Audience International Students

Computation of Course Hours


S/N Course Component Number of Hours Remarks
1 Classroom Facilitation 780
Total Duration (in hours) 780




Course Information


Course Developer Self-developed
Qualification to be Awarded upon Course Completion Nil
Qualification to be Awarded by Nil
Foreign / International Curriculum (Grades 1–12) No
Modular Certificate Stackable No
Pathway Programme No
External Accreditation No
Association / Collaboration No
Industrial Attachment No


Minimum Entry Requirements


Age 12 years old
Academic Requirement Completed at least Primary 6 (or equivalent)
Language Requirement Pass P4 English (or equivalent)
OR Pass Uwing Placement Test




Module & Learning Objectives


S/N Module Title Learning Objectives
1 English By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Expand academic and subject-specific vocabulary suitable for secondary-level studies.
  • Apply more advanced grammar structures accurately in written and spoken communication.
  • Analyse and respond to longer comprehension passages, including narrative and non-narrative texts.
  • Write structured essays (narrative, descriptive, expository, argumentative) with clear thesis, supporting points, and conclusion.
  • Demonstrate effective listening comprehension and note-taking skills.
  • Speak fluently and confidently in oral presentations, discussions, and debates.
  • Develop exam strategies aligned with AEIS Secondary and preparatory course standards.