Home • Programmes • Foundation Programmes • Certificate in Foundation Studies Certificate in Foundation Studies Full-time programme developed and awarded by SHRM Foundation Programmes All Programmes Foundation Programmes Certificate in Foundation Studies Preparatory English Language Programme Hospitality Programmes Post Graduate Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management (Top-up) Diploma in Culinary Studies (Part-Time) Diploma in Food Services Management (Part-time) Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Management Diploma in Food and Beverage Management Business Programmes Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business (Top-up) Graduate Certificate in Business Management Master of Business Administration Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management Advanced Diploma in Global Business Management Advanced Diploma in International Business Management Diploma in International Business Management About the Programme The 7-module course is designed for students who have completed at least 10 years of formal education and wishes to further their studies in courses taught and examined in the English language. The course also equips students with the basic learning and research skills so as to better prepare them for their pursuit in higher education. The English Language modules will improve students in their English vocabulary and grammar, reading, writing and spoken skills. Culture studies gives an appreciation of different cultural norms to foster a tolerance, understanding and empathy. The course also prepares students in their further education through modules like Learning Skills, Critical Thinking Skills and Foundation Mathematics. In order to graduate successfully, students must pass all 7 modules. Upon successful completion of all 7 modules, students will receive the Certificate in Foundation Studies awarded by SHRM. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The 7 modules are conducted over 3 terms in 9 months. Each term consists of 10 study weeks and 3 break weeks. MODE OF DELIVERY The course is fully conducted on a face-to-face basis. Students will attend lectures and tutorial classes. Class size for English Language Level I and English Language Level II are generally kept to a maximum of 18 students for lecture classes. Other modules are kept to a maximum of 66 students per class. AWARD OF QUALIFICATION Upon passing all the modules, students will be awarded the Certificate in Foundation Studies DURATION 9 Months MODULES English Language Level I English Language Level II Learning Skills Critical Thinking Skills Academic Research Skills Foundation Mathematics Culture Studies Please click here for module Synopsis. ASSESSMENT Students are assessed with a mixture of continuous assessments throughout each term in the form of case studies, discussions, presentations or group and individual assignments. In the event a student fails a module, the student will be given a chance to take a supplementary paper. Failing a supplementary paper will result in the student having to retake the module again. GRADING SCHEME Grading Scheme Grade Module Marks Status A 80%- 100% Pass B+ 75% – 79% B 65% – 74% C+ 55% – 64% C 50% – 54% D 40% – 49% F <40% Fail SP >39% Supplementary Paper Pass ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Academic Requirements Country Entry Requirements SINGAPORE GCE “O” Level. OTHERS At least 10 years of formal education and at least 17 years old by 31 December in the year of enrolment. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS IELTS score of 5.0 or an equivalent English Language qualification
