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Foundation of English for Secondary and Post-Secondary Education
Management Development Institute of Singapore
- Singapore, Singapore
- 0.33 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A four-month full-time English course for secondary and post-secondary learners.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of English for Secondary and Post-Secondary Education. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- English for Secondary and Post-Secondary Education Specialist
- English for Secondary and Post-Secondary Education Associate
Curriculum
- Four-month
- 480-hour programme in which every student takes four components: Listening
- Reading
- Speaking and Writing. Assessment is continuous coursework
- With an overall mark of at least 50 percent and all components completed. No internship or capstone is described.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Certificate in English: age 12+
- PSLE/primary education completed. Professional Certificate in English: age 16+
- Secondary education completed. The Professional Certificate is only offered together with an academic programme at MDIS.
Accepted academic background
Certificate in English: age 12+, PSLE/primary education completed. Professional Certificate in English: age 16+, Secondary education completed. The Professional Certificate is only offered together with an academic programme at MDIS.
Language tests
- Institutional test MDIS English Placement Test (66 marks)
- Duolingo 20
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results (if applicable).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $4,960 SGD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $491 SGD |
| Deposit | $500 SGD |
Program details
| Campus | Stirling Road Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Languages and Education |
| Department | English for Secondary and Post-Secondary Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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March 2027
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May 2027
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August 2027
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Program starts
October 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.33 years.
Tuition is $4,960 SGD per year. The application fee is $491 SGD. The deposit is $500 SGD. The estimated living cost is $17,640 SGD.
Accepted language tests: Institutional test MDIS English Placement Test (66 marks), Duolingo 20.

