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Qualification to be Awarded

Certificate in English for Business (level 2)

Awarding Body 

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry International Qualifications (LCCI IQs) have been awarded since 1887 and are recognised by employers, governments and universities worldwide. In 2003, the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examination Board merged with Goal assessments, a pioneer in online testing, forming EDI.

Edi has now become one of the UK's leading awarding bodies, accredited by the British government, and also work closely with Ministries of Education around the world.

There are more than 5,000 training centres, schools, colleges, universities in 103 countries offering LCCI International Qualifications, and every year approximately 250,000 students choose the qualifications to further their professional and academic careers.

About the Qualification

This qualification helps candidates to develop their reading, writing, listening and speaking business English language skills.This qualification is intended for candidates who have achieved a sound understanding of English in a business context, gained either through previous learning, employment or both, and who are able to communicate in a familiar business situation effectively, and with only minimal assistance or supervision. The qualification consists of a mandatory reading and writing exam and optional speaking and listening exams.

Aims of the Qualification

The aims of this qualification are to enable candidates to:

• write apt and accurate English suited to the stated purpose
• understand and write English using formats that are current and common in business communication
• adopt the tone, form, layout, content and composition appropriate to the requirements of a given situation
• understand spoken and recorded Business English at the defined level
• participate in conversations

Course Duration

Part-Time: 1.5 months (30 hours)

Course Delivery

The course is wholly delivered in Singapore. Students will have access to local tutors and resources provided by Uptrend College. Resources and materials provided for students will include lecture notes and references for reading in books, professional journals, articles and websites.

Average Teacher to Student Ratio

1:30

Course Topics

• Business Letters
• Company Leaflets
• Business Reports
• Business-Related Articles
• Lists and/or Structured Notes
• Memos
• Company Notices

1 GCE 'N' or 'O' level passed in English or equivalent

Assessment Mode

100% Examination Based

Examination Period

April/ June/ November

Award Criteria

• Certificate (FOC) will be awarded for the subject passed (50% mark)
• Minimum 75% attendance is required for the subject to qualify for a Certificate of Attendance if requested

All above fees are subject to 7% GST charges.

Fees may change periodically without prior notice. 

Last Updated: 01 February 2012