English Courses in Singapore

In recent times, there has been an increase in the number of foreigners like you and me, as well as many other fellow and prospective students of DIMENSIONS International College, who are looking to seek employment in Singapore. Being well-known for our multi-racial and cultural society, Singapore can be seen as one of the better choices in Asia when it comes to working abroad. With 4 main ethnic groups and 4 official languages, we embrace and promote diversity in our communities. However, to work in Singapore, it is particularly important for individuals to have a certain level of command in English.

Why English? 

Living in a multi-racial society would mean that a standardised language is needed to break down the language barriers and to ensure that people are able to communicate effectively with one another. Imagine Singapore without a standardised language: a Chinese lady would not be able to effectively communicate to the Malay owner of a Malay food stall. During the times as a British colony, the English language has been introduced to Singapore as the administrative language of the colonial government, which is then kept by the Singapore government as the official working language after independence. Therefore, the English language serves as a bridge to narrow the gap between the different ethnic groups.

Furthermore, Singapore is also home to business organisations from many different countries all over the world. As one of the world’s best business hub^[1], we often use English to carry out most job activities as well as  business communications in the workplace. Therefore, if you are a foreigner or if your foreign friends seeking employment in Singapore are struggling with their English language, this post may perhaps give you some insights on the English courses available in Singapore.

Language Centres 

There is an abundance of language schools in Singapore offering a variety of language courses. From English to French, or even Burmese – you name it, they have it. Language courses in these centres often come in 10-session courses, where students will obtain a Certificate of Attendance or Certificate of Completion at the end of the course. Courses in language schools are usually available on weekends, therefore serving as a convenient option for individuals with packed weekday work schedules.

Private Institutions/Universities 

Individuals hoping to study in an actual campus or school environment can opt for courses provided by private institutions or universities such as DIMENSIONS International College. Courses offered by private institutions are often available in both full-time and part-time, offering flexibility for working individuals who wish to improve on their English language competency. These courses often have longer duration periods as compared to those offered by language centres.

English Courses @ DIMENSIONS International College 

DIMENSIONS International College offers English courses at different stages, depending on the students’ level of competency in the language. The English courses offered range from level 1 to 6, from beginner to advanced level. They are available as both full-time and part-time studies, with a longer course duration for part-time studies. Placement tests will be provided to students by DIMENSIONS International College to ensure that students are placed in the right stage of the course according to their English standards.

At DIMENSIONS International College, we have native English-speaking lecturers to conduct some of our English classes. There will also be opportunities for class interactions to encourage students to practise speaking and to also gain more exposure to the use of the language.

DIMENSIONS International College also organises out-of-class activities regularly to provide students with a platform to showcase their skills and talents in the English language. This helps students to boost their confidence when using the language, and also serves as opportunities for students from the different schools in DIMENSIONS International College to come together and interact with one another. For more information, please visit our official website at https://dimensions.edu.sg/.