The two-level programme, Certificate in English Language for the Creative Arts, is suitable for learners who are planning to undertake an academic programme taught in English at LASALLE College of the Arts. You will experience the vibrant and energising arts community within the College’s city-centre campus whilst developing your English language skills.
On successful completion of the programme you will achieve a level of English equivalent to the banding of IELTS (International English Language Testing System) that is required for undergraduate programmes. You also develop a set of study skills, which helps prepare you for studying in a tertiary environment.
Programme structure
Divided into two levels, you will enter the programme at a level which corresponds to your language ability and the undergraduate programme that you are offered. You can submit your IELTS or TOEFL score, or take the LASALLE placement test to determine your level of entry.
Our comprehensive programme content includes the following:
Learning Methods
The Programme Team uses direct, communicative task-based activities to facilitate English language learning. Priority is placed on how English language is used for academic and practical situations with an emphasis on group and collaborative work. Below are examples of the type of activities you will experience:
You develop your writing foundation before moving on to research and academic writing skill.
Esperado Agosto 2023
Faculty of Fine Arts, Media and Creative Industries
McNally Campus,
1 McNally Street,
187940, Singapore
The minimum entry requirements and the level of attainment at the end of each level:
For LASALLE programmes, the English language requirements are:
Diploma – IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 71 or PTE Academic 42
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) – IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80 or PTE Academic 50
English 1 - Preliminary: Applying for Diploma - IELTS 3.5 (a minimum score of 3.5 is required in both the Speaking and Writing components). Applying for Degree - IELTS 4.0 (a minimum score of 4.0 is required in both the Speaking and Writing components), Achievement at end of Level Equivalent of IELTS 4.5, Equivalent of IELTS 5.0.
English 2 - Communicator: Applying for Diploma - IELTS 4.5 (a minimum score of 4.5 is required in both the Speaking and Writing components) PTE 30. Applying for Degree - IELTS 5.0
(a minimum score of 5.0 is required in both the Speaking and Writing components)
PTE 36, Achievement at end of Level Equivalent of IELTS 5.5 (Students who pass with 50% would be eligible for entry to LASALLE Diploma programmes), Equivalent of IELTS 6.0
(Students who pass with 60% would be eligible for entry to LASALLE Degree programmes).
Students who have passed the 'English 2 - Communicator' level will be awarded the Certificate in English Language for the Creative Arts.
