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Weekly General English
Program Overview
Weekly General English
Overview
The Weekly General English classes are designed to develop speaking fluency and improved grammar at various levels through free conversation practice and guided course literature. The communicative approach is integrated with task-based learning.
Programme Aims
- Converse with greater confidence and ability
- Communicate orally with greater success
- Understand and improve pronunciation issues
- Recognize and use different conversational devices
- Use functional language in a variety of contexts
Programme Structure
The Weekly General English module encompasses the study of listening, speaking, and reading skills, as well as grammar and vocabulary. It aims to place participants at an adequate proficiency threshold to begin receiving instruction in more complex language skills (i.e., Social, Business, and Academic English skills).
Programme Curriculum
- Speaking
- Listening
- Reading
- Vocabulary
- Pronunciation
Speaking
A large part of the classes will focus on communicative teaching. Participants will be expected to participate in conversations with a partner or as part of a group. Participants will learn a variety of functional language to assist them with everyday conversation. Speaking will also focus on pronunciation, fluency, and accuracy.
Listening
Listening skills will be developed through the use of authentic material from CDs and the internet. Participants will be able to practice listening to different accents, develop and adopt different techniques to aid comprehension.
Reading
Reading skills development will focus on improving reading speed, understanding larger texts on a variety of subjects, identifying different styles of text.
Vocabulary
A variety of functional language will be learned to help and support participants with everyday conversations and situations.
Pronunciation
Participants will develop their pronunciation of individual sounds, intonation, rhythm, and stress.
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
Participants will undergo a pre-course qualifying test (English Placement Test) to qualify for a place. During registration, participants will be interviewed by a faculty member or Subject Matter Expert to be streamed into an appropriate level (elementary/intermediate/upper intermediate/advanced) in order for the participant to meet their learning objectives.
- Minimum Age: 14 years old
Programme Faculty
Michael Ando
Head, School of English
Tuition Fees (inclusive of GST)
SGD$545.00
Admissions
How to Apply
At the London School of Business & Finance (LSBF) Singapore Campus, our Education Consultants are ready to help with any questions about starting your studies.
Admission Process for Local Students
A 'local student' is defined as an individual holding Singaporean citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or valid passes such as the Employment Pass (EP), S Pass (SP), Dependant's Pass (DP), or Work Permit (WP).
Local students can register either in person at the Recruitment Office or contact us through email, phone, or WhatsApp for added convenience.
Step 1: Pre-Programme Counselling
Local Students will go through pre-programme counselling with the Education Consultants who will explain the Programme details, Fee Protection Scheme, Refund Policy, Appeal procedures, and other important information.
Local Students are then required to submit the documents below for registration:
- A duly completed Application Form
- Proof of Professional Qualifications – ACCA/CFA Institute/etc. (if applicable) or Highest Education Qualification
- Proof of identity card (i.e., NRIC/work pass)
- Payment of Application Fee
Step 2: Evaluation of Application
Education Consultants will submit all necessary documents to the Admissions department for evaluation of the application.
Upon successful acceptance into the programme, Education Consultants will inform the Local Students that their application has been successful. Local students will need to understand and sign the Student Contract and Advisory Note to confirm their acceptance of the programme.
Step 3: Payment
Once Local Students have understood and signed on the 2 original copies of Student Contract and Advisory Note, they may proceed to make payments to LSBF.
Payment of fees should be made in Singapore dollars via the following modes of payment:
- Cash
- NETS
- Flywire
- Cashier's order
- Debit/Credit Cards
- Singapore Cheques
All fees are payable to London School of Business & Finance Pte Ltd.
Step 4: Receipt, Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Insurance & Confirmation of Registration
Upon payment from the Local Students, LSBF will issue a receipt.
LSBF will also put in place the FPS Insurance for Local Students to protect the fees paid to the School. This FPS Insurance is applicable for ALL Local Students regardless of their nationalities and the type of passes they held.
Admission Process for International Students
International Students – refer to foreigners – who wish to pursue a full-time study in Singapore with London School of Business & Finance (LSBF). You are required to apply for a Student Pass with the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
International students may submit your inquiry to or contact LSBF recruitment agents at your home country.
Step 1: Pre-Programme Counselling & Evaluation
International Students will go through pre-counselling with the Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF's approved Recruitment Agents who will explain the Programme details, Fee Protection Scheme, Refund Policy, Appeal procedures, and other important information.
International Students are required to submit the documents below for evaluation:
- A duly completed Application Form
- Certified copies of ALL academic qualifications and transcripts (From Secondary School / High School onwards / equivalent)
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Clear copy of student's valid travel document (First page and Last page of Passport)
- Certified clear copy of birth certificate
- Copy Malaysian ID card (if applicable)
- A duly completed ICA student pass application forms: Form 16 andForm V36
- Recent passport-sized photograph (white background)
- Student enrolling for Professional Programmes, a proof of relevant membership may be required.
- Payment of Application Fee
All documents submitted need to be in English language. Please provide the original non-translated and translated documents during submission.
*All students who do not meet the minimum requirement for their English proficiency level will need to sit for our English Placement Tests.
Students who go through Recruitment Agents and are in their country of origin are required to sit for 2 English Placement Tests (EPT). The first provisional EPT will be conducted at the Recruitment Agent's Office and a Second EPT will be conducted at LSBF premise after the student has arrived in Singapore. The latter test will determine the final level of English that the student needs to attend.
Students who did not go through Recruitment Agents are able to sit for the EPT at LSBF premise since they are in Singapore.
Education Consultants / Business Development Managers will submit all documents to the Admissions department for evaluation of the application. Upon successful acceptance into the programme, LSBF will issue a Conditional Letter of Offer together with the Acceptance of Offer Form.
Step 2: Acceptance of Offer
Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF's approved Recruitment Agents will inform International Students that their application has been successful. At this point, International students will need to sign and return the Acceptance of Offer Letter Form and provide the supporting documents listed below:
- Signed Acceptance Letter of Offer Form
- Proof of financial ability in the form of bank statements/fixed deposit accounts/savings accounts (applicable for visa required countries International students)
- Parent's and/or Spouse's employment letter with details such as date of commencement/duration of employment, designation, and salary amount/month (applicable for visa required countries International students)
- Student's employment letter with details such as date of commencement/duration of employment, designation, and salary amount/month (applicable for visa required countries International students)
- Parents' marriage certificate (applicable if student's birth certificate does not state both parent's name)
- Student's marriage certificate (If applicable)
Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF's approved Recruitment Agents will explain to International Students the contents of the Student Contract and Advisory Note and inform them of any additional documents that may be required.
Step 3: Application of Student Pass
Upon receipt of the signed Acceptance of Offer Letter and Application fee, LSBF will proceed to submit the Student Pass application via Singapore ICA **Student OnLine Application & Registration+****(SOLAR+) **system.
In general, processing time for a NEW Student Pass application is about 2** weeks – 4 weeks. Processing time for International Students transferring their student pass from other PEIs is about **2 weeksto process. Some applications may however take a longer time to process.
LSBF does not guarantee any successful approval of the Student Pass application. For more information on Student Pass application, please refer to
Upon approvalof the Student Pass application, International Students will be informed of the result via email from their Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF's approved Recruitment Agents. They will need to:
- Sign 2 original copies of the Advisory Note and Student contract
- Sit for the** English Placement Test**conducted at LSBF upon their arrival in Singapore (if applicable)
- Make payments for the programme fee (No payments are to be made if International Students have not signed the Student Contract and Advisory Note)
- Complete the formalities before collection of Student Pass in person at the ICA
Step 4: Payment
Payment of fees should be made in Singapore dollars via the following modes of payment:
- Cash
- NETS
- Flywire
- Cashier's order
- Debit/Credit Cards
- Singapore Cheques
- Bank Draft
- Telegraphic Transfer* (Bank charges to be borne by students)
*For telegraphic transfer, International Students are to indicate reference to the student's name and/or London School of Business & Finance student's identity number as stated on the Letter of Offer (S1xxxxxx) and provide a copy of the remittance advice to the respective Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF's approved Recruitment Agents for tracking purpose. All fees are payable to London School of Business & Finance Pte Ltd except for the issuance fee and multiple-entry visa fee which are payable to ICA during completion of formality to collect the Student Pass.
Step 5: Receipt, Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Insurance & Confirmation of Registration
Upon payments from International Students, LSBF will issue a receipt.
LSBF will also put in place the FPS Insurance for International Students to protect the fees paid to the School. This FPS Insurance is applicable for all students regardless of their nationalities.
Admission Process for Transfer International Students
Transferring to study from one college to another need not be a painful process. If you are currently studying with another college in Singapore, and have already secured a valid Student Pass, all you need to do is to apply for a transfer of Student Pass to study with the London School of Business & Finance in Singapore (LSBF).
Step 1: Application
Approach LSBF to apply for the desired programme to confirm your place at LSBF.
Step 2: Application of Student Pass
Upon receipt of the signed Acceptance of Offer Letter and Application fee, LSBF will proceed to submit the Student Pass application via Singapore ICA **Student OnLine Application & Registration+****(SOLAR+) **system.
In general, processing time for a NEW Student Pass application is about 2** weeks – 4 weeks. Processing time for International Students transferring their student pass from other PEIs is about **2 weeksto process. Some applications may however take a longer time to process.
LSBF does not guarantee any successful approval of the Student Pass application. For more information on Student Pass application, please refer to
Upon approvalof the Student Pass application, International Students will be informed of the result via email from their Education Consultants / Business Development Managers / LSBF's approved Recruitment Agents. They will need to:
- Sign 2 original copies of the Advisory Note and Student contract
- Sit for the** English Placement Test**conducted at LSBF upon their arrival in Singapore (if applicable)
- Make payments for the programme fee (No payments are to be made if International Students have not signed the Student Contract and Advisory Note)
- Complete the formalities before collection of Student Pass in person at the ICA
Step 3: Receipt, Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Insurance & Confirmation of Registration
LSBF's friendly Education Consultants will inform you of your student pass transfer application outcome within 7-14 days.* Upon payments from International Students, LSBF will issue a receipt.
LSBF will also put in place the FPS Insurance for International Students to protect the fees paid to the School. This FPS Insurance is applicable for all students regardless of their nationalities.
*Important: Your attendance and performance at your previous school is of utmost importance in securing a successful transfer of your Student Pass to LSBF. If you have a record of poor attendance (anything below 90%) or poor academic performance, you will experience great difficulty renewing or transferring your Student Pass. It is highly possible that ICA will not approve your application.
