Foundation Diploma HB

Diploma in Professional Business English

  • Overview

  • About Our Programme

    The Diploma in Professional Business English offered by Kaplan Higher Education Academy (KHEA), is designed to develop non-native English speakers’ English language skills in preparation for successful entry into their into mainstream academic programmes of study.

    The programme focuses on developing the skills students will need to become a successful and confident language user. By using authentic reading passages and unscripted recordings, the programme exposes students to English as it is being used around the world today. With purposeful integration of critical thinking, students will be able to develop strategies for success, both in and out of class.

    They are assessed regularly with listening practice tests, oral presentations, unit tests, writing assignments and a final examination. Participation and the use of English in the class are also taken into consideration.

    Graduation & Degree Awarded

    Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Diploma in Professional Business English by Kaplan Higher Education Academy, Singapore. Students will be equipped with required language skills and ready to progress into any discipline of the Kaplan Higher Education Academy Diplomas.

    Key facts
    Duration
    10 months
    Intake Month
    February, April, June, August, October & December
    Assessment
    A combination of assignments and examinations
  • Intakes

    There are 6 intakes per year.

    Commencement
    • February
    • April
    • June
    • August
    • October
    • December
    Minimum Class Size
    • Minimum class size: 35 students

      Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, subject to resource availability. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified at least 1 week before the programme commencement date, stated in your student contract with Kaplan, and our consultants will contact you to advise on a backup plan.

Curriculum
Duration of Each Level

The programme consists of 5 levels and may be completed in 10 months.

Level 1

Estimated Duration: 2 months


Level 2

Estimated Duration: 2 months


Level 3

Estimated Duration: 2 months


Level 4

Estimated Duration: 2 months


Level 5

Estimated Duration: 2 months

  • Admission Criteria
    Academic Requirements

    Minimum age requirement: 15 years old

    Students will have to meet the scores for either IELTS, TOEFL IBT, TOEIC or the Kaplan English Proficiency Test (EPT) to gain entry into the programme.


    Level 1

    IELTS Scores: Below IELTS 2.0 (All bands 1.5 or above)

    TOEFL IBT Scores: TOEFL IBT Below 10

    TOEIC Scores: 250 and below

    Kaplan English Proficiency Test (EPT): Level 1


    Level 2

    IELTS Scores: IELTS 2.5 (All bands 2.0 or above)

    TOEFL IBT Scores: TOEFL IBT 10

    TOEIC Scores: 251-278

    Kaplan English Proficiency Test (EPT): Level 2


    Level 3

    IELTS Scores: IELTS 3.0 (All bands 2.5 or above)

    TOEFL IBT Scores: TOEFL IBT 20

    TOEIC Scores: 279-404

    Kaplan English Proficiency Test (EPT): Level 3


    Level 4

    IELTS Scores: IELTS 4.0 (All bands 3.5 or above)

    TOEFL IBT Scores: TOEFL IBT 40

    TOEIC Scores: 405-530

    Kaplan English Proficiency Test (EPT): Level 4


    Level 5

    IELTS Scores: IELTS 5.0 (All bands 4.5 or above)

    TOEFL IBT Scores: TOEFL IBT 60

    TOEIC Scores: 531-600

    Kaplan English Proficiency Test (EPT): Level 5

  • Fees

    • Apply Now

      Full-time (International Applicants) – Click here to apply online.

      Course Fee

      Tuition Fee

      The total tuition fee covers registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and main assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Diploma (if earned) and e-transcript.

      S$14,715 payable in full
      Fee inclusive of 9% GST


      Non-Refundable Application Fee

      S$523.20
      Fee inclusive of 9% GST


      Administration Fee

      S$1,199*
      Fee inclusive of 9% GST

      *Includes application for Kaplan Student Access Card, Student’s Pass, Fee Protection Scheme and Medical Insurance.

      Payment Options

      Payment Counter Operating Hours:

      Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
      9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
      9am – 3pm (Saturdays)

      Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm

      (Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)


      SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web/Kiosk:

      For New Students

      New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.

      Download SAM mobile app:
      Google Playstore
      Apple Appstore

      Online payment website: 
      https://mysam.singpost.com/webhome


      Credit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:

      Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:

      • 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
      • 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank

      Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):

      • 6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank

      Education Loan:

      Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs:

      • Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
      • Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
      • Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
      • Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years. 

      Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.


      Maybank and OCBC Education Loans:

      Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years

      For assistance, you may contact your programme consultant or the bank officers, by clicking on the link.


      Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):

      Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.


      Flywire (for International Students):

      For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).


      Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:

      Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.

      Kaplan Higher Education Academy
      Bank account details: 
      Bank name: DBS Bank
      Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
      Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
      Bank code: 7171
      Branch code: 001
      Account no.: 001-900452-7
      Swift code: DBSSSGSG

      Important Note:

      • Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
      • If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
      • For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
      • For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
  • Duration
    Duration
    • 10  months
    Maximum allowed candidature period
    • 20 months

      If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.

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