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PATHWAYS9Entry requirements• Academic English 1:−−IELTS 4.5, writing 4.5 (academic), other bands 4.0−−TOEFL PBT 475 (writing minimum TWE 3.5)−−TOEFL iBT 53 (other skills 11) ORNavitas English entry test−−PTE 30 (writing minimum 30, other skills 24)• Academic English 2:−−IELTS 5.0, writing 5.0 (academic), other bands 4.5−−TOEFL PBT 500 (writing minimum TWE 4.0)−−TOEFL iBT 61 (other skills 13) or successful completion ofAcademic English 1 OR Navitas English entry test−−PTE 36 (writing minimum 36, other skills 30)• Academic English 2:−−IELTS 5.5, writing 5.5 (academic), other bands 5.0−−TOEFL PBT 525 (writing minimum TWE 5.0)−−TOEFL iBT 71 (other skills 15) or successful completion ofAcademic English: Level 2 OR Navitas English entry test−−PTE 42 (writing minimum 42, other skills 36)Key facts• Course duration: 10 weeks for each unit• Maximum class size: 18 students• Hours per week: 20Preparatory Course for IELTSHow will you prepare?You will become familiar with each section of the testand what it involves, revise the grammar, vocabulary andpronunciation you need for the test. You will also learnimportant test-taking techniques and practice taking IELTStests under exam conditions.The course is aimed at students who:Need a short, intensive course to maximise their IELTS scorefor entry to tertiary institutions, and want a focused testpreparation course that will improve speaking, listening,reading and writing.Note: the IELTS test can be taken at the nearest test centre.Results are released approximately two weeks after the test.Course assessment• Regular examination practice• A project (intermediate level)• At least one full practice IELTS testENTRY PATHWAYSAcademic English 3 (unit 3)10 weeksAcademic English 2 (unit 2)10 weeksAcademic English 1 (unit 1)10 weeksINTAKES, DURATION AND FEESCOURSE ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2013 DURATION FEE (SG$)Certificate inGeneral English31 December 2012, 13 February,18 March, 22 April, 27 May,1 July, 5 August, 16 September,21 October, 25 November5-15 weeks 345 per weekDiploma of EAPGeneral EnglishPreparatory Coursefor IELTSMATERIAL FEES13 February, 22 April, 1 July,16 September, 25 NovemberCurtin Singapore undergraduateand postgraduate programs*Curtin Collegepathways programs †* On successful completion with minimum 65 percent passing mark† On successful completion with minimum 50 percent passing mark forCertificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program and 60 percent for Diploma of Artsand Creative Industries or Diploma of CommerceNote: students can also enter Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries andDiploma of Commerce on successful completion of unit 3 with minimum50 percent passing mark.10-30 weeks 3,450per unit15 April, 2 December 8 weeks 2,760DURATIONFEE (SG$)1-4 weeks 1005-12 weeks 17213-24 weeks 24225-36 weeks 27337-52 or more 313Note 1: orientation is held on the first day of class.Note 2: students cannot be admitted into any course after the first week of teaching.Note 3: all fees include GST.Note 4: all fees are indicative only and subject to change.Entry requirement:• Preparation for IELTS (intermediate): IELTS 4.5• Preparation for IELTS (upper intermediate): IELTS 5.0• A pre-course qualifying test is required to guarantee aplace in this course if no IELTS score is availableKey facts• Course duration: eight weeks full-time• Course levels: intermediate and upper-intermediate• Maximum class size: 18 students• Hours per week: 20