Course Objectives
The Certificate in Advance English for Young Tourism Professionals programme encrypted students the language and skills needed to communicate effectively and confidently, especially in the tourism and hospitality industries.
The programme aims to develop the student’s appropriate use of English in terms of accuracy, facility and fluency. It serves as a preparatory course designed to prepare non-English speakers who do not meet the minimum English language requirement for TMIS programmes.
Learners are introduced to English grammar and vocabulary through the four core competencies in speaking, listening, writing and reading which are conceptualised within a thematic interactive approach framework and this forms the structure of the course.
Duration
- 240 hours
- 3 Months
Mode of Instruction
The following methodologies will be adopted:
- Class Participation
- Group / Paired Work
- Individual Work (including Oral Presentations)
- Information Communication Technology (ICT) Engagement
- Speaking and Active Practices
- Listening Practices
- Pronunciation – Key Sounds
- Periodical Assessments
- Trainer-Student Ratio – 1:30
There are three levels: Level 1 (Elementary), Level 2 (Intermediate) and Level 3 (Advanced).
Certification
Upon successful completion, the Certificate in Advanced English for Young Tourism Professionals Level 2 (Intermediate) will be awarded by TMIS. Students will be able to progress to the next level.
This course is no longer accepting enrollments.
Introduction
This course is jointly developed by Tourism Management Institute of Singapore (TMIS). This programme cover the knowledge and skills in conducting pre-tour briefings for outbound travel groups, lead tour groups across international borders and providing service recovery for emergencies and tour group conflicts during outbound travel. Upon completion of the course, you may apply for a NATAS Tour Leader badge with NATAS registry.
Course Objectives
- Conduct pre-tour briefings for outbound travel groups.
- Lead tour groups across international borders.
- Provide service recovery for emergencies and tour group conflicts during outbound travel
Duration
- 40 hours
- 5 days (Full-Time)
- 5 weeks (Part-Time)
Mode of Instruction
This 40-hours course uses:
- Mini lectures – to succinctly explain the concepts and theories
- Interactive activities – Group discussions on knowledge and procedural process.
- Field Trips – For experiential learning at the airport & cruise terminal.
- Group and individual exercises for practical activities including role-plays.
- Independent learning sessions to practice skills and evaluate own progress based on case-studies and games.
- Mutual sharing and feedback on performance through all formal and informal learning activities and games.
- Trainer-Student Ratio – 1:20
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and passing all assessments, participant will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment (SOA) by SSG.
Target Audience
The main target audience are individual who wishes to become a tour leader. The job role(s)/occupations that this unit would be relevant to include:
- Tour Leader
- Travel Operations Manager
- New entrants to the Travel & Tourism industry
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirement
New students who have completed secondary school and a TMIS English Placement Test score of 46-70 marks.
Course Fees
| $ | |
|
LEVEL 3 – ADVANCE |
|
|
Tuition Fee |
2,640.00 |
|
Administrative Fee |
260.00 |
|
GST |
261.00 |
|
Total |
3,161.00 |
|
Non-Tuition Fee |
Amt SGD |
|
Administrative Fee (non-refundable) – Payable upon registration |
250.00 |
|
GST |
22.50 |
|
Total |
272.50 |
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirement
New students who have completed secondary school and a TMIS English Placement Test score of 46-70 marks.
Course Fees
| $ | |
|
LEVEL 3 – ADVANCE |
|
|
Tuition Fee |
2,640.00 |
|
Administrative Fee |
260.00 |
|
GST |
232.00 |
|
Total |
3,132.00 |
|
Non-Tuition Fee |
Amt SGD |
|
Administrative Fee (non-refundable) – Payable upon registration |
250.00 |
|
GST |
20.00 |
|
Total |
270.00 |
Company Sponsor for Non-SMEs and SMEs
Course Fee Subsidy of up to **70% and **Absentee Payroll Funding for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents Employees
**Subjected to SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Terms and Conditions.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirement
New students who have completed secondary school and a TMIS English Placement Test score of 46-70 marks.
Course Fees
| $ | |
|
LEVEL 3 – ADVANCE |
|
|
Tuition Fee |
2640.00 |
|
Administrative Fee |
260.00 |
|
7% GST |
203.00 |
|
Total |
3103.00 |
|
Non-Tuition Fee |
Amt SGD |
|
Administrative Fee (non-refundable) – Payable upon registration |
250.00 |
|
7% GST |
17.50 |
|
Total |
267.50 |
Company Sponsor for Non-SMEs and SMEs
Course Fee Subsidy of up to **70% and **Absentee Payroll Funding for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents Employees
**Subjected to SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Terms and Conditions.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirement
Course Fees
| S$ | |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 875.60 |
SELF SPONSORED SINGAPORE CITIZEN / SINGAPORE PR ≥ 21 YEARS ABOVE |
|
| Less SSG Funding (Up to 80% of Tuition Fee) | 680.00 |
| Tuition Fee after Funding | 195.60 |
| GST | 61.29 |
| NETT Fee Payable | 256.89 |
SELF SPONSORED SINGAPORE CITIZEN ≥ 40 YEARS ABOVE ONLY |
|
| Less SSG Funding (Up to 90% of Tuition Fee) | 788.04 |
| Tuition Fee after Funding | 87.56 |
| GST | 61.29 |
| NETT Fee Payable | 148.85 |
OTHER FEE |
|
| Application Fee (non-refundable) | 10.00 |
| GST | 0.70 |
| NETT Fee Payable | 10.70 |
|
Company Sponsor for Non-SMEs and SMEs Course Fee Subsidy of up to **90% and **Absentee Payroll Funding for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents Employees **Subjected to SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Terms and Conditions. |
Intake
Programme Calendar 2021
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 FT | 24 FT | 15 FT | |
| May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
| 10 FT | 07 FT | 05 FT | 11 FT |
| Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 06 FT | 04 FT | 08 FT | 06 FT |
PT: Part-Time
FT: Full-Time
Funding
Announcement: TMIS is Relocating to a New Campus!
We’re pleased to announce that TMIS will be moving to a new campus located at:
1 Venture Avenue, #02-06
Perennial Business City
Singapore 608521
The move is tentatively scheduled for mid-October 2025. All classes from mid-October 2025 onwards will be conducted at this new location.
We will provide a further update once the actual move date is confirmed.
We look forward to welcoming you to our upgraded facilities!