BUSINESS CHINESE PROGRAMME FEES (Skills) MODULE LEVEL Foundation 0.1 Level 1 Level 2 DURATION (Hours / Sessions) 60 hrs 20 sessions FEE $* (Before Grant) NETT FEE $*^ (After up to 50% Grant) 7%GST (Nett course fee) TOTAL FEES PAYABLE $^ (With GST & Registration Fee) PENALTY FEE $*^! 900 450 31.50 535 450 Beginner Level 3 480 240 16.80 310.30 240 Listening & Speaking (Conversational) Level 4 3 & 4 60 hrs 20 sessions 480 240 16.80 310.30 240 960 480 33.60 567.10 480 Intermediate Level 1 900 450 31.50 535 450 Intermediate Level 2 900 450 31.50 535 450 36 hrs 12 sessions 675 337.50 23.63 414.63 337.50 Beginner Level 1 Reading (Comprehension) Beginner Level 2 Intermediate 900 450 31.50 535 450 18 hrs 6 sessions 337.50 168.75 11.80 234.06 168.75 Beginner Level 1 Writing (Composition) Beginner Level 2 Intermediate 900 450 31.50 535 450 18 hrs 6 sessions 337.50 168.75 11.80 234.06 168.75 Page 1 of 9 Updated on 20160718
ADDITIONAL FUNDING SUPPORT (WEF 1 ST OCT 2015) (SKILLS) MODULE LEVEL Foundation 0.1 DURATION (Hours / Sessions) 60 hrs 20 sessions Workfare Training Support (WTS) 1 Up to 95% FEE$*^! (Additional funding if eligible under WTS) TOTAL FEES PAYABLE $ 1 (with GST, after additional funding from WTS ) Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) 2 Up to 90% FEE$*^! (Additional funding if eligible under MCES) TOTAL FEES PAYABLE $ 2 (with GST, after additional funding from MCES) Enhanced Training Support for SMEs 3 (ETSS) Up to 90% FEE$ (Additional funding if eligible under ETSS) TOTAL FEES PAYABLE $ 3 (With GST, after additional funding from ETSS 225 76.50 180 121.50 180 121.50 Level 1 Level 2 Beginner Level 3 120 40.80 96 64.80 96 64.80 Listening & Speaking (Conversational) Level 4 3 & 4 60 hrs 20 sessions 120 40.80 96 64.80 96 64.80 240 81.60 192 129.60 192 129.60 Intermediate Level 1 225 76.50 180 121.50 180 121.50 Intermediate Level 2 225 76.50 180 121.50 180 121.50 36 hrs 12 sessions 168.75 57.38 135 91.13 135 91.13 Beginner Level 1 Reading (Comprehension) Beginner Level 2 Intermediate 225 76.50 180 121.50 180 121.50 18 hrs 6 sessions 84.38 28.68 67.5 45.55 67.5 45.55 Beginner Level 1 Writing (Composition) Beginner Level 2 Intermediate 225 76.50 180 121.50 180 121.50 18 hrs 6 sessions 84.38 28.68 67.5 45.55 67.5 45.55 Course fee includes teaching materials. A non-refundable registration fee of $53.50 (inclusive of 7% GST) is applicable for each application. *Prevailing 7% GST is applicable. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions in the Business Chinese Programme Enrolment Form. ^50% grant is only applicable to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. 1 95% (WTS) is applicable to Singaporean 35 years & above with monthly income S$1900 & below. 2 90% (MCES) is applicable to Singaporean 40 years & above. 3 90% (ETSS) is applicable for Company-Sponsored trainee.! Penalty fee will be imposed to trainees who fail to fulfil funding criteria. For enquiries, please email to aclp@ntu.edu.sg or call 65922538 or 65922539 between Mon Fri, 9am 6pm. Page 2 of 9 Updated on 20161110
FEE $* (Before Grant) ENROLMENT FORM Business Chinese Skills Foundation 20 sessions, 60 hours FEE $*^ (After up to 50% SSG Grant) TOTAL FEES PAYABLE $^ (After Grant with GST & registration fee) PENALTY FEE $*^ 900 450^ 535^ 450 SELECT YOUR & INTAKE (Please tick one) Foundation FEB 2017 MAR 2017 MAY 2017 21 FEB 2017 02 MAY 2017 TUE & FRI 7pm 10pm 18 FEB 2017 08 JUL 2017 SAT 9am 12pm 13 MAR 2017 22 MAY 2017 MON & THU 7pm 10pm 18 MAR 2017 29 JUL 2017 SAT 2pm 5pm 16 MAY 2017 14 JUL 2017 TUE & FRI 7pm 10pm 13 MAY 2017 23 SEP 2017 SAT 9am 12pm Each class will consist of 3hrs duration with short break of 15 mins. A non-refundable registration fee of $53.50 (inclusive of 7% gst) is applicable for each application. *Prevailing 7% gst is applicable. Please refer to the terms and conditions in the Business Chinese Programme enrolment form. ^50% grant is only applicable to Singapore citizens and Singapore permanent residents. 1 95% (WTS) is applicable to Singaporean 35 years & above with monthly income S$1900 & below. 2 90% (MCES) is applicable to Singaporean 40 years & above 3 90% (ETSS) is applicable for company-sponsored trainee.! Penalty fee will be imposed to trainees who fail to fulfil funding criteria. For enquiries, please email to aclp@ntu.edu.sg or call 6592 2538 or 6592 2539 between Mon Fri, 9am to 6pm. PART 1 - PERSONAL PARTICULARS (Please complete ALL sections) Name (as in NRIC / Passport): (Underline surname) Salutation (Please indicate): Prof. / Dr. / Mr. / Mrs. / Mdm. / Ms. Chinese Name (If applicable): Gender: Male Female Date of Birth (dd / mm / yyyy): Age: Nationality: NRIC / FIN No.: Type of Singapore Pass you are currently holding (For foreigner only): Employment Pass S Pass Work Permit Visit Pass Student Pass Dependant s Pass Others, please specify: Mobile No.: Email: Mailing Address: Postal Code: Occupation: Company Name: PART 2 - HIGHEST EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION (Please tick one) Postgraduate Degree Graduate Degree Diploma College / Secondary & Below Others, please specify: PART 3 - HIGHEST CHINESE EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION (Please tick one) Primary PSLE Lower Secondary O Level or equivalent Page 3 of 9 Updated on 20170113
A Level or equivalent Others, please specify: PART 4 PRE- PLACEMENT / INTERNAL TEST / BCT RESULTS (For Beginner, Intermediate and applicants.) Date of Test: BCT 1 / Listening / Speaking Level: BCT 2 / Reading Level: BCT 3 / Writing Level: PART 5 - COMPANY SPONSORSHIP (Applicable to company-sponsored applicants only and all fields must be completed by company.) Company Name: Billing Address: Contact Person: Designation: Department: Email: Salutation (Please indicate): Office No.: Fax No.: Postal Code: Prof. / Dr. / Mr. / Mrs. / Mdm. / Ms. Company Certification We certify that all information made on this application is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. We agree that any misrepresentation or omission is sufficient grounds for rejecting the application. We authorize any investigation of the above information for the purpose of verification. Name of Official: Signature: Company Stamp: Date (dd / mm / yyyy): PART 6 - HOW DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS PROGRAMME? (Please tick) CI-NTU Website Newspaper Advertisement E-Newsletter Friends / Colleagues Brochure Others, please specify: PART 7 - WHY DO YOU WANT TO APPLY FOR THIS PROGRAMME? (Please tick) For future career development needs To fulfil current job requirement Self-improvement Have interest in this programme Others, please specify: Page 4 of 9 Updated on 20160113
TERMS AND CONDITIONS A. Enrolment Policy 1. Applicant will have to submit the completed enrolment form, registration fee and photocopy of NRIC and required documents as per listed in this form. 2. Non-Singapore Citizen must possess a valid Work Pass and Immigration Pass throughout the course duration. CI-NTU will not be responsible for the non-completion of the course should their pass / permit expire and subsequently lapse within the duration of the course. 3. CI-NTU reserves the rights to cancel or re-schedule the lesson, and re-arrange the lesson location for any reason. However, CI- NTU shall endeavour to give advance notice of any changes. 4. CI-NTU reserves the right to amend any information specified herein or to the course in general as and when it considers appropriate or the circumstance so require. CI-NTU s decision is final. B. Attendance Requirement 1. Applicant has to complete the course or achieve a minimum attendance rate of 75% per course. CI-NTU will not accept any reasons for absence. Official business trip and medical certificate will not be accepted as a valid reason with regards to the fulfilment of minimum attendance requirements. 2. There will be no refund or make-up lesson should the applicant fail to attend any of the lessons. 3. Applicant who does not meet the minimum attendance requirement is deemed to have failed in that course. FULL course fee is applicable to repeat the course. C. Post-course Test 1. Test fees are exclusively in course fee: Internal Test - A non-refundable Internal Test fee (Refer Internal Test Application Form for fees payable) will be chargeable for applicant who has attended the Foundation; Speaking & Listening Beginner 1 & 2; Reading Beginner 1; and Writing Beginner 1 course. - Applicant must complete the post-course test at CI-NTU within the last 2 sessions of training. - All requests for rescheduling test dates must be made in writing with valid reason(s) within the first half of the course. For bundled courses, all requests should be made within the first half of each level. All requests must be supported with documentary evidence. A non-refundable administrative fee of S$74.90 (inclusive of 7% GST) per application will be chargeable. Singapore dollars of S$107 (inclusive of 7% GST) per late request. - If applicant fails the Internal Test, he / she is allowed max. TWO more attempts to take the supplementary test. A nonrefundable administrative and supplementary test fee of S$30 (inclusive of 7% GST) per application will be chargeable. Business Chinese Test (BCT) - A non-refundable BCT fee (Refer BCT Application Form for fees payable) will be chargeable for applicant who has attended Speaking & Listening Beginner 3 & 4, Intermediate 1 & 2, ; Reading Beginner 2, Intermediate, ; Writing Beginner 2, Intermediate,. - Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents will be eligible for 90% subsidies for the BCT fee. - Applicant must complete the post-course test (BCT) within two (2) months from the completion date of course. D. Release of Results 1. All Internal Test / Business Chinese Test (BCT) results will be released within two (2) months after the test. Applicant will receive an email notice of post-course test results and training recommendation. 2. Applicant should not solicit any information from the CI-NTU trainer and staffs prior to the release date. E. Certificate 1. Applicant will be awarded with a Certificate of Completion from CI-NTU after they have achieved minimum attendance rate of 75% per course; alternatively, Certificate of Participation will only be issued to applicant who fulfill minimum attendance rate of 50% and above per course. 2. Applicant will also be awarded with a WSQ Certificate / or BCT Certificate after they have passed the post-course Internal Test / or completed BCT within the stipulated deadline. 3. Certificate will be kept in CI-NTU for only six (6) months upon receipt of notice collection, after such time CI-NTU reserves the right to dispose the certificate in any way it sees fit, no claim shall valid after this period. F. SkillsFuture Credit 1. SkillsFuture Credit can be used for course fee payment (inclusive of 7% GST) only. Applicant is to make payment of at least 50% of the Nett course fee in cash. 2. Applicant should ensure there is sufficient balance in the Account before course enrolment. 3. Applicant should log-in to their SkillsFuture Credit Account to apply for the credits within three (3) working days after each course enrolment at CI-NTU. 4. In the case of cancellation of the usage of SkillsFuture Credit, applicant should notify CI-NTU in writing at least three (3) working days before they make any cancellation. 5. Upon cancellation of SkillsFuture Credit used, CI-NTU will be reimbursed with the corresponding amount in cash within five (5) working days after the cancellation; or at least fourteen (14) working days before the course commencement date. Page 5 of 9 Updated on 20161124
G. Penalty Fee Penalty fee will be imposed if the applicant who enjoys 50%-95% course fee grant fails to meet any of the requirements stated as follows: - Attempt pre-course placement test (exempted for Foundation s applicants); - Complete the course & achieve minimum attendance rate of 75% per course; - Complete post-course Internal Test (Foundation; Speaking & Listening Beginner 1 & 2; Reading Beginner 1; and Writing Beginner 1) in the last 2 sessions of training; or sit for BCT (Speaking & Listening Beginner 3 & 4, Intermediate 1 & 2, ; Reading Beginner 2, Intermediate, ; Writing Beginner 2, Intermediate, ) within two (2) months from the course completion date; - Participate in post-course surveys. H. Withdrawal / Refund Policy 1. Early withdrawal is defined as discontinuing of a course prior to the commencement of the course. Early withdrawal / refund request must be made in writing with valid reason(s); no other form of request will be accepted. Applicant will be informed of the outcome within 10 working days upon receipt of notice. For company-sponsored applicant, the early withdrawal request must be signed off by the authorized representative of the company. 2. All the early withdrawals shall be in accordance with the below-mentioned clauses on refund policy. Course fees paid to CI- NTU may be refunded accordingly as follows: Type Percentage of Refund Written request for refund is received: Registration Fee Non-refundable - 100% More than 30 working days prior to the commencement of the course Course Fee 50% Between 15 to 30 working days prior to the commencement of the course 0% Less than 15 working days prior to the commencement of the course 3. The refund amount considered is inclusive of SkillsFuture Credit used. In the case where the credits used are more than 50% of courses fee paid, the applicant is required to pay CI-NTU the balance of the 50% retention in cash. 4. Registered applicant who does not show up for course will be considered as Withdrawal without notice. There will be NO REFUND of course fee; and a penalty fee will be imposed (refer to Clause G ). 5. If CI-NTU is unable to locate or contact applicant for a period of more than 7 working days, the applicant is deemed to have withdrawn from the course. 6. CI-NTU has sole discretion in approving withdrawal on a case by case basis depending on the merit of the request. I. Deferment / Transfer Policy 1. Deferment is defined as a postponement or delay in course commencement date after the issuing of confirmation notice for the course. A non-refundable deferment administrative fee of S$53.50 (inclusive of 7% GST) per application will be chargeable. Students must apply for deferment using the Request for Deferment Form. 2. Transfer is defined as transferring from one class (weekday/weekend) to another within the same course, or change of level within the same course, or change of course or level within the same programme after the issuing of confirmation notice for the course. A non-refundable transfer administrative fee of S$53.50 (inclusive of 7% GST) per application will be chargeable. Students must apply for transfer using the Request for Transfer Form. 3. All requests for deferment/transfer must be made in writing with valid reason(s) at least 10 working days in advance before course commencement and no other mode of informing will be accepted. All requests must be supported with documentary evidence. Applicant will be informed of the outcome within 10 working days upon receipt of notice. 4. Deferment/transfer is NOT allowed after SECOND lesson. Deferment/transfer of course is allowed only ONCE up to the next available commencement date of the course, subject to class availability, failing which the applicant will be deemed as having withdrawn from the course and the course fee payments shall be forfeited. 5. For company-sponsored applicant, the deferment/transfer request must be signed off by the authorized representative of the company. 6. If the Institute is unable to locate or contact you for a period of 14 working days or more prior to the commencement date of the next available course, such students may be deemed to have withdrawn from the programme. 7. In case of having missed the notice from CI-NTU, it is also the responsibility of the students to check with CI-NTU for the status of the next available course at least 14 working days or more before the course commencement date. 8. All requests for deferment/transfer are subjected to CI-NTU s approval and seats availability. The Institute s decision shall be final and any dispute will not be entertained. J. Change of Personal Particulars 1. Applicant s registered name (Name as in NRIC / Passport) will be reflected on certificate(s) issued. Any future changes must be supported by documentary evidence. It is important that the applicant verify his / her particulars upon enrolment and rectify any errors with CI-NTU on the first day of the lesson. If the applicant fails to do so and this has resulted in any re-issue of certificate, there is a non-refundable administration fee of $53.50 (inclusive of 7% GST) will be chargeable. 2. Should there be any changes in the personal particulars (such as contact numbers and email). The applicant is required to update CI-NTU via email at aclp@ntu.edu.sg. CI-NTU will not be accountable for delayed or non-receipt of course information due to incorrect or obsolete students' addresses and contacts. Page 6 of 9 Updated on 20161020
K. Others 1. All information provided by you by means of this form is treated with strictest confidentiality and is meant for internal administration, telecommunications only. 2. Lost property found on CI-NTU premises will be kept in CI-NTU for a period of 10 working days, after such time CI-NTU reserves the right to dispose of the item in any way it sees fit, no claim shall valid after this period. APPLICANT S DECLARATION I, (Name), NRIC / FIN / Passport No., hereby acknowledge that all information provided in this form is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and without misinterpretation or omission any relevant fact (s). I would like to use $ (inclusive of GST) of my SkillsFuture Credit for the above-mentioned course, OPTIONS (1): I would like to opt for the credits to pay to CI-NTU. I will pay CI-NTU the full amount in cash if I do not apply for the usage within three (3) working days; OPTIONS (2): I would like to pay to CI-NTU in cash and opt to reimburse the amount to My Bank Account later (Credit application to be made within 90 days after course commencement date). I have read and fully understand the above Terms and Conditions set by Confucius Institute, NTU (CI-NTU). I agree to be bound by all policies, regulations and term and conditions, which may thereafter be amended from time to time at the discretion of the CI-NTU. Signature: Date (dd / mm / yyyy): Total Amount : FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY ( Amt Incl.): Course Fee S$ Non-Refundable Reg. Fee: Transaction date: Collected by: Mode of payment: Credit Card NETS I-Banking Cheque Cash Transaction No.: Receipt No.: Additional Funding: MCES S$ Ref: WTS S$ Ref: SkillsFuture Credit Used: S$ Page 7 of 9 Updated on 20161124
CI-NTU TRAINING AGREEMENT (FOR BUSINESS CHINESE PROGRAMME APPLICANTS RECEIVING WDA GRANT) This agreement is made between Confucius Institute, Nanyang Technological University (CI-NTU), and (Applicant s Name) (NRIC). CI-NTU shall allow the applicant to attend Business Chinese Programme (Foundation / Listening & Speaking / Reading / Writing, (Level) and the applicant shall agree on the following terms: I agree with the BCT / Placement Test result (as enclosed) dated and the course I am recommended to enrol for. I am a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident, and at least 21 years and above / I am a Singaporean, and at least 35 years and above with monthly income S$1,900 & below / I am a Singaporean, and at least 40 years and above. I have not studied Chinese language before, or only possess a Primary 3 and below Chinese language proficiency (for Foundation course applicants only). I have to achieve at least 75% in-class attendance for course enrolled. I have to register and sit for the post-course Internal Test (for Foundation; Speaking & Listening Beginner 1 & 2; Reading Beginner 1; and Writing Beginner 1 applicants only) conducted at CI-NTU witihin the last 2 sessions of training. I have to register and sit for post-course test BCT1 / BCT2 / and BCT3 (For Speaking & Listening Beginner 3 & 4, Intermediate 1 & 2, ; Reading Beginner 2, Intermediate, ; Writing Beginner 2, Intermediate, applicants only) conducted at CES center within 2 months from date of completion of training. I have to participate in post-course surveys which will be conducted after my training and post-course test. I understand that I am only eligible for one-time funding per module wef 1 July 2013. I declare that this is my first attempt on the level module and any subsequent repeat on the same module will be at my own cost. I intend to use S$ of my SkillsFuture Credit and will abide to the Terms and Conditions stated in the Business Chinese enrolment form. Failure to comply with any of the terms stated above, I shall have to reimburse CI-NTU the total amount of: $450* (Foundation) / $225* (Listening & Speaking Beginner L1 / L2) / $240* (Listening & Speaking Beginner L3 / L4) / $480* (Listening & Speaking Beginner B3 + B4) / $450* (Listening & Speaking Intermediate L1 / L2) / $337.50* (Listening & Speaking ) / $225* (Reading Beginner L1 / L2) / $450* (Reading Intermediate) / $168.75* (Reading ) / $225* (Writing Beginner L1 / L2) / $450* (Writing Intermediate) / $168.75* (Writing ) I shall have to also reimburse CI-NTU additional 40% - 45% under the WTS / MCES subsidy for failure to comply with any of the terms stated above. Neo Peng Fu (Ph.D.) Director, Confucius Institute, NTU Date Applicant s Signature Name: NRIC / Passport No.: *Prevailing 7% of GST is applicable. Date Page 8 of 9 Updated on 20160718
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