Certificate in Advance English Language
The Certificate in Advance English Language is a programme that equips students with advanced proficiency in English language skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening. Offered at Kenya Methodist University, the programme prepares students for academic study, professional communication and further education requiring English competence.
The curriculum covers advanced English grammar, academic writing, comprehension and summary writing, oral communication, English for academic purposes, literature appreciation, research writing skills and English for professional communication. Students develop both written and spoken English proficiency.
The programme responds to the need for English language competence for academic and professional advancement. It provides a comprehensive foundation for students seeking to improve their English proficiency for university entry, employment or professional communication.
The programme is delivered through full-time and part-time modes, with lectures, language laboratory sessions, writing workshops, oral communication exercises and group discussions. Students engage in practical language exercises throughout the programme.
Graduates pursue opportunities requiring English proficiency, including further academic study, entry-level office roles, customer service positions and roles requiring professional communication. The certificate also serves as a bridging qualification for university entry.
Prospective students should have a KCSE mean grade of D+ or equivalent. The programme is suitable for students seeking to improve their English language skills for academic or professional purposes.
- Duration
- 1 year
- Public, up to
- Ksh 67,189
- Private, up to
- Ksh 45,000
- Job market
- Low
The programme
What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.
Practicalities
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Attachment
- 0 months
- Average class
- 25 students
- Award
- Certificate
What you study
4 subjects- Advanced English Grammar and Academic Writing
- Comprehension and Summary Writing
- Oral Communication and English for Academic Purposes
- Literature Appreciation and Research Writing Skills
Modules
4 in the programmeAdvanced English Grammar and Academic Writing
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Covers advanced English grammar, sentence structure, paragraph development, essay writing, academic writing conventions and referencing.
Comprehension and Summary Writing
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Covers reading comprehension, critical reading, summary writing, note-taking, paraphrasing and text analysis.
Oral Communication and English for Academic Purposes
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Covers oral communication, public speaking, presentation skills, English for academic purposes, academic discourse and seminar participation.
Literature Appreciation and Research Writing Skills
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Covers literature appreciation, literary analysis, introduction to literary genres, research writing skills and research paper writing.
A day as a student
A typical day involves morning lectures on advanced English grammar or academic writing, followed by a language laboratory session or comprehension exercises. Afternoon sessions include oral communication workshops, group discussions and literature appreciation activities.
The trade offs
In its favour
- The programme improves English proficiency for academic and professional advancement.
- The certificate can serve as a bridging qualification for university entry.
Against it
- The programme is offered at only one university.
- Career opportunities are limited without further qualifications.
What it costs
Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.
What it costs, and where
Against 188 arts & humanities coursesAnnual tuition in Kenyan shillings, rounded. The upright tick is the median for this field, so a bar sitting entirely to its right is an expensive programme by the standards of its own subject.
The fine print
Pub TVET 67K/yr. Priv: Finstock 30K full course, Global College 15K/term (finstockevarsity.com, kenyaplex.com).
KeMU may offer internal bursaries for certificate students.
Getting in
The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.
What you need
- KCSE mean grade
- D+
- Alternative entry
- KCSE mean grade D+ or equivalent.
How you are assessed
2 componentsContinuous Assessment
Assignment40% of the mark
Writing assignments, comprehension tests, oral presentations and class participation.
End of Semester Examinations
Written examination60% of the mark
End-of-semester written examinations covering grammar, comprehension, writing and literature.
Accreditation
Offered at Kenya Methodist University.
Accredited by
Kenya Methodist University
Academic
Offered at Kenya Methodist University.
Where it leads
The roles it opens, and what you leave with.
Where graduates go
3 rolesCustomer Service Representative
Moderate demandKsh 20,000 to Ksh 70,000
Handles customer inquiries, provides information and communicates professionally in English in customer service roles.
Office Assistant
Low demandKsh 18,000 to Ksh 65,000
Supports office operations, handles correspondence, drafts documents and communicates in English in office environments.
Receptionist
Low demandKsh 17,000 to Ksh 60,000
Manages front desk operations, handles telephone communication, receives visitors and provides information in English.
Graduate outcomes
Graduates use improved English proficiency for further academic study, entry-level office roles and positions requiring professional communication.
Certifications
Industry links
Common misconceptions
An English certificate is only for those who failed KCSE English.
The programme benefits anyone seeking to improve their English proficiency for academic, professional or personal development purposes.
Advance English is just basic English repeated.
The programme covers academic writing, research skills, professional communication and literature appreciation, going beyond basic English.
Related courses
Further reading
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