Certificate in Tertiary Foundation Programme
The Certificate in Tertiary Foundation Programme (CTFP) provides students with the necessary theoretical knowledge in the interdisciplinary fields of communication, management, marketing, statistics and mathematics. This will enable students to progress to gain admission to the various TMC proprietary diploma programmes. Upon completion of the CTFP programme students can choose to focus on one of the following streams at TMC:
• Business Administration & Marketing
• Hospitality & Tourism Management
• Mass Communication
• Information Technology
• Psychology
Duration
Full-Time: 12 months
Part-Time: 18 months
Modules
English modules
English – Beginner
English – Elementary
English – Intermediate 1
English – Intermediate 2
English – Advanced 1
Certificate modules
Mathematics and Statistics
Academic Writing
Personal and Skills Development
Introduction to Project Management
Course Assessment
Coursework-based assessments and examinations.
Entry Requirements (Local)
Age
15 years old (based on date of birth) at point of start class
Academic Qualification
Obtained at least a C6 at GCE O level in any 1 subject or equivalent
English Proficiency
At least a C6 at GCE O level English or at least a D or 5 at GCE N level English
Pass TMC English Proficiency Test (Students who meet the English requirement will be exempted from all English modules)
Entry Requirements (International)
Age
15 years old (based on date of birth) at point of start class
Academic Qualification
Completed secondary school education or Year 9
English Proficiency
Completed secondary school education with at least a pass in any 1 subject or equivalent
Mature Candidates:
Mature Candidates of ≥30 years old with 8 years of work experience may be admitted in lieu of academic qualification
Programme Fees (Local)
Full-Time
Course Application Fee: $100.00
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $3,000.00
Other Mandatory Fee
Assessment Fee: $600.00
Course Material Fee: $300.00
Medical Insurance: $80.00
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $29.85
Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $4,009.85
Note:
Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of GST.
All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.
Part-Time
Course Application Fee: $100.00
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $3,000.00
Other Mandatory Fee
Assessment Fee: $600.00
Course Material Fee: $300.00
Medical Insurance: $80.00
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $29.85
Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $4,009.85
Note:
Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of GST.
All information stated is accurate and effective as at 15 January 2024.
Program Fees (International)
Full Time:
Course Application Fee: $400.00
Course Fee
Tuition Fee: $5,000.00
Other Mandatory Fee
Assessment Fee: $700.00
Course Material Fee: $300.00
International Student Admin Fee: $650.00
Medical Insurance: $90.00
Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) Fee: $50.55
Total Course Fee Excluding Application Fee: $6,790.55
Note:
Fees indicated are in SGD and exclusive of 9% GST.
The International Student Admin fee is waived if they progress to the next course.
All information stated is accurate and effective as at 1st Feb 2025