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The FEP, or the Freshmore English Programme is a 4-week (4 hours per week) English module that is offered in term 1 for selected freshmore students. Lessons are conducted twice a week, for 2 hours at a time. This is a Pass/Fail module and the grades will appear on the student’s transcript when they graduate from SUTD. Students have to pass FEP in order to graduate.

During the module, students will have the opportunity to learn essay writing skills and techniques, pick up close reading and critical reading skills, learn textual analysis and write critical responses to academic based articles.

The EWET is the English Writing Entrance Test conducted by SUTD for selected Freshmore students in term 1. It is an English Diagnostic Test run by the Centre for Writing and Rhetoric (CWR) to ensure that undergraduate students have the necessary skills to cope with HASS readings, essays and other modules that require some form of writing. Students who fail the EWET are not expected to withdraw from SUTD. However, they are required to take two additional modules – Freshmore English Programme in term 1, as well as Freshmore Communication Programme in term 3, during their Freshmore year.

Freshmore English Programme (FEP)

• Duration: Eight weeks (16 hours); weekly (2hrs)
• Start: first term – academic week three
• Outcome: This is a Pass/Fail module and the grades will appear on the student’s transcript when they graduate from SUTD. Students have to pass FEP in order to graduate.

During the module, students will have the opportunity to learn essay writing skills and techniques, pick up close reading and critical reading skills, learn textual analysis and write critical responses to academic based articles.

Exemptions will be given for students who meet the criteria stated in the table below. If students submit more than one category of scores, the category with the higher score will be considered for the exemption.

All students without the above minimum qualifications and scores must take the EWET.

You may book via each staff’s Calendly link.

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We will notify applicants no later than 31 May.

We’re looking for a range of applicants from academic and professional backgrounds. The basic prerequisites include a Bachelor’s degree; and TOEFL/IELTS scores for those whose last degree was not taught in English. Strong consideration will be given to your statement of interest and supporting documents.

For the September 2025 intake: you can send in your application between 11 November 2024 and 26 January 2025. Thereafter, applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until 31 March 2025.

Latest update: Admissions extended till 31 May 2025.

Fees for students admitted in AY2025

Singapore Citizens: S$14,350 (exclusive of GST, payable in two terms, per term S$7,175)

Permanent Residents: S$14,350 (exclusive of GST, payable in two terms, per term S$7,175)

International Students: S$22,000 (inclusive of GST, payable in two terms, per term S$11,000)

Non-subsidized fee (incl. GST): S$41,450 (inclusive of GST, payable in two terms, per term S$20,725)

Note: The tuition fee for the programme may be subjected to change annually in September.

In addition, students pay a Compulsory Miscellaneous Fee each year to cover student activities & services; health & insurance; academic services and sports facilities.

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