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ABOUT US |
Message from the Head of School
British Education Centre was established in 2007 as a school registered
with the Ministry of Education, Singapore.
Our academic standards are based primarily on the
British education system and its national quality standards and we conform with
the requirements of the Council for Private Education, Singapore, the new
government body for private schools under which we are now registered.
We are fully British
owned and operated. We provide a a better experience. We are run by
teachers for teachers and for our students. We believe that an overly
financial 'bottom-line' oriented corporate approach should not unduly
dominate a school to the detriment of the academic work, This is a
successful approach and illustrates the fact that teachers are also
managers and can be well capable of operating schools.
We provide high quality teacher training and related English language
training.
We are responsive, understanding and flexible and we ensure that our TESOL
students, who are busy working adults with perhaps many family
responsibilities, are able complete the necessary
study and assessments.
Our Academic Board and Examination Board help us
to implement and maintain high standards.
We look forward to welcoming you and helping you to develop your future success in study, career and the
wider community.
Dr. Alan Richardson
Head of School |
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Dr. Alan Richardson
Head of School and Diploma in TESOL/English Trainer
Dr. Richardson
obtained his Bachelor Degree and Ph.D at the University of Bradford, UK.
He worked in education and research (Senior Research Fellow, University of
Leeds) and became a registered teacher in the UK state school system. In
1993, he moved from the UK to be a senior lecturer at Singapore
Polytechnic. He obtained a Certificate in Teaching (University of
Sheffield, UK in collaboration with Singapore Polytechnic). Since 1998, he
has worked at institutions such as MDIS as Academic Director and has
taught English at the National University of Singapore (Extension), APMI
KAPLAN and other schools. He has been teaching the LTTC Diploma in TESOL
in Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar since 2005. He created British
Education Centre to specialise in teacher training in 2007. Full-time.
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Dr. Peter Hardstone
Diploma in
TESOL Trainer and
External Assessor of Practicums
Dr. Hardstone
obtained his Bachelor Degree and Ph.D. from Queen’s University Belfast,
UK. He came to Singapore in 1975 and has since been teaching in management
areas and in English as a Second Language, for example on the English
language programmes of the British Council, National University of Singapore
(Extension), APMI KAPLAN and James Cooke University (Singapore Campus). He
obtained a Certificate in TESOL from RELC in 2004 and since then has been training
in TESOL in Singapore. Part-time.
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Ms. Marven Harkness
Diploma in
TESOL Trainer and
External Assessor of Practicums
Ms Harkness
has a Trained Teachers Certificate from Christchurch Teachers College, New
Zealand and a Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language to
Adults from the Royal Society of Arts (UK). Her Bachelor of Education is
from her study at Edith Cowan University, Australia and this portfolio of
qualifications is completed with a Diploma in the Teaching of English as a
Second Language from the Royal Society of Arts (UK). Ms. Harkness is
currently teaching English to foreign students at the National University
of Singapore (Extension). In addition to teaching English in Asia from
1989, she has been involved in TESOL teacher training with us
since 2008. Part-time. |
Mr. Alex Ivey
Diploma in
TESOL Trainer and
External Assessor of Practicums
Mr. Ivey gained his Bachelor Degree from Auburn University, pursued
graduate studies at the University of Nevada and obtained his Masters
from Texas A&M University. He also has a Diploma in TESOL from London
Teacher Training College and is teaching
English to foreign students in Singapore. He has been teaching English and
Public speaking in Singapore for the past six years in private colleges
and public and private secondary schools and is working with us to help
produce a new generation of English teachers. Part-time. |
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VISION
To work
in the global community with British-based academic approaches for the
benefit of international understanding, peace and development.
MISSION
To provide students with high quality education and personal development
for their future and for the benefit of their own community and the wider
global community of nations.
CORE VALUES
To
achieve our Mission, our Core Values are:
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to
provide knowledge, skills, a love of scholarship and enquiry,
encouragement and inspiration for the best development of our students
for their future careers and personal growth;
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to
provide high-quality programmes to meet the needs of our students;
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to
provide an environment that is highly responsive to our students' needs;
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to
promote high standards of professional and ethical behaviour;
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to
maintain a young, dynamic and international outlook.
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Our Mission is supported by:
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A friendly welcome.
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Qualified, experienced and friendly trainers who care deeply about
academic quality. ● Professional administration in accordance with best
practice.
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Fully equipped on-site
teaching facilities and
a modern, attractive open-plan room concept. A 17.4 sqm training classroom with
computer, LCD projector, video recording facilities, English language student
books, workbooks, teachers books and audio CDs at every level from Beginner to
Advanced.
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A library containing over 1000 items to
borrow:
TESOL and Language: Full range of general English student books;
English for Specific Purposes student books, teacher books and audio CDs for
teaching English for Tourism, Hospitality & Hotel Management, Business, Healthcare, Customer
Service, Law,
Banking & Finance, Engineering; English for Young Learners; IELTS; TOEFL; Phonetics
& Phonology; Language Teaching Approaches & Methodologies; French,
Italian, German, Latin languages; Novels; Verse; Music & Song; Education; Schools Administration Practice.
OTHER:
For general interest or for assisting in practicum teaching lesson topics - Biographies; Geography; History; Science; Technology; Social
Sciences; Psychology; Fashion; Retail; Management; Marketing; Economics;
Hospitality & Tourism; Law; General Interest.
● Materials and equipment to help
our TESOL students to develop their
practicum teaching lesson.
● Good, cool air conditioning, self-contained bathroom
facilities, student refreshments and seating area.
For a view of our premises and facilities, please
go to Photo Gallery.
Manager:
Dr. Alan Richardson
British Education Centre is an Institutional Member of the College of Teachers
and abides by its Professional Code of Practice.
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