Advanced Certificate Course in English Language

A four-month English certificate for O/L and A/L students covering speaking, advanced grammar, reading, career writing and IELTS or TOEFL listening.

LevelCertificate
Duration4 Months
Study modefull-time
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

Students who have sat the GCE O/L or A/L and want stronger English for study or work are the intended audience. The course can be taken full time or part time at six NIBM locations. It has five parts: speaking for effective communication, advanced grammar, advanced reading skills, advanced writing for careers, and listening modules that prepare learners for IELTS and TOEFL. NIBM lists the course at Colombo, Kandy, Kurunegala, Galle, Matara and Kirulapone NIC. The fee is LKR 45,000 plus LKR 6,000 for registration. The page does not name an awarding body.

Modules

5 modules
Modules5 modules
Speaking for effective communication
Advanced Grammar
Advanced Reading skills for language development
Advanced writing skills for careers
IELTS & TOEFL preparatory listening modules

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Admission criteria

Sat for G.C.E. O/L or A/L

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 45,000total
Application feeLKR 6,000
Course fee. Subject to change without prior notice.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

certificate

Duration

4 Months ยท full-time

Location

Colombo, Colombo, Peradeniya, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala

Fees

LKR 45,000 ยท Local

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Upcoming intakes

No upcoming intakes listed
Verified informationOct 19, 2026

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