Assessments

All module assessments are compulsory. Some of the assessments are undertaken during the lecturing time frame while others require students to submit at a stipulated time.

Potential deadlines for certain assessments are listed in the table above. These periods, however, are subject to changes.

All assessments (where applicable) are to be submitted to student.services@dasacademy.edu.sg, except for physical portfolios which are to be submitted in person at the DAS Academy (Rex House). All assessments are due by 5:30 pm (1730hrs) on the specified due date.

For the award of the Specialist Diploma in Specific Learning Differences, students have to complete 6 modular courses and a practicum. The Specialist Diploma is delivered on weekday evenings and/or Saturdays, with a total of 127 contact hours for the entire diploma.

Module Description

Please click on the titles to learn more about the modules.

Module Timetable

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How is the Teaching Practicum module conducted?

Students are required to teach a learner who may be at risk of literacy difficulties for 10 lessons, each lesson should be a duration of 1 hour. The learner will have to be sourced from students’ own contacts. A mentor will be assigned to you for a duration of 5 hours, which will run concurrently with the teaching practicum.

Q. I have completed all the compulsory modules and four other modules via the Certificate Courses route. How do I make the conversion for the Specialist Diploma?

You should have achieved a Certificate of Achievement for 6 completed modules. The application fee of $32.10 and Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) of $53.50 will be required for conversion.

Please contact our Student Services at 6336 2555 for the cost of the Practicum Module. Please note that the Practicum module must be completed no later than 3 years from the completion date of your first Certificate Course. 

Q. I have not completed all the required certificate courses. Can I still apply to convert to the Specialist Diploma?

Yes, you can indicate your interest to make the conversion here. Our Student Services Associate will get in touch with you on how to proceed.

Q. When is the closing date of application?

Application closes two weeks before the commencement of the course. Commencement of the Specialist Diploma will be upon successful signing of the student contract.

Minimum Age: 18 years old

Academic Level: Minimum 5 GCE ‘O’ level passes, or equivalent

Language Proficiency: GCE ‘O’ Level pass in English Language as the 1st Language, or equivalent

Documents to be included in your application:

• Copy of NRIC (Front & Back)
• Passport-sized photo
• Copy of O Levels Certificate or equivalent
• A personal statement (500 - 1000 words) should introduce your background; explain your rationale for taking up this programme and the significance of this programme for your personal and/or professional development.
• 2 Character References (the character reference is a recommendation or a personal reference provided by someone who knows you and can attest to your character and abilities. Character referees should not be immediate family members. Testimonials should be about 250 words and should support your application for the course)
• Relevant Academic / Professional Qualifications (if applying via the Alternative Entry)
• Copies of DAS Academy Certificates and Transcripts (if applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning)

Applicants who do not meet the above requirement may opt for an alternative entry. Applicants are to successfully pass the 2 core modules as standalone certificates before applying for APL to convert it to Specialist Diploma.

For updated information on the closing date, please contact DAS Academy.

For more details, please contact the DAS Academy at info@dasacademy.edu.sg.