JVELC (J. Villanueva's English Language Centre)

School Introduction

The foremost English Language School in Singapore run by Prof. James Villanueva (Ph.D. in English, Ph.D. in Linguistics, Ph.D. in Creative Writing) is where they teach proper English through oral, written, reading and comprehension exercises. Classes include Primary, Secondary , Pre-University, Junior College and University Students. Proven techniques and customized lecture style workshops are tailored for School Teachers and Business Professionals who want to learn to speak proper.

JVELC aims to serve the needs of those who are confronted with challenges when learning the English Language either informally (i.e. for purposes of conversation, speech presentation, etc) or formally (i.e. for written and oral examinations).

Established in 1984, J. Villanueva's English Language Centre (JVELC) started off as a a language specialist research and development establishment dedicated to teachning and to the improvement in learning and mastering the English Language. All students are instructed by Professor James Villanueva who has 3 Ph.D's .

Results at Public School Exam Curriculum have always reflected a 96 percent pass average .

Located in Hougang, the facilitily is easily accessible by public transportation. Class room instruction uses state-of-the art technology teaching aids to help widen the knowledge base of the students through visual as well as lectured presentations.

ESL Program Introduction

Areas that are covered during the English language classes include grammar at the elementary, intermediate and advanced level. Sentence structure rewrites and development.

Vocabulary and spelling includes identifying the word, synonyms and antonymns as well as deducing the meaning(s) and intensity.

Other areas covered are comprehension where students learn among a variety of techniques, the art of answering the questions posed to them.

Essay writing which include presentation, pronunciation, oral reading and communication and how to read and converse.

Background Data

• Number of ESL Students: 1-100
• Average Class Size: 15-20
• Hours per Week: 3-5
• Minimum Age: 8
• Housing Options:
• School Setting:  Urban 
• Accreditation: Ministry of Education, Singapore Government

Schedule & Fees

Starting Dates:
January 1, February 1, March 1, April 1, May 1, June 1, July 1, August 1, September 1, October 1, Novembeer 1, December 1

Tuition :
Depending on the course selected, the pricing of the various courses are applicable.

Application Fee : None
Housing : N/A

Special Courses & Features

• English for Business
• Public Speaking Courses
• Teacher Training Courses
• Cambridge Examination Courses
• One-to-One Instruction / Private Lessons
• Courses for Juniors / Teenagers (12 - 16 yrs old)
• Courses for Children (under 12 years old)

Contact Info

JVELC (J. Villanueva's English Language Centre)
Block 203, #02- 95
Hougang Street 21
Singapore 530203


Tel 011-65-6338-9895
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