Preparatory Course For Singapore Cambridge General Certification Ordinary Level Examination

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Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certification (Ordinary Level) Examination

Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certification (Ordinary Level) Examination

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Study Level

Preparatory

School

Coleman College

Awarded By

University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate and MOE (upon passing of external exam)

Available to

Local & International Student

Duration

10 Months

Course Fees

$9800 (SGD)

Delivery Mode

Full-time

Commencement Dates

January, March, May, July, September, November

General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE’O’ level) is a standard UK qualification usually taken at the age of fifteen or sixteen. An ‘O’ Level provides a foundation for further study or employment. They are available in a wide range of subjects covering the whole curriculum. Within the subject areas which are generally available, there is often a choice of several syllabuses. You can take any number of ‘O’ Level subjects, depending on the qualifications that the chosen higher institution asks for.

The Ministry of Education, Singapore and the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) are the joint examining authorities for the Singapore – Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level examination.

Objectives

Prepared to take the General Certificate of Education Ordinary level examination given by Singapore Education and Assessment Board in Collaboration with the Cambridge International Examination in October
Able to pursue their Higher education in Singapore by qualifying for the entry requirements in 5 Polytechnics in Singapore, Junior Colleges, and to any private Institutions in Singapore offering various diploma and degree courses.

Academic Requirements

Completed Sec 3 education in Singapore Government School or 9 years of formal education or equivalent
English Proficiency: Passed Coleman Language Competency Assessment at Intermediate Level or IELTS 4 or equivalent

Non-Academic Requirements

At least 15 years old

Modules Covered

Compulsory Subjects
- English
- Mathematics (E-Maths)
Elective Subjects (Minimum of 3)
- Additional Mathematics (A-Maths)
- Combined Science (i.e. Physics & Chemistry)
- Pure Physics
- Principles of Accounts
- Geography

Delivery Mode

Full-time

Delivery Methods

Lecture, Tutorials, Practical, Discussion, Interactive Lessons, Games

Duration

10 Months

Timetable

Full-time
- Monday to Friday
- English 11.25 contact hours per week;
- E-Maths 2.5 – 4.5 contact hours per week;
- A-Maths 2.5 – 4.5 contact hours per week;
- Combined Science 4.5 – 6.0 contact hours per week;
- Principles of Accounts 3.0 – 5.0 contact hours per week;
- Geography 3,75 – 4.5 contact hours per week
- Total 29.5 – 31.5 contact hours per week

Commencement Dates

January
March
May
July
September
November

Teacher Student Ratio

1:40

Assessment Methods

External ‘O’ Level examinations comprising:
- Oral
- Written examination
- Practical examination for Science subjects

Grading Criteria

A1: 75 & Above
A2: 70 – 74
B3: 65 – 69
B4: 60 – 64
C5: 55 – 59
C6: 50 – 54
D7: 45 – 49
E8: 40 – 44
F9: Below 40

Graduation Criteria

Completion of course
Students (both International and local) must achieve an attendance rate of 80% and above in order to qualify for examinations
Students must be at least 15 years old as at 1st January of the examination year.

Awards

Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (Awarded by Ministry of Education, Singapore and University of Cambridge International Examinations)

Academic Progression

Students who qualify for the L1 R4 grade requirement of the 5 Polytechnics in Singapore may able to apply for the desired course.

	Amount	Remarks
Course Fee	$9,800.00
Administrative Fee	$500.00
Course Material	$1,300.00
Uniform	$150.00
Medical Insurance	$100.00	Non-refundable, payable per calendar year
FPS Insurance	$300.00
7% GST	$899.50
Total	$13,749.50

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