Introduction
The Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) is designed for students of age 14 years old and above, who aspire to acquire a qualification that is recognised by many countries and progress to higher education and vocational studies.
Upon completion of the course, students will sit for the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) which is conducted jointly by the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), the Ministry of Education, Singapore and the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB).
The GCE O-Level system is equivalent to the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examination taken by students in the United Kingdom.
Curriculum Overview
Programme Structure
COMPULSORY SUBJECT
English Language
Mathematics
NON-COMPULSORY SUBJECT^
Chinese
Physics*
Science (Chemistry) and Science (Biology)#
Science (Chemistry) and Science (Physics)#
Science (Physics) and Science (Biology)#
Additional Mathematics
Principles of Accounts
Literature in Chinese
Humanities (Social Studies) and Humanities (History)+
Humanities (Social Studies) and Humanities (Geography)+
^Choose three subjects; package offered is for five subjects in total
#Choose one of three science combined subjects
*Not allowed to take together with Science (Physics)
+Choose one of two humanities combined subjects
Entry Requirements
Local Application
Admission Requirements
10 Months
- Completed at least Secondary 3 Education / Year 9 or equivalent
- Minimum Age: 15 (as at 1st Jan of the year of GCE ‘O’ Level examinations)
- Language Proficiency: Secondary 3 English / Certificate in English or equivalent / IELTS 5.0 or equivalent / Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
16 Months
- Completed at least Secondary 3 education or equivalent
- Minimum Age: 15 (as at 1st Jan of the year of GCE ‘O’ Level examinations)
- Language Proficiency: Secondary 3 English / Certificate in English or equivalent / IELTS 5.0 or equivalent / Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
International Application
Admission Requirements
10 Months
- Completed at least Secondary 3 Education / Year 9 or equivalent
- Minimum Age: 15 (as at 1st Jan of the year of GCE ‘O’ Level examinations)
- Language Proficiency: Secondary 3 English / Certificate in English or equivalent / IELTS 5.0 or equivalent / Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
16 Months
- Completed at least Secondary 3 education or equivalent
- Minimum Age: 15 (as at 1st Jan of the year of GCE ‘O’ Level examinations)
- Language Proficiency: Secondary 3 English / Certificate in English or equivalent / IELTS 5.0 or equivalent / Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
24 Months
- Completed at least Secondary Two Education / Year 8 or equivalent
- Minimum Age: 14
- Language Proficiency: Completed Secondary Two English / Year 8 English / MDIS Certificate in English (CIE) or equivalent / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
Duration & Intake
Programme Duration
Full-time: 10 Months, 16 Months, 24 Months
Fees & Funding
Fees & Structure (Local)
| Structure |
Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) |
Non-tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) |
| Full-time (10 Months) |
S$8,640.00 |
S$867.63 |
| Full-time (16 Months) |
S$15,984.00 |
S$1,316.55 |
| Full-time (24 Months) |
S$27,000.00 |
S$1,349.59 |
Application fees: S$108.00
Fees & Structure (International)
| Structure |
Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) |
Non-tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST) |
| Full-time (10 Months) |
S$15,660.00 |
S$1,728.45 |
| Full-time (16 Months) |
S$22,680.00 |
S$2,314.27 |
| Full-time (24 Months) |
S$35,100.00 |
S$2,449.27 |
Application fees: S$486.00
Note:
- All fees are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
- Local Students: non-tuition fees include MDIS membership fee, experience workshop, course material, medical insurance, Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) insurance, internal examination administrative fee.
- International Student: non-tuition fees include MDIS membership fee, experience workshop, course material, medical insurance, medical outpatient insurance, Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) insurance, international students administrative and consultation fee, internal examination administrative fee.
- Application fee is non-refundable.
