Preparatory Course for Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)

Provided by Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS)

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Awarded by Cambridge IGCSE


Course introduction

Introduction


Cambridge IGCSE is one of the world’s most popular international qualifications for students. It is recognised as a reliable record of attainment for entry into universities and colleges worldwide, and is an international academic passport to progression and success.

Cambridge IGCSE is comparable to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level system and the United Kingdom’s General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). Cambridge IGCSE examinations are held twice a year (May/June and Oct/Nov) and candidates are to register with our College before the closing dates.



Curriculum Overview


Programme Structure


5 Months (Intensive)
2-3 subject combination
12 Months (Year 7/8)
4-subject combination
12 Months (Year 10) /
24 Months (Upper Secondary)

6-subject combination
3-subject combination (Full-time)
  • English – First Language
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
2-subject combination (Part-time)
  • English – First Language
  • Mathematics
Optional:
  • Physics
  • English - First Language
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Global Perspectives
Optional:
  • Chinese - Second Language
  • English – First Language
  • Mathematics
  • Accounting
  • Business Studies
  • Science – Combined
  • Global Perspectives
Optional:
  • English – Second Language
  • Mathematics – Additional
  • Physics
  • Chinese – Second Language
Note:
1) Any subject selection from the above combinations is subject to approval and availability
2) Additional fee applies for extra subject enrolled
3) Subject to minimum class size



Entry Requirements


Intensive (5 Months)

  • Completed at least Secondary Four Education or equivalent
  • Minimum age: 14 years old (as at 1st January of the examination year)
  • Language Proficiency: Completed Secondary Four English / Certificate in English (CIE) awarded by MDIS or equivalent / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
Year 7 (12 Months)
  • Completed at least Primary Six Education / Year 6 or equivalent
  • Minimum age: 12 years old (as at 1st January of the examination year)
  • Language Proficiency: Completed Primary Six English / Year 6 English / Pass MDIS Certificate in English (CIE) Level 1 or equivalent / Achieve score of 55 and above in Duolingo English Test / Equivalent
Year 8 (12 Months)
  • Completed at least Secondary One Education / Year 7 or equivalent
  • Minimum age: 13 years old (as at 1st January of the examination year)
  • Language Proficiency: Completed Secondary One English / Year 7 English / Pass MDIS Certificate in English (CIE) Level 1 or equivalent / Achieve score of 55 and above in Duolingo English Test / Equivalent
Year 10 (12 Months)
  • Completed at least Secondary Three Education / Year 9 or equivalent
  • Minimum age: 14 years old (as at 1st January of the examination year)
  • Language Proficiency: Completed Secondary Three English / Year 9 English / Certificate in English (CIE) or equivalent / IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent / Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
Upper Secondary (24 Months)
  • Completed at least Secondary Two Education / Year 8 or equivalent
  • Minimum age: 13 years old (as at 1st January of the examination year)
  • Language Proficiency: Completed Secondary Two English / Year 8 English / Certificate in English (CIE) or equivalent / IELTS score of 4.0 or equivalent / Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent



Fees & Funding



Fees & Structure

Local

Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Intensive (5 Months) S$3,488.00 S$325.84
Year 7/8 (12 Months) S$17,440.00 S$1237.51
Year 10 (12 Months) S$13,080.00 S$1220.07
Upper Secondary (24 Months) S$26,160.00 S$1,318.41
Application fees: S$109.00

International
Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) Non-tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST)
Intensive (5 Months) S$5,668.00 S$1,580.96
Year 7/8 (12 Months) S$18,748.00 S$2,060.56
Year 10 (12 Months) S$17,658.00
Upper Secondary (24 Months) S$37,278.00 S$2,412.27
Application fees: S$490.50

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.

 

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