Preparatory Course for Singapore Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)

Introduction

The University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), the Ministry of Education, Singapore and the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) are the joint examining authorities for the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level examination.

For students who would like to take the Cambridge GCE O-Level Examination, Edvantage Institute (Singapore) will help students prepare for it.

Course Structure

Students have a choice of the following possible subject combinations. The approval of any other subject combinations is at the sole discretion of the School.

  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Business Studies
  • Principles of Accounts
  • Additional Mathematics
  • Bahasa Melayu
  • Chinese
  • History
  • English Literature
  • Science
  • Economics
  • Geography
  • Combined Humanities

*please inquire with your course counsellor for the availability of the subjects.

The syllabi are available at https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/examinations/gce-o-level/o-level-syllabuses-examined-for-school-candidates-2023

Learning Objectives & Outcome

Students will be introduced or learn about the content of selected subjects according to the syllabi set by Ministry of Education in preparation for the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Ordinary Levels examinations in October -November.

Delivery Mode

Classroom learning, lessons to be conducted at Edvantage Institute (Singapore).

Course Duration

Course Duration Full-Time:
18 months
5 days per week × 7 hours per day

Teachers

All our teachers are registered with the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).

Prerequisites

Aged 15 years & above as of 1st January in the year of registration.
Minimum English Language requirement of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.

Assessment and Examination

A test will be conducted every 6 weeks to allow the School to monitor students' progress. In keeping with the School's policy of involving the parents and guardians, we will be sending parents quarterly detailed course reports.

Besides the two termly tests, students are also assessed based on:

  • Presentations: Each student is to do two presentations in a term, an individual presentation and a group presentation. Marks for these presentations will be considered under ‘ASSIGNMENTS’ which makes up 30% of the student’s final marks.
  • Essays: It is compulsory for students of EIS to write a minimum of 8 essays per term. Marks for the essays will be considered under ‘ASSIGNMENTS’ which makes up 30% of the student’s final marks.

 

Item Percentage
Mid-Term Test 50%
Final Term Test 50%
TOTAL 100%

 

External Examination

For O level registration, please refer to https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/examinations/online-registration-for-private-candidates

External Test Results

Students will receive their certificate via registered mail through SingPost.

Graduation Requirements

  • Pass both Mid-Term and Final Term Exam
  • Keep attendance above 90% (for Student’s Pass holders)
  • Keep attendance above 75% (for non-Student’s Pass holders)

Award

The performance grading will be as follows:

Grades Marks
Distinction 80 – 100
Credit 65 – 79
Pass 50 – 64
Fail 0 – 49
Absent ABSENT

 

Course Schedule and Fees

Course schedule Fee payable (with GST)
18 months Full-Time
Monday - Friday
6 hours/day
Application Fee $428.00
Material Fee (per 3 months) $267.50
Medical Insurance $160.50
Fee Protection Scheme Free
Tuition Fee (per month) $1177.00

Please contact the School for information on course fees and intake.