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

1. Title and Origin:

The Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) Examination

Awarded by: Ministry of Education, Singapore and Cambridge Assessment International Education

2. Program Summary:

The American Center for Education (ACE) offers a package of courses designed to prepare students for the The Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) examination. The A-Level academic qualification is offered to students by examination boards in Singapore and several other commonwealth countries, including the United Kingdom. Here in Singapore, the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB) and the Singapore Ministry of Education (MOE) jointly conduct the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level examinations. Singaporean students usually sit for their O-Level examinations upon completion of Junior Colleges in Singapore, when they are eighteen years old.

Upon completion of the course, students will sit for the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced 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 A-Level certificate is a qualification recognized internationally and valued by universities and employers alike. It allows students to gain an entry into local and overseas universities for their further education.

3. Entry Requirements:
Academic Requirements:

O levels (minimum 3 Passes) or Year 10 completion or equivalent

Age Requirement:

Minimum age: 17

English Requirements:

A minimum pass (C6) or better for O Level English or Year 10 English
pass or Pass in ACE online English Placement Test or its equivalent or above

4. Total Course Duration/Instruction Hours:

Full Time: 24 Months/1440 hours, 5 sessions per week x 3 hours

Part Time: 36 Months/1080 hours, 2 sessions per week x 4 hours

5. Mode of Delivery and Intake:

Delivery: Classroom Face to Face and E-learning (Blended)

Intake: Oct to Apr of next year *Note: The course intake months might be adjusted.

6. Course Fees:

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ACE has Regional Course Fees List for Vietnam and Philippines. Please contact our Course Consultant for the latest Course Fees List.

Please follow your signed student contract to make the relevant payment.

Students and parents shall transfer the course fees directly to ACE bank account or make the payment to ACE finance department.

Students and parents shall pay attention to the risk of paying course fees through recruitment agents or other third parties.

7. Course Synopses and Module Syllabus

This program is designed to equip learners with the comprehensive skills set, which will provide them with a foundation for their tertiary education

Compulsory Subjects:

For both Science and Arts)
• H1 General Paper

Choose ONE H1 subject:

(For both Science and Arts)
• H1 Economics^ OR
• H1 General Studies in Chinese OR
• H1 Mathematics*

Choose THREE H2 subjects:

(For Science)
• H2 Biology OR
• H2 Chemistry OR
• H2 Physics OR
• H2 Further Mathematics OR
• H2 Mathematics
(For Arts)
• H2 Principles of Accounting OR
• H2 Management of Business OR
• H2 Literature in English OR
• H2 Economics OR
• H2 Chinese Language & Literature

NOTE:

^ Cannot be taken with H2 Economics
* Cannot be taken with H2 Mathematics and H2 Further Mathematics
1) The standard selection of 5 subjects is provided.
2) Any subject selection from the above combinations is subject to approval and availability.
3) Additional fee applies for extra subject enrolled.

8. Graduation Requirement:

The student is required to complete 5 subjects.

9. Assessment Methods:

70% Class participation/topic discussion, quiz

30% Mid-term/presentation

10. Lecturers:

Please refer to this page for the relevant lecturers being assigned to the relevant modules.

11. Academic Progression:

Please refer to this page for ACE Program Academic Progression Path.

If you need any extra information about this course, please click here to write to ACE course consultants.