Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)
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 widely recognized to 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 Cambridge Assessment International Education, 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.
Intakes
- Jan
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 28
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Full-Time Positions (Non-Academic & Academic)
Academic Positions (Part-Time)
Associate Lecturer(s) will be appointed on part-time basis to cater to short-term teaching requirements. After the recruitment process has concluded, the official appointment will take place three (3) to six (6) months prior to the commencement of classes or it will be subject to the availability of teaching classes.
Applicants must possess a recognised University degree. Any other relevant professional qualifications, industry experience and pedagogical training would be advantageous.
For Further Enquiry Please Contact to our PSA counselor.
PSW Opportunity
- The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
- Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
- They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.
For Further Enquiry Please Contact to our PSA counselor.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
All applicants must be of age 16 and above and possess one of the following entrance requirements:
At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass* OR
At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass* OR
Higher NITEC or NITEC qualifications OR
International applicants must have completed 10 years of formal education OR
Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years’ relevant work experience)
*English language subject is not applicable
English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to possess one of the following:
All applicants must possess a D7 in English at GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent OR
Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent OR
Pass the English Entrance Test conducted by MDIS OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English OR
1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st or 2nd language) OR
Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English OR
Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS
Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test
For Further Enquiry Please Contact to our PSA counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 10 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
15805 SGD
Average Cost of Living: 10400 SGD /year
Application Fee: 490 SGD