Preparatory Course for GCE ‘O’ Level Examinations (Intensive)

A.   Title of Course

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

B.   Overview

The General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE’O’ level) Examination is a UK qualification examination jointly administered by The Ministry of Education, Singapore and University of Cambridge International Examination (CIE) which are usually taken by students at the age of fifteen to sixteen. The GCE ‘O’ level provides a foundation for for students to further their study or employment.

The objective of the course is to enable the students to acquire the academic knowledge and skills of the subjects offered i.e. English, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics and Principles of Accounts so that students are prepared to take the General Certificate of Education Ordinary level examination administered by Singapore Education and Assessment Board in collaboration with the Cambridge International Examination.

Able to pursue their Higher education in Singapore by qualifying for the entry requirements into Polytechnics in Singapore, Junior Colleges, and to any private Institutions in Singapore offering various diploma and degree courses.

For updated and accurate information on MOE, please visit their website 

at www.moe.gov.sg

C.   Objective

The objective of the course is to enable the students to acquire the academic knowledge and skills of the subjects offered i.e. English, Elementary Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics and Principles of Accounts so that students are prepared to take the General Certificate of Education Ordinary level examination administered by Singapore Education and Assessment Board in collaboration with the Cambridge International Examination.

D.   Course Structure

a. Course Outline

The course consists 5 no. of subjects as follows:

  1. English

b. Elementary Mathematics

c. Additional Mathematics

d. Physics

e. Principles of Accounts

English

At the end of this course, the students should be able to:

Speak and write using correct grammar at word, sentence and text

  1. Levels using a wide range of vocabulary with suitable register and tone
  2. Show clear organization of development of ideas in their spoken and written texts
  3. Identify main ideas and details in spoken texts as well as take notes
  4. Understand visual and written text genres at literal, inferential and evaluative levels and evaluate their use of language for purpose and impact
  5. Speak and write appropriately in response to written, spoken and visual texts
  6. Speak and read aloud clearly using correct pronunciation, pace, tone and stress

Elementary Mathematics (E-Maths)

At the end of this course, the students should be able to:

  1.    Understand and apply mathematical concepts and skills in various contexts
  2.    Formulate and solve problems by data organization and analysis, application of appropriate solution techniques and interpretation of mathematical results
  3.    Use mathematical explanations and arguments to make inferences and solve higher order thinking problems

Additional Mathematics (A-Maths)

At the end of this course, the students should be able to:

  1. Understand and apply mathematical concepts and skills in various contexts
  2. Formulate and solve problems by information analysis, data organization and analysis, application of appropriate solution techniques and interpretation of mathematical results
  3. Solve higher order thinking problems and make inferences
  4. Reason and communicate mathematically by writing mathematical explanation, arguments and proofs

Physics

At the end of this course, the students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific phenomena, definitions and theories; scientific vocabulary related to physics with its particular terminology & conventions;  scientific instruments & apparatus; and scientific applications with their implications on society, economy &environment
  2. Select, organise and present information in written, symbolic, graphical and numerical forms as well as manipulate, and translate the information from one form to another
  3. Identify patterns, report trends and draw inferences
  4. Present reasoned explanations for phenomena, patterns and relationships
  5. Make predictions and hypotheses to solve problems

Principles of Accounts

At the end of this course, the students should be able to:

  1.    Know and understand the general accounting environment; accounting theories; the accounting information system and its methodology; and the basic forms and practices of business entities
    apply the double entry system of recording business transactions,
    organise accounting information into ledgers and financial statements
  2.    Analyse and interpret financial statements including the effects of accounting transactions on them
    evaluate businesses for their profitability, liquidity and inventory management
  3.    Develop values and attitudes of integrity, objectivity and social responsibility in the context of accounting.

b. Scope of Study

Singapore Government Secondary Syllabus

c. Delivery Mode

Lectures, Discussions, interactive lessons, games, and etc

d. Commencement Dates / Intakes

Please enquire for more information.

Exerceo Business International College reserves the right to cancel a class/an intake if the minimum number of students enrolled is less than 5 for any programme per class. Students may enroll into a later intake, if any, or withdraw from course. (For refund, please refer to our Refund Policy)

e. Course Duration

The course duration for Full-time is 12 months of institutional training

The course duration for Part-time is 12 months of institutional training

Maximum allowable period to complete the course is subject to MOE Regulation

f. Class Period

Full-time

Monday to Friday

5 days per week x 6 hrs per day

Total Contact Hours = 1440 hrs

Part-time

5 days per week x 3 hours per day

Total Contact Hours = 720 hrs

g.     Course Fees

Application fee ： $327

This course is currently under review.

h.     Payment Mode

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i.   Assessments

External examination conducted by SEAB

j.  Assessment Methods

There is no internal assessment. External examination conducted by SEAB

  • Assessment Grading Criteria
  No.    Assessment Type  Mark Allocation
  1    External examination  100%
  • Expected Examination Results Release Date

Examination results will be announced by Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE)

(Actual date to be announced by MOE)

  • Qualification Award

Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

Jointly issued by Ministry of Education, Singapore and Cambridge University Internal Examination

  • Graduation Requirements

Completion of course

  • Teacher Qualifications

The Committee for Private Education (CPE) is duly notified on all teachers.  All teachers have the required qualifications. Please refer to Our Teachers list in the website for more details.

Average Teacher-Student Ratio is 1:40

Please note that the maximum number of students in the classroom is subjected to the maximum allowable seating capacity 

  • Progression Pathway

Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level Polytechnics in Singapore or Institutes offering Pre-university education or Diploma courses offered by Exerceo Business International College.

 E.   Entry Requirements

Age

At least 15 years old

Academic Qualification:

Completed Secondary 3 education from Singapore Government School or 9 years of formal education or equivalent.

Language Proficiency

Passed English at Secondary3 or 9 years of formal education or IELTS 4.0 or equivalent.

This course is currently not being run.