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

Introduction

This course prepares students for the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level Examination, the same examination sat for by the local Secondary 4/5 students (16-17 years old) in Singapore Government schools. The full ‘O’ Level certificate is recognized worldwide. With this qualification, students can continue to pursue post-secondary education in local polytechnics or junior colleges in Singapore. They can also choose to pursue their studies in the Commonwealth countries and other countries.

Our subject content is based on the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board Syllabuses for the offered subjects and reviewed regularly to endure currency. Hanbridge Institute ensures that our teachers are trained quality educators familiar with the ‘O’ Level Examinations to help bring our students to their fullest potential.

Class Duration:

This course runs on a FULL TIME and PART TIME basis. Each course lasts for a period of 1-2 years depending on the student’s English proficiency.

Class hours:

Mondays to Fridays (Excluding Public Holidays); Morning session: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm; Afternoon session: 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm

Teacher-Student ratio:

Maximum 1:41

Admission Requirements:

  • Students aged 15 years or above as of 1st January in the year of registration for the examinations are eligible for this programme
  • Level of entry based on proficiency test for English, Mathematics and Science

Language Proficiency:

Achieved English at Secondary 2 equivalence in Singapore

Attendance Requirements:

75% for Local Students; 90% for International Students

Graduation Requirements:

Not applicable as students taking external examination – GCE Ordinary Level Examination.

Course Structure and Synopsis

  • 1128 English (Core): The English module will include Writing, Comprehension, Listening and Oral Communication skills at the first language proficiency.
  • 4048 Mathematics (Core): The Mathematics module will include content like Numbers and Algebra, Geometry and Measurement, Statistics and Probability.
  • 4049 Additional Mathematics (Elective): Additional mathematics includes application of content inclusive of Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry, Calculus.
  • 6091 Physics (Elective): Physics includes content like Measurement, Newtonian Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Waves, Electricity and Magnetism.
  • 7087 Principles of Accounts (Elective): Principles of Accounts includes Role of Accounting, Double Entry System of Book-Keeping, Accounting Procedures, Fundamentals of Preparing the Final Accounts, Preparation of Final Accounts, Analysis and Interpretation of Final Accounts.

Students enrolled may choose three elective subjects from the list to fulfil the full ‘O’ Level certification together with the two core subjects.

Course Fees

*External examination fees are payable to Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB). It is subject to changes by SEAB.

Application Fees of SGD$535 with GST is payable