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The GCE Advanced (A) Level examination is an internationally recognised examination set by the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. The results scored for this examination is often used by students to gain entry to various universities and tertiary institutions of many countries.
Students who have taken the A Level course should have been equipped to organise and analyse data, facts and information. They ought to be creative and think critically on a given topic. This is because the A Level curriculum allows students the flexibility of taking multi-disciplinary subjects to broaden a student’s knowledge to prepare them to engage working life.
In Singapore, the A level examination is taken by students during the second year of the Junior College (JC) or third year of the Central Institute (CI). The examination usually begins in October and the results will be released in March the next year. Students enrolled for the A level Preparatory Course will take the examination as a private candidate. As almost all the examinable subjects are in English, students who did not learn English as a first language may encounter some difficulties in this examination. They have a shorter time to prepare for this examination compared to the students in local schools.
Students are required to take at least 6 subjects. Subjects may also be divided into Science, Arts or Commerce subjects. Apart from the compulsory subjects of General Paper and Mother Tongue, students have to take 3 H2 subjects and 1 H1 subject. The terms “H1” and “H2” indicate the level of difficulty for a particular subject where “H2” indicates a more difficult level. All content covered in the various subjects is based on the syllabus laid down by the Ministry of Education in Singapore.
Pre-requisites
All students must take a proficiency test to show that his or her proficiency level in English is at least at Upper Secondary level. Otherwise, he or she must undergo our full-time intensive Preparatory Course (English only) before another assessment is made.
The student must have completed high school education and be at least 17 years old to be eligible to take the GCE ‘A’ Level examination.
Course Details
Our one-year full-time intensive A Level Preparatory Course runs on weekdays (daily from Mondays to Fridays) from 9am to 4pm. There will be a maximum of 8 students a class.
Students have a choice of the following possible subject combination choices. Any other subject combination type is possible if there is sufficient demand. In addition, the approval of any other subject combination is at the sole discretion of the Centre.
COURSE FEES
1) Per application Registration Fee (non-refundable) is S$500. It is inclusive of school sponsorship and Student Pass application and excludes student pass fee payable to ICA. Renewal of student pass is S$250 excluding student pass renewal fee payable to ICA. Registration fee for Singaporean / SPR / Dependent Pass holders is S$250.
2) Material Fees S$100 per subject except Literature $200.
3) Bank Escrow Service Transaction & Service Fees S$130*
4) A Level Examination Fees is ~ S$130 per subject registered.
5)Laboratory Fee is not included in the fees below. Laboratory fee is ~S$700 for students taking science subjects.
Full-time A Level Preparatory Course Schedule:
Mon – Fri 9 am – 4 pm
Please call 63453147 and let us know your subject combination for us to advise on the tuition fees.
Available Subjects
- General Paper
- Mother Tongue#
- Mathematics
- Physics#
- Principle of Accounts
- Literature in English
- Economics
# Subject to availability and extra fees apply.
All prices quoted are exempt from Good & Services Tax (GST).
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is it necessary to prepare for the A level examinations?
Yes. As students will have to take a number of subjects and undertake the examinations, it is crucial adequate preparation is done before the actual examination. Moreover, all subjects (except for subjects taught in Chinese/Malay) are in English and students who do not speak English as their first language will need time to improve their English and get used to understanding the facts and concepts in the other subjects in English.
2. Who accredits the GCE A level examination?
It is accredited by the University of Cambridge International Examinations. You may visit the website http://www.cie.org.uk/ to find out more. This GCE A level examination Certificate is recognized by the Ministry Education of Singapore. To find out more about education in Singapore, you may visit the website http://www.moe.gov.sg/ for more details.
3. When is the A level examination?
The examination lasts for a few months. The non-written component of the various subjects like oral and practical occurs from August to October. The written components of the subjects take place from October to November.
4. When must I register for the A level examination?
Students are required to register for the A level examination in March the same year they will be taking their examination.
5. Where is the examination held?
As you will be registered as a private candidate, the Ministry of Education will usually arrange for you to sit your examination at an examination near your education centre or home. Details of the actual venue will be provided nearer the date of the examination.
6. How many subjects must I take during the A level examination?
It is compulsory to take 6 subjects. General Paper (the equivalent of English Language at A Level), Mother Tongue and Project Work are compulsory. Students have a variety of choices on the other subjects they wish to take but they must take a subject that is from another discipline.
7. Who can sit for the A level examination?
You must be at least aged 17 during the year you are sitting for the examination.
You should have at least the English standard equivalent to Upper Secondary level in Singapore. All students will be given a test to evaluate their standard of English upon their arrival. If a student needs more time to improve their English, he or she will be advised to take an intensive English Preparatory Course.
8. Why should I take the A level examination?
As the GCE A level is an internationally recognised examination, the results you get can be used to enter most universities or institutions of higher learning. Students who have completed the A level examination in Singapore have a variety of options. They may further their studies locally or abroad. Students may enrol into the University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University of Singapore, Singapore Management University or the Singapore Institute of Management. Other foreign university programs in Singapore includes: DigiPen Institute of Technology, New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, S P Jain Centre of Management and University of Nevada, Las Vegas,（Murdoch International Study Centre/University of Murdoch）. Students also have the option of studying abroad or pursue a correspondence degree with one of the institutions of education in Singapore. Doing well in the A level examination is a stepping stone for you to a brighter future.
9. How will I know my results?
The results of the A level examination will be released about 3 months after the entire examination is over. The Ministry of Education will usually announce the actual date of release a few days in advance. The date of release will be reported in the news. In addition, students will also be informed of their results via mail to their Singapore residence.
10. What should I do after my A level examination?
This depends on the results you get for the examination. You will have more options of what kind of education you wish to pursue if you do well. Our teachers and staff will be present to advise students on their options for tertiary education after they have received their results.
11. How is the GCE A level examination different from IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC test?
The General Certificate of Education for Advanced Level (GCE A level) examination tests other subjects other than English. Students will have to take subjects like Mother Tongue, Mathematics, Physics, and Economics amongst other subjects. Moreover, the certificate issued has no expiry date and is valid for life.
12. How do I register for this Course?
You can register for the Course by filling up the Course application form and signing a Student Contract.
13. Do I require a student visa?
For courses longer than one month, foreign students (who are not Singaporean/SPR/Dependent Pass holders) are required have a valid visa or student pass. As this Course is conducted over 12 months, it is compulsory to apply for a student visa. Our centre offers student pass application for students who require this service.
14. Do you provide services like airport transfer, arrangement of accommodation or guardian services for students?
These services can be arranged. Please contact us regarding the services you require.
