Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level Examination

Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level Examination (INACTIVE)

  • Specially designed for students aged 14 years old and above, to prepare them for the GCE ‘O’ Level exam in order to qualify for local Polytechnics or Junior Colleges;
  • All subjects, other than Chinese Language, are taught in English by CPE-registered teachers;
  • All subjects taught in YMCA School follow the MOE syllabus.

 

Subjects Offered

Core Subjects

Elective Subjects

English

Additional Mathematics

Mathematics

Principles of Accounts

Combine Science (Physics / Chemistry)

Combine Humanities (Social Studies / Geography Elective)

Chinese Language

Literature in Chinese (2nd year only)

 

Intake

Commencement Date

End Date

Duration

1

TBA

TBA

22 months (Full-Time)

 

Course Completion Requirements

Type of award at the end of course

Students must fulfill the following:

  • 90% attendance;
  • 50% pass in English Language and another subject or;
  • 50% pass in three subjects other than English Language.

Letter of Completion

 

Manner in which the Course will be taught

Teacher-student Ratio

Face-to-face in air-conditioned classrooms

1:30

 

Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level Examination

Course Fees for International / PR Student

Description

Amount (S$)

(1st Year)

Amount (S$)

(2nd Year)

Remarks

Application Fee

535.00

Not Applicable

Non-refundable and non-transferable
Course Fee

12,070.14

12,070.14

-
Administration Fee

214.00

214.00

-
Fee Protection Scheme

160.50

160.50

-
Medical Insurance

85.60

85.60

-
Science Practical

1,070.00

1,070.00

-
Textbooks and Materials

716.90

716.90

Non-refundable once collected
Uniforms

171.20

Not Applicable

Non-refundable once collected
Character Education Programme

642.00

642.00

-

Total Fees (with GST)

15,665.34

14,959.14

-

Miscellaneous Fees *

Description

Amount

Remarks

Student’s Pass Card

$90.00

Payable to ICA
Medical Examination

$50.00

Payable to the examining medical centre
Learning Journey

$20.00 per venue

Per venue; payable to YEC
External Examination Fee

Subject to SEAB charges

Payable to SEAB (Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board) http://www.seab.gov.sg
Bank Charges for TT

$20.00 to $30.00

Determined and deducted by bank
Extra Uniform

$32.10 per top / bottom

Per top / bottom
Overseas Exchange Programme

Not more than $4,000.00

Payable to YEC

* Miscellaneous Fees refer to any non-compulsory fees which the students pay only when applicable. Such fees are normally collected by YEC when the need arises.

Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level Examination

Course Fees for Singapore Citizen Student

Description

Amount (S$)

(1st Year)

Amount (S$)

(2nd Year)

Remarks

Application Fee

214.00

Not Applicable

Non-refundable and non-transferable
Course Fee

7,621.08

7,621.08

-
Administration Fee

214.00

214.00

-
Fee Protection Scheme

139.10

139.10

-
Medical Insurance

85.60

85.60

-
Science Practical

1,070.00

1,070.00

-
Textbooks and Materials

716.90

716.90

Non-refundable once collected
Uniforms

171.20

Not Applicable

Non-refundable once collected
Character Education Programme

642.00

642.00

-

Total Fees (with GST)

10,873.88

10,488.68

-

Miscellaneous Fees *

Description

Amount

Remarks

Learning Journey

$20.00 per venue

Per venue; payable to YEC
External Examination Fee

Subject to SEAB charges

Payable to SEAB (Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board) http://www.seab.gov.sg
Extra Uniform

$32.10 per top / bottom

Per top / bottom
Overseas Exchange Programme

Not more than $4,000.00

Payable to YEC

* Miscellaneous Fees refer to any non-compulsory fees which the students pay only when applicable. Such fees are normally collected by YEC when the need arises.

Entry Requirements

1)   Student must be at least 14 years of age as at 1st January of the year of admission;

2)   Student must have a minimum of 8 years of prior education;

3)   Student’s English proficiency level must be equivalent to Singapore’s Secondary 2;

4)   Student must pass an interview with the Principal / Vice-Principal before application (For transfer student only);

5)   Approval from the Ministry of Education is required for Singapore Citizen students.