Cambridge International A-Level-Victoria World Academy Pte. Ltd.

Cambridge International A-Level

Preparatory Course for Cambridge International A-Level

Overview

Cambridge Advanced is typically for learners who need advanced study to prepare for university and higher education. The Cambridge International A-Level curriculum offers a variety of routes for learners with a wide range of abilities, including those whose first language is not English.

Program Introduction

The course syllabuses prepare learners for university study, which is why universities worldwide value and recognise Cambridge International AS & A Level qualifications. Cambridge International AS & A Level develops learners'knowledge, understanding and skills in:

• in-depth subject content

• independent thinking

• applying knowledge and understanding to new as well as familiar situations

• handling and evaluating different types of information source

• thinking logically and presenting ordered and coherent arguments

• making judgements, recommendations and decisions

• presenting reasoned explanations, understanding implications and communicating them logically and clearly

• working and communicating in English.

Cambridge International A Level is typically a two-year course, and Cambridge International AS Level is typically one year. Some subjects can be started as a Cambridge International AS Level and extended to a Cambridge International A Level.

Objectives

The primary goal of this Preparatory Course for Cambridge International A-Level is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Cambridge International A-Level academic subjects. We aim to fully prepare them for their Cambridge International A-Level examinations.

Subjects offered

Accounting
Arts and Design
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese
Computer Science
Digital Media
Economics
Further Mathematics
Mathematics
Physics

Course Duration and Commencement Period

Full Time Students

The course duration of Cambridge International A-Level is 24 months. Cambridge International A-Level classes will be 5 days a week, 6 hours a day.

Course Admission Requirements

Must have a pass in Grade 10 Middle School, or GCE O level, or other Grade 10 equivalent (IB MYP Grade 10, Year 1 of China High School programme, or Cambridge International IGCSE).

Must have a pass in TOFEL 35/120; or Duolingo 75/160; or VWA’s admission test 20/50; or Cambridge International IGCSE English as Second Language pass; or GCE O level English.

Mode of Delivery

VWA’s Preparatory Course for Cambridge International A-Level focuses on small class teaching, which can provide all students with more comprehensive knowledge guidance.

Low Teacher-Student Ratio (1:25)
Classroom Lectures, Tutorials, Discussion, Self-Directed Learning Full Time

Mode of Assessment

Internal Assessment

Victoria World Academy, each year, there will be a total of 4 internal assessments about the Cambridge International A-Level knowledge, one at the end of each term.

The weighting and grading of the internal assessment will follow the VWA GPA system.

External Assessment

Students will take the Cambridge International A-Level Examinations after completing the VWA program. Cambridge International Examination will post the examination schedule on its website.

For more details, please refer to their website, https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-advanced/cambridge-international-as-and-a-levels/.

Examination Result Release Date

For internal assessment, results are released within one (1) month from the last exam date.

For external assessment, results are released as determined by Cambridge International Examination.

Awarding Criteria

The school shall award the Certificate of Completion with Pass when the student has met the following requirements:
obtain an overall GPA of 1.0 or above;
met all financial and administrative obligations to the school;
completed at least a 90% attendance rate

Chargeable Fees

The three (3) types of fee chargeable by Victoria World Academy are:

1. Application Fee
A one-time application fee is non-refundable.
Payment modes: Cash, Cheque, Fund transfer, Telegraphic Transfer, Cashier’s order.
Payable to: Victoria World Academy Pte Ltd

2. Course Fees
The SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) has regulatory provisions and requirements to protect course fees that are payable by students who are enrolled in a private education institution (PEI).
Victoria World Academy subscribes to these regulatory provisions and requirements in its collection of fees from full-time students.
Click here to find out more about SSG fee collection regulatory provisions and requirements. The course fee is refundable and will be subjected to Victoria World Academy refund policy. You can refer to the standard student’s contract for more details.
Payment modes: Cash, Cheque, Fund transfer, Telegraphic Transfer, Cashier’s order.
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3. Miscellaneous Fees
It is not all items are applicable for all students.
Payment modes: Cash, Cheque, Fund transfer, Telegraphic Transfer, Cashier’s order.
Note: Miscellaneous fee will not be protected under the Fee Protection Scheme.

Payment modes: Cash, Cheque, Fund transfer, Telegraphic Transfer, Cashier’s order.

Payable to: Victoria World Academy Pte Ltd

Bank Account Detail:

Name of Bank: DBS BANK
Name of Account: VICTORIA WORLD ACADEMY PTE LTD
Account Number: 106-900-875-1
Branch Address: 12 MARINA BOULEVARD, DBS ASIA CENTRAL, MARINA BAY FINANCIAL CENTRE TOWER 3, SINGAPORE 018982
Bank SWIFT Code: DBSSSGSG

Students who wish to register for this course should also visit the Committee for Private Education website for more information about choosing a PEI and advisory note to students.

Cambridge International A-Level