Preparatory Course for Cambridge International A-Level

Overview

Cambridge International Examination

Cambridge International Advanced Levels (A Levels) are subject-based qualifications usually taken in the final two years of high school. Assessment of Cambridge International A-Level takes place at the end of each program. The syllabuses are international in outlook but retain a local relevance. They have been created specifically for an international student body with content to suit a wide variety of schools and avoid cultural bias. The contexts or examples used in syllabuses and exam question papers are culturally sensitive in an international context. Since 1951, these qualifications have been administered by Cambridge Assessment International Education, a part of the University of Cambridge.

Program Introduction

Victoria World Academy designed the program Preparatory Course for Cambridge International A-Level to prepare students for the Cambridge International Examination conducted by the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and provide them with the knowledge and skillset necessary in their pursuit of higher education.  

Objective

The objective of this Cambridge International course is to help students have a comprehensive understanding and overview of Cambridge International Examination academic subjects and get complete preparation for Cambridge International A-Level



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Full Time Students
The course duration is 24 months. Classes will be 5 days a week, 6 hours a day.

  1. Age requirement: Above 15 years old
  2. Academic requirement: Must have obtained at least a pass in Singapore-Cambridge GCE O level exam or other Grade 10 or equivalent education.
    Remarks:  The grade 10 or equivalent education include but not limited to:

    • IB MYP Grade 10
    • Year 1 of High School Programme in China
    • Cambridge International IGCSE
  3. Language requirement: Must have obtained at least a pass at Middle School English language test in home country, IELTs overall band score of 5.0 and above or equivalent English language qualification; or else an admission test set by VWA will be administered.

    Remarks: The equivalent English language qualification include but not limited to:

    • TOFEL 35/120
    • Duolingo 75/160
    • Admission test set by VWA 20/50
    • Cambridge International IGCSE English as Second Language pass
    • Singapore-Cambridge GCE O level English pass

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

Note: Courses are conducted according to the latest syllabuses specified by the Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Internal Assessment
Each year there will be a total of 4 internal assessments, one at end of each Term.

*If the students are taking the external CIE As/A level examination during the term, their end of term examination for that term can be exempted.

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


External Assessment
Students will take the Cambridge International As and A Level Examinations (CIE A-Level) after completion of the programme. Cambridge International will post the examinations schedule on its website each year.

For more details, please refer to Cambridge Assessment International Education Official Website, https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/.


Examination Result Release Date:

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

For external assessment, results are released as determined by the Cambridge Assessment International Education.

 

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 College;
  • met at least 90% attendance rate

On top of meeting all the requirements:

  • If the student has obtained an overall GPA of 2.0 (inclusive) to 3.0 (exclusive), the student will be awarded the Certificate of Completion with Merit
  • If the student has obtained an overall GPA of 3.0 (inclusive) to 4.0 (exclusive), the student will be awarded the Certificate of Completion with Distinction
  • If the student has obtained an overall GPA of 4.0 (inclusive) to 5.0 (inclusive), the student will be awarded the Certificate of Completion with Highest Distinction

Cambridge International GCE A Level Certificate will be awarded by Cambridge Assessment International Education to successful candidates of the GCE ‘A’ Level Examinations.

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 Committee for Private Education (CPE) 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 CPE fee collection regulatory provisions and requirements.Fee collection schedule is as indicated in individual student’s contract.
    The course fee is refundable and will be subjected to Victoria World Academy refund policy.
    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.