Singapore Cambridge GCE A-Level

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(*This course is offered in Yo:Ha campus)

Overview

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level

The Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level is a subject-based qualification jointly examined by the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB), and the Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). The GCE Advanced Level (GCE A Levels) is a qualifying credential for admission to universities in the United Kingdom and numerous other global destinations. The GCE A-Level examination is recognized internationally by universities as an entrance examination. It is an annual examination offered to Singapore Junior College students and private candidates who have met the eligibility criteria. Established in 1975, the GCE A-Level examination is closely aligned with the Singapore school curriculum designed by the MOE.

Program Introduction

Victoria World Academy designed the program Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level to prepare students for the A-Level examinations and provide them with the knowledge and skillset necessary to pursue higher education. This preparatory course delves deeply into a diverse array of GCE A-Level subjects, offering a multifaceted curriculum meticulously aligned with the rigorous standards of the Cambridge GCE A-Level in Singapore.

Objective

The objective of this Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level is to help students have a comprehensive understanding and overview of GCE A-Level academic subjects and get complete preparation for their university entrance examinations. Moreover, the preparatory course strongly emphasizes honing critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and analytical skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared to achieve outstanding GCE A-Level results and setting a solid foundation for their future academic endeavors. The VWA GCE A-Level preparatory course empowers students with the academic prowess and intellectual understanding required to excel in the GCE A-Level examination and confidently embark on their higher education pursuits.

Full Time Students

The course duration of Singapore Cambridge GCE-A level is 24 months. GCE-A level 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 includes but is 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 includes but is 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

VWA’s Singapore Cambridge GCE-A Level courses focus on small class teaching, which can provide all students with more comprehensive GCE-A Level knowledge guidance.

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

Note: GCE A-Level courses are conducted according to the latest syllabi specified by the Ministry of Education in Singapore.

Internal Assessment

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

*If the students take the Singapore-Cambridge GCE-A Level Exam during the term, their end-of-term examination can be exempted.

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


External Assessment

Students will take the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level Examinations after completing the VWA program. Singapore GCE A-Level Exam and Assessment Board will post the annual examination schedule on its website.

For more details, please refer to their website, https://www.seab.gov.sg/home/examinations/gce-a-level.

 

GCE-A Level 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 the Singapore Examination and Assessment Board.

 

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

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level Certificate will be awarded by Ministry of Education of Singapore and Cambridge Assessment International Education to successful candidates of the Singapore-Cambridge 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.
    Click here to view Course and Miscellaneous Fee.
  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.