Taking Your SEC Examination Preparatory Course
The Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) (2027 onwards) Examination is conducted in Singapore annually (October/November).
It is jointly examined and awarded by the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB), Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Cambridge International Education.
Candidates’ applications to sit the examination are accepted on the condition that they adhere to all the regulations governing the examination.
The Preparatory Course For Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Examination conducted by SmartLab Education Private School is available to Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residence and International students holding a valid and appropriate pass.
What the full-time course includes
This programme is wholly delivered in Singapore.
The maximum class size is 18 (Bishan Centre) / 8 (Marine Parade Centre-Small Group Programme), with an average teacher-to-student ratio of 1:7.
Each 10-month course includes lectures, interactive discussions and group tasks, which are conducted daily in our classrooms. For certain subjects such as pure/combined science, it also includes practical experiments, which take place in our laboratory.
You will complete practice tests to prepare for your formal assessments. Occasionally, you may be invited to take part in educational field trips, excursions or inter-class competitions.
Resources and materials will be provided for you, including subject past exam papers and supplementary notes. You will also have access to the SmartLab library.
Who can apply
To be eligible to apply, students must:
At least 15 years old
Completed at least Year 9 / Secondary 3 education or equivalent
At least a pass (grade C6) in Secondary 2 English or equivalent level
The next step forward in life
After completing and passing your SEC examination, you may be able to …
1) Enrol in a local junior college or centralised institute for a 2/3-year course to take your GCE A Level examinations (min. five G3 subjects required)
2) Enrol in a local polytechnic for a 3-year diploma course
3) Enrol in a local Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to gain a National ITE Certificate (Nitec)
… depending on your grades and the subjects taken.
More information about the SEC Preparatory Course will be released soon.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact us for further assistance.