{"id":1901,"date":"2026-06-30T16:30:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/?page_id=1901"},"modified":"2026-10-16T17:22:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T09:22:46","slug":"sec-exam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/sec-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"SEC Exam – Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Certificate (SEC) Examination"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Taking Your SEC Examination (Formerly known as GCE O Level & N Level) Preparatory Course<\/h1>\n

The Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) (2027 onwards) Examination is conducted in Singapore annually (October\/November).<\/p>\n

It is jointly examined and awarded by the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB), Ministry of Education (MOE) and the Cambridge International Education.<\/p>\n

Candidates\u2019 applications to sit the examination are accepted on the condition that they adhere to all the regulations governing the examination.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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What the full-time course includes<\/strong><\/h1>\n

This programme is wholly delivered in Singapore.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Each 10-month \/ 22-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.<\/p>\n

2 summative assessments would be conducted for each course: Mid Year Examination and Final Year\/Prelim Examination. These internal assessments and preparatory examinations conducted will be administered under examination conditions, and will be used to monitor students’ progress, identify areas for improvement, and prepare students for the national examinations.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Who can apply<\/strong><\/h1>\n

\u00a0To be eligible to apply, students must:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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10 months:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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At least 15 years old<\/strong>
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Completed at least Year 9 \/ Secondary 3 education or equivalent<\/strong>
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At least a pass (grade C6) in Secondary 2 English or equivalent level<\/strong>
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22 months:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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At least 14 years old<\/strong>
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Completed at least Year 8 or Secondary 2 education or equivalent<\/strong>
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The next step forward in life<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
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After completing and passing your SEC examination, you may be able to \u2026<\/p>\n

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)<\/p>\n

2) Enrol in a local polytechnic for a 3-year diploma course<\/p>\n

3) Enrol in a local Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to gain a National ITE Certificate (Nitec)<\/p>\n

\u2026 depending on your grades and the subjects taken.<\/p>\n

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More information about the SEC Preparatory Course will be released soon.<\/h3>\n

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact us<\/a> for further assistance.<\/p>\n

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How much does it cost?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

SmartLab Education Private School uses the Industry-Wide Course Fee Protection Insurance Scheme for student tuition fee protection.<\/b>
This adheres to the terms and conditions of your student contract in accordance with the Committee for Private Education.<\/strong>
Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Certificate (SEC) Examination \u2013 10 Months \/ 22 Months<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please note: Fees do not include external examination fees collected by SEAB (about $500 depending on the number and type of subjects registered) and textbooks (about $250).<\/strong><\/p>\n

The maximum class size at Bishan Centre:18 and Marine Parade Centre:8<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fees for 2027 – Bishan<\/h2>\n


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Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Certificate (SEC) Examination<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 10 Months \/ 22 Months
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Full-Time (Annual Fees)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Application Fee<\/td>\n$88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject Fee for 4 G3 Subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n$7,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Course Materials + Continual Assessment Fees<\/td>\n$1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Course Fee<\/strong><\/td>\n$9,088<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional G3 subject at $1,500 per subject & G2 subject at $1,200 per subject
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No. of subjects to take<\/th>\n1 subject<\/th>\n2 subjects<\/th>\n3 subjects<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
G2<\/th>\nG3<\/th>\nG2<\/th>\nG3<\/th>\nG2<\/th>\nG3<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Application Fee<\/td>\n$88<\/td>\n$88<\/td>\n$88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject Fee<\/td>\n$2,100<\/td>\n$2,450<\/td>\n$4,100<\/td>\n$4,800<\/td>\n$6,100<\/td>\n$7,150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Course Materials + Continual Assessment Fees<\/td>\n$300<\/td>\n$600<\/td>\n$900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
*Science Lab Fee<\/em><\/td>\n$600 per science subject
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Fees for 2027 – Marine Parade<\/strong><\/h2>\n

[Small Group Programme- Maximum 8 Students per Class]
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Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Certificate (SEC) Examination<\/strong>
\u2013 10 Months \/ 22 Months
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Full-Time (Annual Fees)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Application Fee<\/td>\n$88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject Fee for 4 G3 Subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n$14,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Course Materials + Continual Assessment Fees<\/td>\n$1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Course Fee<\/strong><\/td>\n$15,588<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional G3 subject at $2,500 per subject & G2 subject at $2,100 per subject<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/section>\n
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Part-Time (Annual Fees)\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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No. of subjects to take<\/th>\n1 subject<\/th>\n2 subjects<\/th>\n3 subjects<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
G2<\/th>\nG3<\/th>\nG2<\/th>\nG3<\/th>\nG2<\/th>\nG3<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Application Fee<\/td>\n$88<\/td>\n$88<\/td>\n$88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Subject Fee<\/td>\n$3,600<\/td>\n$4,200<\/td>\n$7,100<\/td>\n$8,300<\/td>\n$10,600<\/td>\n$12,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Course Materials + Continual Assessment Fees<\/td>\n$300<\/td>\n$600<\/td>\n$900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
*Science Lab Fee<\/em><\/td>\n$600 per science subject
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When can I start?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Start date: 1st working day of January<\/strong><\/p>\n

End date: 31 October<\/strong><\/p>\n

Students can join after the commencement date so long as they are aware that some lessons have been missed.<\/p>\n

The Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Certificate (SEC) Examination will cease after the last week of October.<\/p>\n

There will be no lessons on gazetted public holidays.<\/p>\n

Additional lessons including laboratory sessions and consultations will be conducted during Mar, first three weeks of Jun and Sep holidays.<\/p>\n

We follow the MOE school term and public holiday as stipulated on moe.gov.sg\/calendar.<\/p>\n

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