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<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Taking your GCE O Level Preparatory Course<\/strong><\/h1>\nThe Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination is conducted in Singapore annually (October\/November).\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nIt is awarded jointly by the Ministry of Education and the University of Cambridge International Examinations.<\/strong><\/p>\nCandidates\u2019 applications to sit the examination are accepted on the condition that they adhere to all the regulations governing the examination.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate Of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination conducted by SmartLab Education Private School is offered to Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residence and International students who possess an appropriate and valid pass only..<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/p>\nWhat the full-time course includes<\/strong><\/h1>\nThis programme is wholly delivered in Singapore. The maximum class size is 18 (Bishan Centre) \/ 10 (Marine Parade Centre), with an average teacher-to-student ratio of 1:7.<\/b><\/p>\n
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.<\/strong><\/p>\n2 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.<\/strong><\/p>\nYou 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.<\/strong><\/p>\nResources and materials will be provided for you, including subject past exam papers and supplementary notes. You will also have access to the SmartLab library.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/p>\nWho can apply<\/strong><\/h1>\n\u00a0To be eligible to apply, students must:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tbe at least 15 years of age as of 1 January the year they will take the exam.<\/strong>
<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\thave completed Secondary 2.<\/strong>
<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tpassed Secondary 2 English.<\/strong>
<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\tThe next step forward in life<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nAfter completing and passing your O Levels, you may be able to \u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n1) Enrol in a local junior college or centralised institute for a 2\/3-year course to take your GCE A Level examinations (min. 6 O Levels required)<\/strong><\/p>\n2) Enrol in a local polytechnic for a 3-year diploma course<\/strong><\/p>\n3) Enrol in a local Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to gain a National ITE Certificate (Nitec)<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2026 depending on your grades and the subjects taken.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/p>\nHow much does it cost?<\/strong><\/h1>\nSmartLab Education Private School uses the Industry-Wide Course Fee Protection Insurance Scheme for student tuition fee protection.<\/strong><\/p>\nThis adheres to the terms and conditions of your student contract in accordance with the Committee for Private Education.<\/strong><\/p>\nPreparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination (10 months)<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nPlease note: Fees do not include external examination fees collected by SEAB (about $500 depending on the number and type of subjects registered)\u00a0and textbooks (about $250).
<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nThe maximum class size at Bishan Centre:18 and Marine Parade Centre:10<\/b><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nFees for 2026 – Bishan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nPreparatory Course For GCE (Ordinary Level) Examination (10 months)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFull-Time student\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nApplication Fee<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSubject Fee for 5 Subjects<\/td>\n $7,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCourse Materials + Continual Assessment Fees<\/td>\n $1,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nTotal Course Fee (No GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n$9,088 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nAdditional subject at $1,500 per subject<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\nPart-Time student <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nNo. of subjects to take<\/strong><\/td>\n1 subject<\/strong><\/td>\n2 subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n3 subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n4 subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nApplication Fee<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSubject Fee<\/td>\n $2,000<\/td>\n $3,900<\/td>\n $5,800<\/td>\n $7,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCourse Materials + Continual Assessment Fees<\/td>\n $300<\/td>\n $600<\/td>\n $900<\/td>\n $1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n*Science Lab Fee<\/em><\/td>\n$600 per subject for students who take up science subject ONLY <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/p>\nFees for 2026 – Marine Parade<\/strong><\/h3>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nPreparatory Course For GCE (Ordinary Level) Examination (10 months)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nNo. of subjects to take<\/strong><\/td>\n1 subject<\/strong><\/td>\n2 subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n3 subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nApplication Fee<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSubject Fee<\/td>\n $3,600<\/td>\n $7,100<\/td>\n $10,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nCourse Materials + Continual Assessment Fees<\/td>\n $300<\/td>\n $600<\/td>\n $900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n*Science Lab Fee<\/em><\/td>\n$600 per subject for students who take up science subject ONLY <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/p>\nWhen can I start?<\/strong><\/h1>\nStart date: 1st working day of January<\/b><\/p>\n
End date: 31 October\u00a0<\/b><\/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 General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) 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 two weeks of Jun and Sep holidays.<\/p>\n
We follow the MOE school term and public holiday as stipulated on moe.gov.sg\/calendar.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nWhen can I start?<\/strong><\/h1>\nStart date: 1st working day of January<\/b><\/p>\n
End date: 31 October\u00a0<\/b><\/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 General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) 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 two weeks of Jun and Sep holidays.<\/p>\n
We follow the MOE school term and public holiday as stipulated on moe.gov.sg\/calendar.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/div>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nSemester 1<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTerm 1<\/strong><\/td>\n2nd January 2020 (Thurs) to 13th March 2020 (Fri)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nTerm 2<\/strong><\/td>\n23th March 2020 (Mon) to 29th May 2020 (Fri)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nSemester 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTerm 3<\/strong><\/td>\n29th June 2020 (Mon) to 4th September 2020 (Fri)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \nTerm 4<\/strong><\/td>\n14th September 2020 (Mon) to 30th October 2020 (Fri)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-modules.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-871","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/871","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=871"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/871\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1995,"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/871\/revisions\/1995"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=871"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
It is awarded jointly by the Ministry of Education and the University of Cambridge International Examinations.<\/strong><\/p>\n Candidates\u2019 applications to sit the examination are accepted on the condition that they adhere to all the regulations governing the examination.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate Of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination conducted by SmartLab Education Private School is offered to Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residence and International students who possess an appropriate and valid pass only..<\/strong><\/p>\n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> This programme is wholly delivered in Singapore. The maximum class size is 18 (Bishan Centre) \/ 10 (Marine Parade Centre), with an average teacher-to-student ratio of 1:7.<\/b><\/p>\n 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.<\/strong><\/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.<\/strong><\/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.<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> \u00a0To be eligible to apply, students must:<\/strong><\/p>\n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> be at least 15 years of age as of 1 January the year they will take the exam.<\/strong> have completed Secondary 2.<\/strong> passed Secondary 2 English.<\/strong> After completing and passing your O Levels, you may be able to \u2026<\/strong><\/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. 6 O Levels required)<\/strong><\/p>\n 2) Enrol in a local polytechnic for a 3-year diploma course<\/strong><\/p>\n 3) Enrol in a local Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to gain a National ITE Certificate (Nitec)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2026 depending on your grades and the subjects taken.<\/strong><\/p>\n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> SmartLab Education Private School uses the Industry-Wide Course Fee Protection Insurance Scheme for student tuition fee protection.<\/strong><\/p>\n This adheres to the terms and conditions of your student contract in accordance with the Committee for Private Education.<\/strong><\/p>\n Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination (10 months)<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/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)\u00a0and textbooks (about $250). The maximum class size at Bishan Centre:18 and Marine Parade Centre:10<\/b><\/p>\n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Preparatory Course For GCE (Ordinary Level) Examination (10 months)<\/strong><\/p>\n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Preparatory Course For GCE (Ordinary Level) Examination (10 months)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Start date: 1st working day of January<\/b><\/p>\n End date: 31 October\u00a0<\/b><\/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 General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) 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 two weeks of Jun and Sep holidays.<\/p>\n We follow the MOE school term and public holiday as stipulated on moe.gov.sg\/calendar.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Start date: 1st working day of January<\/b><\/p>\n End date: 31 October\u00a0<\/b><\/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 General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) 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 two weeks of Jun and Sep holidays.<\/p>\n We follow the MOE school term and public holiday as stipulated on moe.gov.sg\/calendar.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-modules.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-871","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/871","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=871"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/871\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1995,"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/871\/revisions\/1995"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=871"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}What the full-time course includes<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Who can apply<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tThe next step forward in life<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
How much does it cost?<\/strong><\/h1>\n
<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nFees for 2026 – Bishan<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n Full-Time student\u00a0 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Application Fee<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Subject Fee for 5 Subjects<\/td>\n $7,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Course Materials + Continual Assessment Fees<\/td>\n $1,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Course Fee (No GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n $9,088 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Additional subject at $1,500 per subject<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n\n
\n Part-Time student <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n No. of subjects to take<\/strong><\/td>\n 1 subject<\/strong><\/td>\n 2 subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n 3 subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n 4 subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Application Fee<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Subject Fee<\/td>\n $2,000<\/td>\n $3,900<\/td>\n $5,800<\/td>\n $7,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Course Materials + Continual Assessment Fees<\/td>\n $300<\/td>\n $600<\/td>\n $900<\/td>\n $1,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n *Science Lab Fee<\/em><\/td>\n $600 per subject for students who take up science subject ONLY <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Fees for 2026 – Marine Parade<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n No. of subjects to take<\/strong><\/td>\n 1 subject<\/strong><\/td>\n 2 subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n 3 subjects<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Application Fee<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n $88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Subject Fee<\/td>\n $3,600<\/td>\n $7,100<\/td>\n $10,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Course Materials + Continual Assessment Fees<\/td>\n $300<\/td>\n $600<\/td>\n $900<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n *Science Lab Fee<\/em><\/td>\n $600 per subject for students who take up science subject ONLY <\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n When can I start?<\/strong><\/h1>\n
When can I start?<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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\n Semester 1<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Term 1<\/strong><\/td>\n 2nd January 2020 (Thurs) to 13th March 2020 (Fri)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Term 2<\/strong><\/td>\n 23th March 2020 (Mon) to 29th May 2020 (Fri)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Semester 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Term 3<\/strong><\/td>\n 29th June 2020 (Mon) to 4th September 2020 (Fri)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Term 4<\/strong><\/td>\n 14th September 2020 (Mon) to 30th October 2020 (Fri)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n