{"id":896,"date":"2017-10-25T07:44:52","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T07:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/?page_id=896"},"modified":"2025-11-20T21:00:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T13:00:54","slug":"gce-a-level","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/gce-a-level\/","title":{"rendered":"GCE A LEVEL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-900403 kc-row-container module cstm-main-banner-sect\"><div class=\"wc-row\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-257366 small-12 columns small-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-234410 kc_shortcode kc_single_image\">\n\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartlab.com.sg\/SPSNew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/headway-537308-unsplash.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" \/>    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-928208 kc-row-container module\"><div class=\"wc-row row\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-400066 small-12 columns small-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-736061 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Taking your GCE A Level<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination is conducted in Singapore annually (November\/December). It is widely recognised around the world and is a benchmark entry qualification for many universities.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>It is awarded jointly by the Ministry of Education and the University of Cambridge International Examinations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Our 10-month accelerated preparatory course is ideal for learners who wish to retake an A Level, or for those who did not complete the course in their government school.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate Of Education (Advanced 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<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-212599 kc-row-container module grey-bg\"><div class=\"wc-row row\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-768718 small-12 columns small-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-657525 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What the full-time course includes<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>This programme is wholly delivered in Singapore. The maximum class size is 15, with an average teacher-to-student ratio of 1:7.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Each 10-month course includes exam-focused lessons, interactive discussions, hands-on activities and group tasks, which are conducted daily in our classrooms.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>For certain subjects such as Chemistry, it also includes practical experiments, which take place in our laboratory.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>We conduct internal assessment twice a year (May and September) to assess your abilities.\u00a0You will also 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<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Resources and materials will be provided for you, including subject textbooks, past exam papers and supplementary notes. You will also have access to the SmartLab library.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-495686 kc-row-container module\"><div class=\"wc-row row\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-362898 small-12 columns small-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-268273 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Who can apply<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0To be eligible to apply, students must:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-540810 kc-row-container module\"><div class=\"wc-row row\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-277000 small-12 columns small-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div id=\"59062\" class=\"icon-box\"><div class=\"icon-side float-left\"><i class=\"fa fa-birthday-cake\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-side float-left\"><p><strong>be at least 17 years of age as of 1 January in the year they are enrolling. <\/strong><br><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-618406 small-12 columns small-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div id=\"20032\" class=\"icon-box\"><div class=\"icon-side float-left\"><i class=\"fa et-book-open\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-side float-left\"><p><strong>have at least 5 GCE O Level credits, including English, or have completed JC1\/Pre-U in a government\/private school.<\/strong><br><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-330564 kc-row-container module\"><div class=\"wc-row row\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-781029 small-12 columns small-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div id=\"200025\" class=\"icon-box\"><div class=\"icon-side float-left\"><i class=\"fa sl-calculator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-side float-left\"><p><strong>To take H1 maths, students must have a credit in Maths at GCE O Level, or have taken this subject at JC1\/Pre-U1.<\/strong><br><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-744089 small-12 columns small-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div id=\"728521\" class=\"icon-box\"><div class=\"icon-side float-left\"><i class=\"fa fa-superscript\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-side float-left\"><p><strong>To take H2 maths, students must have a credit in Additional Maths and Maths at GCE O Level, or have taken this subject at JC1\/Pre-U1.<\/strong><br><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-592662 kc-row-container module\"><div class=\"wc-row row\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-582508 small-12 columns small-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div id=\"169700\" class=\"icon-box\"><div class=\"icon-side float-left\"><i class=\"fa et-beaker\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-side float-left\"><p><strong>To take H2 science, students must have a credit in their chosen Science subject at GCE O Level, or have taken this subject at JC1\/Pre-U1.<\/strong><br><\/p>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-727334 small-12 columns small-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-554273 kc-row-container module grey-bg\"><div class=\"wc-row row\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-152596 small-12 columns small-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\">\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-357032 kc-title-wrap \">\n\n\t<h1 class=\"kc_title\">The next step forward in life<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-739966 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>After completing and passing your A Levels, you may be able to &#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1) Apply for a degree course at public university or private school<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>2) Enrol in a local polytechnic for a 3-year diploma course<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>3) Enrol in a local Institute of Technical Education (ITE) to gain a National ITE Certificate (Nitec)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u2026 depending on your grades and the subjects taken.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-928629 kc-row-container module\"><div class=\"wc-row row\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-673832 small-12 columns small-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-669078 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>How much does it cost?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SmartLab Education Private School uses the Industry-Wide Course Fee Protection Insurance Scheme for student tuition fee protection.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>This adheres to the terms and conditions of your student contract in accordance with the Committee for Private Education.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Preparatory Course For GCE (Advanced Level) Examination (10 months Programme)&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"630\">\n<p><strong>Full Time Programme for 4 subjects: 3 H2 &amp; GP<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"322\">Application Fee<\/td>\n<td width=\"308\">$88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"322\">Subject Fee for 4 subjects<\/td>\n<td width=\"308\">$15,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"322\">Course Materials + Continual Assessment Fees<\/td>\n<td width=\"308\">$1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"322\"><strong>Total Course Fee (No GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"308\"><strong>$16,088 <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"630\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"631\"><strong>Part Time Programme<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"320\">Application Fee<\/td>\n<td width=\"311\">$88<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"320\">Fee for H1 subject including GP<\/td>\n<td width=\"311\">$2,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"320\">\n<p>Fee for H2 subject<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"311\">$5,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"320\">\u00ad\u00adLab Package<\/td>\n<td width=\"311\">$1000 per subject<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 0.4pt; text-align: left;\"><strong><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: black; mso-font-width: 99%; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;\">*Fees do NOT include external&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><i><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: black; mso-font-width: 99%; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;\">examination fees (about $750 depending on the number and type of<\/span><\/i><i> <\/i><i><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; color: black; mso-font-width: 99%; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;\">subjects registered; citizenship status).<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-233477 kc-row-container module\"><div class=\"wc-row row\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-369805 small-12 columns small-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-884889 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>When can I start?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Start date: 1st working day of January<br \/>End date: 31 October<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Students can join after the commencement date so long as they are aware that some lessons have been missed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination will cease after the last week of October.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">There will be no lessons on gazetted public holidays.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Additional lessons including laboratory sessions and consultations will be conducted during Mar, first two weeks of Jun and Sep holidays.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We follow the MOE school term and public holiday as stipulated on moe.gov.sg\/calendar.<\/p>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-639426 kc-row-container module\"><div class=\"wc-row row\"><div class=\"kc-wrap-columns\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-856323 small-12 columns small-12\"><div class=\"kc-col-container\"><div class=\"kc-elm kc-css-336371 kc_text_block\"><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>When can I start?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Start date:\u00a011 February 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>End date: 8 November 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Students can join after the commencement date so long as they are aware that some lessons have been missed.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination for 2018 will cease after the second week of November.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>There will be no lessons on gazetted public holidays.<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"451\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"451\">Semester 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">Term 1<\/td>\n<td width=\"338\">11th February 2019 (Mon) to 15th March 2019 (Fri)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">Term 2<\/td>\n<td width=\"338\">25th March 2019 (Mon) to 31st May 2019 (Fri)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"451\">Semester 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">Term 3<\/td>\n<td width=\"338\">1st July 2019 (Mon) to 6th September 2019 (Fri)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"113\">Term 4<\/td>\n<td width=\"338\">16th September 2019 (Mon) to 8th November 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