SMART Preparatory Course for GCE ‘O’ Level provides a comprehensive programme that equips students with the necessary learning competencies that prepare them for the annual examination of the joint awarding authorities- Ministry of Education, Singapore and the University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) for the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Levels.

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The strong foundation of this programme lies on the series of internal assessments namely: Mid-Year and Preliminary Examinations, which are facilitated by the Department once in the Academic Year for the respective examination cycle. These assessments are carefully designed and prepared by the internal and competent assessors of the department, to gauge the readiness of the students for the actual examination.

COMPULSORY SUBJECT

• English Language
• E Mathematics

NON-COMPULSORY SUBJECT^

• Chinese / Malay / Tamil 
• Pure Physics / Chemistry / Biology
• Combine Science Physics / Chemistry
• Combine Science Chemistry / Biology
• Additional Mathematics
• Humanities (Social Studies) ; Humanities (Geography) ; Humanities (Principles of Accounts)+ 

^Choose four subjects; package offered is for six subjects in total
+Choose one humanities combined subjects

Ratio Teacher : Student = 1 : 10

Classes are conducted using the following methodologies:

• Physical Class
• Small Group Learning (1 Teacher : 10 Students)
• Interactive Discussion

All full-time local and international students must meet a monthly attendance of 90%. Student pass shall be subjected to cancellation if the monthly attendance is not met continuously.

Students are assessed by means of oral and written tests and examinations during the course. Upon completion of the course, students will sit for the external GCE O level test conducted by SEAB.

• Oral examination: July/August
• Practical & written examination: October to November

Teaching and Learning

This programme is delivered by a team of dedicated and qualified teachers. The lessons are held in the classrooms. Students will also be given additional work to complete outside of scheduled classes

All students are expected to register for their GCE O Level Examination online at http://www.seab.gov.sg.

Duration & Intakes (Full Time)

• 9 Months / 15 Months / 23 Months

IMPORTANT: 

The full fee must be paid at least 5 days before the practical session to confirm your attendance as a lot of preparation is needed for practicals coupled with very limited class size.

PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE ABSENT FOR A LAB SESSION, A PENALTY OF $50 MUST BE PAID TO POSTPONE THIS LAB TO ANOTHER SESSION, AND ONLY 1 POSTPONEMENT IS ALLOWED FOR EACH LAB, ELSE THE LAB IS CONSIDERED COMPLETED AND PAID FOR, AND NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN. THE FEE FOR THE MISSED LAB CANNOT BE USED FOR ANOTHER LAB.

Note:

• Local Students: non-tuition fees include science laboratory, course material, medical insurance, internal examination administrative fee.
• International Student: non-tuition fees include science laboratory, course material.

Admission Requirements

9 Months

• Completed at least Secondary 3 Education / Year 9 or equivalent
• Minimum Age: 15 years old (as at 1st Jan of the year of GCE ‘O’ Level examinations)
• Language Proficiency: Secondary 3 English / Certificate in English or equivalent / IELTS 5.0 or equivalent / Online English Placement Test conducted by SMART EXCEL / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent

15 Months

• Completed at least Secondary 3 education or equivalent
• Minimum Age: 15 years old (as at 1st Jan of the year of GCE ‘O’ Level examinations)
• Language Proficiency: Secondary 3 English / Certificate in English or equivalent / IELTS 5.0 or equivalent /  Online English Placement Test conducted by SMART EXCEL / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent

23 Months

• Completed at least Secondary Two Education / Year 8 or equivalent
• Minimum Age: 14 (as at 1st Jan of the year of GCE ‘O’ Level examinations)
• Language Proficiency: Completed Secondary Two English / Year 8 English / Certificate in English (CIE) or equivalent / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.

Study Loans

0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

Duration & Intakes (Full Time)

• 9 Months / 15 Months / 23 Months

IMPORTANT: 

The full fee must be paid at least 5 days before the practical session to confirm your attendance as a lot of preparation is needed for practicals coupled with very limited class size.

PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE ABSENT FOR A LAB SESSION, A PENALTY OF $50 MUST BE PAID TO POSTPONE THIS LAB TO ANOTHER SESSION, AND ONLY 1 POSTPONEMENT IS ALLOWED FOR EACH LAB, ELSE THE LAB IS CONSIDERED COMPLETED AND PAID FOR, AND NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN. THE FEE FOR THE MISSED LAB CANNOT BE USED FOR ANOTHER LAB.

Physical Classes (Theory)

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Physical Classes (Practical)

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Enrolment Application Form

Enquiry Form

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