GCE O-Level Preparatory Course
Programme Objectives
Admission Requirements
Programme Schedule
Programme Fee
Passing Criteria
Programme Objectives
The Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge O-Level Examination prepares international students to reach a satisfactory level of competence with Singapore's O-Level syllabus, as well as equipping them with effective problem-solving techniques and test-taking strategies.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirement:
Minimum 8 years of formal education
English Requirement:
Pass BCI English placement test or equivalent
Age Requirement:
Student must be at least 15 years old
as at 1st January of the final examination
Programme Schedule
Full time
Course Duration
24 months
Course Schedule
Monday to Friday (8:30 am to 11:30 am and 1 pm to 4 pm)
Application Deadline
One month before intake
Intake
Dec 2025
Programme Fee
|
Course Name |
Application Fee |
Course Fee |
Admin Fee |
Student Pass Fee |
Materials Fee |
Insurance Fee |
Science Laboratory Fee | Internal Examination Fee | Total Course Fee |
| Preparatory Course for GCE O-Level | $500 | $53,000 | $1,000 | $900 | $2,400 | $1,000 | $6,000 | $2,400 | $67,200 |
*price stated is before prevailing GST
Passing Criteria
The GCE O-Level grading system in Singapore ranges from A1 to F9. A1 is the highest grade and carries 1 point, while F9 is the lowest grade and carries 9 points. The minimum passing grade is C6, which carries 6 points.
The L1R5 scoring system is used for admission into Junior Colleges.
L1 - Language (usually English)
R5 - 5 relevant subjects (1 Mathematics or Science, 1 Humanities, 1 Mathematics, Science, or Humanities, 2 other best subjects)
To qualify for Junior College admissions, students have to pass the English Language, one Mathematics and at least one Science or Humanities subject. It is recommended to have an L1R5 score of 20 points or lower.
From 2028 onwards, the Junior College admission criteria will be revised from L1R5 to L1R4, reducing the number of subjects required for Junior College admission.
The ELR2B2 scoring system is used for admission into Polytechnics.
EL - English
R2 - 2 relevant subjects (relevancy depends on each specific course)
B2 - 2 other best subjects
To qualify for Polytechnic admissions, students have to pass the English Language and one Mathematics. It is recommended to have an ELR2B2 score of 26 points or lower.
Students have to pass at least one subject with credit to obtain certification.
Course Certificate
Information
UEN No: 201001604K
PEI Name: Brentvale College
ERF Validity Dates:
07/10/2023 to 06/10/2027
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