A Levels / JC

The Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) examination is an annual national examination that is taken by school and private candidates, in Singapore.

Upon completion of the course, students will sit for the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) examination as private candidates. The GCE ‘A’ Level examination is conducted jointly by the Cambridge Assessment International Education, the Ministry of Education, Singapore and the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB).

What is GCE ‘A’ Level?

The GCE A-Level certificate is a qualification that is widely recognised and valued by institutions and employers internationally. Students can use this qualification to progress into local and overseas institutions to further their education (subject to meeting admission criteria of those institutions).

A-Level private candidates in Singapore are required to take General Paper as a compulsory H1 subject and four other content-based subjects at H1 and H2 levels. Note that one of the four content-based subjects must be from a contrasting discipline. For example, you are not allowed to take all Arts subjects, such as Literature in English, History, Chinese Language & Literature and General Studies in Chinese.

Here is a list of subjects that we offer for the GCE ‘A’ Level:

  • General Paper (offered at H1 Level)
  • Economics (offered at H1/H2 Level)
  • Mathematics (offered at H1/H2 Level)
  • Principles of Accounting (offered at H2 Level)
  • Management of Business (offered at H2 Level)
  • Chinese Language & Literature (offered at H2 Level)
  • The rest will be based on request basis

GCE ‘A’ Level Grading in Singapore?

As an A-Level private candidate in Singapore, you will be considered for admission to local and international universities based on your overall performance at the GCE ‘A’ Level examination. The ‘A’ Level grading scheme is as follow

•    A: 70-100%
•    B: 60-69%
•    C: 55-59%
•    D: 50-54%
•    E: 45-49%
•    S: 40-44%
•    U: 0-39%

At  Golden Compass School, our classes are taught by a group of experienced and dedicated lecturers. Apart from being well-versed in teaching the curriculum, our lecturers will also support students whenever necessary, such as providing tips on time management and how to study for the A-Levels.

Take the first step to further your education today. Speak to our education consultant.

 

Arts
Compulsory H1 subject H1 General Paper
Choose ONE H1 subject H1 Economics^ OR
H1 Mathematics*
Choose THREE H2 subjects

H2 Mathematics

H2 Chinese and Literature

H2 Economics

H2 Principles of Accounting ** OR
H2 Management of Business ^^
Additional subject(s) H1 Chinese Language (Mother Tongue: not a core subject – only for local students)

^ Cannot be taken with H2 Economics
^^ Cannot be taken together
* Cannot be taken with H2 Mathematics and H2 Further Mathematics
** Cannot be taken together


Note:
1) Any subject selection from the above combinations is subject to approval and availability
2) Additional fee applies for extra subject enrolled
3) Subject to minimum class size

 

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 12

 

COMMENCEMENT DATES

Full-time Programmes
10 Months: January 2024

Fees & Structure

 Structure Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST)  Non-tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST)
Full-time (10 Months) S$9,640.26 S$989.57

 

Our teacher familiar with the MOE syllabus, use a range of interatice teaching techniques to keep every single student engaged and participating actively during lessons.

Call us: +65 6220 6228 
Email: admin@goldencompass.edu.sg

Lower Secondary

Curriculum for this level encompasses foundational skills and exposure to new examinable components. Students will be expected to think and write with greater sophistication across all subjects.

English Language

Students will be introduced to the examinable components at the secondary level and their assessment requirements. These include:

  • Summary
  • Literary analysis of unseen poetry and unseen prose
  • Comprehension
  • Composition

Students will improve their grammar knowledge and skills by practising grammar drills, editing and sentence reconstruction exercises. They will also learn how to review and edit their work for grammatical accuracy and clarity of meaning.

Mathematics

Strengthen develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem solving
Build confidence and foster interest in mathematics

  • Focuses on building an interest in more abstract mathematical concepts through a variety of investigative activities and lesson plans
  • To equip your child with the skillset, knowledge and attitude needed to meet the challenges of upper secondary mathematics

Science

Students will be exposed to all the key examinable components of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

  • Learn an entirely new range of skills required for scientific inquiry.
  • Builds on your child’s knowledge in order to help them manage questions that require higher order thinking skills.

Enrichment Art programme

Encourage students to explore their interests to develop their true talents.

  •  Oil painting
  •  Calligraphy

Upper Secondary

The programmes aim to expand students’ knowledge and encourage them to pursue personal interests in each of the subjects.

English Language

To help students to fine-tune their language precision. Students will continue to build on essential skills for mastering the key examinable components of summary, comprehension and composition.

These include:

  • Honing their summary skills by learning to paraphrase ideas and concepts rather than paraphrasing word for word
  • Improving comprehension skills through error analysis and answer precision
  • Building writing skills to show maturity of thought and nuance in writing

Students are also trained in their time management skills through practice tests in simulated exam conditions.

Mathematics

Strengthen develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem solving

  • Focuses on building an interest in more abstract mathematical concepts through a variety of investigative activities and lesson plans
  • To equip your child with the skillset, knowledge and attitude needed to meet the challenges of upper secondary mathematics

Science

Students will be exposed to all the key examinable components of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

  • Be guided on how to integrate existing knowledge from lower secondary with upper secondary topics in order to tackle questions
  • Builds on students’ knowledge in order to help them manage questions that require higher order thinking skills

Admission Criteria

Admission Criteria

Minimum Age: 13 years and above

Academic Level: PSLE and above

Language Proficiency: English

Contact Us

Tel: (65) 6220 6228

Fax: 6323 2900

Email: admin@goldencompass.edu.sg

 

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