Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate Examination

A. Title of Course

B. Overview

The Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Examination is a national external examination in Singapore jointly examined and awarded by the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB), the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore, and Cambridge International Education, United Kingdom. This preparatory course provides structured academic preparation in the listed G3 subjects for students who wish to sit for the examination independently.

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C. Objective

The objective of the course is to enable students to acquire the academic knowledge and skills in English Language, Mathematics, Humanities (Social Studies, Geography), Physics and Principles of Accounts in preparation for the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Examination at G3 subject level.

Students may independently decide whether to register for and sit the external examination.

Completion of this preparatory course does not confer any qualification or award and does not guarantee admission or progression to any subsequent programme.

The examination and any qualification resulting from it fall outside the scope of this preparatory course.

The SEC Examination is jointly examined and awarded by the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB), the Ministry of Education (MOE), Singapore, and Cambridge International Education, United Kingdom. For updated and accurate information on the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board, please visit their website at www.seab.gov.sg

D. Course Structure

a. Course Outline

The course consists of 5 subjects:

English Language (G3)
Mathematics (G3)
Humanities (Social Studies, Geography) (G3)
Physics (G3)
Principles of Accounts (G3)

English Language (G3)

At the end of this course, students should be able to speak and write using correct grammar at word, sentence and text levels, using a wide range of vocabulary with suitable register and tone. They should be able to show clear organisation and development of ideas in their spoken and written texts; identify main ideas and details in spoken texts and take notes; and understand visual and written text genres at literal, inferential and evaluative levels, evaluating their use of language for purpose and impact. Students should also be able to speak and write appropriately in response to written, spoken and visual texts, and speak and read aloud clearly using correct pronunciation, pace, tone and stress.

Mathematics (G3)

At the end of this course, students should be able to:

Understand and apply mathematical concepts and skills in various contexts;
Formulate and solve problems by organising and analysing data, applying appropriate solution techniques and interpreting mathematical results;
Use mathematical explanations and arguments to make inferences and solve higher-order thinking problems.

Humanities (Social Studies, Geography) (G3)

At the end of this course, students should be able to understand societal and geographical issues, concepts, environments, processes and places. They should be able to interpret and evaluate sources and geographical data, including maps, graphs, photographs, diagrams, tables and texts; identify patterns, trends, relationships and differing viewpoints; and draw supported inferences and conclusions. Students should also be able to construct reasoned explanations and arguments from different perspectives, and make informed judgements and recommendations.

Physics (G3)

At the end of this course, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific phenomena, definitions and theories; scientific vocabulary related to physics, including its terminology and conventions; scientific instruments and apparatus; and scientific applications and their implications for society, the economy and the environment. They should be able to select, organise and present information in written, symbolic, graphical and numerical forms, and manipulate and translate information from one form to another. Students should also be able to identify patterns, report trends and draw inferences; present reasoned explanations for phenomena, patterns and relationships; and make predictions and hypotheses to solve problems.

Principles of Accounts (G3)

At the end of this course, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the general accounting environment, accounting theories, the accounting information system and its methodology, and the basic forms and practices of business entities. They should be able to apply the double entry system of recording business transactions; organise accounting information into ledgers and financial statements; analyse and interpret financial statements, including the effects of accounting transactions on them; and evaluate businesses for their profitability, liquidity and inventory management. Students should also develop values and attitudes of integrity, objectivity and social responsibility in the context of accounting.

b. Scope of Study

Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Examination syllabuses at G3 subject level

c. Delivery Mode

Lectures, discussions, interactive lessons, games, etc.

d. Commencement Dates / Intakes

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e. Course Duration

The course duration for Full-time is 24 months of institutional training

The course duration for Part-time is 24 months of institutional training

f. Class Period

Full-time

5 days per week x 3 hours per day

Total Course Hours = 1440 hours

Part-time

3 days per week x 3 hours per day

Total Course Hours = 864 hours

g. Course Fees

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h. Payment Mode

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i. Assessments

There is no internal assessment for this preparatory course.

j. Assessment Methods

Students may independently decide whether to register for and sit the external examination conducted by SEAB. The external examination and any qualification resulting from it fall outside the scope of this preparatory course.

Assessment Grading Criteria

Not applicable – there is no internal assessment for this preparatory course.

Expected Examination Results Release Date

Not applicable to this preparatory course.

Any result-release arrangements for the external examination are determined by the relevant external examination authority and fall outside the scope of this course.

Qualification Award

Nil. Completion of this preparatory course does not confer any qualification or award.

The examination and any qualification resulting from it fall outside the scope of this preparatory course.

Graduation Requirements

Completion of the preparatory course only; no qualification or award is conferred by the course.

Teacher Qualifications

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) is duly notified on all teachers. All teachers have the required qualifications. Please refer to Our Teachers list in the website for more details.

Average Teacher-Student Ratio is 1:40

Please note that the maximum number of students in the classroom is subject to the maximum allowable seating capacity

Progression Pathway

Students may independently apply for further studies, subject to the admission requirements of the relevant institution. Completion of this preparatory course does not guarantee admission or progression to any subsequent programme.

E. Entry Requirements

Age

At least 14 years old

Academic Qualification:

Completed Secondary 2 education from a Singapore Government School or equivalent.

Language Proficiency

Achieved a minimum overall mark of 50% in English Language at Secondary 2 level or equivalent, or IELTS overall band score of 4.0 or equivalent.