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GCE O LevelsAwarded by: TMC Academy
Upon completion of the O Level Examination Preparatory course, students will sit for the Singapore–Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level Examination, which is conducted annually. Awarded by the Ministry of Education, the certification will allow students to apply for admission to polytechnics in Singapore as well as overseas institutions.
TMC Preparatory Course for the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level Examinations includes an elective module that prepares students for another similar examination, the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).
IGCSE is the one of the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport to progression and success. Students who wish to study outside Singapore after ‘O’ level may choose to take the elective module, IGCSE Preparation.
Duration
Full-Time : 23 months
Course Assessment
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
Core Modules
- English
- Mathematics
- Additional Mathematics
- Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
- Physics
- Chinese*
Elective Modules (additional payable subject)
- Principles Of Accounts
- Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Chinese)
- IGCSE Preparation
The syllabus for the above subjects can be found on the Cambridge website: http://www.cie.org.uk/programmes-and-qualifications/cambridge-secondary-2/cambridge-igcse/subjects/
Note:
- *no formal lessons, only 2 exam preparation lessons will be provided.
- The Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level examinations are held in October to November. The Cambridge IGCSE examinations are held in November and June.
- Interested students who sign up for the “IGCSE Preparation” elective module shall return to TMC in January/February to start the IGCSE Preparation from January/February to May. They will then take the IGCSE examinations in June. Students who do not wish to take the elective subject, IGCSE Preparation, will complete their course with TMC in November and their student pass will be cancelled upon the completion of their course.
One Year
Age
15 Years old on 1st January of the examination year
Academic Qualification
Year 9 or equivalent
English Proficiency
Must have one of the following:
- Attend and pass Hawthorn Certificate in English up to Intermediate B level
- IELTS Score of 5.0 or equivalent
Two Years
Age
15 Years old on 1st January of the examination year
Academic Qualification
Year 8 or equivalent
English Proficiency
Must have one of the following:
- A pass in Year 8 English or equivalent in home country
- Pass TMC English Placement test
2 Years Programme – Full-time
Application Fee | $108.00 |
Course Fee | $15,066.00 |
Administrative Fee | |
Medical Insurance | $172.80 |
Fee Protection Scheme | $114.29 |
Total Programme Fee Excluding Application Fee | |
$15,353.09 |
1 Year Programme – Full-time
Application Fee | $108.00 |
Course Fee | $8,045.99 |
Administrative Fee | |
Medical Insurance | $86.40 |
Fee Protection Scheme | $60.99 |
Total Programme Fee Excluding Application Fee | |
$8,193.38 |
Fees for Additional Subjects
Additional Subject |
Application Fee |
Total Course
Fee |
Medical
Insurance |
FPS | Total Fee Excl. App. Fee |
IGCSE Preparation^ | – | $1,836.00 | – | $25.00 | $1,861.00 |
Note:
The above O Level fees do not include the GCE O Level Examination fees payable to the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB). The above additional subjects will be offered only if there is a minimum class size of 10.
- The FPS per additional subject is in addition to the FPS of the basic O level
^ The lessons for the elective IGCSE Preparation will commence from January to May after students have attempted the O level external exam. The IGCSE examination is in June.
All fees indicated are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and inclusive of GST unless stated otherwise. Course fee excludes application fee.
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2 Years Programme – Full-time
Application Fee | $432.00 |
Course Fee | $30,034.80 |
Administrative Fee | |
International Student Admin Fee* | $702.00 |
Medical Insurance | $172.80 |
Fee Protection Scheme | 4231.82 |
Total Programme Fee Excluding Application Fee | |
$31,141.42 |
1 Years Programme – Full-time
Application Fee | $432.00 |
Course Fee | $16,480.80 |
Administrative Fee | |
International Student Admin Fee* | $702.00 |
Medical Insurance | $86.40 |
Fee Protection Scheme | $129.52 |
Total Programme Fee Excluding Application Fee | |
$17,398.72 |
Note:All information stated is accurate and effective as at 1 January 2023.
All fees indicated are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and inclusive of GST unless stated otherwise. Course fee excludes application fee.
Fees for Additional Subjects
Additional Subject |
Application Fee |
Total Course
Fee |
Medical
Insurance |
FPS | Total Fee Excl. App. Fee |
IGCSE Preparation^ | – | $3,515.40 | – | $26.37 | $3,541.77 |
Note:
The above O Level fees do not include the GCE O Level Examination fees payable to the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB). The above additional subjects will be offered only if there is a minimum class size of 10.
- The FPS per additional subject is in addition to the FPS of the basic O level
^ The lessons for the elective IGCSE Preparation will commence from January to May after students have attempted the O level external exam. The IGCSE examination is in June. All information stated is accurate and effective as at 1 January 2023.
All fees indicated are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and inclusive of GST unless stated otherwise. Course fee excludes application fee.
O Level Fees per Subject (10 months)
No. of Subjects | Application Fee* | Total Course
Fee |
Medical
Insurance |
FPS | Total Fee excluding Application Fee |
English | 108.00 | 1,170.00 | 86.40 | 25.00 | 1,281.40 |
Mathematics | 108.00 | 1,170.00 | 86.40 | 25.00 | 1,281.40 |
Additional Mathematics | 108.00 | 1,170.00 | 86.40 | 25.00 | 1,281.40 |
Humanities | 108.00 | 1,170.00 | 86.40 | 25.00 | 1,281.40 |
Physics | 108.00 | 2,340.00 | 86.40 | 25.00 | 2,451.40 |
Note:
- Application Fee and Medical Insurance are charged once per registration regardless of the number of subjects registered. Lab fee is included in the Assessment Fee for Physics.
Classes starts any time after O level results are released, between January – May. Repeat student will be joining on-going classes.
All information stated is accurate and effective as at 1 January 2023.
Fees indicated are in SGD and inclusive of GST
O Level Fees per Subject (10 months)
No. of Subjects | App. Fee* | Total Course
Fee |
Admin Fee | Medical
Ins. |
FPS | Total Fee Excl. App. Fee |
English | 432.00 | 2,637.00 | 702.00 | 86.40 | 25.69 | 3,451.09 |
Mathematics | 432.00 | 2,637.00 | 702.00 | 86.40 | 25.69 | 3,451.09 |
Additional Mathematics | 432.00 | 2,637.00 | 702.00 | 86.40 | 25.69 | 3,451.09 |
Humanities | 432.00 | 2,637.00 | 702.00 | 86.40 | 25.69 | 3,451.09 |
Physics | 432.00 | 5,274.00 | 702.00 | 86.40 | 45.47 | 6,107.87 |
Note:
- Application Fee, International Student Admin Fee and Medical Insurance are charged once per registration regardless of the number of subjects
- Lab fee is included in the Assessment Fee for
- International student on student pass will need to be in school for at least 3 hours daily from Monday to
- Classes starts any time after O level results are released, between January – Repeat student will be joining on-going classes.
Fees indicated are in SGD and inclusive of GST