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PREPARATORY PROGRAMMES : PREPARATORY COURSE
FOR SINGAPORE-CAMBRIDGE GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION
(Advanced Level) EXAMINATION |
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Academic Programme
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There will be 3-hour classroom lessons
daily from Monday to Friday for the international students.
Teacher to Student ratio is (1:18)
This programme is wholly delivered in Singapore.
Most of the lessons will be conducted in classrooms or
laboratories. Occasionally field trips, excursions,
inter-class competitions, etc are organised for the
students.
Resources and materials provided for students includes
subject textbooks, past year questions and supplementary
notes. Additional references for further reading can be
found in the SmartLab library.
Students taking 5 subjects and above will be deemed as
full-time students
Students taking 4 subjects and below will be deemed as
part-time students
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Subjects
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List of subjects offered in SmartLab® Education Private School :
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H1 Subjects
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H2 Subjects
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General Paper
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Economics
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Economics
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Physics
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Physics
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Management of Business
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Mathematics
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Mathematics
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Optional Subjects
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Literature in English
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Literature in English
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Biology
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Biology
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Chinese
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Chinese
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POA
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Course Admission Criteria
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Applicants must be 17 years of age as at 1st January in the year they are enrolling for.
Applicants must also possess the following entrance requirements:
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Students must have at least 5 GCE ‘O’ Level credits including English or has completed JC1/Pre-U in the government / private school.
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For H2 science subjects, students must have a credit in the Science subject at GCE ‘O’ level or have taken this subject at JC 1 / Pre-U 1.
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For H1 Mathematics, students must have a credit in Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ level or have taken this subject at JC 1 / Pre-U 1.
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For H2 Mathematics, students must have a credit in Additional Mathematics and Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ Level or have taken this subject at JC 1 / Pre-U 1.
- Foreign students may be required to take an English Proficiency Test.
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Course and Examination Dates
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Scheduled start dates for course
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Schedule start date for course: 19th March 2012
Students can join mid stream at pro-rated fee. To help student catch with lessons, free tutorial sessions can be provided.
There will be no lessons on gazetted
public holidays.
School holidays for 2012(subjected to
changes): From December onwards
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Orientation
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On January 4, 2010, SmartLab® Education Private School officially opened the class for its Full-time O level programme. Students together with their supportive parents has joined SmartLab teachers and staff in an interactive discussion and familiarization on school timetable, procedures and guidelines, subject introduction and review, and student involvement activities aiming to develop good relationship among each other.
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As this program is aimed to help students improve academically for their Preparatory Course For Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination, SmartLab® Education Private School emphasizes on building confidence through an integrated activity-based and problem-based learning for English, Humanities, Mathematics and Science. Assessment is also being organized and managed as a supporting tool for learning.
In an effort to build partnership with students, an ice breaker game was also conducted to allow them to communicate and interact with each other. To improve the performance and attitude of students, parental support and teamwork within the class are essential in creating the supportive environment necessary for students to strive to excel.
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As part of the orientation programme, CEO Mr. Tony Tan shared with the parents on the unique learning methodology developed by SmartLab® Education Private School on 17 Jan 2009.
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Exploration stage where focus is to support teaching and complement classroom activities.
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Strengthening stage where focus is to condensed contents for quick revision before embarking on problem solving and focusing on weakness and areas that are normally examined during assessment.
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Consolidation stage where contents are cross topical and questions asked require higher level of understanding as they tend to have an unfamiliar context or novelty in the question.
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Assessment
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The Singapore –Cambridge GCE A-level certificate is awarded jointly by the Ministry of Education and the University of Cambridge International Examinations.
The Private School will conduct internal assessment twice a year (May and September) to assess the abilities of the students.
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Academic and Study
Awards |
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“To encourage students to work hard and perform well, we are giving
Academic and Study Awards to deserving students who have demonstrated improvements academically.”
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How To Apply (Local)
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(Local – Singaporean or Permanent Resident)
1. All Applicants will be given a pre-course counselling by the Customer Service Officer or Business Executive if he/she intends to enrol for a course with Smartlab Education Private School.
2. Applicants need to fill in and submit the Student Application Form. At the time of submission, they must bring along all original certificates and documents for verification.
3. An application will only be processed when the Student Application form and all the necessary documents listed in the course registration document checklist are furnished.
4. If the Application is approved, a Letter of Offer will be issued to the Applicant.
5. All successful applicants applying for full time course are required to obtain a Medical Insurance policy before signing the Student Contract. The Medical insurance policy must meet the following EduTrust stipulated requirements:
• annual limit not less than S$20,000.00 medical costs coverage per student;
• at least B2 ward stay (in government and restructured hospitals); and
• 24 hours coverage in Singapore and overseas (if student is involved in school-related activities).
Applicants who are already covered by their own medical insurance plan can opt out of the medical insurance scheme in the student contract clause 4.1. However, he/she must provide Smartlab Education Private School a copy of their medical insurance policy/certificate that meets the EduTrust stipulated requirements as stated above.
6. If the application is rejected, applicant will be informed via email and/or be advised on the next course of action.
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Course Fees (Local)
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Fee Protection Scheme (FPS)
For every Private School student (local and international), SmartLab® Education Private School puts in place the Fee Protection Scheme (the “FPS”) stipulated by EduTrust by way of a Student Tuition Fee Account (Escrow) pursuant to the terms and conditions of the standard PEI-student contract made between the student and SmartLab®.Further details on EduTrust and FPS can be found on
www.cpe.gov.sg.
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Preparatory Course For Singapore-Cambridge General
Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination
(10 months) –
Local/PR
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Descriptions |
Amount(S$)
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Registration Fees
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88
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Tuition Fees (Full time based on 4 or 5 subjects)
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8500
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Nett
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8588
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Additional Subject (each)
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1500
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Study Award up to S$720
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Descriptions |
Amount(S$)
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Registration Fees
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88
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Tuition Fees (Part time based on each subject)
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2125
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Study Award up to S$144 (per subject)
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• Fees do not include external examination fees and textbooks
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Payment Method
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Note that the cheque is made payable to SmartLab Education STFA (Escrow) which will be deposited to DBS bank. Also note on the following information when you make your payment;
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Bill Reference Number – can be obtained from the Payment voucher to be given by Smartlab Education Private School before due dates on course fees.
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Escrow Account Name – Smartlab Education STFA (Escrow)
- Escrow Account Number - 003-905266-9
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Student’s guide to payment of
course fees
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If you have a DBS
or POSB account, electronic payment is the most
convenient method for you:
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DBS
iBanking(personal internet banking)
DBS Cashline
DBS Credit Card
DBS Savings/Current
POSB Savings/Current
DBS & POSB ATM
DBS Savings/Current
POSB Savings/Current
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Instructions
- Select
Bill Payment
- Look for
Student Fees Escrow A/c from the payee
list
- Enter your
10-digit Bill Reference No. (omit the
dashes)
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If you haven’t got
a DBS or POSB account, we have these convenient
payment channels for you:
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Cash
at any DBS Branch
Cheques (include Cashier’s Order/Draft &
Money Order)
- Mail it to
P.O. Box 125 SingPost Centre
or
- Drop it at
any DBS or POSB Quick Cheque Deposit Box
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Instructions
On the cash deposit
slip or behind the cheque
- Write your
10-digit Bill Reference No. (omit the
dashes)
- Write the
PEI’s Escrow account name & number
Escrow Acc Name:
Smartlab Education STFA (Escrow)
Escrow Acc Number: 003-905266-9
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If you are paying
from overseas by
Telegraphic Transfer
Beneficiary Bank Details
Remittance Details
Beneficiary’s Bank: DBS Bank Ltd
- Course ID
SWIFT BIC Code : DBSSSGSG
- Course Name
Beneficiary Name : [insert Escrow Account
Name] - 10-digit Bill Reference Number
Beneficiary Account No : [insert Escrow
Account Number] - Student Name
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Please pay the exact amount as on the Payment Voucher and
not any more or any less.
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