Elmwood International College (Grade 9)

Elmwood International College (Grade 9)

Course Information

The Grade 9 Programme at Elmwood International College is designed for learners who aim to attain the EIC Grade 9 Certificate and who aspire to succeed in the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) or the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC). On completion, students may attempt the SEC or continue to the EIC Grade 10 certificate programme. The programme also opens progression to EIC’s external extension programmes, including Columbia International College in Canada and The Knox School in New York, United States of America, as well as other internationally recognised qualifications.

Modules Offered

Core Subjects:
English Language (0511)
Mathematics (0580)

Electives Subject:

Chinese – Second Language (0523)
Additional Mathematics (0606)
Physics (0625)
Chemistry (0620)
Science – Combined (0653)
Computer Science (0478)
Business Studies (0450)
Accounting (0452)
Economics (0455)
Global Perspectives (0457)
Enterprise (0454)

Learner-Centred Development (LCD) Programme
LCD (Any component)

Learners take 2 core subjects and select at least 1 elective. To qualify for the EIC Grade 9 Certificate, students must also participate in the EIC Learner-Centred Development (LCD) Programme. MOE Full Subject-Based Banding applies from Grade 9.

Course Duration

Full time, 12 months, 5 weekdays, 6 hours daily

Part time, 12 months, 4 or 5 weekdays,/2 weekends, 3 hours weekdays/6 hours weekends

Course Admission Requirements

 

Course

Age requirement

Academic requirement

Language requirement

Grade 9

• International learners: 14 years and above.

• Permanent residents and returning citizens: 17 years and above.

 

      Completed fewer than nine years of formal education; OR any Grade 8 equivalent; OR Candidates with other qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis

 

 IELTS 3.0 or equivalent

Course Commencement Day

At the beginning of every Quarter

Mode of Delivery

Direct Instruction: lecture, demonstrations, etc.

Indirect Instruction: inquiry-based learning and problem-solving tasks, etc.

Interactive Instruction: class discussions, debates, etc.

Independent Instruction: self-directed learning, projects, etc.

Experiential Learning: experiments, construction activities, etc.

Course Fees

       1.       Application fee: SG$500 (non-refundable)

       2.       Total Course fee: SG$28,400 (12 months)

3.       Payment modes: Cash, Cheque, Telegraphic Transfer

 

4.       School Account Details:

  Company Name: ELMWOOD INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PTE. LTD.

  Account Number: 689-373-694-001

  Bank Name: OCBC Bank

  Swift BIC Code: OCBCSGSG

Mode of Assessment

Module/Term

Assessment Type

Assessment Frequency

Assessment Weighting

Summer

Formative

Quarterly

40% in total, evenly distributed across the four terms

Fall

Formative

Quarterly

 

Winter

Formative

Quarterly

 

Spring

Formative

Quarterly

 

Learner-Centred Development Programme

Formative

Quarterly

Not weighted

Examination (conducted bi-annually)

Summative

Yearly

60%

Total

 

 

100%

Formative assessment within each term comprises class tests, presentations, assignments and/or project work (50%) and attendance and active participation during lessons (50%). The Learner-Centred Development Programme is based on participation and attendance and does not form part of the formal assessment. Learners are eligible to sit the final examination on completion of all four terms, or on completion of at least two terms with a minimum of 100 learning hours per subject and the recommendation of the subject lecturer.

Course Completion

Students must:

• Achieve a minimum of Grade D (50%) in at least three subjects;
• Achieve at least 90% attendance, and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without a valid reason or approval from the Head, Academic and Examinations;
• Demonstrate satisfactory participation in the EIC Learner-Centred Development (LCD) Programme

Type of Qualification

Grade 9
Awarded by Elmwood International College, Singapore

Learners who meet the Assessment-Based Criteria (ABC-123) are awarded:
• Certificate: all criteria passed
• Certificate with Merit: all criteria passed with an average score of 70–79 across the learner’s top 3 subjects
• Certificate with Distinction: all criteria passed with an average score of 80 or higher across the learner’s top 3 subjects


Teacher-Students Ratio

1:25