Cambridge International General
Certificate of Secondary Education

(IGCSE)

Course Information

The Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 years old. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport to progression and success. Elmwood International College has specially designed an effective Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) programme to prepare both local and international students for the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination administered by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Through our customised and intensive programme, students will be equipped with knowledge and skills needed to meet the standards for passing the IGCSE examination. The aim is to ensure that students eventually gain their university degrees that will aid their entry into the working world.

Modules Offered:

Core
English – First Language
Chinese – Second Language
Elementary Mathematics
Additional Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics

 

Electives
Business Studies
Drama
Physics Science(Physics)
Economics

Physics Education


Extra
University Planning
Information and Communication Technology

Literature in English
Team Activity/Co-curricular Activities

Course Duration

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

Full time, 24 months, 5 weekdays, 6 hours daily

Course Admission Requirements

Course

Age requirement

Academic requirement

Language requirement

Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) (12 months)

               15

Completed 9 years of education

Achieve 50% or more for  Lower Secondary English Placement Test

Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) (24 months)

               14

Completed 8 years of education

Achieve 50% or more for  Lower Secondary English Placement Test

Course Commencement Day

First Monday of January, April, July, October

Course Fees

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

       2.       Total Course fee: SG$30,900 (12 months),            SG$56,900 (24months)

       3.       International student Administration fee: SG$ 1,000

4.       ICA student pass processing fee: SG$135 (Payable to ICA)

 

5.       Payment modes: Cash, Cheque, Telegraphic Transfer

 

6.       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

Internal Assessment

Summative Assessment Tests will be conducted for all modules indicated above.

External Assessment

Student can register for the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination conducted in June annually.

Course Completion

Students may take the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination.

Students must achieve at least 90% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reason.

Teacher-Students Ratio

1:15