Elmwood International College (Grade 8)
Course Information
The Grade 8 Programme at Elmwood International College delivers the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum and is designed for learners who aim to attain the EIC Grade 8 Certificate. The programme supports multiple progression pathways, including the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) and the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS). Through a flexible, learner-centred and culturally adaptive learning experience, students build the language proficiency, academic skills and examination readiness needed to progress to Grade 9 and beyond.
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Core |
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Lower Secondary English as a |
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Cambridge Lower Secondary |
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Electives |
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Cambridge Lower Secondary Global |
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Cambridge Lower Secondary |
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Cambridge Lower Secondary Science |
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Cambridge Lower Secondary Digital |
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Learner-Centred |
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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, 18 months, 5 weekdays, 6 hours daily
Part time, not offered for this programme
Course Admission Requirements
Academic Requirement
- Completed fewer than eight years of formal education; OR any Grade 7 equivalent; OR Candidates with other qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
Age Requirement
- 13 years and above.
Language Requirement
- 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$38,300 (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
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Module/Term |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Frequency |
Assessment Weighting |
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Summer |
Formative |
Quarterly |
Not weighted |
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Fall |
Formative |
Quarterly |
Not weighted |
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Winter |
Formative |
Quarterly |
Not weighted |
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Spring |
Formative |
Quarterly |
Not weighted |
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Learner-Centred Development Programme |
Formative |
Quarterly |
Not weighted |
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Examination (conducted bi-annually, core subjects only) |
Summative |
Yearly |
100% |
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Total |
100% |
The Learner-Centred Development Programme is based on participation and attendance and does not form part of the formal assessment. Formative assessment across the four terms is used to monitor progress and inform intervention; the summative examination carries the full assessment weighting.
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 8
Awarded by Elmwood International College, Singapore
Teacher-Students Ratio
1:25 (subject to approved classroom capacity)