"O" level exam
The Cambridge O-level examination (O Level) is a Commonwealth national standard examination for junior high school and high school.
a) The O-level examination in Singapore is jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Education of Singapore and the Cambridge University Examinations Authority, and is conducted in English.
b) The exam has a certain degree of difficulty, and students need to take the O-level preparatory class and then take the O-level exam.
c) By passing the "O" level examination, students can enter a polytechnic or a junior college.
"O" Level Preparatory Course
The O-level preparatory course is a training course for the O-level examination specially opened for international students who are preparing to take the O-level examination.
a) The preparatory class combines the content of the O-level exam, especially English, to train candidates.
b) The core content is to guide candidates to express their knowledge of Chinese learning in English, so as to reach the level of taking the math/science/humanities exams in English
c) After participating in this preparatory class, students can get a one-year to two-year student visa, and with this visa, they can legally reside in Singapore to take the O-level examination.
"A" Level Exam
As Singapore's "gaokao", the Singapore-Cambridge "A" level examination can not only enter the four government universities, but also obtain high scholarships. Not only that, the "A" level test scores can also apply to many world-renowned schools in the Commonwealth countries, Europe and the United States, and even directly apply to universities in Hong Kong. So how should Chinese students who want to enter the four government universities in Singapore face Singapore's "gaokao"?
1 What is A level
The A-level exam is the Cambridge A-level exam: Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level, referred to as GCE A Level. It is the British General Secondary Education Advanced Level Examination and the university entrance examination for British students, similar to the college entrance examination in my country.
The A-level examination is a general secondary education level examination commonly used in the Commonwealth of Nations. However, the education system in some countries of the Commonwealth has changed, and the A-level education in different countries has usually undergone major changes in style and system.
The Singapore-Cambridge A-level (A-level) exam is jointly organized by the Ministry of Education of Singapore and the International Examinations Committee of Cambridge University. . Candidates can apply for admission to National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University, and Singapore University of Technology and Design;
2 What does A level do?
The Singapore A-level examination is a direct way for junior and senior high school students to enter the government university. International students also need to pass the A-level examination if they want to study at the Singapore government university. In addition, the Singapore A-level exam also has its own unique advantages:
Passport to world-renowned schools: A-level exam is the most widely used basic education system in the world. It is recognized by thousands of universities in more than 160 countries in the world. After graduation, students can go to the United States, Britain, Australia, Canada, Europe and Asia, etc. study at any university in the country. You can even apply directly to universities in Hong Kong, or get high scholarships to study at top public institutions in Singapore.
Authoritative courses, international recognition: the Singapore college entrance examination, the cooperation between Cambridge University and the Singapore government is more authoritative and suitable for Chinese students to study.
Springboard to study abroad, cost-effective: students with A-level test scores are given priority when applying to overseas institutions, and they can also obtain corresponding scholarships based on their test scores.
Scholarships, study abroad, work, and immigration have multiple benefits: taking the Singapore A-level exam can get 80% of the government grants, and studying in the world's top public universities in Singapore, after graduation, not only can work worry-free, but also get a green card and immigrate to the whole family.
Individual teaching and project guarantee: each student has a different academic starting point and the speed of receiving educational information. Students who enroll in A-level courses have at least three different ways out, which are suitable for the needs of students of different levels and allow students to further their studies in the future. Never fail.
3 A-level exam subjects
5 public courses: English, Chinese, Geography, Fundamentals of Mathematics, Calculus;
Science: 2 compulsory exams, English, mathematics; 2 optional exams, advanced mathematics, physics, chemistry, economics;
Business: 2 compulsory exams, advanced mathematics, economics; 2 optional exams, English, mathematics, accounting;
No matter science or business, there are 4 subjects in total.
4 A-level scoring method
Singapore's A-level scoring system is graded. A is the best grade, B is the next, and so on.
Score (out of 100)/level
70-100 points (A) / 69-60 points (B) / 55-59 points (C) / 50-54 points (D) / 45-49 points (E) / 40-44 points (S) / 40 points Following (U)
The A-level exams are all conducted in the UK from questioning to grading. After the results are returned to Singapore, the Ministry of Education will make corresponding adjustments according to the specific circumstances of the examination results of the year. For example, the first 10% is A, the next 10% is B, and so on.
5 A level university requirements
Only local students in Singapore who have completed A-level courses in junior colleges or high schools can take the A-level exams and enter government universities with their scores. The Singapore government also encourages people from the community and overseas students to apply directly for the exam. Chinese domestic high school graduates are also eligible to apply, but need to take an A-level preparatory course and then take the A-level exam.
Requirements for applying for A-level: If the applicant is in China, aged 17-25 years old, studying or graduated from high school; if the applicant is in Singapore, the age can be relaxed to 30 years old, and other conditions remain unchanged.
A-level courses are suitable for middle school students aged 15-18 who have graduated from junior high school or above or vocational high school students with the same degree. Usually domestic A-level schools enroll students who have graduated from senior two and are required to take relevant entrance exams. A-level courses, including teaching and exam papers, are all presented in English, and the exam is difficult, so it requires students to have a higher level of English.
For domestic high school students, the compulsory Chinese course is very simple, only equivalent to the difficulty of Chinese in the second year of domestic high school. The difficulty of mathematics is equivalent to the level of the second year of high school in China, but the difficulty lies in the fact that students must answer the mathematics test paper in English. The English test paper is more difficult, and the A level pays more attention to the students' English listening and writing ability. The difficulty of physics and chemistry is equivalent to the difficulty of the domestic second grade test paper.
6 A-Level Exam Dates
Application time: mid-to-late March every year;
Exam time: Oral exams are held in July/August every year, and written exams are held in October and November;
Results release time: The release time of each year's results is mid-March of the second year, and the validity period is two years;
Time to apply for the university entrance examination: Generally, the online application for universities and polytechnics will be completed within 1-2 weeks after the results are announced. The school will organize teachers and seniors to hold a guidance meeting to guide students to choose feasible majors and provide online registration assistance. ;
University admission time: Students apply for university courses through the Internet about a week after the results are announced. Generally, it takes 2-3 months to get the admission letter from the university, and then the students report to the school according to the guidance on the admission letter. , Apply for a pass and start a new study abroad journey. The opening time of the university is generally in August of each year;
The application deadline for Singapore students is March, and the application deadline for the preparatory class for international students is February. In addition, if the candidates' scores are not satisfactory, they can take the test again in the second year. Each student can take the test twice at most, and apply with the best combination of scores.
7 Chinese Student Exam Guide
Chinese students applying for the A-level exam usually need to take the A-level preparatory class to prepare for the exam. The A-level preparatory course is a training course for the A-level examination specially opened for international students who are preparing to take the A-level examination. This preparatory course combines the content of the A-level exam, especially English, to train candidates.
The core content of this preparatory class is to guide candidates to express their knowledge of Chinese learning in English, so as to reach the level of taking English-based math/science exams.
Students participating in the preparatory class will receive a one-year student visa, which is required to legally reside in Singapore to take the A-level examination.
8 Post-A-level exam arrangements
After A-level exams, there are usually the following viable options:
1. Enroll in local public universities in Singapore, namely National University, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University, Singapore University of Technology and Design.
2. Enroll in world famous schools or foreign ordinary universities to expand students' horizons.
3. If the grades do not meet the standards of the Singapore Government University, they can apply for the second year of the Polytechnic, but the choice of majors is limited.
4. If you cannot apply for a polytechnic with grades, or do not want to go to a polytechnic, you can also apply to a private university in Singapore.
Online Chat： Phone：+65 6300 5598 Email: jenson@yuansensw.com
Address：dongguanshi nanchengqu caijingshangwu dasha
Main production of ceramic sanitary ware, acrylic bathtubs, surfing bathtub and shower room, steam room, solid wood bathroom cabinet, PVC bathroom cabinet, faucet, stainless steel POTS and quality hardware accessories such as toilet whole form a complete set of products, and porcelain ACTS the role of glazed tile, polished tiles, glazed wall brick, cabinets and other products.
