Preparatory Course for Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
Programme Objectives
Cambridge IGCSE is one of the world’s most popular international qualifications for students. It is recognised as a reliable record of attainment for entry into universities and colleges worldwide, and is an international academic passport to progression and success.
Cambridge IGCSE is comparable to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level system and the United Kingdom’s General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE). Cambridge IGCSE examinations are held twice a year (May/June and Oct/Nov) and candidates are to register with our College before the closing dates.
Hear from our Students / Graduates
“I am thankful to the College as it provided the opportunity for me to pursue my dreams of getting a university education. My teachers were dedicated and encouraged open communication. The campus environment is nice and I enjoyed having classmates from different parts of the world.”
Elysee Lee
MDIS Alumna
Class of 2017
“I enjoyed the academically stimulating discussions during tutorials and participated wholeheartedly in all the group discussions where I learnt so much about the different nationalities that congregate at MDIS. I have made the right choice and highly recommend the College for a meaningful and enriching educational experience!”
Jeffry
MDIS Alumni
Class of 2017
“As an international student, I met with friendly, warm and approachable staff who helped me to adapt to the new environment. Staying in the hostel made it very convenient for me to come for lessons.”
Zheng Wen Wen
MDIS Alumna
Class of 2017
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5 Months (Intensive) |
12 Months (Year 7/8) 4-subject combination |
12 Months (Year 10) / 24 Months (Upper Secondary) 6-subject combination |
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3-subject combination (Full-time)
2-subject combination (Part-time)
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Note:
1) Any subject selection from the above combinations is subject to approval and availability
2) Additional fee applies for extra subject enrolled
3) Subject to minimum class size
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 26
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Preparatory course for Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Lower Secondary (Year 7/Year 8)
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Preparatory course for Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Year 10 (12 Months) / Upper Secondary (24 months)
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Preparatory course for Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) (Intensive)
Duration & Intakes
| Full-time | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| 5 Months (Intensive) | July 2025 | Dec 2025 |
| 12 Months (Year 10) | January 2025 | December 2025 |
| July 2025 | June 2026 | |
| 24 Months (Upper Secondary) | January 2025 | December 2026 |
| July 2025 | June 2027 | |
Fees & Structure
| Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) | Non-tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) |
| Intensive (5 Months) | S$3,488.00 | S$325.84 |
| Year 7/8 (12 Months) | S$17,440.00 | S$1237.51 |
| Year 10 (12 Months) | S$13,080.00 | S$1220.07 |
| Upper Secondary (24 Months) | S$26,160.00 | S$1,318.41 |
Application fees: S$109.00
Note:
- All fees are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
- Local Students: non-tuition fees include MDIS membership fee, experience workshop, course material, medical insurance, Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) insurance, internal examination administrative fee.
- International Student: non-tuition fees include MDIS membership fee, experience workshop, course material, medical insurance, medical outpatient insurance, Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) insurance, international students administrative and consultation fee, internal examination administrative fee.
- Application fee is non-refundable.
Admission Requirements
Intensive (5 Months)
- Completed at least Secondary Four Education or equivalent
- Minimum age: 14 years old (as at 1st January of the examination year)
- Language Proficiency: Completed Secondary Four English / Certificate in English (CIE) awarded by MDIS or equivalent / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
Year 7 (12 Months)
- Completed at least Primary Six Education / Year 6 or equivalent
- Minimum age: 12 years old (as at 1st January of the examination year)
- Language Proficiency: Completed Primary Six English / Year 6 English / Pass MDIS Certificate in English (CIE) Level 1 or equivalent / Achieve score of 55 and above in Duolingo English Test / Equivalent
Year 8 (12 Months)
- Completed at least Secondary One Education / Year 7 or equivalent
- Minimum age: 13 years old (as at 1st January of the examination year)
- Language Proficiency: Completed Secondary One English / Year 7 English / Pass MDIS Certificate in English (CIE) Level 1 or equivalent / Achieve score of 55 and above in Duolingo English Test / Equivalent
Year 10 (12 Months)
- Completed at least Secondary Three Education / Year 9 or equivalent
- Minimum age: 14 years old (as at 1st January of the examination year)
- Language Proficiency: Completed Secondary Three English / Year 9 English / Certificate in English (CIE) or equivalent / IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent / Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
Upper Secondary (24 Months)
- Completed at least Secondary Two Education / Year 8 or equivalent
- Minimum age: 13 years old (as at 1st January of the examination year)
- Language Proficiency: Completed Secondary Two English / Year 8 English / Certificate in English (CIE) or equivalent / IELTS score of 4.0 or equivalent / Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
Financial Assistance Scheme
Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.
Study Loans
| Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
| TCC Limited | +65 6319 3700 | http://www.tcc.org.sg |
| DBS Bank | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com.sg |
| Maybank | 1800 629 2265 | http://www.maybank2u.com.sg |
0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)
| Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
| Standard Chartered Bank | 1800 747 7000 | http://www.standardchartered.com.sg |
| Maybank | 1800 968 2265 | http://www.maybank.com.sg |
| UOB | 1800 226 6121 | http://www.uob.com.sg |
| OCBC | 1800 363 3333 | http://www.ocbc.com.sg |
| DBS | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com |
| POSB | 1800 339 6666 | http://www.posb.com.sg |
| AMEX (Only 24 Months) | - | https://www.americanexpress.com/en-sg |
Duration & Intakes
| Full-time | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| 5 Months (Intensive) | January 2025 | May 2025 |
| July 2025 | December 2025 | |
| 12 Months (Year 7/8) | January 2025 | December 2025 |
| 12 Months (Year 10) | January 2025 | December 2025 |
| July 2025 | June 2026 | |
| 24 Months (Upper Secondary) | January 2025 | December 2026 |
| July 2025 | June 2027 | |
Fees & Structure
| Structure | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) | Non-tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) |
| Intensive (5 Months) | S$5,668.00 | S$1,580.96 |
| Year 7/8 (12 Months) | S$18,748.00 | S$2,060.56 |
| Year 10 (12 Months) | S$17,658.00 | |
| Upper Secondary (24 Months) | S$37,278.00 | S$2,415.27 |
Application fees: S$490.50
Note:
- All fees are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
- Local Students: non-tuition fees include MDIS membership fee, experience workshop, course material, medical insurance, Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) insurance, internal examination administrative fee.
- International Student: non-tuition fees include MDIS membership fee, experience workshop, course material, medical insurance, medical outpatient insurance, Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) insurance, international students administrative and consultation fee, internal examination administrative fee.
- Application fee is non-refundable.
Admission Requirements
Intensive (5 Months)
- Completed at least Secondary Four Education or equivalent
- Minimum age: 14 years old (as at 1st January of the examination year)
- Language Proficiency: Completed Secondary Four English / Certificate in English (CIE) awarded by MDIS or equivalent / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
Year 7 (12 Months)
- Completed at least Primary Six Education / Year 6 or equivalent
- Minimum age: 12 years old (as at 1st January of the examination year)
- Language Proficiency: Completed Primary Six English / Year 6 English / Pass MDIS Certificate in English (CIE) Level 1 or equivalent / Achieve score of 55 and above in Duolingo English Test / Equivalent
Year 8 (12 Months)
- Completed at least Secondary One Education / Year 7 or equivalent
- Minimum age: 13 years old (as at 1st January of the examination year)
- Language Proficiency: Completed Secondary One English / Year 7 English / Pass MDIS Certificate in English (CIE) Level 1 or equivalent / Achieve score of 55 and above in Duolingo English Test / Equivalent
Year 10 (12 Months)
- Completed at least Secondary Three Education / Year 9 or equivalent
- Minimum age: 14 years old (as at 1st January of the examination year)
- Language Proficiency: Completed Secondary Three English / Year 9 English / Certificate in English (CIE) or equivalent / IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent / Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
Upper Secondary (24 Months)
- Completed at least Secondary Two Education / Year 8 or equivalent
- Minimum age: 13 years old (as at 1st January of the examination year)
- Language Proficiency: Completed Secondary Two English / Year 8 English / Certificate in English (CIE) or equivalent / IELTS score of 4.0 or equivalent / Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
Student Pass Application
International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detail information.
For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:
Mr Douglas Koh | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9430 1901 | Email: douglas_kohfb@mdis.edu.sg
Ms Victoria Liu | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9146 2065 | Email: victoria_liun@mdis.edu.sg
Quick Information
Duration of Course
Full-time:
5 Months (Intensive)
Full-time:
12 Months (Year 7/8/10),
24 Months (Upper Secondary)
Award
Cambridge IGCSE
Commencement Dates
Full-time Programmes
5 Months (Intensive): July 2025
Full-time Programmes
12 Months (Year 7/8): January 2025
12 Months (Year 10): January 2025 and July 2025
24 Months (Upper Secondary): July 2025
Contact Details
Local students:
+65 6247 9111
International students:
Main Hotline:
+65 6278 8000
+65 6796 7005
+65 6796 7009
NORTH ASIA
- Greater China:
+86 139 1175 8357 (Beijing)
+86 159 8926 0052 (Guangzhou)
+86 136 8802 2229 (Chengdu)
+65 8138 1412 (Singapore)
+65 9191 8669 (Singapore)
WeChat ID: MDIS_Singapore_1956 - Korea / Japan: +65 9814 2969
- Philippines: +65 9814 2969
SOUTH EAST ASIA
- Vietnam:
+65 9814 2969 - Indonesia:
+62 811 288 0580 / +65 8159 9003 - Laos / Cambodia:
+65 8779 6040 - Myanmar / Thailand:
+65 8779 6040 / +959 793 920 950 - Malaysia:
+65 9814 2969
SOUTH / CENTRAL ASIA
- India:
+65 8424 9644 / +91 9884 047 382 - Sri Lanka / Bangladesh:
+65 8424 9644 - Russia / Central Asia:
+65 9687 6012