Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level)
Programme Objectives
The Preparatory Course for Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) is designed for students of age 14 years old and above, who aspire to acquire a qualification that is widely recognized to progress to higher education and vocational studies.
Upon completion of the course, students will sit for the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) which is conducted jointly by the Cambridge Assessment International Education, the Ministry of Education, Singapore and the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB).
The GCE O-Level system is equivalent to the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examination taken by students in the United Kingdom.
Hear from our Students / Graduates
“I like to study at the College as students get to interact with other students of different races and culture. The school provides excellent facilities and the teachers help us to understand the subjects better. The College provides the best ‘O’ Levels preparatory courses for students.”
Sandra Joseph
MDIS Alumna
Class of 2020
“What I like about the College is that the teachers here are very approachable, friendly and always go the extra mile to help me whenever I need help in my studies. Overall, I am very happy to have studied at College and I believe I have made the right choice to study here.”
Peggy Zhou Zhi Qi
MDIS Alumna
Class of 2017
COMPULSORY SUBJECT
- English Language
- Mathematics
NON-COMPULSORY SUBJECT (CHOOSE 4 SUBJECTS)
- Chinese
- Physics*
- Science (Chemistry) and Science (Biology)#
- Science (Chemistry) and Science (Physics)#
- Science (Physics) and Science (Biology)#
- Additional Mathematics
- Principles of Accounts
- Literature in Chinese+
- Humanities (Social Studies) and Humanities (History)+
- Humanities (Social Studies) and Humanities (Geography)+
#Choose one of three science combined subjects
*Not allowed to take together with Science (Physics)
+Choose one of three humanities combined subjects
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 : 17
Click here to download profiles of lecturers.
Duration & Intakes
| Full-time | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| 10 Months | January 2023 | November 2023 |
| 16 Months | July 2023 | November 2024 |
Fees & Structure
| Structure | Tuition Fees | Non-tuition Fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7% GST | 8% GST | 7% GST | 8% GST | |
| Full-time (10 Months) | S$8,560.00 | S$8,640.00 | S$859.60 | S$867.63 |
| Full-time (16 Months) | S$15,836.00 | S$15,984.00 | S$1,304.35 | S$1,316.55 |
| Full-time (24 Months) | S$26,750.00 | S$27,000.00 | S$1,337.10 | S$1,349.59 |
Application fees: S$107.00
Note:
- All fees are inclusive of 7% GST. The amount illustrated is based on current prevailing GST at 7%. Note that GST will be changed from 7% to 8% from 1st January 2023 and subsequently 8% to 9% from 1st January 2024. The applicable total amount payable will be charged accordingly.
- 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
10 Months
- Completed at least Secondary 3 Education / Year 9 or equivalent
- Minimum Age: 15 years old (as at 1st Jan of the year of GCE ‘O’ Level examinations)
- Language Proficiency: Secondary 3 English / Certificate in English or equivalent / IELTS 5.0 or equivalent / Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
16 Months
- Completed at least Secondary 3 education or equivalent
- Minimum Age: 15 years old (as at 1st Jan of the year of GCE ‘O’ Level examinations)
- Language Proficiency: Secondary 3 English / Certificate in English or equivalent / IELTS 5.0 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 |
| 10 Months | January 2023 | November 2023 |
| 16 Months | July 2023 | November 2024 |
| 24 Months | January 2023 | January 2025 |
Fees & Structure
| Structure | Tuition Fees | Non-tuition Fees | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7% GST | 8% GST | 7% GST | 8% GST | |
| Full-time (10 Months) | S$15,515.00 | S$15,660.00 | S$1,712.45 | S$1,728.45 |
| Full-time (16 Months) | S$22,470.00 | S$22,680.00 | S$2,292.84 | S$2,314.27 |
| Full-time (24 Months) | S$34,775.00 | S$35,100.00 | S$2,426.59 | S$2,449.27 |
Application fees: S$481.50
Note:
- All fees are inclusive of 7% GST. The amount illustrated is based on current prevailing GST at 7%. Note that GST will be changed from 7% to 8% from 1st January 2023 and subsequently 8% to 9% from 1st January 2024. The applicable total amount payable will be charged accordingly.
- 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
10 Months
- Completed at least Secondary 3 Education / Year 9 or equivalent
- Minimum Age: 15 years old (as at 1st Jan of the year of GCE ‘O’ Level examinations)
- Language Proficiency: Secondary 3 English / Certificate in English or equivalent / IELTS 5.0 or equivalent / Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
16 Months
- Completed at least Secondary 3 education or equivalent
- Minimum Age: 15 years old (as at 1st Jan of the year of GCE ‘O’ Level examinations)
- Language Proficiency: Secondary 3 English / Certificate in English or equivalent / IELTS 5.0 or equivalent / Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS / Achieve score of 75 and above in Duolingo English Test or equivalent
24 Months
- Completed at least Secondary Two education or equivalent
- Minimum Age: 14 years old (at least 15 years old as at 1st Jan of the year of GCE ‘O’ Level examinations)
- Language Proficiency: Secondary Two English / Year 8 / Certificate in English / 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:
Ms Victoria Liu | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9146 2065 | Email: victoria_liun@mdis.edu.sg
Mr Douglas Koh | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9430 1901 | Email: douglas_kohfb@mdis.edu.sg
Quick Information
Duration of Course
Full-time: 10 Months, 16 Months, 24 Months
Award
GCE O-Level
Commencement Dates
Full-time Programmes
10 Months: Jan
16 Months: Jul
24 Months: Jan
Contact Details
Local students:
+65 6247 9111
International students:
Main Hotline:
+65 6278 8000
+65 6796 7005
+65 6796 7009
- Greater China:
+86 13911758357 (Beijing)
+86 13818384885 (Shanghai)
+86 15989260052 (Guangzhou
+86 13688022229 (Chengdu)
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- +65 9066 8857 (TW/HK/Macau)
- +65 8305 5107(TW/HK/Macau)
- India: +91 9840 097 699 / +65 9197 1623
- Vietnam: +65 9688 4879 (North) / +65 8511 6647 (Central) / +65 9814 2969 (South)
- Korea / Japan : +65 9658 2881
- Laos / Cambodia: +65 8779 6040
- Myanmar / Thailand: +65 8779 6040 / +959 793 920950
- Malaysia: +65 9337 5532
- Indonesia: +62 878 7759 2375 / +65 6796 7506
- Russia / Central Asia / Others: +65 9430 1901
- Sri Lanka / Bangladesh: +65 9337 5532