Preparatory Course for Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Examination

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About the Course

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) course is developed and awarded by Cambridge International Education.

Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport to progression and success. Developed over 30 years ago, it is tried, tested and trusted by schools worldwide.

The Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O-Level qualifications are equivalent grade for grade. Graduating with the IGCSE will enable students to pursue Kaplan’s Foundation Diploma programme followed by Diploma and Degree programmes across different disciplines.

Kaplan Higher Education Academy is registered as a Cambridge International School. Once enrolled, students can take both their lessons and assessments with Kaplan.

Kaplan Higher Education Academy does not accept private candidates who apply for private examinations only.

Graduation & Degree Awarded

Students who sit for the final external examination and obtain at least a Grade G or better (Core Curriculum) in one or more subjects will have the grades recorded on the Cambridge IGCSE certificate. Performances below the standard of Grade G will not be recorded on the certificate.

Key facts
Duration
5 months

Intakes
January & July

Assessment
A combination of assignments and examinations
About the Course

The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) course is developed and awarded by Cambridge International Education.

Cambridge IGCSE is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport to progression and success. Developed over 30 years ago, it is tried, tested and trusted by schools worldwide.

The Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O-Level qualifications are equivalent grade for grade. Graduating with the IGCSE will enable students to pursue Kaplan’s Foundation Diploma programme followed by Diploma and Degree programmes across different disciplines.

Kaplan Higher Education Academy is registered as a Cambridge International School. Once enrolled, students can take both their lessons and assessments with Kaplan.

Kaplan Higher Education Academy does not accept private candidates who apply for private examinations only.

Graduation & Degree Awarded

Students who sit for the final external examination and obtain at least a Grade G or better (Core Curriculum) in one or more subjects will have the grades recorded on the Cambridge IGCSE certificate. Performances below the standard of Grade G will not be recorded on the certificate.

Key facts
Duration
5 months

Intakes
January & July

Assessment
A combination of assignments and examinations

Our Campus

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Intakes

There are 2 intakes per year.
Commencement

January

July

Please contact our course consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.

Minimum Class Size

35 students

Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, subject to resource availability. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified at least 1 week before the course commencement date, stated in your student contract with Kaplan, and our consultants will contact you to advise on a backup plan.
Intakes

There are 2 intakes per year.
Commencement

January

July

Please contact our course consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.

Minimum Class Size

35 students

Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, subject to resource availability. In the event of cancellation, you will be notified at least 1 week before the course commencement date, stated in your student contract with Kaplan, and our consultants will contact you to advise on a backup plan.

Curriculum

Modules

Core Modules

This preparatory course follows the syllabus stipulated by Cambridge Assessment International Education.

You may choose any of the following modules:

English as a Second Language (Count-In Speaking)
Enterprise
Mathematics

Your intended education pathway and progression must be taken into account when making your module selection as different progressions would require different number of modules and combinations.

Assessment

There will be internal and external assessments for each module. Each module is assessed by any combination of examinations, presentation, projects or written assignments. Assessment methods may vary according to individual module requirements.

At the end of the course, students will sit for the external examinations. External examinations occur twice a year, in May/June and October/November.

Delivery Mode

The lessons are held in classrooms. Students will learn about the content of selected modules according to the syllabi set by Cambridge Assessment International Education in preparation for the Cambridge IGCSE.

Admission Criteria
Academic Requirements

Completed Year 9 of studies; OR

Attempted GCE N-Level examination

English Language Requirements

At least Grade D or Grade 5 in GCE N-Level English; OR

IELTS 5.5; OR

Kaplan Test of English (KTE) score of at least 425; OR

Any other equivalent English language qualification

Working Experience

Mature candidates (30 years old and above, with a minimum of 8 years of work experience)
Admission Criteria
Academic Requirements

Completed Year 9 of studies; OR

Attempted GCE N-Level examination

English Language Requirements

At least Grade D or Grade 5 in GCE N-Level English; OR

IELTS 5.5; OR

Kaplan Test of English (KTE) score of at least 425; OR

Any other equivalent English language qualification

Working Experience

Mature candidates (30 years old and above, with a minimum of 8 years of work experience)

Fees
- Local Applicants
  
  Apply Now
  
  Part-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
  
  Course Fee
  
  Course Fee
  
  The total tuition fee covers lectures and internal assessments such as assignments/tests (where applicable).
  
  S$4,033 payable in full
  (2 modules)
  
  Fee inclusive of 9% GST
  
  Receive a S$100 Referral Reward when you recommend a friend to enrol in the Preparatory Course for Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Examination*.
  
  Receive a S$100 Study Rebate per subject*.
  
  *Click here for terms and conditions.
  
  Non-Refundable Application Fee
  
  S$130.80
  Fee inclusive of 9% GST
  
  Examination Registration Fee
  
  S$327 (2 modules)
  Fee inclusive of 9% GST
  
  Payment Options
  
  Payment Counter Operating Hours:
  
  Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
  9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
  9am – 3pm (Saturdays)
  
  Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm
  
  (Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)
  
  SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web/Kiosk:
  
  For New Students
  
  New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
  
  Download SAM mobile app:
  Google Playstore
  Apple Appstore
  
  Online payment website:
  https://mysam.singpost.com/webhome
  
  Credit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
  
  Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
  
  6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
  
  6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
  
  Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
  
  6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank
  
  Education Loan:
  
  Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs:
  
  Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
  
  Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
  
  Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
  
  Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.
  
  Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
  
  Maybank and OCBC Education Loans:
  
  Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years
  
  For assistance, you may contact your programme consultant or the bank officers, by clicking on the link.
  
  Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
  
  Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
  
  Flywire (for International Students):
  
  For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
  
  Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
  
  Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
  
  Kaplan Higher Education Academy
  Bank account details:
  Bank name: DBS Bank
  Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
  Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
  Bank code: 7171
  Branch code: 001
  Account no.: 001-900452-7
  Swift code: DBSSSGSG
  
  Important Note:
  
  Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
  
  If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
  
  For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
  
  For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
Fees
- Local Applicants
  
  Apply Now
  
  Full-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
  
  Course Fee
  
  Course Fee
  
  The total tuition fee covers lectures and internal assessments such as assignments/tests (where applicable).
  
  S$4,033 payable in full
  (2 modules)
  
  Fee inclusive of 9% GST
  
  Receive a S$100 Referral Reward when you recommend a friend to enrol in the Preparatory Course for Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Examination*.
  
  Receive a S$100 Study Rebate per subject*.
  
  *Click here for terms and conditions.
  
  Non-Refundable Application Fee
  
  S$130.80
  Fee inclusive of 9% GST
  
  Examination Registration Fee
  
  S$327 (2 modules)
  Fee inclusive of 9% GST
  
  Payment Options
  
  Payment Counter Operating Hours:
  
  Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
  9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
  9am – 3pm (Saturdays)
  
  Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm
  
  (Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)
  
  SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web/Kiosk:
  
  For New Students
  
  New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
  
  Download SAM mobile app:
  Google Playstore
  Apple Appstore
  
  Online payment website:
  https://mysam.singpost.com/webhome
  
  Credit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
  
  Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
  
  6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
  
  6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
  
  Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
  
  6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank
  
  Education Loan:
  
  Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs:
  
  Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
  
  Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
  
  Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
  
  Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.
  
  Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
  
  Maybank and OCBC Education Loans:
  
  Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years
  
  For assistance, you may contact your programme consultant or the bank officers, by clicking on the link.
  
  Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
  
  Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
  
  Flywire (for International Students):
  
  For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
  
  Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
  
  Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
  
  Kaplan Higher Education Academy
  Bank account details:
  Bank name: DBS Bank
  Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
  Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
  Bank code: 7171
  Branch code: 001
  Account no.: 001-900452-7
  Swift code: DBSSSGSG
  
  Important Note:
  
  Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
  
  If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
  
  For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
  
  For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.

Duration
Duration

5 months

Maximum allowed candidature period

Not applicable
Duration
Duration

5 months

Maximum allowed candidature period

Not applicable

I chose the IGCSE Preparatory Course as I wanted to pursue a Diploma, and this programme aligned with my goals. After graduating from the IGCSE Preparatory Course, I advanced to the Foundation Diploma pathway at Kaplan.

My lecturer was clear in his delivery and made lessons easy to follow. Also, despite working while studying, I found it easy to cope with the flexible schedule.

I would recommend the IGCSE Preparatory Course offered by Kaplan to anyone looking to reach their academic goals efficiently.

Tan Kim Quan

IGCSE Preparatory Course Graduate (2023)

My experience during the IGCSE Preparatory Course at Kaplan was both meaningful and enjoyable. The lecturers were exceptional, and the course was easy to understand. Despite working various shifts, I was able to manage my studies effectively. Upon graduating, I continued my education at Kaplan and am currently pursuing a Diploma in Digital Marketing.

Patric Balakrishnan

IGCSE Preparatory Course Graduate (2024)

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